University to Dedicate L-77 Nuclear Reactor Tomorrow
Dedication ceremonies for the University of Nevada L-77 nuclear reactor are set for tomorrow at 3 30 p m. The program precedes cornerstone ceremonies for the James G Scrugham Engineering Mines building The university bought the reactor from Atomic International at Canoga Park California and AI delivered it to the campus last spring. Dr David Dickinson chair of the nuclear engineering department said 1351 grams of uranium fuel will be placed in the L 77 after Atomic Energy Commission approval The fuel will be delivered by AI in about two weeks The reactor should be in operation by the start of the 1963 fall semester It will support studies in nuclear engineering radiation chemistry reactor physics and isotopes production for research in several colleges and institutes The unit is seven feet high eight feet in diameter and fully shielded with built in safety devices It cost about 70000 from private gifts and bequests led by the Margaret Charitable Trust Gifts from numerous Reno area businesses banks and individuals aided the project
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University of Nevada
James G. Scrugham
University
Atomics International
Canoga Park
Calif
David Dickinson
Atomic Energy Commision
Dickinson
College of Agriculture
College of Engineering
Biology
Desert Research Institute
Swim Classes Set Monday At LV YMCA
The LV YMCA offers an intermediate class for five to eight year olds at 9 a.m. starting Monday taught by Dick Lahde to improve rotary breathing and stroke rhythm. A beginners class runs at 11 15 a.m and an eight to eleven year old session at 10 a.m with the aim to reach Fish and Flying Fish YMCA level.
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LV Ymca
The
YMCA
Dick Lahde
Las Vegas Newsmen Tour Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Newsmen covering the Liston Patterson fight in Las Vegas and their spouses toured Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. The trip was sponsored by resort hotels and Casino Center with Dorothy Dorothy of Las Vegas acting as official hostess. A Frigidaire washing machine feature allows soaking washing bleaching or dyeing with controls set for different actions.
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Suheon
Lake
Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Lake Mead
Resort Hotels and Casino Center
Dorothy Dorothy
Teletype network speeds police alerts across western states
A new teletype system links California Nevada Arizona Oregon Idaho and California to speed emergency police alerts. Las Vegas Lt. Paul Gulas says an APB fugitive warrant or service call can reach officers within 15 minutes after leaving Las Vegas. Idaho joined last. expansion to New Mexico and Washington planned.
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Las Vegas
California Department of Justice
Nevada
Arizona
Oregon
Idaho
California
New Mexico
Washington
Paul Gulas
Reno
Sparks
LV librarians attend national American Library Association meeting
Three area librarians attended the ALA conference in Chicago among about 4,000 attendees. Lillian Fleury of Las Vegas Public Library Lydia Malcolm of Henderson and Alice Brown of Nevada Southern University Library were cited as participants. The gathering identified communication gaps with education sectors as the main problem to solve for libraries to fulfill their societal role.
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American Library Association
Chicago
Lillian Fleury
Las Vegas Public Library
Lydia Malcolm
Henderson
Alice Brown
University Library At
Nevada Southern
University Regents Set Two Day Meetings
The University of Nevada board of regents meets two days in Reno with Archie Grant presiding. Agenda includes 1963 64 budget estimates fee changes effective June 1 1964 a Cal University Press co publishing plan DRI report and gifts personnel bids and building discussions. Dedication of the nuclear reactor and cornerstone ceremonies for the Scrugham Engineering Mines building follow the Saturday session.
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Board of Regents
Archie Grant
Las Vegas
University of Nevada Press
University of California Press
Wendell Mordy
Desert Research Institute
DRI
Air Races Revived in Reno for 1964 Centennial
The National Air Races will return to Reno in September 1964 under the Nevada State Centennial Commission. The Washoe County Centennial Committee will host events including balloon racing skydiving and gliding.
