Gavin retires after 30 years in Army service
Lt Gen Gavin, chief of Army research and development, agrees to retire after 30 years. Secretary Brucker reluctantly approves the March 31 retirement, despite Gavin’s insistence he can do more for the Army outside the service. Gavin cites budget cuts and Russian growth as factors shaping his decision.
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Army Research and Development
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Pentagox
Reedom
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Army
Eisenhower
Congress
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Subcommittee
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Raisy
Pennsylvania
Andy Il Brucker
Pentagon
Harry Storke
Storke
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Etter
Heli
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Auestion
Gales Ground Sub and Ship Run Aground in British Waters
Atlantic gales drove a British submarine and a motorship aground near Scotland and the Isle of Wight, disrupting transatlantic sailings. At least three people were killed in Scotland, with another death reported in Cowdenbeath. The Queen Mary faced delays as 370 passengers endured strong winds and tailwinds sped eastbound planes.
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Austra
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Loch
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Isle of Wight
FHA cuts cash outlay for FHA financed homes
FHA announced new rules to reduce upfront cash costs for buyers. Closing costs may be rolled into the mortgage if property value allows, and discounts on mortgage financing may vary by region while the 5 percent rate stays unchanged. Builders welcome the easing as a boost to home building activity.
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FHA
Norman P. Mason
Am Tandawe
Mason
Plan for Presidential Disability With Vice Oversee
House and Senate leaders move to clarify presidential incapacity rules. Celler notes hearings next week on temporary succession by the vice president and cabinet. Kefauver outlines two plans including a cabinet majority approval or a constitutional amendment empowering Congress to fix disability methods. Eisenhower’s 1955 56 illnesses revived interest as Rayburn hints potential openness despite past opposition.
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