Economical Senators Learn Atoms Difficult To Budget
Washington lawmakers debate atomic energy funding as Senator Hickenlooper urges a congressional atomic energy committee budget of about 254 821 87 dollars yearly plus an energy commission demand of up to 500 million dollars annually. The plan envisions a large staff and extensive facilities to oversee atomic work.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
Philip B. Fleming
Labor, Commerce, Justice
Interior Departments
Hickenlooper
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
David Lilienthal
Commission
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Truman
Justice Department
Labor Department
Atom staff menace haunts senate budget debate
In a February 26 1947 hearing senators debated cost and staffing for atomic energy work. Citing rising needs several lawmakers questioned where to house a growing atomic staff and how to fund it. Hickenlooper warned future cities could hold atom powered operations and the senate office building might not suffice.
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Cedar Rapids
C. Wayland Brooks
Ilinois
Capitol
Hickenlooper
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Tydings
Senate
Lilienthal
Appropriations
Gen. Fleming
Police Fire On Rioters In Brussels
Belgian police fired machine guns to break up a March demonstration by former war and political prisoners near parliament. About 20 injured, many trampling, as rioters smashed windows and pressed against store fronts. The protest sought recognition of special status and a remaining bonus payment.
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Brussels
Srowds
Vet Wife Freed Of Kidnap Charge
A Neosho Missouri veteran and his wife were released from kidnapping charges after Prosecuting Attorney Wayne Stankard said the mother of a 14 month old boy involved was not pressing charges. The case hinged on custody disputes and unnamed witnesses.
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Neosho
Wayne Stankard
Custody Dispute Leads to Dismissal in Toledo Case
Magistrate A R Dunn dismissed charges against Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humbarger of Toledo at the prosecutor's request. Virginia Waltman 22 admitted writing a letter giving custody of the boy Donald to the Humbargers. Waltman claimed she and her three other children would join later. A motion was filed to make all four Waltman children wards of the juvenile court.
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A. R. Dunn
Robert Humbarger
Toledo
Ohio
Stankard
Virginia Waltman
N. J
Donald
Britain to Drop Defense of India If Empire Ties End
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Attlee said Britain would relinquish defense of India if the country leaves the empire, while if India remains, its defense status would mirror that of the dominions. He noted discussions could occur for India's security under the UN Charter.
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Britain
India
London
Great Britain
Attlee
House of Commons
Balance of power debate over Britain's India frontier
Discussion warns that Britain’s withdrawal would unbalance Asia, leaving India unable to defend its northern frontier against Russia. Conservatives fear loss of control along the northern boundary opposite Russia.
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Asia
Britain
India
Russia
Navy cruiser Little Rock runs aground outside New York harbor
The navy cruiser U S S Little Rock grounded for about an hour near the entrance to New York harbor late Tuesday. It was refloated by navy tugs without reported injuries or damage.
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New York
INS
U.S.S. Little Rock
New York Harbor
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