Atomic Power For U.S. Homes Seen
Former atomic power chief Dr. Lawrence Hafstad says American homes could use electricity from atomic plants within three to four years. He notes four or five U S utility companies are building plants that will yield 700 000 kilowatts, enough for a city of 700 000 people, as part of a broader peaceful use program with experts including Ernest Lawrence and John Jay Hopkins.
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Atomic Power
Lawrence R. Hafstad
Chase Manhattan Bank of New York
U. S
Hafstad
Atomic Energy Commission
Ernest C. Lawrence
University of California
John Jay Hopkins
Past Dental Presidents Honored at North Carolina Convention
Four former presidents of the North Carolina Dental Society were honored at the state organization’s annual convention in Pinehurst. Officers named included H. K. Thompson as president-elect, George F. Kirkland Jr. as vice president, and Ralph Coffey as secretary-treasurer. Dr. Homer Guion and Darden Eure were appointed to the state Board of Dental Examiners, with J. W. Branham to succeed B. N. Walker as president at tomorrow’s final session. Speakers included Lewis Fox of Columbia University and Lester W. Burket of the University of Pennsylvania, with Burket delivering a lecture.
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North Carolina Dental Society
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Wilmington
George F. Kirkland Jr
Durham
Ralph Coffey
Morganton
Homer Guion
Charlotte
State Board of Dental Examiners
Frank Alford
Darden Eure
Morehead City
B. N. Walker
J. W. Branham
Raleigh
Lewis Fox
Columbia University
Lester W. Burker
University of Pennsylvania
Burket
Point System For Violators Is Killed
The North Carolina House killed a bill to create a motor vehicle violator point system after Rep. Phil Whitley argued it would force the Motor Vehicles Department to maintain a personal history file on nearly every motorist. The measure would assign points for each traffic conviction and suspend licenses after ten points in a year. It also notes lawmakers considered a constitutional amendment to raise legislative pay and allowances, while other bills included audits of county officers and shifting highway speed limits.b
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Richmond
Atomic Heat For Sale Atoms Heat Power Sale Bid
The Atomic Energy Commission invites proposals to purchase heat from a research reactor under construction by North American Aviation. The agency says the operation will generate about 7,500 kilowatts of electricity.
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Atomic Energy Eee
North American Aviation
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Antarctic radio set returned after eight years in antarctic
Army Signal Corps reports a radio set left in the antarctic for eight years has been recovered and brought to FT Monmouth New Jersey in perfect working order by an engineer on the Navy icebreaker Atka during a recent polar expedition.
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Convention Closes With Banquet And Dance Night
The third day of the convention concludes tonight with a banquet and dance following sessions. Members gather for a formal close as attendees reflect on the event and future plans.
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