Atomic Power in the U.S.

The article reports on the announcement made by the commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission regarding the building by the Westinghouse Company, at government expense, of a plant to supply 60,000 kilowatts to the installations of the commission. The announcement has mentioned an atomic-propelled submarine designer, who is also a rear admiral, to head the project. It has also identified Portsmouth, Ohio, as the possible location of the plant, due to the power supply needs of a gaseous diffusion plant in the area.