Atomic explosion in Russia shocks world and ends monopoly
President Truman announced evidence of an atomic explosion in the USSR, signaling the end of the American monopoly on nuclear weapons. Analysts note the event raises fear of global confrontation but cite the US four year advantage in bomb development and caution that retaliation could be swift.
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Russia
America
Hiroshima
Truman
Ussr
United States
Mr. Truman
Capitol Hill
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D-Conn
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Congress
Stalin
Moscow
Washington
Los Alamos
New Mexico Proving Grounds
Pentagon
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Germany
Italy
Georgetown University
Edward Powers
S. J
Vishinsky Calls on Big 5 Nations for Peace Pact
The White House statement urges enforceable control of atomic energy through United Nations support after a secret cabinet session. Russia and its satellites resist U S plans, proposing outlawing the bomb and destroying stocks. A security official confirms an atomic explosion, noting Russia has only one bomb and cannot match the United States.
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White House
United Nations
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Andrei Zhdanov
Kremlin
Warsaw
V. M. Molotov
Western Powers Skeptical of Reds Sincerity and Peace Proposals
Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky urged a five power peace pact as Western powers including the United States Britain France and China voiced skepticism. President Truman’s atomic disclosure provoked wide reactions with calls for international control of atomic energy and renewed peace efforts.
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New York
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Warren R. Austin
Britain
France
China
Vishinsky
Russia
United Nations Assembly
Dean Acheson
Mr. Truman
Moscow
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General Assembly
Uni
Soviet Union
Hurricane near Tampico threatens Gulf coast squalls
A scouting plane located a hurricane about 140 miles east southeast of Tampico with 75 mph winds. Squalls are expected to reach Brownsville, Texas, by Saturday while the storm moves northwest at roughly five mph. Brownsville shows light rain and a 12 mph NW wind as officials warn small craft to stay in port.
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Texas
US Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Brownsville
Kelly Air Force Base
Tampico
Police Hold Secret Talk With Jurymen
Police department officials City Manager Guston Morgan District Attorney Bob Long and two grand jury members met Friday in a two hour secret session. Morgan said they talked generalities and focused on obtaining evidence and reporting on cases. Thorp and all captains attended and declined to disclose details.
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Guston Morgan
Bob Long
Grand Jury
Morgan
R. D Thorp
Maroons edge Eagles 20 7 at House Park in 1949 clash
The Austin Maroons swept Brackenridge Eagles 20 to 7 at House Park for a third straight win. Yankees split Friday twin bill with Washington, winning 7 1 after a 9 8 loss. Detroit topped Cleveland 5 0 to solidify third place. UT Longhorns prep for Temple after routing Philadelphia Friday. Henry Cotton ousts Palmer and Mangrum to reach British PGA final versus Dai Rees.
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Johnny Palmer
Lloyd Mangrum
America
Dai Rees
Wales
Allred and Connally's Son Nominated for U S Judgeships
President Truman nominated James W. Allred and Ben C. Connally of Houston for new Southern Texas federal judgeships. Allred, 50, a former governor and attorney general, previously served as a federal judge. Connally, 39, is son of Senator Tom Connally, a Marlin native who studied at Texas and Harvard, is married with two children.
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James W. Allred
Ben C. Connally
Houston
Truman
Texas
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US Senate
W. Lee O'Daniel
Lyndon) Johnson
Connally
Tom Connally
Marlin
University of Texas
Harvard
Awnings Collapse Injures Five Parade Onlookers
Five Stanton residents were injured when a frame awning and part of a brick wall collapsed onto parade watchers during the Martin County Fair opening. One woman, 78, suffered serious injuries including two broken legs and a collarbone. Police and parade participants helped pull victims from the wreckage and direct traffic.
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Dan Renfro
Curtis Campbell
Dee Saunders
Carolyn Russell
Midland Police Department
Texas Experts Amazed At News Of Explosion
Texas scientists who helped develop the first atomic bomb react with astonishment to Russia's claimed atomic explosion. They note Russia's capability, not surprise at success, while urging stronger American industrial control of atomic energy and faster development.
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Associated Press
Russia
Henry Lanz
Veterans Administration Hospital
Dallas
Reid
R. J. Speer
Texas Research Foundation
Renner
George W. Watt
The
University of Texas Chemistry de
Reds Four Year Race Paid Off With Blast
Soviet Russia strained for four years to master atom bomb secrets after Hiroshima proved the United States possessed. News notes a landmark in nuclear saber rattling and strategic parity between the powers.
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Reds
Soviet
Russia
Hiroshima
United States
Miracle of Intelligence Acknowledged in Atomic Story
A U S intelligence claim links the Soviet atomic test to a broader spy effort and possible earthquake instrument detection. The report notes Gouzenko’s disclosures convicting 10 people and cites UN debates on atomic monopoly with statements by Gromyko Zhdanov Molotov and Vishinsky.
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Canada
Igor Gouzenko
Andrei Vishinsky
Molotov
Paris
Atomic bomb test chronology summarized in brief notes
A compressed thumb nail history lists key atomic explosions and tests. It cites Alamogordo in July 1945, Hiroshima in August 1945, Nagasaki in August 1945, Bikini in 1946, Eniwetok tests in 1948, with a brief note about Russia as a recent reference.
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Alamogordo
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Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Bikini
Eniwetok
Russia
Shirts to Blankets Routine Continues Weather Forecast Weekend
Austinites enjoy mild days and cool nights as the weatherman predicts warm sunny Saturday and Sunday. Friday reached 89 degrees at 3 pm with a chilly 67 at 6 am.
Russia’s Atomic Bomb Shocks Austin Residents
News spread that Russia possess the atomic bomb prompting Austin residents to consider war and service. Interviews with local figures reveal immediate enlistment thoughts, flying drills, defense taxes, and fears of a third World War.
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Austin
Fred Williams
Truman
Neal Douglass
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