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Jackson Demands Civil Defense Plan
Washington senator Jackson urged immediate creation of a comprehensive civil defense plan as hearings on civilian defense opened. He warned of total destruction near strategic targets and favored rapid evacuation, shelter, food, and a nationwide system of super highways. Federal grants and highway links were proposed to accelerate preparedness.
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Washington
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Jackson
D.-Wash
Eisenhower
Bikini
Capacuru Jackson
Armed Services Subcommittee
Defense
Arthur
Flemming
Administration
Hoover Commission
Atomic Energy Commission
mid-Pacific
New Jersey
Congress
Subcommittee
Kefauver
D.-Tenn
Commission
Civil Defense
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