Atom Powered Planes Seen Within Decade
Washington reports the defense department adviser predicts nuclear powered airplanes could fly nonstop around the world within 15 to 20 years or sooner and may become a major air power source. He says atomic power could illuminate homes in five years and electric power in five to ten years with steam power fading.
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Washington
INS
Defense Department
Robert LeBaron
Atomic Energy
Dew
Charles E. Wilson
US. News and World Report
Bat
United States
LeBaron
Military Matson Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
U.S
Crusade Studies Budget Requests
East Bay Crusade committee reviews four former budget requests and one new applicant for the annual appeal. Alameda Berkeley Oakland Red Cross Arthritis and Rheumatism America Cancer Society Alameda County branch United Defense Fund and Alameda County Mental Health Society seek funding. Health and welfare agencies exceed last year’s allocations as the Crusade misses its goal.
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Oakland
East Bay
United Crusade
Crusade Admissions and Allocations Committee
Crusade
United Appeal
Alameda
Berkeley
American National Red Cross
Arthritis and
Rheumatism Foundation
America Cancer Society
Alameda County
United Defense Fund
Alameda County Mental Health Society
Milton Chernin
American Red
School Employment Figures Released in California
California state and local government payrolls reached 410 918 in October 1953 with school employment totaling 167 545, per U S Census Bureau official Jacke W Traverse Jr. When converted to full time, total state and local employment is 379 241, or 323 8 per 10 000, above the national average of 260 5.
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San Francisco
California
Jacke W. Traverse, Jr
U. S. Census Bureau
Congress Pays Tribute To Two Members Who Died Last Saturday
Congress honors two lawmakers Joseph R Farrington and Lester C Hunt who died within hours of each other. Farrington 96 a Hawaii delegate and longtime newspaperman died of a heart attack after working at the Capitol. Hunt 61 a Wyoming senator shot himself at his desk and died four hours later after cancer of the kidney was cited. Funeral services for Hunt were set for 2 pm EDT. Farrington’s death prompts a formal House notice and a flight to Honolulu with his body.
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Congress
Washington
Joseph R. Farrington
Lester C., Hunt
Wyoming
House
Senate
Farrington
Hawaii
Hunt
Honolulu
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Lander
Wyo
Cheyenne
Eacrehiry
Wayne Morse
Oregon
C. J. Rogers
WY. Tobey
D-N C
Taf
Fnar
Cha
Bobo Delays Reno House Search After Settlement
Barbara Rockefeller delayed her search for a Reno home as she awaits finalizing a costly divorce settlement described as the largest in Nevada. Rockefeller relaxed at Mapes Hotel while Winthrop Rockefeller’s departure followed signing of an agreement providing $2 million cash and $4 million in trust for their son Winnie Jr. The couple reportedly reached a mutual understanding and signed the agreement. Hotel officials extended Bobo’s reservation through Tuesday to allow time for finding a suitable residence with ample outdoor light.
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Reno
Ixs
Barbara
Bobo) Rockefeller
Nevada
Winthrop Rockefeller
Mapes Hotel
Park Avenue
New York City
Winnie, Jr
Rockefeller
Little Rock
Ark
New Industries Committee Meets in Hayward Area
SAN LORENZO The New Industries committee of Hayward area chamber of commerce will meet at Villa Lorenzo here at noon Friday. E. K. Sullivan, chairman, announces that several matters of interest will be discussed among members and guests.
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San Lorenzo
New Industries Committee of
Hayward Area
Retiring Head Urges Standard For Medical Fees
SAN FRANCISCO The AMA retiring president Dr. Edward J. McCormick of Toledo urged using regional average fee schedules to set medical costs. He said such a program would establish appropriate service values and help insurers and policyholders predict benefits, reducing fee uncertainty based on patient status or residence.
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San Francisco
American Medical Association
Edward J. McCormick
Toledo
AMA
House of Delegates
Association
I McCormick
Truman Reported In Top Condition After Operation
Former President Harry S Truman, 70, was reported resting comfortably at Research hospital in Kansas City after emergency gall bladder and appendix removal. Dr. Wallace Graham said he came out of surgery in good shape, faced with a gangrenous gall bladder and infected appendix. Visitors, including Mrs. Bess Truman and Truman family, noted his drowsiness but overall good spirits. He is to be fed intravenously and likely to leave the hospital in about 10 days, with solid food delayed.
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Kansas City
Harry S. ‘Truman
Researca Hospital
Wallace Graham
Truman
Graham
Bess Truman
J. Viviaty ‘Truman
Mary Jane Truman
Robert Weatherford
Independence
Margaret
Pennsylvania Stock Company
Perle Mesta
Washington
Luxemburg
Paterson Slaying Spurs Phenix City Raid and Suspect Quizzing
In Phenix City Alabama police and guardsmen sealed the gambling center after the shooting of Attorney General Designate Albert L Paterson. Two suspects were taken in for questioning while a third was released. Sheriff Ralph Mathews aimed to break alibis as nightclubs stayed closed to curb unrest. Governor Gordon Persons ordered continued patrols.
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Phenix City
Ala
INS
Alabama
Albert L. Patterson
National
Fort Benning
Columbus
Russell County
Ralph Mathews
Patterson
Russell County Betterment Association
Mathews
Gordon
First One Stop Shopping Center Goes Up At Mission
Mission San Jose splits into a new shopping center at Vine and Ellsworth streets featuring Freeman's Market a Rexall Drug unit and a variety store. The 100000 project by Richard H. Lincoln aims for August completion with a 60 by 100 foot market and 30 by 50 foot drug unit plus a local variety shop.
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George George
Mission San Jose
Vine
Ellsworth Streets
Mission
Vinetang Ellsworth
Freeman's Market
Les Freeman
Alameda County
Mission San Jose Freeman
Washington Township
Freeman
Decoto
Newark
Washington
Shin Ie
Richard H. Lincoln
Oakland General Contractor
Lincoln
Rexall Drug Company
Robert M. de Lambert
Westminster
Oakland
Concord
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Barbara Wright
Castro Valley
Santa Cruz
Crusade Studies
Bobo
New Industries Committee
Las Vegas
Waldorf Beauty Shop
Montay
Lockhaven
W. Juena
Washington Avenue
Pelton Center
San Leandro
Chrysler
Indianapolis
Daytona Beach
Ambulance Service
Hayward Mortuary
Weerne
Arnaud Motors
Castro & Foothill Blvd
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