Solon's dare seeks private funding for first atomic plant
Senator Holifield challenged private industry to risk up to 125 million dollars on a practical atomic power plant. Dr. I I Rabi estimated 80 to 125 million needed, while AEC officials urged private finance to accelerate development amid doubts about initial profitability. The committee foresees atomic power transforming American life.
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Washington
Senate
House Atomic Committee
Holifield
D-Calif
I. I. Rabi
Columbia University
Atomic Energy Commission
General Advisory Committee
AEC
Gordon Dean
Congressional Committee
Rep. Cole
R-Ny
Crowds Break Police Lines As Elizabeth Reviews Honor Guard
Glasgow crowds surged George Square as Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh reviewed an honor guard. About 50 people were treated and six hospitalized after guardsmen fainted and bearskin caps were knocked in the melee before police and troops restored order. The royal couple appeared on the city hall balcony to a roaring ovation.
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Glascow
Scotland
Glasgow
George Square
Queen
Duike
Edinburgh
City Hall
San Antonio Leader Convicted on Tax Evasion
A San Antonio social leader, C. G. Benham, was convicted by a federal jury of evading taxes on a $54.00 1947 income. He was found innocent of 1946 tax evasion. Sentencing set for Wednesday in San Antonio. maximum penalty ten years and $20,000 fine. Benham silent during verdict. attorney to file motion to set verdict aside.
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Austin
San Antonio
C. G. Benham
Benham
U. S
Charles Herri
Window Display Training Courses Scheduled Here
Lubbock merchants and employees may enroll in two courses starting July 6 to learn window display and showcard writing. W. G. Bohannon of the University of Texas will conduct the sessions on behalf of the Lubbock Advertising Club. Call for details.
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Lubbock
Lubbock Advertising Club
W. G. Bohannon
University of Texas, Division of Extension
Eisenhower Submits US Japan Friendship Treaty to Senate
President Eisenhower today sent to the Senate a treaty of friendship commerce and navigation between the United States and Japan. The document seeks broader trade and diplomatic ties and was presented for Senate consideration on June 27.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
United States
Brownsville Attorney Charged in Bataan Hero Death
Richard A. Hightower, 35, a Brownsville attorney, was indicted for murder in the fatal shooting of Col. J. W. Worthington outside Worthington's Brownsville home on June 17. Worthington, once of El Reno Oklahoma, served on Gen. Jonathan Wainwright's staff during Bataan. Witnesses say Hightower approached from across the street and complained about Worthington's crying during a wedding supper for Worthington's daughter.
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Brownsville
Richard A. Hightower
Col
J. W. Worthington
Bataan Ro
Hightower
Worthington
el Reno
Okla
Jonathan Wainwright
Bataan
Church leader denounces Communist infiltration charge
Philadelphia bishop Bromley Oxnam rejects claims the church harbors Communists calling it a refuge for subversives. He challenges critics to name a Protestant clergyman in leadership who is a Communist party member amid House HUAC scrutiny.
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Philadelphia
Bromley Oxnam
Oxnam
Communist Party
Velde R-Til
House Committee On un-American Activities
Condition Of Longtime Tahoka Woman Still Listed 'Critical'
Mrs. Mattie Bradley, 96, ill last week, remains in very critical condition at Tahoka Hospital. A Tahoka resident since 1916, she came from Weatherford. She is mother to Don Bradley and Mrs N W All- Phin of Tahoka, B F Bradley of Odessa, Irvin Bradley of San Angelo, W S Bradley of Clovis NM, and Mrs J E Meroney of Rancer. The world-wide convocation aims to twofold.
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Tahoka
Mattie Bradley
Bradley
Tahoka Hospital
Weatherford
Don Bradley
N. W. All- Phin
Tohoka
B. F. Bradley
Odessa
Irvin Bradley
San Angelo
W. S. Bradley
Clovis
N. M
J. E. Meroney
Rancer
Chevrolet Promotes 115 HP Blue-Flame Engine Power
Chevrolet touts a new 115 h.p. Blue-Flame engine with a 7.5 to 1 compression, claiming the strongest engine in its field and improved gasoline mileage. It positions Chevrolet as the lowest priced full size car with greater manufacturing efficiencies shared with GM, and notes optional Powerglide transmission on Two Ten and Bel Air at extra cost.
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Chevrolet
Fisher
America
General Motors
General Completes Air ROTC Inspection at Reese Base
Maj. Gen. G. P. Disoway head of Flying Training Air Force headquarters based at Waco arrived at Reese AFB about 5 p.m. Friday to inspect the AFROTC summer encampment. He and staff members Col. J. C. McGhee deputy chief of staff remained through Saturday.
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G. P. Disosway
Flying Training Air Force
Samuel N. Fisher
Reese Air Force Base
Fisher
John W. Talley
Henry M. Winsor
Bronze Star Medal. Col
C. P. West
RAFB
Korea
Far East
Department of Defense
Waco
G. P. Disoway
J. C. McGhee
Inspection of 3500th Pilot Training Wing At Reese AFB
General Disoway reviewed officers and airmen of the 3500th Pilot Training Wing then inspected AFROTC encampment personnel and quarters. He and staff departed Reese Field for FTAF Headquarters in Waco around 10 a.m. Saturday.
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FTAF
H. C. Collins
W. A. Davy
Disoway
Waco
Reese
Zoo acquires laughing hyenas in Chicago Brookfield zoo
Chicago June 27 Zoo Director Robert Bean announced the acquisition of two laughing hyenas from Pittsburgh Zoo. He explained hyenas laugh only when angry or disturbed, warning that the cheerful sound does not signal merriment.
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Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Zoo
Robert Bean
Pittsburgh Zoo
Ridgway Begins NATO Farewell Tour After Netherlands Visit
Gen. Matthew Ridgway flew to Luxembourg after a one day farewell visit to the Netherlands. The retiring European supreme commander is on a farewell tour of NATO capitals and told a press conference that he was impressed by the unanimous recognition of the necessity for unity among NATO members.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Matthew B. Ridgway
Luxembourg
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Tot In Critical Condition After Narrow Escape In Tunnel
A 10 month old girl lies near death at Ste. Justin Hospital after a mother, 32, plunged with the infant into a canal tunnel near the Lachine Canal. They were sucked into a 45 inch water pipe, then ejected into the St Lawrence River beside the SS Dingwall. A deckhand and a dockworker saved mother and baby. The mother recovers while the baby remains critical.
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Montreal
Ste. Justin Hospital
Lachine Canal
St. Lawrence
Mayor's wife dies after brain surgery in London
Mrs. William E. Kemp wife of Kansas City Missouri mayor died early Saturday at Guys Hospital London following brain surgery on June 8 at Maldsey Hospital and transfer as condition worsened.
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Dyes London
William E. Kemp
Kansas City, Mo
Guys Hspital
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