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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1955
Page
9
In Yucca Flats near Las Vegas Nevada three hardy elements endure the atomic blasts of the year sigebrush rattlesnakes and Las Vegas gamblers. Despite preparations for the big test line the animals and gamblers stay composed as hotel employees watch the explosions outdoors from the strip.
Military experts from eight SEATO nations meet at a mountain resort to assign Thailand a blocking force role in case of Communist aggression in Southeast Asia. US Britain and other air powers would provide strike capabilities under a unified plan. Thai delegate Maj. Gen. Surajit Charuseni reportedly suggested a joint staff for SEATO military members at Ting.
The Agriculture Department said water will be below average in major Southwest river systems for the 1955 irrigation season. Near normal spring weather suggests scarce supplies across New Mexico and Texas, with limited storage and heavy reliance on underground sources. Oklahoma shows poor storage, while Carlsbad and Pecos prospects offer mixed relief.
An underwater explosion rocked the underwater ordnance station at the U.S. naval base in Newport. A Navy spokesman said the blast’s nature was unknown and there were no immediate indications of casualties. The station conducts secret projects including submarine research.
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