Seized Samurai Swords Return to Japanese Owners
In Tokyo AP Six high value Japanese Samurai swords were returned to their owners fifteen years after being taken to the United States by occupation personnel. Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimtz helped return the souvenirs. One sword came from the battleship Mikasa. Junzo Sato of the Japan Sword Association said Americans responded warmly to the appeal. He estimated about half a million swords remain in the United States.
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Junzo Sato
Japan Sword Association
University snail speeds show three inch per minute race
Experiments at the University of Maryland demonstrate a snail can move at a pace of three inches per minute, highlighting surprising slow motion dynamics and potential for further study in mollusk locomotion.
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University of Maryland
City Warns On Oxygen Jet Open Hearth Tests
Youngstown mayor Frank R. Franke and City Engineer K. Phillip Richley told Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. the city cannot allow increasing the community smoke nuisance by using a new oxygen-jet process. The firm sought council approval for experiments to speed up open hearth operations. Officials demand a guarantee the method will not raise smoke or fumes.
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Youngstown, Ohio
Frank R. Franke
K. Phillip Richley
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Steel Company
World Bank allocates 70 million for India's railways
The World Bank commits 70 million dollars to India for railway improvement and expansion efforts, aiming to boost capacity, upgrade infrastructure, and enhance service in the transportation network.
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World Bank
India
Grim Fourth Quarter Facing Steel
Iron Age reports a modest uptrend in orders and growing conviction of inventory liquidation, signaling a steadier tone for steel. The fourth quarter operating rate is seen at 57 to 59 percent, possibly peaking near 65 before slipping back to the 50s, with total 1965 steel tonnage under 106.5 million.
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New York
Iron Age
Metalworking Weekly
Smoking Cancer Links Doubted by Tobacco Official
Nashville based Dr Clarence Cook Little scientific director of the Tobacco Industry Research Committee says new evidence doubts smoking as a major cause of lung cancer and denies proven links to heart disease. He notes the committee has granted over 4 million dollars to researchers studying tobacco and health questions and spoke at a Burley and Dark Leaf Tobacco Export Association meeting.
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Tobacco Industry Research Committee
Burley & Dark Leaf Tobacco Export Association
Ups Bus Fare Enow Ohio
An AP item from Ohio notes city bus fares rise on October 27. Adult fare increases to 5 cents with tokens at three for 80 cents. Child fare increases to 15 cents.
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Enow
Ohio
Council
Graham's Tent Protested Near Berlin Border
East Berlin mayor Waldemar Schmidt demanded removal of Billy Graham's tent 100 yards from the border, calling the meetings a gross provocation. West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt was expected to ignore the demand as Graham drew crowds of 20,000 plus from both sides.
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