December 20, 1954

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Westinghouse Puts Millions in Jet Program

Kansas City—Westinghouse Electric Corp. has reached a top-level management decision to expand and improve its Aircraft Gas Turbine Division. It will invest $19.5 million in corporation funds to begin the new program. This new Westinghouse jet program involves: Construction of a $12.5-million research and development laboratory adjacent to the government-owned plant now occupied by this division south of Kansas City.

By Robert Hotz7 min

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Defense Directive Muddles Buying Picture

Wilson’s order for ‘sound mobilization base’ in armed forces procurement touches off confusion, criticism. Top officials ordered not to interpret document, are given 30 days to revise buying procedures.

By Claude Witze4 min

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Aircraft Strike Threat Eases on West Coast

Los Angeles—Threat of strikes in the West Coast aircraft industry diminished considerably last week. Workers at the Douglas Aircraft Co. in Santa Monica followed the lead of fellow employes at El Segundo in accepting a new contract. North American Aviation, Inc., reached an agreement with United Auto Workers (CIO).

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December 20, 1954

Sas Sees Swing to Polar Flight

By William Coughlin7 min