Scientists mark 20th anniversary of atomic pile birth
Thirty two scientists who witnessed the birth of the atomic age gathered in Chicago to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first self sustaining nuclear chain reaction. Enrico Fermi’s widow attended among others at a private reception on the University of Chicago campus.
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U Thant Begins Four Year Term as U N Secretary General
U Thant starts a four year tenure as UN secretary general after unanimous election by the General Assembly. The Burmese diplomat accepted a pay raise to 70 000 dollars and stressed independence and non rigid positions amid Cuban crisis fallout. US and Soviet bloc praise marked a strengthened position beyond his acting leadership.
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Mechem becomes New Mexico's first Republican senator in 27 years
Edwin L. Mechem is appointed to the U.S. Senate after resigning as governor to fill the seat left by the late Democrat Dennis Chavez. Lt. Gov. Tom Bolack, who becomes governor, will serve briefly as Mechem's appointer.
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Five Start Terms for Big Fraud
Five men convicted in a million dollar fraud against Twin City Rapid Transit Co surrendered at federal prison in Sandstone Minnesota to begin terms. Fred A Ossanna 69 former transit head and Harry Isaacs 69 president of American Iron & Supply Co received four year sentences. Benson M Larrick 60 ex transit vice president Earl Jeffords Minneapolis real estate man 18 months and Fred Isaacs 41 of metals firm also jailed.
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Frank Porter Dies at 70 Leader in Oil Industry
Frank M. Porter, age 70, president of the American Petroleum Institute since 1950, died Friday in a New York hotel. He was a prominent figure in New York and the oil sector leading industry initiatives.
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Princess Margaret’s Infant Receives Peach Pink Piano
Lord Linley, Princess Margaret’s one year old son, is given a tiny peach pink piano with a pink blue keyboard and teddy bear decor. Designer Charles Browning says the makers truly went to town on the toy instrument.
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JFK OKs Oil Import Program
President Kennedy approved a new oil import control plan setting east of the Rockies quotas based on domestic production rather than demand. It covers crude unfinished oils and most finished petroleum products, with little change expected in licensed imports for the first half of 1963.
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Mexico
Birds Adapt to Tape Noise at White House Lawn
Washington AP report notes the National Park Service used taped sounds to deter starlings from the White House lawn. The birds initially fled at dusk but returned as the sounds faded. A White House employee said the starlings seem to be getting used to the noise, reducing crowds from thousands to about a hundred.
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White House
Warn State of Losing Tourist, Ask More Recreational Spots
Minnesota faces a threatened 350 million dollar tourism base unless it expands recreational facilities. An interim conservation subcommittee warned that park access is limited near the Twin Cities and Mille Lacs, urging designation of northeastern land as state parks and 35 new areas plus 28 expansions.
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