Progress is reported on the following investigations: separation of Nb and Ta by solvent extraction; separation of Ti and Nb with TBP, and of Hf from Zr with methyl ethyl ketone; preparation of HfF/sub 4/, CeF/sub 3/, LaF/sub 3/, ThCl/ sub 4/, and V chlorides; preparation of Ce, La, V, Nb, anf Hf; phase studies of U- -Zr, U--Ag, U--Nb, V--Al, V--Ta, Th--Mg, Zr - Zn, and Ta alloys; corrosion of high-melting metals and alloys by liquid U-Cr and Mg--Th alloys; casting U into U- Zr alloy cans; coating and electroplating of U; reactions of U with Al-Si alloys at high temperatures; corrosion of U - Zr--Nb alloys in water; crystal structure of sodium tungsten bronze; physical properties of Dy; and phase studies of CaO- CaF/sub 2/ systems. (C.W.H.)

Annual report submitted by the Boy Scouts of America to Congress describing highlights from 1953, activities, programming, resources, organizational leadership, and other information about scouting programs.

Report presenting a flight investigation of four air-to-air missiles mounted by pylons on a rocket-powered basic wingless buffet-research vehicle to determine the trim, buffet, and drag characteristics of the combination.

Annual report submitted by the Boy Scouts of America to Congress describing highlights from , activities, organizational leadership, and other information about scouting programs.

Report documenting the suitability of Texas for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.

This is a progress report of the production reactors on the Hanford Reservation for the month of January 1954. This report takes each division (e.g., manufacturing, medical, accounting, occupational safety, security, reactor operations, etc.) of the site and summarizes the accomplishments and employee relations for that month.