Science and Industry Join In Widespread Fossil Hunt
The article notes fossil origins of petroleum coal and limestone and how science and industry collaborate in fossil hunting. It highlights Micropaleontology pioneers like Dr William Wrather and examples from Nebraska England Peru and the Gulf Coast illustrating fossil finds advancing industry and paleontology.
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Washington
Wrather
William E. Wrather
United States Geological Survey
National Geographic Society
Texas
Gulf Coast
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Sheffield Municipal Museum
Peru
Bounce in 1958 profits spurs cautious optimism
The report tracks the first 90 corporations reporting fourth quarter 1958 net incomes, showing a 6.5 percent year over year gain to $510.5 million, offsetting higher costs and yearlong declines. Utilities lagged, while banks and industrials posted stronger gains. auto and farm machinery profits fell with the steel strike. Chinese nationalist actions in Formosa are noted in a broader business outlook.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Joss
Asport
Ures
Taipei
Formosa
Ae Force
Dana Andrews Pays Drunk Driving Fine in VAN MUYS
Actor Dana Andrews, 47, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a drunk driving charge. He paid a 250 dollar fine yesterday after his car collided with another vehicle, choosing the fine over 150 days in jail.
Secretary Wilson Faces Congressional Questions on Draft Dodging
Washington reports Secretary of Defense Wilson faces grilling in Congress over claims that Korean War Guard enlistments dodged the draft. President Eisenhower called Wilson's remark unwise but supported six months of active basic training for new Guard recruits. A House subcommittee hearing is planned to expand on Guard roles and future expectations. The National Guard Association criticized the six-month plan, proposing instead an 11-week program. Buddhist fishermen in Ceylon claim they do not kill fish, only take them from the water.
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Wilson
Congress
Eisenhower
House
Armed Services Subcommittee
Guard
Brooks
D-La
National Guard
Full Armed Services Committee
Ellard A. Walsh
National Guard Assn
Defense Department
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