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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1970
Page
3
Officials from the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of the Interior described a plan to use hydrogen bomb detonations in dry hot rock beneath western states to create steam that would drive turbines. They believe pollution free power could be possible by decade's end.
Hydrogen bombs would crack hot dry rock two miles deep to release steam for electricity. American Oil Shale Corp credits AEC Plowshare program for peaceful use of nuclear energy. Feasibility study results due next February with potential Nevada or Utah plants by decade end.
Earl Fitzpatrick of Roanoke a State Highway Commission member says many mobile home firms violate state laws on hauling wide loads. He cites 27 citations for dark travel speeding missing lights and no wide load signs. The commission may adopt a tougher policy as firms continue to evade rules.
Trumpeter Harry James starts a European tour with his American band along a itinerary including Britain France Denmark Switzerland and Germany. About 2000 attended his Berlin concert and 1500 gave him an ovation in Frankfurt as newspapers praised him as in the good old days.
Cynthia Lowry reviews CBS Storefront Lawyers a real estate scam tale with a female lead and a trio aiding the underprivileged. Dennis Weaver stars as McCloud a Taos sheriff solving a hotel murder in NBC Four in One first miniseries. Stewart Granger leads Shiloh Ranch as The Virginian keeps its family western flavor.
Gabriel Heatter, the noted news broadcaster, celebrated his 81st birthday at home in Miami Beach. His daughter Maida said he enjoyed a slice of cake as he recuperates from double pneumonia after a six week hospital stay and adjusts to life in a wheelchair while keeping up with events he once reported.
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