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Army seeks longer range planes for independent air power
The Army pushes for longer range aircraft to track missiles beyond the combat zone. The Army aviation paper calls for heavier troop and cargo planes beyond current Air Force limits and suggests doctrine of unconditional command during training and combat. President Eisenhower and Defense Secretary Wilson weigh interservice rivalry and potential steps to maintain national security amid ongoing debate. Senator Jackson condemns alleged thought control and urges investigation into orders restricting officer speech.
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