Word: extras
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Dates: during 1960-1960
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Even after the delay, it made its point: that the Atlas can reach any target in the world from hardened bases in the continental U.S. And it proved that the missile has enough extra boost to indulge in a roundabout, enemy-confusing route...
...MOTHER AIMS TO BE BRIDE. The Queen Mother, 59, and a widow for eight years, said the News, may wed Sir Arthur Penn, a bachelor of 74. Sir Arthur is now treasurer of the Queen Mother's household as well as Queen Elizabeth II's extra equerry and groom in waiting. Next day, in Northern Rhodesia on a royal tour of Africa, Queen Mother Elizabeth made it abundantly plain that, whatever else he may be, Sir Arthur is definitely not a bridegroom in waiting. Announced her private secretary: Reports that such a marriage is contemplated are "complete...
...since the Korean war. Alone among major powers, the U.S. still equips troops with a World War II rifle, the M1; only lately have infantry units begun to get a trickle of new M-14 rifles with the standard NATO 7.62-mm. caliber. Last week the House added an extra $208 million for new Army equipment to the $1.3 billion listed for Army procurement in the Administration's new budget-but that $208 million falls far short of what the Army wants...
...only five for a 24-hour period, one-fourth the usual staff. The saving is passed along to the patient. A double room costs $14.50 as compared to $22.50 in the rest of the hospital; a single costs $16.50 compared to $28. St. Mary's carries no extra liability insurance on its mobile, self-care patients. Its position has been justified: only one person has had a slight accident...
...solve such problems, the state legislature approved the county's special district in 1957. By a 6-to-1 majority, the voters authorized an extra property tax to run it. Purpose: to gather all handicapped students in one public school system, give maximum attention to developing their strongest assets...