Flying Discs Tied to Atomic Experiments Says Pasadena Scientist
A Pasadena scientist links the mysterious flying discs sighted in the western United States to government experiments in transmutation of atomic energy. Hanford and other officials deny any direct connection, while experts in Chicago and California suggest man made, radio controlled devices.
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California Institute of Technology
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Hanford
Washington
Seattle
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San Francisco Bay
Chicago
Oliver J. Lee
Dearborn Observatory
Board Urges Training of Scientists
The Atomic Energy Commission medical board urged a large pool of young nuclear scientists, and recommended an advisory committee on biology and medicine, college fellowships, and international isotope sharing. It called for published research, continued isotope provision, and safety studies for workers and civilians.
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Greta Garbo to Accept $20000 Bequest
Allegan Michigan AP Greta Garbo will accept a $20000 bequest from Edgar Donne a British born Allegan county recluse who died last October without meeting her The administratrix Mrs Marjorie Lee Luna said a letter of acceptance was received and will be filed in court Donne left two farms in Allegan county and about 15000 in English securities The will written in 1936 left his property to Greta Garbo or Greta Garbo Donne if he married her
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Food Exports To World Set New Records
President Truman announced that U S food exports to the world reached an all time high in the year ending June 30 1948 totaling 18 433 000 long tons about 41 275 000 000 pounds The record surpasses last year s 17 122 000 tons Exports will likely continue at high levels through July and August but future aid may be reduced if corn and other grains fall short due to a wet spring and floods The report notes continued effort to meet urgent postwar needs while warning that total yearly exports depend on grain production and supplies The cabinet committee on world food programs includes Anderson Marshall and Harriman and the statement refrains from fixed export commitments beyond August
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If We Quit Japan Russia Will Move In asserts Shive
Major Philip W. Shive, stationed in Japan, warns that a U S pullout would prompt a Russian occupation, urging continued alliance with Japan. He outlines long flight plans from Tokyo to Cedar Rapids and notes family ties and future schooling plans in Iowa.
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Laguna Fire in California Destroys 20000 Acres
A brush and timber fire in the Laguna Mountains 55 miles east of San Diego has burned about 20000 acres since last Tuesday and remains unchecked. Firefighters are being rushed to relieve 500 exhausted men, with the Laguna Recreational area under threat.
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Meeting of Committee Postponed Amid Coal Contract Talks
An eleventh hour postponement of the United Mine Workers policy committee meeting delays ratification of the soft coal contract. Illinois interests chief negotiator George F Campbell said he will sign terms for shaft and strip mines in Illinois and parts of Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia, though the final agreement remains unseen. Miners plan to return Tuesday. without ratification, workload could trigger a strike under the No contract no work rule. Attorneys for union, steel interests, and Northern Appalachian operators work on the formal contract terms.
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Camp Good Health Fund Sees 12 Daring Rag Drive Victory
Camp Good Health Cub Pack 53 Center Point earned 12 dollars collecting old rags and pledged to contribute all. The 16 boy unit with three dens plans a two week stay for a handicapped child, while 25 new health-seekers join 75 campers returning home. Weather permitting a Saturday stunt hour and picnic are planned after a wiener roast and hymn sing with Mrs. Bessie Niels. Total raised 5805.20 with 1189.80 more needed.
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Camp Good Health
Bessie Niels
Frankie M. Verbeck
Soviet Opposition To Help Marshall Plan in Congress
The article reports that opposition within the Soviet Union to aiding the Marshall Plan has strengthened the odds that the U S Congress will approve the plan and allocate the needed funds. Diplomatic and congressional voices say recent events bolster support among wary lawmakers and European governments race to choose sides between the American British French coalition and the Soviet Union. The plan aims to build an integrated European economy with U S and allied financial assistance.
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Eleven Nations Seem Ready To Attend
Britain and France rushed preparations for the July 12 Marshall plan conference as eastern bloc nations weighed boycott. Eleven of 22 invited had accepted or were likely to, including Italy Portugal Greece Turkey Eire Belgium Denmark Norway Sweden Iceland and the Netherlands. Hungary Romania Bulgaria questioned participation while Poland Czechoslovakia awaited Moscow talks. Finland Albania and Yugoslavia had not spoken.
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AntiWomen Unit Head Weds And He Washes Dishes
Fred Wormull, chief of Britain's Anti-women Society, reveals he is married two months in a disclosure that could cost him his role and unravel the group once aimed at driving women back to home life. He was found in his London flat with his apron on, claiming his wife handles housework on a fifty fifty basis while he washes dishes awaiting her return.
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Iowans Report Seeing Saucers Flying Rapidly
Associated Press reports several sightings of flying saucers across Iowa and neighboring states. Keokuk instructors at the municipal airport observed three saucer shaped discs moving rapidly overhead for a few seconds. Waterloo and Sioux City residents also described bright, saucer like objects in the sky near their homes.
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Iowa
Complaints Filed Against Madge Meredith in Abduction Case
Los Angeles AP report states district attorney issued charges Saturday against actress Madge Meredith and two men for robbery kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon in the alleged abduction and beating of Nicholas Gianaclis a restaurant supply house operator.
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Iowa to Add 600 Staff to State Mental Hospitals
Iowa plans to expand care for the mentally ill by adding about 600 staff to six state hospitals. The goal is at least ten doctors per hospital and one attendant or nurse for every 8 or 10 patients, up from one per 40 to 50 previously. Each hospital gains roughly 100 staff, with funding increases approved by the 1947 legislature.
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