Westinghouse Plans Moon Rocket Radio System
Westinghouse scientists outline a manless moon mission radio setup. A 100 watt transmitter weighing under 50 pounds would beam ultrashort waves from the moon to Earth for one minute each hour. The system would monitor temperature changes, aid landing efforts, and use a proximity fuse concept to protect equipment during approach. The plan is led by Dr J A Hutcheson.
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Westinghouse
J. A. Hutcheson
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Hutcheson
Moon
Earth
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Westinghouse Research
Observer at Bikini Acts as Representative in Nuclear Research
A scientist served as an observer at Bikini Atoll, acting as a representative on a project linked to microwave radar and nuclear physics research. The role placed him in a coordinating position overseeing experimental activities and radiation safety.
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U S Rejects Czech Discrimination Complaint
Washington officials say the U S State Department rejected Czechoslovakia s formal protest over American sales of surplus war y as without foundation. The note was sent to Czechoslovakia stating the complaint lacks merit.
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Washington
State Department
Czechoslovakia
United States
Notice to Appear and Default Decree Warned
Referred particulars on file notify to appear at nine o'clock a.m. or foreclose relief sought by George C. and Gorman. Plaintiff cites 304 American Building Cedar Rapids.
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Furtner
George C
American Building
Cedar Rapids
G A R Demobilized Only by Death Says Old Soldiers
Survivors of the Grand Army of the Republic at Indianapolis agreed they will demobilize only by death. The 12 Civil War veterans at their 80th encampment plan return yearly, and Commander-in-Chief Hiram S. Gale did not seek re election. New officers named include John H. Grate, dore A. Penland, and Albert Woolson as top posts. A parade highlighted four days of activities before fatigue set in.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Hiram S. Gale
Seattle
G.A.R
Gaile
John H. Grate
Atwater
Ohio
Dore A. Penland
Portland
Oregon
Vine Ee
Albert Woolson
Duluth
Minn
More Women Than Men in Vote Eligibles
The census bureau reports 91,634,472 potential voters with women outnumbering men by 1,171,948. As of July 1 the voting population includes 46,403,210 women and 45,231,262 men over 21, with Georgia adding those aged 18 through 20.
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INS
United States
Census Bureau
J. C. Capt
Georgia
Capt
Acquisitive Pet Crow Snatches Car Wipers
Blackie a wild crow tamed by Leslie Bradley pulled chromium windshield wipers from a neighbor's car Tuesday and flew off. Bradley paid 90 cents for replacements after Edward Ross Jr alerted police and witnesses confirmed the theft.
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Blackie
Leslie Bradley
Bradley
Edward Ross, Jr
Paratrooper Emerges Safe From Supersonic Drop
A veteran paratrooper Cpl. Harry J. Brickheimer of Athens Wisconsin was shot from a Black Widow night fighter at 300 miles per hour and landed safely at Wright Field Ohio. The drop used a 37 mm cartridge to propel him and his cockpit into the air before his parachute opened after about 100 yards of fall. Observers in three transport planes reported the landing two miles from Wright Field near a highway.
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Harry J. Brickheimer
Athens
Wis
Lawrence Lambert
Beckley
W. Va
Brickheimer
Teachers Form Worldwide Group At International Conference
Delegates from 28 nations at the international teaching conference formed a worldwide organization of teachers. They named it the World Organization of the Teaching Profession, subject to ratification by member nations.
Four Goals Set for Teachers World Organization
Delegates from national teachers associations outline four aims for the new organization. They seek non discrimination in education, improved professional status for teachers, promotion of worldwide peace, and collaboration with the United Nations and other international bodies.
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Teachers’ Associations
United Nations
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