Second Underwater Atomic Test Declared A Success
Washington reports the United States has successfully completed its second underwater atomic test, a small nuclear device detonated in the Pacific to study defenses against submarine threats. Officials say the test posed no health risk to people or fisheries, though West Coast sardine interests urged cancellation amid concerns for spawning.
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United States
Washington
Bikini
Defense Department
Atomic Energy Commission
Casio Pacific
California
Scripps Instiie
Oceanography
Wesday
AUC
Energy Commission
Mammoth City
Bikitii
Never Underestimate Swiss Defense and Preparedness
A historical perspective on Swiss neutrality and civilian defense argues the price of peace lies in readiness. It notes Switzerland’s large standing army, citizens aged 19 to 46 keeping rifles at home, and civil defense as a priority before counter attack. It mentions 100 tanks ordered from Britain and envisions a nation ready to defend against invasion.
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Robert Musel
Berne
Switzerland
West
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Scitad
Britain
Sometimes A Sign Is Right Sometimes A Sign Is Right
Chicago reports a wall sign near an office safe claiming only seven could open the safe after hours of using explosives and a blow torch before giving up. The sign mentions a meat stamp with a kh less vegetable compound.
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Chicago
Baytown Kiwanis Sets District Record in 1954–55
Baytown Kiwanis Club leads Texas-Oklahoma Division Three with multiple top club honors. Since August 1954, the Baytown group topped the division in August September November December February and March, with October and January earning second-plate laurels. Awards reflect project participation committee work report timeliness attendance and overall enthusiasm among Baytown, Pasadena, Texas City, Southwest Houston and others. R L Van Deventer serves as club president.
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Baytown Kiwanis
Baytown Club
Baytown
Pasadena
Texas City
Southwest Houston
Houston
North Shore Green's Bayou
Freeport
Northeast Houston
Greater North Houston
la Porte
Bellaire
Galveston
East Houston
Southeast Houston
la Marque
Lak Jackson
Western Houston
R. L. van Deventer
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Gcwitearland
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Sun
Jacobs
Wallace Sterling
Rose Point
Vale
Alue
Hamburger
Jasmine
Bologna
Ilsdale
GAR
Starkist
Adolphus
Baroque Stradivare
Jewelers
Bewley
Libby Orange Juice
Morton's
Commerce Food
Mit
Thriftway Food
Ijay
Market St
Crosby, Texas
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