Gavin's promotion hopes fade amid testimony and budget clash
Gen Gavin says promotion to a continental army command was curtailed after his congressional testimony. He details budget cuts to the Jupiter program and argues a fair budget would sustain research and development. Secretary Brucker praises his potential but Gavin hints at retirement unless his status changes. He plans to retire if no suitable assignment emerges.
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Russia reports man shot into space continued news notes
Russia confirms experiments toward manned spaceflight and discusses Sputnik I and Sputnik II liftoffs. Official Soviet statements say Sputnik I disintegrated in space while the carrier rocket burned up on reentry.
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Expert Says Space Lag Won't Last
A Los Angeles missile authority predicted the United States will soon surpass Russia in space by using a more advanced vehicle. Dr. John L. Barnes of System Corp. of America said the US is close to solving re entry and shows promise of a manned craft exceeding Russia's reported 18641 mile ascent and parachute recovery.
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Red Skelton Out of Danger After Asthma Attack
Red Skelton was declared out of danger by his physician after a severe asthma attack. He remains hospitalized with a mild case of pneumonia expected to keep him for several more days. Mobil Oil announced price boosts for light heating oils and diesel fuel along the eastern seaboard.
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The Changing Midwest confronts shift in regional thinking
In this week's Saturday Evening Post the Midwest is examined as returning veterans, television, and rising populations reshape attitudes toward foreign aid integration and national unity. The feature surveys how eastern influences are changing a once-isolated region and echo across the country.
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Saturday Evening Post
Episcopal Church Ordains Businessman as Clergy in L.A.
The Rev. Robert B. Watts, 56, executive vice president and general counsel of Convair Division General Dynamics, was ordained a priest at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Los Angeles. He stated he plans to continue business associations after the ordination conducted by Bishop Francis the Bly.
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