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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
8
A drawing accompanies text claiming nuclear reactors will bring electric power to rural electrics and utilities as the world moves into a new energy era. The scene frames the reactor as a hopeful symbol of widespread energy production.
NRECA funds study under AEC to evaluate reactor designs for rural electric systems. Clyde T. Ellis says atomic power offers low cost energy, supplements hydro and fossil fuels, and will boost rural cooperatives and national strength.
General Electric unveiled a dual cycle boiling reactor claimed to greatly boost output in the same size and permit direct steam generation inside the reactor. Rural electric groups and Commonwealth Edison show interest as the plan awaits Atomic Energy Commission approval and would use the 180000 kw plant as a major nuclear project.
Senator Al Gore states on the Senate floor that atomic energy will aid rural electric cooperatives. He argues for public power agency participation in development and for large economical yardstick reactors farmers could buy to ease power shortages and lower rates.
Electricity transforms farming in the South enabling new ventures. Henry Hillard Neynes of Jennings Louisiana expanded from one crop rice to a 26 cow dairy herd, adding about 500 dollars monthly income with milking machines refrigerated storage and sanitation powered by electricity.
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