Atom Bomb May Help Bring Rain, Scientist Says
San Francisco AP report notes Weather Bureau scientist Lester Machta proposes a one million ton TNT bomb could lift 100 million tons of ocean water to vapor to produce about one tenth of an inch of rain over 200 miles. Other researchers cite clay coated bombs and dust laden blasts to seed rain and influence climate.
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San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Lester Machta
Washington, D. C
Atomic Energy Commission
University of California
Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
Machta
Words of Misused Phrases Omit Up In Factory Talk
A style guide warns against common misuses such as saying they have started a factory to make these articles and advises omitting the word up. It urges precise phrasing in reporting and writing.
Hough Receives 25 Year Weather Service Award
Dr. Walter S. Hough, entomologist at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory, is honored by the U S Weather Bureau for 25 years as a cooperative weather observer. He has kept insect weather records since 1921, noting temperature and humidity effects on insect activity from a small weather office mounted on a frame.
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Walter S. Hough
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Labora
Tory
U. S. Weather Bureau
Instru
Othe Weet Bureau
Prebronze
Dr. Hough
Department of Commerce
Hough
Wea
Ther
Fairmont Ave
Weather Bureau
Westmoreland County
Valparaiso University
Indiana
Stanford University
Ohio State University
Texas
Ohio State
Winchester
Shenandoah Apple Cider & Vinegar Co
Rt. 11
Preston Christjohn
Covington
Don
Steel Talks Recessed Until Tuesday After Short Break
New York AP reports steel contract negotiations paused again Friday and set to resume Tuesday with both sides describing discussions as exploratory. Union demands include higher wages and shorter hours, while management seeks a wage freeze, in effect through June 30 when the current contract expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
R. Conrad Cooper
United Steelworkers
David J. McDonald
Steel Engrae
Legion Auxiliary Names Delegates To District Meet
Delegates to the Seventh District spring conference were named by Conrad Hoover Unit No 21 American Legion Auxiliary at its meeting at H W Butler home. Delegates are Miss Louise Castleman Mrs Delmar Porter Miss Nettie Carbaugh and Mrs Garland Grim. Proceeds from a rummage sale totaled 116 added to the child welfare fund. A large box of books was sent to the Merchant Marine Library at Norfolk. Mrs Grim appointed Castleman to chair a nominating committee with Mrs Clayton Cochran and Mrs H W Butler. Appropriations included 25 to the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Hoover
American Legion Auxiliary
H. W. Butler
W. Clifford
Natural Bridge
Louise Castleman
Delmar Porter
Nettie Carbaugh
Garland Grim
Claude Grim
George Taylor
Merchant Marine Library
Norfolk
Grim
Clayton Cochran
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Connies
Kent
Brand Names Foundation, Inc
Fifth Avenue
NEW_YORK
Shoecenter
Verona
Ana
Cor
Loudoun & Boscawen
Legion Auxiliary
Booker T. Washington
Planning Commission
Frederick County
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
Branson P. Myers
James W. Golladay
Martinsburg Pike
Rayon
Mae
Kelly
Kant Slip
National Vehicle Safety
of Safety
Firestone, Goodyear, Etc
Kelly Trac Trac
Corner
Millwood Ave
Kent St
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