Navy Air Force arms race over atomic ships and missiles
Washington dispatch details renewed clashes among Navy Air Force and Army over atomic age weapons. Plans for a 10 ship carrier fleet and atomic submarines spark clashes on propulsion, missiles, and strategic warfare amid Navy Secretary Dan Kimball's push for ships like the 40 000 ton Forrestal and continued missile development led by the Army and Air Force.
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Kansas Irrigation Gains Over Ten Years
Washington January 15 The Census Bureau reports Kansas has 140 992 acres under irrigation in 1939 up from 99 980 in 1929 The capital investment reaches 5 500 000 versus 2 200 000 in 1929 The bureau notes irrigated acreage nationwide grew more in the decade ending 1950 than in any prior decade.
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Air Force long range strikes target vast areas from carrier force
A Saturday night address highlighted the Air Force long range capability. Planes from a roaming carrier task force could reach any point within 1 000 miles or an area of 3 1/2 million square miles in a day, potentially hitting Soviet and satellite targets from a central point. Kansas City truck crash claims elderly pedestrian Walter Bayne.
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Packard Cars Promote Comfort and Cost to Own
A vintage sales pitch touts Packard safety with 18 mounting points for comfort and shockproof steering for easy handling. The ad urges a $2500 buyer to spend an hour to see how little more it costs to own a Packard, arguing maintenance over years proves it costs less to own than rivals.
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