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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
11
A parade of names and places: Autrys, Morrows, Pesters, and Thomases travel or host relatives from Dallas to Hollywood. Birthdays for Eugene McCartt and William Conway. Military and travel notes include Hemingways en route to San Diego and Atkinsons moving to Chanute Field. Local moves, visitors, and Colorado trips profile a bustling community page.
Two Westinghouse scientists report a survey indicating atomic energy could power electric plants at costs near coal fired plants. They estimate a 100000 kilowatt plant would cost about 12 million for steam equipment and that fuel costs with refined uranium at 20 dollars per pound could yield slightly lower electric costs than coal, assuming coal at five dollars per ton.
Winstop Durritt hosts a Saturday afternoon of NBC programs including Bernie Howell News and Let It Laugh and Get Acquainted. The lineup features Whitey Birquist Orchestra, The Schools are Yours, Nelson Olmstead, Our Foreign Policy and Lines by Snookie.
Mrs. Chester Nelle, Travis County delegate to the Texas Home Demonstration Convention, learned of her husband Mr. Nelle's death from a heart attack at about 9 p m. He was 41 and had farmed in Travis County for many years. Mrs. Nelle was returning to Austin with fellow delegate Mrs. William Klaus.
Mr and Mrs Lester Smith and children Beverley and Ray of 1709 Fillmore are visiting Durango Colorado for a 10 day vacation They will return home soon Mr and Mrs W D Sides of 1029 Crockett have returned home after vacationing in Denver and Estes Park Colorado
A report notes dangerous radiations from the uranium fuel and states that steel or concrete several inches thick may be required for shielding. The line suggests substantial containment measures at the time of evaluation.
Lt. Tom C. Sparks Jr. of 507 Sunset has reported to Brooke Army Medical Center at Port Sam Houston for assignment. The center is described as one of the largest and most complete military medical installations in the world.
President Pat M. Neff said Baylor University anticipates the largest enrollment in its history with 3 800 students accepted for the fall term.
Warren Lemons returns to Biloxi Mississippi after ten days visiting Joe Weiss at 4231 West Ninth and other friends in the area.
The Texas Safety Association says suro mobiles with dangerous mechanical defects endanger thousands of Texans. Police traffic safety checks from May 15 to June 30, directed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, examined over 38 thousand vehicles, finding more than a third with defects. Faulty lights and inadequate windshield wipers were common issues. A total of 38,565 vehicle checks revealed 14,978 with one or more defects.
The page highlights a roundup of music and local arts events featuring Miwic and other acts. Readers are invited to catch performances and enjoy fresh tunes in the city venues this week.
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