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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1960
Page
21
Washington reports the United States and allies will cooperate in upper atmosphere rocket studies. NASA said rockets could be launched next September from a site on Sardinia, signaling a cooperative effort involving international partners.
Boston reports a merger plan uniting Unitarian and Universalist churches. A joint merger commission announced the consolidation, showing strong support with 91 percent of units and 75 percent of affiliated societies favoring the union. Dr. William B. Rice chaired the process as leader of the commission.
Senate GOP leaders led by Charles Halleck and Everett Dirksen condemned what they called political payola bills aimed at boosting votes. Eisenhower rejected raising Social Security taxes and a White House plan favored voluntary private insurance for those over 65. Foreign Aid authorizations totalling 4.038 billion were approved with Cuba barred unless national or hemispheric interests required. AEC urged approval of a 153 million dollar atom smasher at Stanford to proceed.
George L. Sheldon aged 90, former Nebraska governor in 1907 and 1908, died Monday after a long illness in Jackson Mississippi. He served as Nebraska’s chief executive during the early 20th century and was a prominent political figure. His death marks the passing of a veteran statesman with a lengthy career in public service.
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