Atomic scientist predicts surprise in future energy breakthroughs
Berkeley based physicist Dr. Edward Teller, who helped develop the hydrogen bomb, says the atomic achievement may not be final. In Science he argues progress will continue in new directions, warning not to rest on past gains and noting credit and blame shared among many scientists. He recalls Oppenheimer's push to advance thermonuclear research amid doubt.
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Congress Proposed For Fifth Supercarrier Name
The Navy seeks to name its fifth supercarrier the USS Congress if funding clears Congress. The plan, unveiled Thursday, calls for a $1.3 billion program to build the carrier and 33 other warships next year, including converting six carriers and 22 other craft for modern warfare, plus a 4,600-ton nuclear powered radar picket submarine and two 2,300-ton atomic subs.
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Judge Lovins Marries in Charleston Home Ceremony
Judge William T Lovins of the State Supreme Court and Mrs Madeline Zopp of Charleston wed in an informal candlelight ceremony at Lovins home. Dr George H Vick pastor of First Presbyterian Church officiated before a flower decked fireplace. The couple plans a wedding trip after the term ends. Lovins, formerly a Huntington resident, is a law graduate of Washington and Lee University.
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Supreme Court
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Washington and Lee University
Robinsons Hit the Rocks Like Father and Son Divorces
Hollywood shocks as Edward Sr known for Little Caesar faces divorce from Gladys Robinson after 28 years of marriage. She seeks $1.7 million in furnishings and paintings plus half of community property and temporary alimony. Edward Jr and TV actress Frances Chrisholm Robinson also seek a divorce on incompatibility.
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Mexico
Industrial Potential Report Slated April 15
A report by Arthur D. Little on the state's industrial potential will be highlighted at West Virginia's second annual Industrial Development conference in Morgantown on April 15. Gov. Marland and WVU President Irvin Stewart will speak. the conference is co sponsored by the Industrial and Publicity Commission and WVU College of Commerce with civic, industrial, business, labor and government leaders attending to review past developments and propose future plans.
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Arthur D. Little Company
West Virginia
First Witness Funston to Testify in Senate Market Inquiry
G Keith Funston, president of the New York Stock Exchange, will be the first of about 20 financial and industrial witnesses when the Senate banking committee opens its "friendly" stock market investigation on March 8. Senator William Fulbright, Democrat, chairs the panel.
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Vennari Proposes Jail Safety Bill and Driver Exemption
Charleston reports Del. Vennari introduces a bill to require a jailer or helper be present while prisoners are in custody. He also backs an exemption from jury duty for regularly employed school bus drivers. Senate support includes sales tax relief for church and charity sales and a $1,000 reimbursement proposal for W G Merrells over a quarantine dispute.
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Mineral County
Passenger Rockets Foreseen in 10 Years
Akron reporting on Dr. Walter R. Dronberger, a German WWII rocket leader, predicting passenger carrying rockets within 15 years traveling at 13 000 mph to 150 000 feet, with San Francisco to Sydney service in 1.5 hours. He outlined a 90 foot rocket with a piggy back passenger pod and auto disengagement at high altitude.
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Australia
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Buffalo
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House Committee Backs Four Year Teachers Pay Rise
West Virginia House Finance Committee reported favorably a bill to enact the full four year teachers pay rise program urged by the WVEA. The plan calls for about eight million dollars next year rising to 17 million over four years with an $70 base and a step up to $100 across the period.
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Reds Hold Out in Crete Mountains After Ultimatum
In Crete at Heracleon two women and ten men cling to rebellion as twelve Communist fighters remain in the mountains. They refuse to surrender despite the civil war being declared over five years ago and issued an ultimatum demanding terms.
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Chief Scout Executive to Address Safe Meet
Dr. Arthur A. Shuck chief scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America will give the principal address March 14 at an American Humanics Foundation Convocation at Salem College Salem W Va Honorary degrees will be awarded to Dr William R Laird of Montgomery and Harold Pote of New Brunswick director of personnel for the Boy Scouts
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Duane Hurley
William R. Laird
Montgomery
Harold Pote
Boy Scouts
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