New Transport to Carry Troops Fast and High
The Air Force and Lockheed reveal first details of the C130 turboprop transport for assault missions. Wingspan 132 feet, length 95 feet, height 38 feet, fuselage 43 inches off the ground. It can carry a 155-mm howitzer or a high speed tractor, uses short takeoff and landing runs, and allows rear troop discharges and vehicle loading through a large forward cargo door.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Crisis Here to Stay Viewpoint of New Administration Leaders
Washington observers describe a lasting crisis shaping Eisenhower era economic policy. Officials push for cooperation with Congress on a coherent program spanning tax, budget, credit, and regulation while warning permanent crisis necessitates long term defense and readiness.
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Volunteer Typists Needed for Cancer Society Drive
The American Cancer Society seeks volunteer typists in Long Beach to assist with filing and contact updates for the upcoming spring drive. Call CVO at 70-1434 to discuss hours or visit 1213 Cedar in Red Feather Building, open daily 10 am to 3 pm.
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Tank Landing Ships Refloated by Navy Near Coronado
Two navy tank landing ships LST 1146 and LST 692 were refloated by submarine rescue ships tugs and smaller craft over the weekend near Coronado California. The 1146 ran aground Wednesday during amphibious training off Silver Strand Beach and the 692 became stuck Thursday while attempting to assist its sister ship in heavy surf.
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Earth’s birth and future fate in Reader’s Digest
March issue explains earth formation three billion years ago from rock and Genesis themes. It notes mountains like the Himalayas still rise and climates trend warmer, while a distant sun ending 10 billion years hence could destroy the earth, linking science and prophecy.
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March Reader's Digest
California association taps George Washington principal as president
Otto I. Schmaentzle, principal of George Washington High School in San Francisco, was elected president of the California Association of Secondary School Administrators during the 37th annual convention held with the National Association of Secondary School Principals. W. Bruce Kirkpatrick, Joan Marshall High School Los Angeles, was succeeded as president. Leslie W. Hedge Bakersfield High School and Norman B. Schafer Ventura High School were elected vice presidents. Stuart M. White Fresno and Robert Abbott Oakland became regional directors.
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Fresno
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Oakland
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