Predicting Hurricanes Likely to Improve Accuracy
Smithsonian researchers say hurricane path forecasting may reach 24 to 44 hour advance accuracy, enabling coastal alerts 48 hours ahead. The study by R C Gentry and R H Simpson of the Weather Bureau’s National Hurricane Research Project is based in West Palm Beach Florida.
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Smithsonian Institution
R. C. Gentry
R. H. Simpson
The
Weather Bureau
National Hurricane Research Project
West Palm Beach, Fla
Docking Hesitant on Gas Tax Increase Position
In Topeka Gov George Docking's poll on a proposed one cent gasoline tax boost shows 2,322 opposed to 202 in favor. He has not decided his stand, saying he is still reviewing toll tax figures before deciding on the gas tax proposal put forward by the State Highway Commission.
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Topeka
George
Docking
State Highway Commission
New Edict At Purdue Restricts Campus Kissing
At Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana coeds in Shealy Hall faced a new social order limiting good night kisses to one and urging brief exchanges with little emotion while handshakes were promoted. Miss Valerie Heavey, head resident, announced the policy as part of campus dating rules. A note from Washington mentions a planned congressional summons and a European inspection tour by the Board of Standards for Ceeds.
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Purdue
Shealy
Valerie Heavey
Washington
California
Board of Standards
Soldiers' Morale High as Europe Bases Expand
Representative George P Miller said American troops in Europe have high morale and morals, dismissing rumors of lax conduct. He noted a 16,681 acre addition to the Quivira Refuge in Kansas as part of gains by the Armed Services Committee after a trip to inspect U.S. bases in Europe.
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George P. Miller
Calif
Europe
Washington U
Secret Armed Services Committee
Crash Missile Program Urged
A US senator and a House member urged a rapid arms and space buildup. Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson said the nation may need a wartime mobilization schedule to outpace the Soviet Union in satellites and missiles. Rep Patterson proposed a superaccelerated crash program for a nuclear powered airplane.
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Tex
Dallas
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Patterson
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