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Ray, Dixie Lee |
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Ray, Dixie Lee (1914– ) biologist, governor; born in Tacoma, Wash. Associate marine biology professor at the University of Washington (1947–72), she also directed the Pacific Science Center of research and public education in Seattle (1963–72). The first woman on the Atomic Energy Commission, as chairman (1973–75) she championed nuclear power plant construction. As an Independent governor of Washington (1977–81), she feuded with aides and refused to close the Hanford nuclear dump, becoming an engineering consultant afterward. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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