Smithsonian minerals display blends art and science
Washington AP reports a Smithsonian display showcases minerals with modern lighting and surprising forms. Visitors see vivid colors and shapes, from hairlike textures to glowing fluorescent minerals, highlighting nature’s craft. The exhibit spans vast collections held by the museum, much of which remains unseen. It notes the vast, gift-driven holdings and questions the value of such treasure, while pointing out the absence of coal and ice in the display. Plus a note on about 2 million Americans under age 20.
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Satellites Proposed to Police Nuclear Test Ban
Scientists from the 21st plenary session backed a plan to use satellites with special instruments to detect high altitude nuclear tests in the stratosphere. They endorsed four proven detection methods and discussed a new policing system combining radio wave studies and light from space to enforce a future accord.
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Ike Gets Bill Paving Civil Defense With States
National measure would shift some civil defense costs to federal and state governments sharing funding for equipment training and administration. The plan passed Senate amendments and moves to the White House. promotions at United Motors Service include key executives amid a broad restructure of Delco-Remy.
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Higher Posts JMC Executives
A fragmentary text mentions JMC executives and a person described as the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Russell. It references Rio de Janeiro, cobalt demand, and a French naval officer, with numbers noting annual cobalt demand around 30 million pounds. The readable content is sparse and disjointed.
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James Russell
America
Atlantic
Fined In City Court In Alexandria Social Event Details
Several residents were fined in city court Tuesday for traffic and related offenses. A luncheon hosted by Mayor Robert Fortson honored Miss Nancy McCaslin, a wedding later announced for Miss McCaslin. The event featured yellow and aqua decor at Mrs. Ivan Arnold’s home.
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Jet Hero Of Korean War Dies In Crash
A jet pilot hero Capt Charles L Tabor of Monticello Illinois died when his plane crashed into Anchor Bay Lake St Clair after delaying bailout at 500 feet He had flown 75 combat missions won Oak Leaf Cluster and several service awards He was 35 and survived by three children.
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Lake St. Clair
Selfridge Air Force Base
Tabor
Korea
Elwood Social Activities Highlights Circles and Clubs
The Afternoon Circle of the Presbyterian Woman's Association meets at 1 pm Wednesday in Mrs Earl Reasoner Sr's home. Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church gathers at 7 30 pm Thursday hosted by Mrs Hallie Eilis. KAB Club held a luncheon-bridge at Mrs Lena Foland's ridge home with guests. The next meeting is a luncheon-bridge at 12 30 pm Aug 11 in Mrs Lloyd Foland's home.
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Larry Bell
Elmer Laycock
Ralph, Woodsides
Sanford Adams
George Schmidt
Lloyd Foland
David Richards
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Employment Up In Elwood Promising June Employment Figures
In Elwood June showed signs of improvement with unemployment claims at 153 percent below the previous month, while local unemployment rose 130 percent. Mrs. Josephine Dragoo of Indiana sustained a sudden illness, and a store incident in Elwood affected business activity. Residential building permits rose slightly from last year and a root beer stand burglary yielded cash and merchandise losses. Judith Seely earned an American nursing scholarship and will train at Methodist Hospital. A vacant house fire in Lincoln Street was started by youths, with Georgia noted as a leading eastern state near the Mississippi.
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Two Nationalist Jets Shot Down by Reds in Formosa Strait
In Formosa Strait air action Tuesday, Communist MIGs attacked four Nationalist Thunderjets. Two were shot down. one was killed in the air battle, the other abandoned by the pilot. A widening plan for Lincoln Avenue was discussed by the Safety Commission, with estimates to be presented to the City Council. The panel also reported on a proposed four lane highway from Alexandria to Anderson and noted a surgical patient at St. John's Hospital in Anderson.
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Colfax Man Struck by Train Killed In Colfax
Zachary McKenzie aged 94 of Colfax was struck by a New York Central Railroad train Tuesday. His body was carried more than 100 feet by the impact, authorities reported.
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