Atom bomb project veterans reunite for 50th anniversary
Surviving Manhattan Project scientists and workers gather in Los Alamos for a reunion marking the 50th anniversary of the wartime effort that produced the first atomic bombs. The piece recalls the isolated early days, guarded town, and secretive lab work on uranium and plutonium devices.
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New Mexico
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Roosevelt
E. Palace Ave
Santa Fe
P.O
Los Alamos High School
Veterans recall D-day on 49th anniversary in Normandy
In Normandy veterans recall the 1944 invasion as wreaths are laid on Omaha Beach. Retired Maj. Gen. Albert Smith, among the D-day vets, says the 50th anniversary may be the last major trip for many. Prime Minister Balladur attends ceremonies with US vets and spouses while the region marks the Allied push across northern France.
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Albert Smith
Smith
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Ariz
Omaha Beach
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U.S
Edouard Balladur
Ouistreham
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Canada
Norway
Germany
Hutchison wins Texas Senate seat in Clinton era tax clash
Kay Bailey Hutchison defeated Democrat Bob Krueger in a special election to fill the remaining 1½ years of Lloyd Bentsen’s term. She pledged to oppose the Clinton tax plan, particularly energy taxes on oil and gas, while becoming the first Texas woman senator in 1875. Hutchison secured 1,183,766 votes (67.3%) to Krueger’s 574,089 (32.7%), with Dole saying the result urged cutting spending first. Hutchison is expected to be sworn in within a week.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Krueger
Lloyd Bentsen
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