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June 5, 1953

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Mightiest Atom Blast of Tests Unleashed on Nevada Desert; VAST ATOM BLAST LIGHTS UP DESERT

By Gladwin Hillspecial To the New York Times

biggest blast of series has force of 40,000 tons of TNT; illus; device dropped from B-36; bursts at 2,000 ft; blast indicates discovery of means to increase bombs efficiency; bomber crews familiarized

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FRENCH REJECT BID OF MENDES-FRANCE; Assembly, by 13 Votes, Denies Him Chance to Pick Cabinet -- Faure May Be Called FRENCH REJECT BID OF MENDES-FRANCE

By Lansing Warrenspecial To the New York Times

Assembly rejection of Mendes-France as Premier laid partly to fear he might end war by surrender

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TOP U. S. AIDES MAP A STRONG ECONOMY; Stand-By Policy to Combat Both Inflation and Deflation Was Asked by White House TOP U. S. AIDES MAP A STRONG ECONOMY

By Charles E. Eganspecial To the New York Times

Adm maps policy; would submit plans to Econ Advisers Council

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NEW ATOMIC PLANT 'BREEDS' OWN FUEL; CIVIL USE IS NEARER; Dean Says Reactor Can Create Fissionable Material Out of Common Form of Uranium LOWER COST NOW IS GOAL Commission Head Tells Edison Institute Time Has Come to Let Industry Enter Field U. S. PLANT 'BREEDS' ATOM POWER FUEL

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

ATLANTIC CITY, June 4 -- The Atomic Energy Commission has developed a new atomic power plant that can produce new fuel "at least" as rapidly as fuel is consumed in operating the plant.

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1953Kathleen Kennedy, American film producer, co-founded Amblin Entertainment^[†]

Kathleen Kennedy is an American film producer who has been president of Lucasfilm since 2012.

Historical Context for June 5, 1953

In 1953, the world population was approximately 2,634,106,235 people^[†]

Headlines from June 5, 1953

Front Page 1 -- No Title

Mightiest Atom Blast of Tests Unleashed on Nevada Desert; VAST ATOM BLAST LIGHTS UP DESERT

FRENCH REJECT BID OF MENDES-FRANCE; Assembly, by 13 Votes, Denies Him Chance to Pick Cabinet -- Faure May Be Called FRENCH REJECT BID OF MENDES-FRANCE

TOP U. S. AIDES MAP A STRONG ECONOMY; Stand-By Policy to Combat Both Inflation and Deflation Was Asked by White House TOP U. S. AIDES MAP A STRONG ECONOMY

NEW ATOMIC PLANT 'BREEDS' OWN FUEL; CIVIL USE IS NEARER; Dean Says Reactor Can Create Fissionable Material Out of Common Form of Uranium LOWER COST NOW IS GOAL Commission Head Tells Edison Institute Time Has Come to Let Industry Enter Field U. S. PLANT 'BREEDS' ATOM POWER FUEL

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