Government Uses Animals in Atomic Bomb Test Plan
The U.S. Navy outlined plans for 200 goats 200 pigs and 4000 rats to accompany Bikini Atoll atomic tests around July 1. Animals left San Francisco May 10 with 80 tons of hay and grain, veterinary care, and targeted placement on 22 ships to study effects while aiming to save human lives in future wars.
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Washington
Bikini
Navy
San Francisco
R. O. Wagers
Columbus
Army
San Diego
Bikini Atoll
Shangri-la
Ee Roi Island
Texas History Magazine Honors San Angelo Students
The University of Texas based Texas State History Association publishes a Junior Historian issue highlighted by San Angelo junior and senior high students contributions. The edition honors Houston Harte, the San Angelo newspaper sponsor.
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West Texas
Tom Green
University of Texas
Texas State Historical Association
San Angelo
Houston Harte
Lottery For Charity Ticket Sale Declared Unlawful
Texas Attorney General states selling chance tickets for an automobile to raise charity funds is a lottery and a crime. Assistant Attorney General Louis W. Woosley writes that all involved may be prosecuted. The opinion follows Angelina County inquiry about a local group offering a car through a drawing.
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Austin
Texas
Louis W. Woosley
W. J. Townsend
Angelina County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Wichita Falls Paper Granted FM Radio Permit
The Times Publishing Company of Wichita Falls received FCC approval to construct a fre quency modulation radio station with downtown studios a transmitter and a 500 foot tower. Ed Howard president says operation will begin in the fall with equipment arriving the week of June 23.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Times Publishing Company of
FCC
Ed Howard
Pubishing Company
Three Camp Robinson Soldiers Take Lashes Over Crimes
In Little Rock Arkansas three Camp Robinson soldiers chose corporal punishment over prison, each receiving twenty lashes after being convicted on charges of lawlessness. The sentences were carried out in a circuit court setting.
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Little Rock
Ark
Camp Robinson
Punishment by whipping for three soldiers found guilty
The three soldiers pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny and were sentenced by Circuit Judge Lawrence C. Auten to three years in state penitentiary. He granted clemency and issued lashings instead. Acting Chief Deputy Sheriff Ray Hayes administered the whippings in the courtroom after the men consented to the punishment and were examined to ensure they were in good condition.
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Lawrence C. Auten
State Penitentiary
Ray Hayes
Hayes
Pulaski County
Gus Caple
Meat Rationing May Return to U S
Washington reports possible restoration of meat rationing as supplies may grow tighter. Officials warn beef veal and lamb could become scarce while pork remains more plentiful, with rationing possibly starting December or early next year depending on livestock feed and distribution conditions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Chester Bowles
Quotable Reflection on Education and Self Mastery
A Joseph Fort Newton quotation explores true education as inner strength kindness and resilience. It frames education as the ability to find hope courage and meaning in life while facing darkness and suffering with faith and integrity.
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Joseph Fort Newton
Sunset Homecoming Draws Large Crowd at Sunset High
The annual Sunset Homecoming was held at Sunset High School on May 19 with Rev. Hoyt leading ceremonies and a well attended gathering from the community.
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Sunset
Sunset High School
Hoyt
Dallas guest speaker headlines regional gathering
Boles of Dallas spoke as guest while W E Berzon of Bowie served as master of ceremonies. Music directed by G A Brathear and Trust Ca. Welcome by L K Hunter and response by C A Skinner. Attendees from Texas Oklahoma and Kansas include many named families and residents.
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Carl Stephens
Rhome Simpkins
J. C. Balthroys
E. Thompson
C. H. Culp
Z. Davis
Wichita Falls
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