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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1958
Page
4
An imagined future explores memory pills for names and languages, cures for cancer and heart disease, organ transplants, and mechanical bodies. Space travel, home automation, weather control, and a 10 to 20 hour workweek paint a world of abundance, minimal war, and heightened knowledge.
In a Redstone Arsenal office the aged German scientist Herman Oberth, longtime rocketry pioneer, now advises the US Army on future space travel. He envisions space stations and satellites as steps to manned exploration, noting fuel depots in space could enable moon missions. He pace walks and questions his small office space as he outlines plans for multi stage rockets and distant travel.
The Army plans to assist amateur rocket clubs using its test ranges while ensuring no liability for accidents. Members must sign waivers releasing the Army from responsibility, with aims including potential manpower for missile units and industry. Also notes furniture care tips with soapy scrubs and durable fabrics.
New York AP report notes Eric Sevareid of CBS urges higher quality over quantity in TV criticism while questioning who qualifies to review TV drama religion and science programs. He argues critics must study the medium to evaluate techniques and effects rather than apply theater standards. The column ends with a personal note on Sevareid’s science program.
Inflation is shaping up as a consumer burden and business concern. Rising meat and food costs bite households, while metals, wages, and transport push prices higher for producers. Economists worry money supply could fuel broader inflation, though goods capacity exists.
A university study finds blueberries keep up to 12 days when stored in the refrigerator. Researchers advise uncovering the box and placing berries in the hydrator compartment to maximize shelf life.
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