Dr. Karl T. Compton Dies at 63 Top MIT Leader
Dr Karl T Compton 63 renowned American scientist and educator died after a heart attack He served 18 years as MIT president directed wartime radar and atomic research received the Medal of Merit He chaired MIT Corporation since 1948 and led national science policy efforts during the Cold War Survivors include wife Margaret Hutchinson and three children
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New Safer Drug Touted to Anesthesiologists
A report from San Francisco June 23 notes the American Medical Association discusses a safer anesthetic alternative. Dr Lane explains it may reduce memory of surgery and improve safety versus standard agents, with testing in major operations pending.
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Thief Steals Bag Believing It Holds Suits
In Hagerstown Maryland a thief took a suitcase from a car in front of a hotel. The bag actually contained a 60 pound ten foot python used by traveling entertainer Harry Albacker. Albacker said the snake had just been fed and may remain still for days until it’s hungry again. He plans to stay in town hoping the python is recovered.
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Mau Mau Tribesmen Hanged at Nairobi Prison
Nairobi authorities announced that twenty two Mau Mau tribesmen were hanged last week at Nairobi prison. The group included the leader of a Mau Mau band and six convicted of murder. Others faced charges of illegal arms possession, administering the Mau Mau oath, or consorting with armed persons.
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Gore and Senate Battle Over One Year Trade Act Tilt
Senator Gore leads a 22 member Democratic bloc to replace the House bill with Eisenhower’s broader trade program for a three year life, arguing a one year extension leaves the President without key tools to counter Soviet and Red China trade pressure. farmers seek an amendment to strengthen import curbs with faster Tariff Commission action and mandatory follow through by the President.
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Girl Testifies Thorne In Good Condition When Seen
A 20 year old heiress testified Thorne appeared sober and in good health when at her apartment at 4 a.m Saturday before the Montgomery Ward heir was found dead in his Gold Coast apartment. The coroner’s inquest continues next Monday as details unfold about the will changes and the fiancee Maureen Reagan.
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Pioneer radar developer Dr Karl Compton dies in New York
National obituaries report Karl Compton, MIT chairman and long time MIT president, a radar pioneer born in Wooster Ohio, died Tuesday. Also listed are Harry Goldstine 84 former Chicago real estate board head and AIREA leader, and Ted Powe 74 famed for The Woodsman hunting column who died Monday in California.
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Bird Man Rescues Robins From Plane Engine
St Louis based sky writing pilot Maury Pierce found five baby robins trapped in his aircraft engine cowl at Meramec Airport. He halted all smoke ad flights to rescue the hatchlings and ensure their safety before continuing.
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Beettle Drafting Gloomy Report on Indochina Peace
Secretary of State Walter Bedell Smith returned after seven weeks as U S delegate at the Asian peace conference and was drafting a gloomy report for President Eisenhower. Officials feared Communist negotiators at Geneva might offer concessions to induce neutralist sentiment in France.
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Philadelphia pathologist Dr Babcock wins AMA distinguished service award
Dr William W Babcock an 83 year old Philadelphia pathologist and surgeon received the distinguished service award of the American Medical Association at the 103rd annual meeting in San Francisco The award honors outstanding contributions to medicine and humanity and is among the profession s highest honors.
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House Group Seeks Decision On Foreign Aid Amount
Washington The House Foreign Affairs Committee heads toward a final decision on the amount for next year’s foreign aid. President Eisenhower requests 3.4477 billion for overseas military and economic help starting July 1, the smallest total in five years. The panel may vote on an authorization bill this week. Vorys proposed converting about 200 million of the aid from grants to loans with repayment in local currency or strategic materials. The committee also earmarked 500 million for surplus agricultural commodities to be distributed instead of direct dollar aid.
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