Atom Lab's Role in New 'Sub' Is Told
The keel plate of the USS Nautilus was laid at Groton Connecticut by President Truman marking a major step in the first atomic powered submarine. Argonne National Laboratory directed design and development with Westinghouse and Naval Reactor division work, tackling reactor materials and heat transfer for Navy specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atom Lab
Groton
Conn
Argonne National Laboratory
Harry S. Truman
Electric Boat Division
General Dynamics Corporation
Westinghouse Filectric Corporation
Argonne
Westinghouse
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
University of Chicago
Walter H. Zinn
Naval Reactor
Harold Etherington
Etherington
Commission
Idaho
Joseph Dietrich
W. C. Gumprich
M. C. Shaw
Alfred Amorosi
Navy
Check forger talk cites $665 million yearly loss
Howard S. Monger, Paymaster Corp. distributor and forger detection expert, told LaGrange Kiwanis at Buds steakhouse that check fraud losses total about 665 million dollars annually, up from 11 percent in 1880. He described methods using knitting needles to remove checks and forging handwriting by copying signatures upside down, advising tiny handwriting to hinder imitation as a defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard S. Monger
LaGrange Kiwanis Club
Bud’s Steakhouse
Monger
Paymaster Corp
Kiwanis
First National Bank
City
U.S.A
Should Women Propose and Take Responsibility
A brief line argues that women should propose, stating it is the woman who bears minor details and drudgery, conveying a debate on gender roles and partnership duties. The fragment reflects dated views and assigns domestic burdens to women.
Voice of Turtle opens at Salt Creek June 30
John van Druten’s comedy The Voice of the Turtle returns to Hinsdale’s Salt Creek Summer Theater as the third attraction in the new season. Gene Raymond and Geraldine Brooks co star in the 1952 edition opening Monday June 30 for one week with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. To avoid July 4 matinee, management cancels that show.
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John van Druten
Selwyn
Hinsdale
Salt Creek
Gene Raymond
Geraldine Brooks
Mary Boland
Jeanette MacDonald
Katherine Hepburn
Miss Hepburn
New York
Ilka Chase
Gala Legion Show Planned for Centennial Independence Day
More than 75 000 people are expected at Soldier Field for the 18th annual Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the Cook County American Legion. Howard W West says a record crowd is likely as a circus act lineup shares spotlight with four sprint races and a 25 lap feature from the Chicago Auto Racing Association. Acts include Josephine Berosini on the high wire and Les Kimris trapeze act, with the Alcide troupe aerial ladder and other feats. Clowns and the Kantor’s Clown band will roam the stands and tracks. Preston Lambert hosts. A 9 45 p.m. hour long fireworks show will be directed by Frank Thifield. Tickets available at Marshall Field’s, American Legion offices at 343 S Dearborn St, or Morrison Hotel Room 426. Program begins at 7 p.m.
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Soldier Field
Cook County
Howard W. West
Legion
Cheago Auto Racing Association
Josephine Berosini
Les Kimris
Alcide
Adamos
Sonny Moor
Lady Barbara
Adamson
Francisco
Dolores
Kanter
Preston Lambert
Chicago
Frank Thiffield
Marshall Field’s
American Legion
S. Dearborn St
Morrison Hotel
Art Gallery Opens at Pearson Music Shop
A new art gallery opens this week at Pearsons Music Shop on Calendar Ave in LaGrange dedicated to original works by local artists. The inaugural exhibit includes Mrs. A H Anderson Mrs Walter Munich Miss Barbara Larson Rob James Bailey and Charles Vickery with more paintings awaiting jury judging and future hangings. Public welcome during store hours.
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Pearson
Calendar Ave
LaGrange
E. A. Petrtyl
Pearsons
A. H. Anderson
Walter Munich
Barbara Larson
Rob James Bailey
Brookfield
Charles Vickery
Western Springs
Prospecting for Uranium Attracts Wide Range of Seekers
The uranium search has drawn hundreds of prospectors, including amateurs and professionals. Modern prospecting largely demands a substantial bankroll regardless of the prospectors chosen or methods used.
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Uieke
Atta Bea
Perther
Yoorms
Mary Serine
pinGrange
Cme
Seca
Midox
S. Kren
Nye
Edgewood
Malden
Phe
Righlands
Burhiern. Ine
Mene
Grocery & Delicatessen
Lisit and
Des- Riverside
Los
Lvons Ait Brookfield
Lyons
New England
Co “LaGrange
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Western Electric
Excelert
Latarange Ito
Ryuent
Hillgrove
LaGrange A Mioecr
Josepage Chadker
Matager Moe
Eare LaGrange Crutzen
Kenmore
Nesco
Riverside
Stramberg
Cou LaGrange
Voestingnayse Ceferperator
Hoover Vacuum Cleaner
Ard
Land Bae Pee
Par Pate
Barton Tureage
Saps
Bivedi
West Towns
Rive Ide
Sheedy Service
Automobilss
Chevrolet
Iwal Chevrolet
LaGrange Ise
Radio Bester
Sam Hest
Sa.e Western
Eien
Neuse
Roy Pantke
Grand Boulevard
Sereegige
Tyrey
Tyre
Koshgarian Rug CO
Avse
Chuadren
Bieveies
Degg
St Fioor Congress Park
Emn
la Grange
Outboard Motor Bargain
Scott Atwater
Jane Vorsarr
Allons
Riverside, Hotty
College Mrn
Odooor Adut
Oddo
Road King Gas Station
Seal Cagiian
Ats
Brnoktiatt
Carnivalquipment Dispensa & Son
Chicago Avenue
Diamond T Motor Car CO
Wolack
Tlaetdace
Montgomery Ward
Ad Tateanze
Irspecteos
Appa
Tides & Wee Co
Arrow Petroleum CO
YMCA
Harlem Ave
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Beard
Faemn Ap
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Asa
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Marquardt Standard Station
N. Latrange Ra
Laurangee Pease Salesman
Singer Sewing Machine CO
LaGrange Rd
Board of Education of School District
Ilinois
Elm
Home
Costello
Board
H. K E. Peel
Elm Avenue
Board of Education
Washington School
Joliet Avenue
41St Street
H. F. Peel
Berkshire
Fox Valley
Yinsdate
Meller’s Bike Shop
West
Harris Avenue
Illinois
Hank Reed
Dams St
Bellwood
Linden
Fillmore
Harlety Ave
Stanley
Phone LaGrange 243
Frank Vicha & CO
S. Harvey Ave
Berwyn
FOX Valley Tree
Montgomery Ward LaGrange
Lundin Roofing CO
Shingl.es
SHING
Hbahe la Grange
Chas A Stevens
Elmhurst
Illinois Bell Telephone CO
Mannion
Tuschall Engineering Company
Walter Steinhoff
Argo Community High School
Lemont
Bell Road
Sewing Machine Service
Singer
Singer Sewing Center
S. LaGrange Rd
Drapenés Radtre
Ogden Ave
Fairview
Turtle
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