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Burlington Herald in Burlington, Iowa

11 May 1950

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Burlington Herald

Location

Burlington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

4

Stock Cars Burst Into 1950 Season In Dusty Debut

The 1950 stock car season opened before 6000 fans as 42 cars roared in heat races and a boisterous main event. Jack Archer led time trials, with Buck Lorber and Jim Skerik winning heats. Wayne Lee edged Jim Dunnegan in a tight second, while Dick Nau won the novelty and semi main events. Conditions, wind, dust, and bumper locking highlighted a day of high excitement and tough driving.

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Jack Archer Bill Young Jim Skerik Cliff Cox Joe Gustaf Archer Gustaf Jim Dunnegan Cox Bill Williams Buck Lorber Norm Sayres Homer Tucker Tucker Paul Stock Dick Nau Nau Wayne Lee Don Gugleler Young Lorber Skerik Joe Dunnegan Dufort Pope Gugeler Skramsted Taschner Williams
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Palace Movie Schedule and Atomic Energy Discussion

The Herald advertises two free Palace tickets featuring Humphrey Bogart and Betty Grable showings from May 13 to 19. A separate feature reviews atomic energy progress with AEC official remarks, noting multiple reactors planned in Idaho New York and ongoing research, development challenges, and peacetime promise despite criticism.

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Humphrey Bogart Betty Grable
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Atomic Energy policy stresses pure research over sole practicality

The AEC backs peace time use of atomic energy by promoting pure research, warning against overemphasis on practical work. Mr. Pike cites Dr. Lee Du Reidan of Caltech, noting that current weapons grew from ivory tower research done decades ago and predicting future practical gains from today’s basic research. Weapons development remains ahead of peacetime efforts as progress in power aims continues.

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Pike AEC California Institute of Technology Lee du- Reidan
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