Scopes Trial Opens with Bryan and Darrow Faces Off
May 5 1964 marks the anniversary of the 1925 Scopes trial in Dayton Tennessee as William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow led both sides. The of fense over Darwin's theory drew global attention and highlighted a clash between science and religion.
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Peacetime Business Upturn Reaches 39th Month
The long running upturn enters its 39th month with few signs of weakening. First National City Bank notes rising investment plans and profit improvements as a railway labor dispute settlement boosts optimism. McGraw Hill reports 12 percent rise in 1964 capital spending. GNP at $608.5 billion with strong consumer demand in Q1.
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Malibu Fire Restores Power During Hospital Surgery
In Malibu California doctors operated on 15 year old Mark Salkin of Studio City as fire engines powered lights in the operating room after a car struck a power pole cut the hospital’s electricity. Firefighters rushed to Malibu Emergency Hospital Sunday afternoon to manage the collision scene and restore power.
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Astronomers Probe Cosmic Rays' Effect on Moon Dust
Some astronomers suggest cosmic rays may have made moon dust dangerously radioactive. The idea links space exposure to potential hazards for future lunar missions and surface exploration.
Red China Aims to Clear Soviet Debt by 1965
London AP reports Communist China says it will be free of all Soviet debt by the end of next year. Deputy premier Chen Yi told British correspondents that all other foreign debts would be repaid by 1967 and internal government debts by 1968.
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