Defense procurement costs come under congressional scrutiny
Navy procurement chief Gordon W. Rule admits three services routinely inflate or hedge cost estimates to gain congressional approval. He warns Congress faces a history of billions in overruns and calls for a thorough review of major defense projects as the department cancels a $3 billion half finished manned orbital laboratory.
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Congress
Pentagon
Gordon W. Rule
Navy Department
Senate
House Economy In Government
Rule
Manned Orbital Laboratory
Ersatz milk warning raises infant nutrition concerns
The American Medical Association council on foods and nutrition criticizes imitation milks for infants, noting they often mirror calories from carbohydrates but lack key nutrients. It urges physicians to verify product contents and suggests the council publish an itemized nutrient breakdown to aid recommendations.
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Council On Foods and Nutrition of the
American Medical Association
United States
Moscow dreams of 600 story towers by 2000
The article reports a Moscow city architect predicting future skylines with 500 to 600 story buildings by the year 2000, described amid a rumor of a narcotic wind carrying far fetched forecasts. The tone mixes speculative prophecy with bold urban ambitions.
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Moscow
Russia
Empire State Building
Victory Queen crowned at Handley High School ceremony
Miss Anne Buckley was crowned Victory Queen in a colorful Handley High School ceremony. Pvt. Hunter Maddox, a former Handley teacher and coach now in the Armed Services, presented the crown.
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Anne Buckley
Handley High School
Pvt
Hunter Maddox
Handley
Armed Services
Phyllis Fowle
John Goodwin
New York City
Staten Island
Wisdom vs Knowledge in Historical Lesson
The text contrasts knowledge with wisdom, noting that many intelligent people lack wisdom which comes from right use of information. It cites Solomon’s wealth and temple, yet poor governance, and argues true wisdom is rare and must transform information into benefit for all.
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Solomon
Rehoboam
Pollard Sets Vision for Virginia Education Reform
Virginia Lt. Governor Fred G. Pollard outlines an education plan emphasizing equal opportunity, higher teacher quality, and innovative gaps filling. He cites the Godwin era progress, calls for salary increases, improved retirement, broader special and vocational education, early childhood focus, and gifted programs while urging parental cooperation and strong law and order in schools.
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Virginia
William C. Battle
Henry E. Howell, Jr
Commonwealth
Fred G. Pollard
Pollard
Williams, Mullen and Christian
Richmond
University of Virginia
U. S
Jane E. DeJarnette
Ashland
Regional Lymph Nodes Reduce Infection Spread
Dr. Brandstadt answers reader questions on swollen neck nodes related to fall infections. He explains regional lymph nodes trap infection, notes autumn swelling, and advises medical evaluation to identify source and treatment until swelling subsides. He also covers mouth ulcers from viruses, pediatric milk warming, and infant scalp hematoma expectations.
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions 10 Day Test
A brief puzzle page offers a 10 day IQ test with 100 questions and a scoring guide. It lists categories from Memory Expert to Good with daily results and directs readers to page 2 for correct answers. Questions cover law, phrases, Damascus country, WWII propaganda, a common idiom, nutrition, and major projects.
Wreckers Gain Upper Hand in Italy Says Henry J. Taylor
Henry J. Taylor argues Italy faces skilled Communist manipulation amid a weak coalition and divided Socialists. He cites Red tactics to disrupt democracy, government paralysis, and a sweeping influence by CGIL as unions push strikes to strain the economy.
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Italy
Red
Socialist Party
CGIL
Frangg
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Earl L. Douglas
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Melton F. Wright
Frederick County
Virginia Education Association
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Dick Turner
VALC
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