12 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1960
Page
1
Moscow Radio reports Soviet scientists developed foam plastics made of microscopic bubbles, very light and nonconductive. They claim clothing could be wrapped and cut with scissors, then welded at seams, revolutionizing tailoring with quick custom fits.
Western nations start a week of critical talks in Paris on NATO unity and the nuclear balance. Ministers from 20 Western nations meet at Chateau de la Muette to discuss coordination of economic, trade, financial, and aid policies as Finland’s possible admission and economic problems are discussed.
GE engineers disclosed that a small air cooled reactor named IHTRE 3 has powered twin turbo jet engines for 120 hours at 35.1 million watts output. The device, 52 inches by 20 inches, is part of a program to power aircraft with atomic energy and will lead to a delta wing Convair test by 1965.
Snowbound searches around Plattsburgh for eight airmen of a B52 crew after a crash in the Adirondacks. Charles E. More ing missing since Friday, others found alive nearby or injured. survivors transported to Plattsburgh AFB. Also reports Dan Vestal loses Teamsters local re election bid amid Hoffa era reforms.
Offers at The Huntingtons Hotel 100 E Ocean Blvd include private tile watch daily meld service and Shayee meals. Rates show 32.20 dinners and 56.20 per day with meals for two, weekly rates listed, reservations via HE 4.6253.
New York reports the start of the eight day Hanukkah festival beginning at sunset Tuesday. The observance honors the victory of Judah Maccabee and his band against anti Jewish forces around 2000 years ago. Homes across the city light menorahs as part of the religious freedom commemoration.
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