Highway Program Costs Grow as Bill Passes
The federal super highway program has surged by more than a billion dollars since the bill's signing. Steel shortages, rising construction costs, and a engineer shortage strain early progress. Critics warn about by passed towns and toll road concerns while officials promise progress through aerial surveys and automation.
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Robert E. Jackson
New York
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New York State
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Last Chance for National Service Life Insurance and Pensions
The article warns that December 31 ends government life insurance for new policies and the old free indemnity. It notes only service connected disability cases may receive new government insurance later. It urges applications for 1956 pensions if income fell below thresholds and explains how to apply through VA and local Veterans Service Officers.
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Veterans Service Officer
Courthouse
Ukish
Veterans’ Memorial
Wilhits
Impatient Patient Seeks Xray Clarity On Tumor
A reader voices frustration over medical limits in tumor detection by ray techniques. The letter discusses the challenges of imaging in brain and abdominal regions, mentions the pineal area, liver, ovaries, and stomach, and notes the need for special methods.
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iMany
Taye
Ceereeen
Pineal
Reader's Digest
Jeep Tests Mine Detecting System at Fort Belvoir
A mine detecting jeep developed by the Army Corps of Engineers halts automatically upon locating a land mine. A six foot wide front detector and side coil widen its reach. an electronic actuator, hydraulic brakes, and dash controls let the driver or an assistant operate the system. The detector assembly weighs about 700 pounds and can be carried on the jeep when not in use.
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Army Corps Ofengineers’ Research and Development Laboratories
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