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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

5

Atomic Power In Homes Conceivable In 3 Years

Former AEC chief Dr Lawrence Hafstad said American homes could use electricity from atomic power plants within three or four years. He noted four to five U S utility companies are building commercial reactors as experts warn there is no real danger from lingering radiation after a bomb explosion and that uranium concentrates offered to Japan carry no weapon-use clause. The group predicts a new atomic era, with the U S pushing its arrival by sharing nuclear advances.

United States Lawrence R. Hafstad Chase Manhattan Bank of New York U. S Hafstad Atomic Energy Commission Car Algo Earnest O. Lawrnce University of California John Jay Hoapkins General Dynamics Corp Japan

OB Supervisor At Institute Fund Pays Bill At Hospital

Mary Foster White obstetrical supervisor at Middletown hospital travels to Chicago for a three day obstetrical advisor's institute by the American Hospital Association. Her expenses are paid by the Lions Club post-graduate scholarship fund which presented a $300 check to the hospital weeks ago, per Paul Flanagan assistant administrator.

Lions Club Middletown Itas Mary Foster White Chicago American Hospital Assn Paul Flanagan

No Commitment On Educational TV Role Here

Middletown school officials discussed possible participation in WCET Cincinnati’s educational TV program but made no decision last week. Assistant Superintendent Cromwell said a demonstration of WCET reception would be arranged. if reception is clear, teachers may study the idea in Community Resources. No programming for this year was decided. WCET operates 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. with schools providing programs. funding is via public subscription and a state bill would allow education boards to appropriate money.

Middletown Cincinnati WCET Howard Cromwell Cromwell J. D. Blackford Celia Long Thomas Webb Boards of Educations

Senator Foresees Atomic Ship Research Advancing

Senator Magnuson said the US is well on the way to starting research on an atomic powered cargo ship for the merchant marine. He noted the Atomic Energy Commission has conferred with the Maritime Administration on feasibility and said the work would be separate from Eisenhower’s proposed atomic merchant ship. House aide Bonner announced a bill to authorize a second distinct atomic ship designed to be economically feasible for cargo service.

Washington Sen Magnuson D-Wash U.S Senate Commerce Committee Atomic Energy Commission Maritime Administration Eisenhower Senate House Rep Bonner D-Nc House Commerce Committee

Philippines hit by widespread strikes without disorder

A wave of strikes swept the Philippines today, affecting labor and entertainment sectors. No disorders were reported. Thirteen labor actions or protests disrupted firms across the country.

Manila Philippines

House Moves To Expand U.S. Reserve Force By President Plan

Washington The House signaled readiness to approve Eisenhower's program to quadruple the trained reserve by 1960. Debates will begin on a bill to implement the plan aiming for 2.9 million reservists in five years, with six month training for youths and recalls up to 45 days for those not meeting drills.

Washington House Eisenhower Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Committee Congress Armed Services Committee Pentagon Army

Take Draft Tests for selective service group

Fourteen Selective Service registrants and five Miami University students left by bus from Board No. 10 at 116 S Main St for an Armed Forces physical examination at Fort Thomas Kentucky. Volunteers included Ronald Owen Spurlock Jr and Robert David Spurlock Jr of Hamilton, Carl Helton and Jack Eugene West of Middletown, and William Ralph Boggess of Monroe. Others listed include Gerald Burton, Theodore Fouté, Robert Theiss Leslie, George K Tsifas, Ernest Rikas, Donald Lee Black, Robert Gerald Sams, George Clifford Sauer of Hamilton and Clarence Eugene Mills of Charleston Illinois.

Selective Service Miami University No. 10 S. Main St Armed Forces Fort Thomas Ronald Owen Robert David Spurlock Jr Hamilton Middletown Carl Helton Hood Ave Jack Eugene West Lamberton St William Ralph Boggess Monroe Gerald Burton Buena Ave Theodore Fouté Waite St Robert Theiss Leslie Jewell Ave Geroge K. Tsifas Central Ave Ernest Rikas Donald Lee Black Robert Gerald Sams George Clifford Sauer Clarence Eugene Mills Charleston, Il

Lost Boys Tour to LeSourdsville Lake

Two boys Gary Cain and Ray Metcalf aged 10 and 12 wandered 15 miles from Germantown to LeSourdsville Lake. They hitchhiked then walked until a service station drew attention. State highway patrol, along with village police, found them and returned them home in a cruiser.

Germantown Gary Cain Ray Metcalf LeSourdsville Lake Rt. 4 State Highway Patrol Village Gary Ray R. W. Garland D. E. Arnold

Insects with Many Eyes Exhibit Segmented Vision

A observation notes that many insects possess five eyes, two of which are subdivided into hundreds of segments. The finding highlights diverse eye structures across insect species and suggests complex visual systems enabling varied environmental perception.

Young Adult Camp Described At Planning Meeting

The 24th annual Southwest Ohio Young Adult Camp is outlined for interested participants. A planning meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Barnitz room of the YMCA will cover facilities and costs. Adult Program Secretary Dick Hofferbert notes 16 young adults attended last year near Hamilton and will present slides of past activities.

Southwest Ohio Barnitz YMCA Dick Hofferbert Hamton Hofferbert

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