Editors Demand Less Secrecy in Government
Washington editors urge Congress to pass stronger information disclosure laws. Indianapolis News chief Pulliam and Louisville Courier Journal editor Pope back a bill to amend the Administrative Procedure Act to curb official secrecy and clarify the law's intent.
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Nationwide Mock Incident Drills Civil Defense Alert 1959
Nationwide exercise simulated a mass emergency across hundreds of communities. Sirens sounded at 11 30 a m EST as radio and TV broadcasts were blacked out for 30 minutes. Conelrad coordinated the drill with 1 200 stations resuming on 640 and 1240 kilocycles.
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Evacuation Drills and Conelrad Glimpses From A Major Alert
The report describes mock nuclear attack drills across centers including aviation bases and Rockefeller Plaza. It notes large populations urged to evacuate, with thousands mobilized and several deaths anticipated while Conelrad radio warnings caused confusion. Nixon plans to visit Moscow for the U.S. exhibition opening.
Todd's Plane Overloaded at Time of Crash
The Civil Aeronautics Board reports Mike Todd's aircraft was overloaded when it crashed near Grants New Mexico on March 22 1958. The probable cause cites loss of control after an engine failed at a critical cruising altitude. Todd husband of Elizabeth Taylor produced Around the World in 80 Days and died with three others.
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Reporter's Quiz on Government Action to Create Jobs
Readers weigh in on federal policy to reduce unemployment citing relocation of workers, incentives beyond relief, and speeding relocation to regions with industry. Comments mention Detroit auto layoffs and need for year round work. Grange meeting notes follow.
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Frederick club meeting shores up plans and prizes
Donald R Cecil presided over a Frederick Maryland club meeting with 23 membership proposals reviewed by Mrs Edgar Roder jick Mrs David Hoke and Mrs Donald R Cecil. Winners in dress contest announced by Mrs Clayborne Zimmerman with prizes in adult and children classes. A donation to Easter Seal and Automobile Club of Maryland. A cattle sale at Fair Grounds featured a Friday food stand. Plans for East Frederick carnival supper on April 25 include Turkey as main course served 4 30 to 6 30 p m with team led by Mrs Edward Bell and helpers Mary Vollmer Burdette Smith Brust Pate Redmond Ernest Dove Hell Bowman Paul Airs Wilmer les roedel and Mrs Paul Crum.
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Edgar Roder Jick
David Hoke
Clayborne Zimmerman
Elmer Highhouse
Martha Frantz
Zimmerman
Automobile Club of Maryland
Fair Grounds
Ira Suitley
Union Chapel Lutheran Church
East Frederick School
Edward Bell
Paul Vollmer
Dorsey Burdette
Harold Smith
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Chester Redmond
Guy Ernest
Arnold Dove
Les Hell
Floyd Bowman
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