Radioisotopes Save Industry Millions Says Conference Board
The National Industrial Conference Board reports that offspring of atomic bombs help U S industry save about 39 million dollars in a 12 month period in 1957 with an investment of 3 740 000 radioisotopes provide radiation for thickness gauging density gauging and level gauging and are used by 83 of the nations largest companies in key sectors such as paper metal petroleum chemical rubber and tobacco.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Conference Board
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Frank
S. Kanawha Ph
Eccles
Allentown
Furn
Dial
J. E. Daniel
Glen Daniel
Singer Sewing Center
South Kanawha Street
Chevrolet
International
Pat Boone to Make Hollywood His Home
Pat Boone will move from New York to Hollywood with his family as his film Journey to the Center of the Earth boosts his standing. He notes his daughters start school next fall and the move follows the film’s major box office success.
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Hollywood
Pat Boone
New York
Pat
New York City
Arthur Godfrey
Columbia University
Wth Century-Fox
The
Jules Verne
Jules
England Seeks Knife Murderer Tragedy in Gosport and Southampton
In Gosport a four year old widow was stabbed to death Monday night as police hunted for a killer in nearby Southampton. Nine year old Tris Dawkins died after suffering 30 knife wounds to her back in a park. Phyllis Pearce was stabbed multiple times in the back while walking home from a visit and died before reaching a hospital.
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Gosport
England
Tris Dawkins
Southampton Park
Phyllis Pearce
Haitian Exiles Prepare Invasion With Limited Weapons
The Miami Herald reports a band of Haitian exiles is in eastern Cuba awaiting an invasion of Haiti. Dispatches from Port au Prince quote the Herald editor noting plans are afoot and the Haitian army is being trained by a U S military mission but crippled by outdated arms.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
Haiti
Miami Herald
Port Au Prince
George Beebe
Herald
U. S
Notable Deaths Across Several Cities Include Scholars and Pioneers
Sir Herbert Grierson 4 noted English literature authority died Saturday in Cambridge. George W Borg 71, inventor of a famed auto clutch and founder of two corporations, died Sunday in Janesville. John Carisi 75 helped organize the first transatlantic flight and died Sunday in New York. Dr Walter Baddeley 65 Blackburn bishop died Thursday in Clayton le Dale. Rev Robert H Dunn 64 Episcopal priest who acted in films died Thursday in Portsmouth. John E Menz 51 Kaiser Aluminum VP died Sunday in Lafayette. Mrs Ring Lardner 72 widow of the humorist died Monday in New Milford. Dr Leslie Pinckney Hill 75 Cheyney State College president for 37 years died Monday in Philadelphia.
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Borg
Borg-Waner Corp
George W. Borg Corp
New York
John Carisi
Republic Aviation
Italy
Clayton-Le-Dale
England
Walter Baddeley
Blackburn
United States
New Milford
Philadelphia
Leslie Pinckney Hill
Cheyney State College
Alligator Foundin LA Yard After Weekend Trip
Joyce and Marion Tucker returned home to Los Angeles to find a 5 foot long alligator in their yard. They restrained their dog and called the animal shelter. Two men captured the intruder with a rope on a stick. No source of the reptile was identified.
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Los Angeles
Joyce Tucker
Marion
Two Day Drive Saves Industry in N Y Village
In Herkimer New York a two day fundraising drive restored the Standard Furniture Co economy. The community raised about 195000 to keep 300 workers employed and secure 14 million dollars yearly in wages. Employees bought bonds, unions contributed, and the company president called the response most gratifying.
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Herkimer
N. Y
Standard Furniture Co
Standard
Mohawk Valley
Citizens’ Committee
Camenters and Joiners Union
Detroit biochemistry professor cancels virus address
Dr. John Kabara of the University of Detroit was to speak on viruses but canceled his engagement after contracting a virus. Earlier he awaited a chemical shipment for measles testing and then developed measles as well.
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John Kabara
University of Detroit
Kabara
Funeral notices mark several local deaths in brief
Elizabeth J Moore, 67, of 105 Roosevelt Street, died February 23 from a heart attack. Lillard Miles Hopkins, 66, of 117 Huffman Street, died February 23. Treasa Lynn Perkins, 12 days old, daughter of Franklin and Janet Perkins, died February 22. graveside service February 24 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Julie Rose Huffman, 4, of Baltimore, died February 22. services February 25 at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. Willis Bibb Snyder, 37, of Crab Orchard, died February 19. service February 25 at Freewill Baptist Church. Eva S Hyde, 61, of 312 Pike Street, died February 21. funeral February 23 at Melton Mortuary Chapel. Burial at Shumate Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed.
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Franklin
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Johnstown Road
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Cleasy Hanks
Rose & Queenberry Funeral Home
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Frank Ubeda
Horace Perdue
J. C Broome
Keen Vision Is Vital To Success
Dr. H. C. Kinzer Optometric Eye Specialist offers eye checks and glasses fitting at Main St. over Foster's with CL 3-6152.
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Main St
Foster's
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