1. Sonic Boom Controversy in Oklahoma City: Dooms and Protests Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0028 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection Title: Sonic Boom Controversy in Oklahoma City: Dooms and Protests Date: 1964-01-01 Creator: Kessler, Edwin, III, 1928-2017 Policy Area: Environmental Protection Topic: Aeronautics Congress: 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document discusses the controversy surrounding sonic boom testing in Oklahoma City. Councilman William Kessler and residents protested against the testing, citing lack of approval from the people and potential damage. The anti-boom group planned to exert political pressure and petition legislators to stop the testing. The FAA received numerous damage claims from residents, with some being recommended for payment. Residents expressed concerns about structural damage caused by the sonic booms."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0000-Sonic%20Booms,%201964/thumbnails/CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Sonic Boom Controversy in Oklahoma City: Dooms and Protests")