U S and Britain race for jet airliner leadership
A New York report notes both American and British makers chalking up early success in the transatlantic jet race. Britain tests the Britannia on a New York London route next year while American jets already have orders totaling about 200 airliners for Boeing and Douglas. Industry leaders foresee rapid expansion into the 1960s as carriers vie for overseas traffic and speed.
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Dr Mary Walker Pioneers Army Role in Civil War Access
Dr Mary Walker receives permission to wear male attire while serving as army assistant surgeon during the Civil War, highlighting her trailblazing stance on gendered military norms and medical service.
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Convention To Ignore Lausche, Bender Says
Ohio Governor Lausche rested in Chicago at the Democratic National convention while Senator Bender urged Republicans here that his opponent lacks service. Bender called for nomination positions and hosted a summer picnic with C. William ONeill, Eisenhower ally, as a guest. ONeill praised Eisenhower and the stew recipe sparked a friendly exchange at the event.
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Steel Demand To Exceed Production Best Of ’56
Steel consumption for the remainder of the year should surpass 1955’s record as orders keep coming in while inventories were drawn down during the five week steelworkers strike. Prices will rise due to the new contract, with best guesses for the next two years at $6 to $6.50 a ton.
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Steel” Magazine
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