Pentagon Chiefs Resist Broad Defense Overhaul
The article reports Pentagon leaders oppose a sweeping 1958 defense reorganization similar to Kennedy era proposals. It details the Symington plan to abolish separate service departments, create a single defense secretary with a chief, and reorganize commands and staff, while noting opposition from Army Navy Marine and Air Force leaders.
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Some Firms Find It Hard To Survive Annual Office Party
New York AP survey sketches office Christmas characters from the senior VP who greets all with a card to the thrifty boss offering modest tokens. It lampoons festive behaviors, from the joyful imbiber to the self-protecting receptionist, and asks readers to spot themselves among colleagues.
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KU Nuclear Reactor Nears Completion At KU
The University of Kansas reactor center nears completion and will be ready to receive uranium in March. The Atomic Energy Commission will supply 100,000 dollars worth of uranium free to support research and training in nuclear engineering. The project costs 150,000 dollars, two thirds funded by the AEC and one third by the state of Kansas.
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Gloomy Job Picture Painted For Early 61
The Labor Department reports a likely net drop in job levels by mid January as autumn unemployment rises into winter. November idle workers near four million, possibly over five million by January, with nine new stressed areas raising total to 51. Economic cuts in steel aircraft and aluminum drive the decline amid slower Christmas hiring.
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Many New Cars Are In Stock
Detroit AP reports record unsold domestic car inventories near 11 million as production outpaces sales. November figures suggest about 97 thousand more built than sold, with 913 thousand in stock and remaining 1960 models around 305 thousand plus others. December assembly set around 542 thousand passenger cars.
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Kennedy Seeks Virginia Retreat for Kennedy Family
President elect John F Kennedy and wife seek a Virginia retreat for next year as a weekend hideaway from the White House. He cites the need for children to escape governance. No house names or papers signed. a one year lease is planned.
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