02 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1956
Page
1
Leverett G. Richards of the Portland Oregonian is one of eight correspondents accredited to cover the scientific expedition at the South Pole. The article notes the United States avoids rival claims in Antarctica and details the press coverage arrangement.
The article notes Task Force 43 avoids territorial rights during Operation Deep Freeze as U S bases rise for the IGY. It describes McMurdo Sound and Little America posts, competing claims by Britain Argentina Chile and others, and plans for a joint 10 nation scientific effort with withdrawal after the IGY.
Dr. George L. Clarke of Woods Hole reports using the bathyphotometer to reveal luminous organisms in the deep sea. At depths near 900 feet flashes rise to high intensity, with occasional bursts thousands of times brighter than surface light, and at one mile depth flashes occur up to five per second.
Chen Ching Kai of Communist China, a bantamweight lifter, reportedly broke his own world clean and jerk record by lifting 137.5 kilograms, about 302.5 pounds, according to Radio Peiping in Tokyo.
The first commercial reactor vessel, built by Combustion Engineering and shipped from Chattanooga to Shippingport via a roundabout path, stands three stories high and is the centerpiece of an 85 million watt station designed by Westinghouse for Duquesne Light. It aims to supply 60 000 kilowatts initially and up to 100 000 kilowatts, powering Pittsburgh area homes and industries and advancing theAtoms for Peace program.
Marine Department biologist A M M R Burnet unveiled a new electric fishing device tested in Wellington. The compact 82 pound machine uses a pole electrode to attract and stun fish, pulling them to the surface within eight to nineteen feet. In ten minutes the trial caught 25 fish including two eels, with no lasting harm to the catch.
In Lewistown Montana the Dockerys home on Main Street is said by locals and government surveyors to sit at Montana's geographic center. The center is reportedly located in theDockerys kitchen sink, a point of local lore in a brick two story house.
In an English Channel port shipfitters work on the oak hull of the Mayflower II a throwback to 17th century design. Built from plans by William A. Baker the replica aims to sail with 21 crew next spring retracing the Pilgrim Fathers voyage. Project Mayflower Limited collects funds in Britain and volunteers help crew the voyage with Alan Villiers named captain.
Navy researchers at the Naval Medical Research Center report a method using ethylenediamine to remove organic bone matter, leaving mineral core. They say this could allow bone from any higher mammal to graft into humans, potentially creating a universal bone bank.
Senator Mansfield, poised to become Democratic whip, plans another bid for a joint Congressional committee to supervise the CIA. He argues strong oversight is needed after criticism of intelligence failures in the Middle East and Soviet satellites, recalling a 1955 proposal defeated in the Senate. Concluded on Page 2, Col. 1.
British businessmen with government help seek to regain investments liquefied during 1939 45 by selling British properties to American interests for dollars. A high profile case is the Trinidad Oil Co sale to Texas Company for 180 million dollars amid empire minded criticism and exchequer pressure. Concluded on Page 4 Col.
In Jerez de la Frontera a small cafe hosts a flamenco scene. A young girl dances on a miniature stage while colorfully dressed performers clap and tap to the high pitched wail of song echoing in the night air. The piece concludes on Page 2.
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