Blandy Head Relates Atomic Benefits at Nuclear Forum
Lexington Kentucky reports on Ralph W Singleton, UVA Blandy Farm director, detailing nuclear energy benefits for the South. He cites chestnut blight resistance via radiation, cooperative work with state and federal stations, and a 20 year horizon for results. A cobalt-60 source aids plant and medical research. The UVA megawatt reactor slated for 1958 will guide future use.
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Court reverses ruling against mine workers
The U S Court of Appeals reversed an unfair labor practice finding against the United Mine Workers and two affiliates in a 1955 West Virginia strike. The court ruled the Boone County Coal Corp. dispute did not breach the union contract and arbitration was not violated.
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Venable School PTA survey on integration shows slim support
In Charlottesville Venable Elementary, 305 of 459 patrons responded to a PTA poll. Of 177 choosing some integration, 128 preferred a closed school, with 138 non replies and 13 blank. Overall 39 percent favored integration and 28 percent favored closing the school. The board will receive results as Charlottesville schools face a federal desegregation order next September.
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Local Delegates Return from Lions Meet in Richmond
Delegates from the Winchester Lions Club attended the 35th annual Virginia State Lions Convention in Richmond last week. About 1200 Lions and 300 wives joined Lions International President Edward G. Barry of Little Rock Arkansas at the banquet. The Winchester group included Carter Baker Earl L Mason H A Lowry Ralph A Cain Burton B Mercer and others with several alternates. Wives attending included Mrs Burton B Mercer Mrs M D Weaver and others with Mrs J Lindsay Almond guest of honor at Friday luncheon.
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