Sea Water Made into Fresh Water Cheap
Washington report says progress toward turning sea and brackish water into fresh water is promising but costs remain high. Government expert David Jenkins urges extending the program and boosting funding from 2 million to 6 million dollars as foreign scientists lead in related work. He notes several lab efforts and highlights Hickmar vapor compression as the best near term prospect for reducing production costs to about one quarter of current distillation. Mount Etna is described as the active volcano near Taormina Sicily.
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Democrats Go Along With Ike
Rep Brooks Hays of Arkansas说 Democratic majority in Congress backs President Eisenhower on foreign policy even at the risk of hurting 1956 election chances. He noted Democrats supported the Formosan policy, sharing responsibility with the President for consequences, while praising Ike's East policy. He spoke to a Bible class and Rotary Club event in Houston on February 18.
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Baytown Births Highlight Feb 16 17 At San Jacinto Memorial
A Baytown area birth list notes several babies born February 16 and 17 at San Jacinto Memorial hospital. Families include Casey and Foreman, Kohanek, Kollenberg, Thompson, with grandparents named in each brief. Names include Virginia Lou Casey, Dennis James Kohanek, Deborah Kollenberg, and Chadley Thompson.
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San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
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Baytown
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New Caney
San Antonio Livestock Show Opens With Rodeo
The San Antonio Livestock Exposition and Rodeo opened with a downtown parade. The show runs through Feb 27 featuring 30 top rodeo contestants for over 19000 in prizes and livestock judging. Military exhibits include an F 51 Mustang, F 84 Thunderjet, a submarine torpedo and a Pogo-Stick model.
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Youngest Combat General Frederick Injured in Auto Crash
Maj. Gen. Robert L. Frederick, 47, World War II era’s youngest combat general, remained in critical condition at Pittsburg community hospital after injuries from a hit and run automobile accident. Frederick had eight wartime wounds and became a general at 37. A stray line notes turkeys reach about 70 pounds dressed.
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Eisenhower backs study on H-bomb fallout for peace
President Eisenhower endorsed releasing an Atomic Energy Commission report on H-bomb fallout dangers. The White House said the document confirms radioactive dust from a bomb cloud can contaminate thousands of square miles, underscoring disarmament and world peace efforts.
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