Mail rate hike sought by Postmaster General
Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield asked Congress to raise first class letter postage from four to five cents and air mail stamps from seven to eight cents to boost postal revenue, aligning with President Eisenhower’s budget. The move was sent to Speaker Sam Rayburn.
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9 000 Miles Without Refueling
Washington SPS reports the Strategic Air Command's B52G jet bomber flew non stop over 9 000 miles without refueling. The record flight covered the United States at about 500 miles per hour for 18 hours, completed December 15, with details disclosed by informed sources.
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Grandmother’s transpacific dash ends with ally in tow
A Honolulu grandmother who stowed away on the luxury liner Lurline tried a second time to reach Korea. She flew with a Long Beach police officer and her daughter to Tayloee airport, after a rescue by Officer Henry Schlecht. Military experts call it a striking bomber demonstration amid SAC alert readiness.
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Herter Sets Hard Line Before Berlin Talks
Secretary of State Christian A. Herter argued against fear and appeasement in seeking a Berlin settlement with the Soviet Union. In a radio television address, he urged self enforcing deals, guaranteed Berlin freedom, and said Germany should be reunited in a security system with arms control. He pressed Moscow to honor Berlin commitments before any action and aimed for progress at the Geneva conference leading to a possible summit.
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Sure Plan for Success Cited by Uncle WM
The uncle notes ambition and a good wife who owned the company as the path to success. Jr reflects on brains work and talent as the means to advancement while WM emphasizes starting from nothing with family support.
Lockheed Charged With Inflating Air Force Costs
The General Accounting Office said Lockheed Aircraft Corp submitted airplane cost figures to the Air Force that were 4.11 million dollars too high. It estimated an extra profit of 1.25 million if auditors had not uncovered the overcharges. Rep Edward Hebert called the case startling and noted the contractor knew of the overcharges during negotiations but did not reveal them. Lockheed President Courtlandt S. Gross said a reaudit supports overall accuracy and the firm will recheck similar contracts and offer to repay any amounts due.
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Cardinal Luque Dies at 70 in Colombia
Cardinal Crisanto Luque, former leading figure in Colombia's Roman Catholic Church, died Thursday of a heart attack at age 70 in Bogota. The death removes a longtime church leader and prominent religious figure in Colombia.
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Michigan state workers nearly 26900 unpaid on Thursday
About 26,900 Michigan state employees went without pay on Thursday while payroll glitches prompted questions on the state system. The notice notes the disruption affected state offices and hinted at ongoing payroll concerns.
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Student Killed by Shark in San Francisco Bay
A San Francisco State College student, Albert Kogler, was killed by a shark while swimming with Shirley ONeill near the Golden Gate Bridge. He was pulled ashore, but died later at Letterman Army Hospital. Witnesses reported a large black shape and a fluctuating tail in the water as the attack occurred about 30 yards from shore.
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