Micek Publishes 3rd Czech Reader Podzim at UT
Austin reports Uni versity of Texas hosts the Czech Literary Society publishing Dr Ed Micek third Czech reader Autum n titled Podzim. Micek chairs UT Slavonic Languages department and liberal illustrations mark the edition. The note mentions VFW Auxiliary installation at the VFW Hall and an Easter picnic planning with a 200 person chicken barbecue for Czech patriots writers and artists.
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Dr. Micek
Austin
Eduard Micek
University of Texas
Czech Literary Society
VFW
The
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Hydrogen Bomb Costs and Delivery Questions
Congressional sources say hydrogen bombs offer far more destructive power per ton than A bombs or TNT and stress refining them to usable size for deliverability and military effectiveness. Reports cite a Bikini March 1 blast equivalent to 12 to 14 million tons of TNT, about 600 to 700 times Hiroshima’s A-bomb, while noting large missiles and planes face limits in carrying such devices.
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Washington
James E. van Zandt
Pennsylvania
House-Senate
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Bikini
Hiroshima
Rep. Durham
N .C
Bikine-Eniwetok Proving Ground
Marshall Islands
Veterans Questions and Answers on GI Bill and Loans
A Korean veteran asks about 120 day insurance after separation and eligibility for free coverage. Answers cover 120 days from separation, regardless of service length, continued GI Bill schooling after a two month travel gap, Public Law 16 training after a zero disability rating, repurchasing end-of-term extensions, VA vocational counseling for a course change, and GI business loan guarantees for a couple.
Air Force Academy opening in July 1955 with 300 cadets
The 9th District report outlines the planned July 1955 opening of the United States Air Force Academy with 300 cadets in the first class and twelve vacancies. It notes eligibility ages 17 to 21 and high school graduation by July 1955. It also covers outreach for appointments and district travel plans.
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United States Air Force Academy
Congress
Army
West Point
Navy
Annapolis
Air Force Academy
Texas
Cuba
Wek
State Department of Agriculture
Washington
Industry
Bay City
Port Lavaca
Angleton
West Columbia
Point Comfort
Edna
Galveston
Wartime telephone excise tax ends for customers
Peschel explains that the high excise rate, set during World War II to curb civilian calls, was meant as an emergency measure. It helped relieve overloaded facilities but continued after the war. Congress studied the issue before a new law reduced the tax, pleasing the telephone company and its customers.
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Peschel
Telephone Company
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Raab Studio
Moulton
Mr. Cole
Veterans
Clark W. Thompson
Bill Novosad
Internat’i Cartoon Co
N.Y
B. Link
Alc
Joe Marsh
Ladies Aid Society
Copright
United States Brewers Foundation
Fe Marak
C.oopfyear
Goodyear
Dial
United Gas
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