First American city planner named William Penn
City planner William Penn who laid out Philadelphia streets and parks in 1682 is regarded as the first American city planner.
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
3
City planner William Penn who laid out Philadelphia streets and parks in 1682 is regarded as the first American city planner.
Morris Roberts publisher of the Victoria Advocate was named to the State Board of Corrections succeeding the late Walter Cardwell with a term ending Feb 2, 1961. William J. Lawson former Texas secretary of state and Austin lawyer was appointed a Texas A and M director to fill Herman Heep’s seat ending in 1963.
UPI reports the United States uranium ore reserves reached 86 million tons as of January 1, up 3.5 million from the prior year, with 6.9 million tons mined. The Atomic Energy Commission cites high grade deposits and better milling as boosting domestic industry prospects. Negotiations yield new milling capacity in Wyoming Colorado and other areas, with contracts for Lucky Mecranium, Federal Radirock-Gas Hill, Western Nuclear, Globe Mining, and Cotter Corp. in Canon City. Some Nevada and Dakota capacity plans paused due to technical and economic issues. Pearl’s luster note follows.
AMF signed a contract with Bowling Corp of America to purchase and equip 360 bowling lanes. Frank P. Downey AMF vice president stated details of the agreement.
The world's largest Sitka spruce in Washington's Olympic Peninsula measures 51 feet 6 inches in circumference at chest height. The site represents a commitment of about 5 million dollars for equipment purchases and machine rentals.
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