Atomic Arsenal Rising in U S War Readiness
The eighth AEC report to Congress details rapid progress in atomic weapon production and protective measures since 1947. It cites new sources, submarine engine work, and remote handling tech as part of a broad program aimed at deterring aggression and enabling retaliatory strikes within tight schedules and low costs. The document notes record production speeds, safety achievements, and ongoing efforts to shield communities from radiation while pursuing plutonium and uranium-235 development.
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Tron
Arco
Idaho
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New Mexico
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Russia
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Korea
Louis Johnson
Army
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ARC
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Bette
Baytown
Texas
Leopold II Defies Demand to Abdicate Amid Civil War Fears
In Brussels King Leopold II rejects abdication, risking civil war as 80,000 Socialist-led strikers mass near the city. Talks with premier and opposition continue on a compromise to make Crown Prince Baudouin regent, while police and troops brace for further unrest.
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Brussels
Belgium
Leopold II
Leopold
Cuanyhen Tiaeken
Baudouin
Buset
Jean Duvieusart
Piace
Duvieusart
Gaston Horsax
anti-Leopold Socialist Party
Laeken
Hoyaux
Liege
Allnight
Bitter split in county liberals party at Mineral Wells convention
Reports detail a heated county Democratic convention clash between liberal and conservative factions led by Ralph Lee and Ben Tucker. Conservatives gain delegates amid claims of representing the true party, as others bolted and held a rump meeting outside the Criminal Building.
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Equston
Democratic Party
Ralph Lee
Sutike Wberal
Soth
Dixiewais
Gaiman
Lee
Ben Tucker
Crosby Approves School Tax Hike Vote Result
Crosby citizens authorized their trustees to raise school taxes to the $1.50 per $100 valuation ceiling after a 161 to 105 vote. Officials said the full levy will be used only if needed to fund the new budget, otherwise a lesser amount will be levied.
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Crosby
Baytown Major Reported Wounded in Korea Fight
Baytown Major Peter H. Comnes has been wounded in Korea, the first Baytown native reported as a casualty. His parents were notified that the wounds are not serious. A Texas A&M graduate and former Baytown Refinery employee, Comnes served with the First Cavalry and MacArthur’s Philippines staff, later returning to duty after World War II and serving at Cornell as an instructor. His wife Margeret Elkins joined him in Japan in March.
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Baytown
B. G. Somnas
Comwens
Texas A and M College
First Cavalry Division
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
United States
Cornell University
Comnas
Japan
MacArthur
Margeret Elkins
Paso
Comins
Korea
GI In Korea Receives Notice From Uncle In Korea
The South Korean Army at the front reports that Chip Sergeant Edwin Franklin, an American sergeant serving with South Korean troops, received a U.S. letter ordering him to report for active duty or face court martial. Franklin holds a first lieutenant's commission in the reserve.
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Edwin ¢ Franklin
United States
Nort
Franklin
Leutenant
Trustees May Give Oil Lease Tonight at Sam Houston Elementary
School trustees meet at 7 30 pm to decide an oil lease for property at Sam Houston Elementary School Causeway Road Houston. The I D Reed Company of Houston offers 3200 bonus and 532 royalty while Elmer Gray of Baytown bids 3 percent royalty plus 887 rental for six months no well. Gray also seeks Breater protection against drilling on land used as a playground while several wells operate nearby.
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Sam Houston Elementary School
I. D. Reed Company
Houston
Elmer Gray
Baytown
Reed
Gray
Causeway Road
Security Council meets without Russians before Malik returns
The United Nations Security Council convened to seal the last Korea war issue ahead of Chief Russian Delegate Jacob A. Malik's return. The vote aimed to pass a relief aid resolution for 750000 to 4000000 refugees fleeing south of the North Korean front. Western powers prepared to recess if Malik launches a diplomatic move on his return to assume the presidency.
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Lake Success
United Nations Security Council
Jacob A. Malik
North Korea
Malik
R Council
Council
Trygve Lic
Second Division Reinforces Weary Gls in Korea
The famed American Second Infantry Division reached Korea from the United States and moved toward the front. Communist forces breached Chinju near 50 miles from Pusan, while reinforcements boosted morale. The Texas unit, known as the Indian Head Division, earned fame in Europe, with Major General Lawrence Kelchner listed as commander. The First Marine Division and other units were en route as three divisions already fought in Korea.
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Hoberecht
Tokyo
Korea
United States
Chinju
Pusan
Chintz
Texas
Europe
St. Lo
Normandy
Brest
War in Brief Tokyo Update on Korean front lines
U S Second Infantry Division lands in Korea after crossing Pacific in ten days and bolstering UN line. Red offensives push toward Pusan with 160000 North Koreans attacking. On Chinju front three pronged assault drives US 24th Infantry back toward Pusan while Kumchon battles loom. Yongdok near 1000 yards as South Koreans advance. MacArthur cites 27500 NK casualties and 204 Red tanks destroyed.
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Korea
Pacific
Chinju
Pusan
MacArthur
Hwang River
GS First Cavalry Division
Chirye
Yongdok
Truman Seeks 4 Billion More for Foreign Armies
President Truman asked Congress for an additional 4 billion dollars in foreign army aid to bolster West defenses against Communism. House Appropriations Committee chair Clarence Cannon said action would be immediate, with the plan to be formally transmitted to Congress in a letter to Speaker Sam Rayburn. The White House conference with leaders lasted about five minutes. The request would raise this year's arms aid to about 5.22 billion dollars.
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Washington
CUP
Truman
Congress
West
Clarence Cannon
Missouri
House Appropriations ’Committee
House
Senate
White House
Cannon
Senate Foreign Relations
Armed Services and ‘Appropriations
Sam Rayburn
Texas
MacArthur Talks Formosa Defenses With Chiang Kai-Shek
General Douglas MacArthur flew to Taipeh and met Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek to discuss Formosa defense amid rising tensions with China. The Seventh Fleet, under President Truman, patrols the Formosan waters to deter invasion as U S forces monitor developments and consider a broader role in Nationalist China’s protection.
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Formosa
Douglas MacArthur
Taipei
Chiang Kai-Shek
MacArthur
Far East
United States
China
Seventh Fleet
Ormosan
Truman
Chiang
Tokyo
Pacific Area
City Speeds Emergency Plan Heads Urged to Act
Baytown city manager C G Middleton urged department heads to speed up emergency plan work. Public Works Director C W Grantham said equipment and water cut off mapping would begin soon, with wells ready to pump to mains if towers fail. Sanitarian Odis Muenninie pressed for water testing gear and contingency supplies as inter departmental cooperation was stressed. The manager emphasized the city and its taxpayers are one unit and all departments must act in unison.
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C. G. Middleton
Baytown
Teans City
C. W. Grantham
Chy
Odis Muenninie
Middleton
Inter Departmental
City Council Schedules Sewage Problem Meeting
A special meeting of the City Council called by Mayor J A Ward is set for 7 30 p m today at the City Hall to discuss the sewage issue. Consulting Engineer HL Berlin and City Health Officer Dr le Roger Moetliman will present views with most department heads at work on the program. City Manager W Grantham outlines sewer line plans and service reach for citizens.
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