AEC Seeks Increased Funds for Atom Powered Planes
The Atomic Energy Commission asked 134 million dollars for accelerated work on atom driven planes, reactor projects, Navy ships power plants, and peaceful energy, citing a new approach and progress under Strauss. A 30 percent rise to 271 million dollars was also requested for atomic weapons due to increased production schedules.
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Washington
The
Atomic Energy Commission
House
Mittee
AEC
Lewis L. Strauss
Strauss
Father Sees Son Burn to Death in Plane Crash
A plane at Lockwood California crashed after striking a 12,000 volt power line. Pilot Donald Betts McNab, 44, was trapped in wreckage and burned to death as bystanders including his father tried to help. Passenger John Marcus, 30, survived with critical burns.
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Lockwood
Calif
Donald Betts McNab
Gavin McNab
San Francisco
George Betts
MecNab
John Marcus
Mayan Calendar Months Include Five Day Month End Year
The ancient Maya used a year with a five day period at year end and 18 other months of 20 days each, totaling 360 days. This system structured agricultural and ceremonial cycles across Mesoamerica.
Make a temporary play pen from a table and sheet
A simple solution for a temporary child play area involves turning a table upside down and wrapping a sheet around the legs to form a safe enclosure. The setup creates a makeshift pen using common household items without specialized equipment.
Muscatine Girl Dies of Crash Injuries
Rose Ann LaRue age five daughter of Mr and Mrs Daryl LaRue of Muscatine died in a hospital in Muscatine on Wednesday from injuries suffered in a traffic accident Saturday night. Police said she ran in front of a car driven by Richard M Albright of Muscatine. County coroner Dr I H Odell is investigating but has not said if an inquest will be held.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Rose Ann LaRue
Daugher
Daryl LaRue
Richard M. Albright
Car
I. H. Odell
Unions and management reach historic auto pact
James Marlow analyzes the Ford UAW contract as a turning point in labor relations. He notes the agreement shows a mature, businesslike approach with guaranteed wages and mutual concessions, but warns other unions and industries may not follow this path or avoid conflict.
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UAW
Reuther
Bugas
Ford-Uaw
Ford
General Motors
Auto
Petrillo Attacks 20 Percent Federal Amusement Tax
James Petrillo leader of the AFL American Federation of Musicians spoke to 1,200 delegates at the union's 58th convention in Cleveland. He urged a united fight against the tax, arguing it harms average working couples and eliminates jobs for about 50,000 musicians. He contrasted the burdens on average earners with wealthy patrons who enjoy private clubs free of the tax.
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Cleveland
James C. Petrillo
America
Joe
Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Flea Species Count Noted at About 500 Known
A compact fact notes that fleas are small wingless insects with around five hundred species described. The line emphasizes diversity within the group and its compact taxonomy.
Witness details Iowa hospitals hiring practices in 34-case trial
Des Moines The State Board of Medical Examiners refused to license radiologist Dr Enrico Funaro for a Clinton hospital earlier this year. Hospitals seek reversal of an attorney general ruling that hiring such specialists violates medicine laws. Saf testified that an informal Chicago meeting blocked Funaro. Other witness Enos described Cedar Valley Hospital finances and pathology exams.
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Des Moines
State Board of Medical Examiners
Clinton
Iowa
District
Ronald Saf
Saf
Iowa State Medical Society
Chicago
Enrico Funaro
Dover
N.J
Jane
Charles City
Presbyterian moderator named for United Presbyterian Church
The Rev. George A. Long of Pittsburgh is chosen as 1955 moderator of the United Presbyterian Church of North America by the 97th General Assembly. Long, 70, has led Pittsburgh-Xenia Seminary since 1943, succeeding Dr. Albert E. Kelly of Philadelphia.
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Monmouth
Ill
George A. Long
Pittsburgh
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Long
Pittsburgh-Xenia Seminary
General Assembly
Albert E. Kelly
Philadelphia
Woman 104 tosses glasses for clearer sight
In Long Beach California Mrs. Mary M. Kelly turned 104 yesterday and joked she sees better without glasses now after tossing them at 103. She advises eating well meeting people and laughing, and adds not to reveal true age.
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Long Beach
Calif
Mary M. Kelly
Lightning Strikes Twice at Plainview Grocery
Lightning disrupted Odes Simpkins' grocery store in Plainview as a first bolt knocked out the air conditioner and a second bolt fifteen minutes later disabled the store lighting.
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Plainview
Tex
Texas
Odes Simpkins
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