End of the See and Be Seen Era in Aviation
A series of deadly air collisions prompts federal safety measures and a push to create a single government aviation agency. President Eisenhower orders emergency steps. Sen. Monroney and Rep. Harris press for unified traffic control to regulate civilian and military air space. A five point temporary program directs jet training under CAA rules, flight plans, off civilian routes, and instrument flight rules for cross country or low altitude operations.
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Congress
Federal Aviation Agency
Eisenhower
Elwood Queseda
Agencie
A. S
Mike) Monroney
Harris
House Commerce Committee
Monroney
Civilian Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Civillian Airways
Nixon Trip Hindsight and Strategic Cautions
The piece questions Vice President Nixon's South American journey as risky and ill advised. It argues that brave can be commendable but must bow to strategic goals and warns against overestimating the role of a small Communist minority in Latin America.
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Nixon
U.S
Communist Party
History quiz answers from a late 1950s newspaper puzzle
Questions and clues cover patella location who burned the English fleet who invented Gothic arch country where arch was invented Thomas L Williams alias and congress session starting January 3 1958 list of notable figures and events and a pop quiz on language and future hints. includes figures born in Bergen Norway and a Blondie era timeline with dates and names.
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London
Thomas L. Williams
Congress
Bergen
Norway
New York City
New York
Wagner College
Army Air Corps
Civil Aeronautics Board
U.S
Oslo
Gottingen
Paris
Pennsylvania
Latin American Attitudes Toward U S Policy Examined
The text argues Latin American ties to the United States differ from U S norms and that broad friendship cannot be assumed. It cites a New York Times sample of South American opinion on Nixon events as not indicating widespread friendship and calls for careful reevaluation of American foreign relations strategy.
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United States
America
New York Times
Capitol Facade Alteration Sparks Capitol Debate
The east facade of the Capitol in Washington may be extended despite expert opposition citing spoilage of the building’s appearance. Supporters cite need for more restaurant and office space and deteriorating facade as reasons to proceed, while Rep. Sam Rayburn has rejected the proposal though a reversal could occur.
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Capitol
Washington
American Institute of Architects
Sam Rayburn
Seneca Indians hailed as strongest race in America
Smithsonian researchers and Dr Marshall B Newman describe the Seneca as perhaps the finest physical specimens ever to live in North America. They average 5 ft 8 in and 163 lb, once numbering about 5,000 in upper New York and Ontario. Now about 3,000 remain on New York and Canadian reservations.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
North American
George Armstrong Custer
Sunshine State
Florida
Marshall B. Newman
Smithsonian
U.S
America
Newman
New York State
Ontario
North America
New York
Rio Grande
Stans Forecasts 1959 Spending At 80 Billion
Henry Cathcart Stans predicts federal outlays will reach about 80 billion dollars in fiscal year 1959 with a deficit near 8 billion. He says administration and conservative Democrats oppose a tax cut, making passage in Congress unlikely.
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Stans
Congress
A Boy’s Letter Sparks a Call to Hope and Action
A discouraged boy writes he has no chance due to his background and lack of influence. The speaker counters with belief in his mind and choices. Defeatist thinking is warned against while hopeful thinking and health are urged as keys to future success and service.
The Open Road Before Him Through Choice and Help
A persuasive note urges youths to choose health sleep and clear minds and to seek guidance from teachers clergy and neighbors. It argues against wasteful friendships and for active communication as the path to opportunity with Providence’s blessing.
Woman Endures Seven Days In Darkness At Wright Lab
A female staffer at Wright Air Development Center in Dayton Ohio spent seven days in darkness and isolation. The episode was not a simulated space session. Officials note it may test endurance without telephone access.
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New York World-Telegram and
Sun
Wright Air Development Center
Aero-Medical Laboratory
Dayton
Ohio
Birthday Horoscope Saturday June 7 Highlights
Born in Gemini energy, the reader faces mood swings from exaltation to low. It urges self discipline for material success and notes a bookish, compassionate nature with ready advice. Notable birth names include Gauguin and Bowen. tomorrow’s stars offer daily guidance.
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Paul Gauguin
Albert Sidney Burleson
John Franklin Goucher
Elizabeth Bowen
Alice Nielsen
Washington Scene: Unlicensed preaching lands evangelist in DC jail
Washington columnist George Dixon recalls a blond evangelist jailed in the District of Columbia for unlicensed preaching at 14th and F streets. Judge John Lewis Smith Jr. fines Edwin C. Tieman and Joyce Tieman, suspending the wife's sentence while the husband faces 10 days. The evangelist begins revival in jail and quotes Revelation 2 10 to mock the judge, who orders release if he leaves Washington.
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Washington
14Th
District of Columbia
John Lewis Smith Jr
Municipal Court
Judge Smith
the Evangelist
U.S. Tobacco Exports Reach 600 Million Pounds in 1957
The United States exported 600 million pounds of tobacco leaf and products in fiscal 1957 valued at over 400 million dollars. The export volume equaled a quarter of the domestic crop, a third of U.S. tobacco sales, and 35 percent of Free World tobacco trade.
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United States
U.S
Penguin courtship and mistaken sex cues in the flock
Male penguins present pebbles to females in courtship, hoping for acceptance. If rejected or misidentified, the suitor moves on to another bird, and the mixups are tolerated with light handling.
Butte News in Brief Strong Clinc Focused on Local Events
June 7, 1948 highlights include Mrs. W K Dwyer visiting Anaconda friends and Mr. and Mrs. John S Wulf returning from Sun Valley for a Realtors Convention. Great Falls Juniors beat Butte 9 4 in a 1 216 crowd baseball game. Miles Parsons named grand high priest at Dillon convention. John S Carkeet elected grand master of first veil. Tom McKenzie earns Life Scout award. State Fire Marshal condemns 80 local buildings and urges securing vacant structures. Better Butte Assn hosts the visit, with city officials in attendance. Central High School graduates 43 with Rev M M English delivering the address.
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W. K. Dwyer
Anaconda
John S. Wulf
Sun Valley
Idaho
Realtors
Pacific Northwest
E. L. Reinhart
Seattle
Miles S. Parsons
Butte
Royal Arch Masons of
Montana
Dillon
Edwin Fredlund
Chinook
John S. Carkeet
Tom McKenzie
Frank McKenzie
Clark Veatch
W. G. Brooks
Better Butte Assn
Mike Walsh
Charles W. Towne
BBA
Girls Central High School
M. M. English
M. J. Leonard
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