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Reno
Nevada State Centennial Commission
Washoe County
Don Juan in Hell Reading Tonight at Grant Hall
An all faculty cast presents a George Bernard Shaw play reading Don Juan in Hell at Neva da Southern University Little Theatre Grant Hall tonight at 7 00 p m Tickets available in Grant Wall Room 223 or by phone reservations with a mising number.
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Nevada Southern
Little Theatre
Grant Hall
George Bernard Shaw
Hell
Paul Harris
Jerry Crawford
Jody Simmons
Allan McIntyre
Grant Wall
Room 223
Painting Technique: Roll First Stroke Upward From Unpainted Area
A painting guide advises starting with an unpainted area and rolling the first stroke upward toward the painted section. Maintain consistent direction to ensure even coverage and avoid lap marks.
Plowshare Explosive Experiments Planned at NTS
Three chemical explosive tests are planned at the Nevada Test Site under the Plowshare Program to study peaceful uses of nuclear explosives. No nuclear detonation or radioactivity will occur. Lawrence Radiation Laboratory conducts the tests for the AEC Division of Peaceful Nuclear Explosives, building on earlier Pre Buggy cratering work.
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Nevada
Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
Atomic Energy Commission
Garold Whistler Named New Church Music Head at Griffith Methodist
Garold Whistler named director of music at Griffith Methodist Church succeeding Marjorie Dicker son who resigned. Whisler, an active church member, has aided Mrs Dickerson for a year, is a vocalist and trumpeter, and studied at the University of Kansas City Conservatory of Music. The Whislers and their three children reside at 2306 Crawford North Las Vegas.
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Garold Whistler
Griffith Methodist Church
Marjorie Dickerson
Whisler
Dickerson
University of Kansas City Conservatory of Music
Mrs. Whisler
Crawford, North
Las Vegas
Lord Mayor of London to make historic Canada visit
The 83 year old Lord Mayor Sir Reipherring announced a first state visit to Canada by a London Lord Mayor since 1936. The trip marks a historic diplomatic gesture as he plans to travel soon, signaling strengthened ties between the two dominions.
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London
UPI
Sir Reipherring
Canada
Tse Dominion
Arlene Rose Named to Dean’s List at Cornell
Arlene M. Rose of 2217 Ellis Street North Las Vegas has been named to the dean's list at Cornell University in Ithaca New York. She is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Arlene Rose
Cornell
Arlene M. Rose
Robert Rose
Ellis St
North
Las Vegas
Cornell University
Ithaca
N.Y
College of Arts and Sciences
Truth Center Sets Services at Bunker Bros Chapel
Truth Center worship service will be held Sunday at 8 a.m. at Bunker Bros Chapel 235 Las Vegas Blvd North. Rev. John P. Levendis will speak on tithing. June Earl will sing with Grace Bennett on the organ. Sunday school will be at the parsonage 5310 Jay Ave at 9 a.m.
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Truth Center
Sla.m
Bunker Bros
Las Vegas Blvd
John P. Levendis
June Earl
Grace Bennett
Jay Ave
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University Nuclear
Margaret Charitable Trust
Terris Moore
Robert T. Moore
Selma M. Moore
Margaret C. Moore
Reno Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank of Nevada
Security National Bank
Nevada Power Company
Nevada Bank of Commerce
Nevada Title Guaranty Company
Sierra Pacific Power Company
Bank of Nevada
Pioneer Title Insurance
National Ymca Aquatic Program
Patterson Figur
Frigidaire Division
General Motors Corp
Daytona
Ohio
Barbra Streisand
Jock Cathcart
Dick Humphreys
Riviera
Deborah Shillinglaw
J. D. Smith
Wall Street Journal Newspaper Fund
New Mexico Highlands University
Harry N. Lancaster
Josephine Shiplet
Dee
Bly Eckstine
Cleopatra
Bob Simms
Luck
Starr
Flamingo Driftwood Lounge
University Regents
University of Nevada Board of Regents
Clark Administration
James G. Scrugham Engineering Mines
Don Juan
New Church Music
Ord
R. C. Ham
Advertiser
Instant
Remont Hotel & Casino
Bree
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