Bevatron at Berkeley Pushes Atomic Frontiers
The University of California announced the Bevatron, the world’s most powerful atom smasher, costing 9 million dollars and in operation since February 2. Funded by the Atomic Energy Commission, it aims to reveal unsolved atomic mysteries by producing synthetic cosmic rays and mesons in a 135 foot outside-diameter magnet doughnut, enabling high-energy experiments and cloud chamber observations.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Atomic Energy Commission
Lew. L. Strauss
AEC
Washington
America
Ernest O. Lawrence
University of California Radiation Laboratory
Bevatron
Port Arthur Girl Travels 1 000 Miles Week To School
Port Arthur 10 year old Marian Rosen commutes nearly 1000 miles weekly from Port Arthur to the University of Houston campus seeking a law degree. She rises at 5 30 each day, kisses her sleeping husband Fred goodbye, and drives 105 miles to class amid a life of leisure she could choose but prefers education.
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Port Arthur
Houston
Marian Rosen
University of Houston
Fred
Lan
Petunias
University of Miami
Florida
New York
Texas
From Luxuries to Needs in Postwar America
In Philadelphia March 17 a former chamber president says Americans now seek more possessions as standard living rises. He cites cars, homes, refrigerators, washing machines, and television as expected staples, with deep freezers likely soon. A separate profile highlights a beauty queen who aspires to law, politics, and a governor's seat, noting her education, ambition, and improbable yet candid political interest.
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Philadelphia
J. Harry LaBrum
Greater Philadelphia
LaBrum
Geneva works makes own snowstorm at steel plant
Provo Utah March 17 In the largest steel plant in the west the Geneva works of U S Steel Co reported three days of light snow over the plant while no other part of the country had snow A weather observer said the freak storm may be local caused by three days of low fog plus heat steam and gases from the plant.
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Provo
Utah
Geneva
U. S
Booklet On Sex To Be Presented To Crosby PTA
Crosby PTA prepares to discuss a booklet titled Lets Tell the Whole Story About Sex by Edward B. Lyman at a Thursday study group. The event runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school auditorium with a noon lunch in the cafeteria and a panel led by Mrs. Paul Larsen the school nurse. A nursery is provided for preschool children and the session is open to the public.
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Crosby Parent-Teacher Association
Edward B. Lyman
Social calendar brisk with multiple PTA meetings and groups
Thursday schedules list Sam Houston and Cedar Bayou PTA meetings at various schools, Beta Sigma Phi at the Community House, Homemakers Cedar Bayou class at First Baptist, Julia Lottie and Lydia circles at churches, Lamar PTA at the school, Reviewer Club at the Community House, and a West Bay Home Demonstration Club session at Camp Ross Sterling. Also notes British parking meters purchase in Chicago and unusual high altitude winds over the planet.
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Sam
Lamar Parent-Teacher Association
West Bay
Camp Ross Sterling
New Two Year Old Honored At Saturday Party
Deborah Anne Edileman celebrated her second birthday at a Saturday night home party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Eddleman. Guests included Linda Sue Brooks Debbie Trimble Sharon Connie Sue Ter Beneden Dana Lou Paula Sue Bishop Mike Whitlock Richard Marqus Linda Vickie Eddlemon and several adults such as Mrs. Steve Skira Mrs. Brooks Mrs. Floyd Bishop Mrs. Tommie Beard en Mrs. Gloria Marquius Mrs. T. F. Whitlock Mrs. George Trimble Mrs. D. L. Myers and the honoree’s mother Mrs. Eddleman.
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Deborah Anne Edileman
L. W. Eddleman
Linda Sue Brooks
Debbie Trimble
Sharon
Connie Sue
Ter Beneden
Dana Lou
Paula Sue Bishop
Mike Whitlock
Richard Marqus
Linda
Vickie Eddlemon
Steve Skira
Brooks
Floyd Bishop
Tommie Bearden
Gloria Marquuis
T. F. Whitlock
George Trimble
D. L. Myers
Eddleman
Secret Pal Gifts Exchanged At Cedar Bayou Church Social
Cedar Bayou Methodist church hosted a combined Builders and Crusaders social with 26 members. After a business meeting, tea and punch were served by hostesses Mrs. M. B. Carter Mrs. A. N. Nelson Mrs. L. Hatchell Mrs. BR. Wilamin Mrs. L. L. Kelly and Mrs. FR. O’Neil. Arnold Haynes gave a devotional.
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Crusaders
Cedar Bayou
Airmen In Britain Face Illegitimate Birth Rumor
London reports a persistent rumor that U S airmen in Britain have sired 70,000 illegitimate babies, provoking a strong official response as the USAF tracks the claim to its origin while stressing its generally orderly image in peacetime.
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London
Britain
U S.A.F
Mothball Fleet Electrocuted to Halt Rusting John Doe era shipyard method explained in wartime
Schenectady March report states 2100 vessels in the national defense reserve fleet are being electrocuted to prevent rusting using an electric circuit through submerged hull sections and an anchor. The process, devised by General Electric engineers and the Maritime Administration of the Department of Commerce, aims to corrode the anchor instead of the ship. The article includes a quoted remark disputing wartime statistics and noting limited postwar inquiries and paternity court cases.
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Schenectady
N. Y
National Defense Reserve Fleet
General Electric Co. Engineers
Maritime Administration
Department of Commerce
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Zinka Mulanov
International Soundphotos
Amo
Featheraton
Wooster Iar
Baytown
Dial
A. Sy Alford
B. &. Mangum
Dist
E. M. Quadagg
Crosby Pta
Chicago
American Municipal Association
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Leicester
Maria Wagner
United Air Lines
Lost and Found Center
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Elf
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Lee Baker
Third Air Division
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