US Airlift Shortages Assailed
A political figure rebukes airlift shortages, arguing that past wars show fixed coastal defenses can be knocked out or outflanked. He emphasizes both Army and Navy preference for a highly mobile, flexible force setup.
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
5
Moon shot plans on Air Force agenda delays unclear
Aviation Week reports Air Force researchers weigh four Redstone missiles and a Thor linked space study to reach the moon and beyond. Maj. Gen. Bernard A. Schriever notes possible stages for a survey rocket and unmanned flights, with limited official comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thermer
Air Force
John W. Sessums,Jr
Aviation Week
Mander
Listic
Douglas Air
Bernard A.craft
Mars
Venus
Douglas
Wennet Farthea
Scientific
Ralph Swann
Army
Edstone Arsenal
Ings
Swann
Bell Aircraft Co
Solid Fueled Missiles Move Toward Mass Production
Huntsville Alabama reports momentum toward mass production of solid propelled ballistic missiles. Over four years four major breakthroughs emerged, with a prototype of the 1500 mile Polaris flown from Cape Canaveral. executives and officials discuss transport needs and production hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Navy
Air Force
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Dan Dailey Starts Gel Acquainted Dance Club Long Beach
The Membership Committee of Dan Dailey International Dance Clubs announces a new Long Beach Chapter. Prospective members are invited to join with selective enrollment and start year dance practice sessions immediately. Free instruction and personal introductions are part of the daily routine. Membership runs about $1.90 per week. Call for a personal interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Dailey International Dance Clubs
Is New
Long Beach
New York Mayor urges Detroit auto makers to cut car size
Mayor Robert Wagner, chair of the Metropolitan Regional Conference, asked Detroit manufacturers to produce smaller cars. He cites parking and curb space losses, noting lots can hold 15 percent fewer vehicles than a decade ago and 40 percent less than before World War II. The city faces a continuing burden from longer wider cars, even as the mayor tours in a 19.4 foot limousine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Wagner
Metropolitan Regional Conference
Detroit
Exotic fuels and pure chemicals as oxidizers
The text notes hydrocarbons require oxygen to burn, and exotic fuels are described as pure chemicals that use other chemicals as oxidizers. It presents a concise view of fuel chemistry and oxidation processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swann
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Monroney
WIS Company
Douglas Sr
William ©. Alien
Boeing Aircraft Co
Pentagon
Allen
Lea
Dan Dailey
N.Y
Sonotone
Hemlock
United States Testing CO
Parliament
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