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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1955

Page

11

U S Reveals Secrets Of Atom Breeder Reactor Work

U S researchers disclosed details on breeder reactors at the UN atoms for peace conference. Oak Ridge scientists described fuel extraction from burned-out reactors and recycling fuel, while Thorium U-233 extraction from thorium was outlined as a path to economical nuclear energy.

Geneva United States U.S Floyd L. Culler Jr Oak Ridge, Tenn National Laboratory Culler Gresky Earth Harold M. Feder Argonne National Laboratories Chicago Feder

Etna Snow Miners Enter Busy Season

In Sicily the Etna snow miners ascend Europe’s tallest volcano at dawn with two wheeled donkey carts to harvest snow. They haul seven bags daily at 120 pounds each, melting weight loss on the return trip. Snow sells for 10 lire per pound and is used for refrigeration in Catania and tourist villages.

Catania Sicily Mt.Etna Europe Etna Egypt

Publicity Idea Really Makes Actor Sore

James Bacon reports Ben Cooper, a New York born Western star, was worn down by a publicity stunt tied to Texas heritage days. The Republic publicity ride from Brackville to San Antonio stretched four and a half days and 138 miles with Cooper refusing to dismount, despite expectations.

Ben Republic Texas Cooper

Red Probe Witness Givest Amendments

NEW YORK public relations man cited five amendments to the Constitution in refusing to answer questions before the House Un-American Activities subcommittee probing Communist influence in entertainment. Ivan Black, Harold J. Salemson and David Kanter testified as the session wrapped, with amendments cited and immunity discussions noted. Charles Walter announced resumed hearings in Washington in about a month.

New York House Un-American Activities Subcommittee Ivan Black Subcommittee Francis E. Walter D-Pa Black Patrick Henry Communist Club New York City Harold J. Salemson Hollywood Salemson Walter The Alliance, Inc David Kanter Frank S. Tavenner Jr Washington Kanter Tavenner Elizabeth Bentley

Lana Turner Suffer Brain Concussion After Bath Fall

Hollywood actress Lana Turner was ordered to bed for two weeks after suffering a brain concussion in a bathtub fall in Acapulco Mexico. Her husband actor Lex Barker accompanied her as they returned home on Monday according to her studio.

Hollywood Lana Turner Acapulco Mexico Lex Barker

Car Crash Leads to Fine for Reckless Driving

Alva B. Collins admitted paying 15 dollars for the battered car used when deputies arrested him for reckless driving and faulty brakes. County Judge Robert Troyer imposed a 24 dollar fine plus costs.

Omaha Alva B. Collins Robert Troyer

Delay Approved In Hot Argentine Church Battle

In Buenos Aires Argentina the Senate backed a government bill to delay action on severing church state ties. If signed the election for a constitutional assembly could be postponed to next May instead of before November 23. The Vatican excommunicated Peron last June amid a feud with church leaders who deny the accusations. The government pledged to resume its campaign against Catholic leaders after a June rebellion was halted.

Buneos Aires Argentina Senate Juan Peron Peron Vatican Justice and Interior Oscar Albrieu Buenos Aires Albrieu

Effort To Free Turncoat Planned

SAN FRANCISCO a writ of habeas corpus will be filed for Otho G. Bell 27 one of three turn coats who changed their minds and returned from Communist China Bell's attorney said he will contend that the Army lacks jurisdiction over Bell who was dishonorably discharged when he refused to be repatriated from a North Korean prison camp He will argue the case should be tried in a civil court Bell is charged by the army with misconduct as a prisoner of war aiding the enemy conspiring to solicit a desertion and soliciting a desertion He is held at Ft Baker along with his two codefendants William C Cowart 22 Monticello Ark and Lewis W Griggs 22 Jacksonville Tex Bell formerly lived in Hillsboro Miss and Olympia Wash

San Francisco Otho G. Bell China Bell Robert E. Hannon Hannon Ft. Baker William C. Cowart Monticello Ark Lewis W. Griggs Jacksonville Tex Hillsboro Miss Olympia Wash

Princess Margaret News Sparks Breakfast Debate

Mrs Murgatroyd hopes all turns out well for Princess Margaret on her 25th birthday. The couple discuss her romance with Capt Townsend, divorce stigma, and royal plans as they await Sunday headlines and a possible baby or marriage update.

Mrs Washington Princess Margaret Murgatroyd

Army Stork Train Arrives In Italy

In Leghorn Italy a train from Austria brought 20 expectant mothers wives of American servicemen as part of the occupation force. No births occurred during the Salzburg to Leghorn journey. The women were moved to hospital quarters at Camp Derby American supply base.

Leghorn Italy Austria Salzburg Camp Derby

Awards For Day Camp Scheduled at Beal Heights

A parents night program at Beal Heights Presbyterian church begins at 7 30 p m and closes the YMCA day camp three week session. Warren Smith YMCA general secretary says Dr Ernest Winter will preside and oversee demonstrations of camp activity and award presentations. About 50 boys attended the camp over the period.

Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Warren Smith Smith Ernest Winter

Estimate: steel industry averages decade from idea to sale

Research indicates men estimate a ten year span from initial research idea to a saleable steel product. The observation highlights long development cycles in steel innovation and product commercialization.

Pittsburgh Paints Keep That Just Painted Look Longer

Duff Hardware Co. offers durable Pittsburgh paints at 3rd and D Ave with dial phone 95.

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