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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

5

Atom Plane Tests Seen Success

In San Francisco a nuclear engine test model operated 120 hours without issue at the Idaho facility. Engineers said the design solves fuel and heat concerns for future atomic turbojets. The unit, barrel shaped, is expected to power a high speed craft with long endurance and minimal overhaul needs.

San Francisco Oetrs Funner Las Atomicy Commission Idaho Bersiele Gelsan FW Metz Simpson Carlier Ppess Idaho Falls

Truce on Filibuster Rule Urged in Senate Debate

Senator Mansfield warned that changing the filibuster rule could disrupt party unity and stall the new president's civil rights agenda. Liberal Democrats led by Senator Douglas planned a December 27 meeting to pursue a rule change, arguing current limits hinder passage of meaningful civil rights measures.

Washington Mike Mansfeid Manvana Sudeback Ayraeicy Senate Mansfield Senate Democratic Democratc Paul Bouglas Mmlingis

Congo Tribesmen Use Modern Arms in Katanga Conflict

Baluba tribesmen in Katanga Province reportedly use rifles in clashes with police near Rongola, with reports of 2 soldiers dead and 5 wounded, including Belgians. Dispatches note 2,000 Balubas involved. sources differ on totals. UN force of Ethiopian troops in Elisabethville sought protection for Webesh district residents after the battle.

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Ancient tomb found in Sicily unearthed near village

In Sicily peasants near a village uncovered a rectangular grotto believed to date to about 9000 B.C. The chamber contains artistic decorations and was excavated with several artifacts retrieved. Local reports describe the discovery as significant for prehistoric studies.

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