Private Aid Proposed For Atomic Power
The National Security Resources Board urged private enterprise to expand development and use of atomic energy as a power source. The six month study proposed action on mineral leasing, offshore oil lands, St Lawrence Seaway joint projects with Canada, tariff adjustments on raw materials, and greater mineral resources emphasis in aid to underdeveloped regions. The White House released the board report responding to Truman and Paley’s earlier Materials Policy Commission recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Security Resources Board
Truman
White House
President's
Materials Policy Commission
William C. Paley
Columbia Broadcasting System Board
Ruth Wins 1924 AL Batting Title for Yankees
Babe Ruth claimed the American League batting crown in 1924 with a .378 average for the New York Yankees. The home run legend led the circuit in hitting that season and solidified his status as baseball’s premier slugger.
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Babe Ruth
Yankees
Crab Orchard Boat Club Holds Christmas Party at Clubhouse
Members of the Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club Inc held their Christmas party at the club house Saturday night. A pot-luck supper was served and entertainment provided by The Musical Brachen a one man band. Commodore Kenneth Sparks presented gifts to custodians Mr and Mrs Russell Wiseman on behalf of the club. The Wisemans are members of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Club
Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club Inc
Brachen
Kenneth Sparks
Marion
Russell Wiseman
Wisemans
MIG Downed At 45000 Feet In Korea Sky Battle
In a high altitude clash near Chaeryong and Pyongyang four Allied Sabres tangled with eight Red aircraft at 45000 feet. Lt. John A. Inferrera of Watertown Massachusetts shot down another MIG on his 98th mission, leaving him with two kills and a damaged plane. Air Force and Marine strikes hit a Northwest Korea troop area and the Pyongyang airfield while bombers targeted Communist supply centers near the capital.
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John A. Inferrera
Watertown
Mass
Air Force
Korea
Chaeryong
Red Capital
Pyongyang
Thief Chased By Shoppers In Downtown Store
Christmas shoppers in a St Louis department store yelled Stop that man as a thief grabbed two rings worth 925 dollars and fled. Detective sergeants and traffic officers joined the pursuit through aisles, ending with a Negro suspect on the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Three Die in Illinois Coal Mines in November
Springfield reports three coal mine deaths in Illinois during November, with 127 nonfatal accidents. One death came from a roof fall, one from machinery, and one from electricity. Through November 1952, total deaths reached 28 and nonfatal accidents 1,429, roof falls the leading cause.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Walter Eade
State Department of Mines and Minerals
Cairo man identified as suspect in grand larceny
The man identified as George Allen, 27, of Cairo Illinois, threw the rings onto the sidewalk before arrest. He was booked as a suspect in grand larceny.
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George Allen
Cairo
Ill
Knetzer Freedom Move Denied By Court
Robert L. Knetzer a bankrupt car dealer of Edwardsville Illinois saw a court deny his bid to leave Springfield jail where he serves an indefinite contempt term The U S Supreme Court refused permission to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and seek his freedom.
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Washington
Robert L. Knetzer
Edwardsville
Ill
Springfield
U. S. Supreme Court
Knetzer
Operation Reindeer Under Way In Korea
In Seoul AP reports Operation Reindeer underway. Gen James A Van Fleet received the first of 10 mobile post exchanges recently. The mobile exchanges will carry gift samples to the front where U S soldiers can do their Christmas shopping early.
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Seoul
Korea
James A. van Fleet
U. S
Licorice Discoveries Reported in Tutankhamun Tomb
Archaeologists in Egypt announce a large supply of licorice found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun during the 1923 opening. The find adds a curious edible artifact to the historic tomb excavation record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tut Ankh-Amen
Egypt
Kuchel Named Nixon Replacement in California Senate
Governor Warren names Thomas Kuchel 42 year old California state controller to fill the U S Senate seat vacated by Richard Nixon. Kuchel, a Republican and prominent party figure, previously led the state party as chairman at age 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
California
Thomas Heh
Kuchel
Richard M. Nixon
U. S. Senate
Kee’-Kull
Motorcycle crashes into Doughboy Monument injures rider
James W. Rains, 28, of 1004 S Park Ave Herrin, was injured when his motorcycle struck the Doughboy Monument at the Park Avenue Monroe Street intersection early Sunday. He suffered bruises and facial abrasions.
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Herrin
Doughboy
Park Avenue
Monroe Street
James W. Rains
S. Park Ave
Sound travels slower in cold air than warm air
Cold air reduces sound speed compared to warm air, causing longer travel times and potential distortion over distance. The effect depends on temperature difference and air conditions, with clearer propagation in stable layers and more refraction in varying temperatures.
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Department of the Interior
United States
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
Bouald
Amt
Dedenloerall
Southern Illinois Wholesale Company
Kentucky
Donald Forsythe
American Legion
Carbondale
Nixon
Sacramento
Calif
Williams
South Ilinois Carbondale
Checker Cab
Greelings
South
Illinois Ave
Nashville
Our
Pt and Vegerables
H. W. Smith Groce
20Th St
Vergil Williams Market
Murphysboro
Williams Bros
Edith
Jack Sprat Pumpkin
Cou
Westinghouse Light
Turkeys
Bruce Fleor
Jack Sprat
Baker’s
Bill’s Liquor Store
Paul Masson
Champagne
Belmont Bourbon
Bill’s Liquor Stores
N. Washington
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