Two US scientists accused of willful atom data leak
Newsweek reports that two scientists on the atomic bomb project wilfully leaked secret information to Russia. The magazine cites twenty scientists and engineers finding most leaks were careless, with at least five willful offenders. It notes minimal Japanese or German spying and says Russia obtained limited data before Hiroshima.
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Atom Bomb Secrecy Claimed Despite Wartime Rumors
A magazine cited by US and foreign observers said public disbelief about atomic bomb progress stemmed from strict compartmenting of work. Few US insiders knew the full picture and remained loyal and tight lipped. No arrests occurred due to constitutional rights protecting open trials.
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Passenger Car Output Falls by 10110 in February
The Civilian Production Administration reports February output of passenger cars at 47,665, down 10,110 from January. The decline reflects softer demand and seasonal adjustments affecting production plans across plants in the period.
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Russia Keeps Quiet on Eastern Europe Trade Ties
Washington officials said Russia refused to discuss economic linkages with eastern European countries as part of talks on a $1,000,000,000 loan. The U. S. demanded review of Soviet trade relations with Romania Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Hungary during negotiations.
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Per Capita Alcohol Spending Hits Record in 1945
Americans spent a record 7.8 billion dollars on alcoholic drinks in 1945, averaging 58 cents per person daily. Taxes also rose to a record 3 billion, with the federal government taking four-fifths of the total.
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Detroit Police Probe Plot To Poison Cardinal
Police investigate an alleged plot to poison Edward Cardinal Mooney during a March 12 civic banquet in his honor. Police Commissioner John F. Ballenger confirmed the probe and called the plot the work of a religious fanatic whose plans were stopped by swift action.
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All Hay Price Ceilings Boosted Dollar a Ton
OPA raised hay price ceilings by one dollar per ton across all sales levels. The agency cited parity alignment with prior grain adjustments and a cushion for potential parity advances.
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War Crimes Trials in Japan Set to Open May 1
Allied authorities announced in Tokyo that the major war crimes trials for Japanese leaders will begin May 1. Proceedings will focus on officials accused of planning and executing aggressive actions during the war.
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Indictments Expected for Tojo and War Leaders
Indictments against Gen. Hideki Tojo and other Japanese war leaders are expected to be announced on April 1 with trials postponed a month to allow defense counsel time to prepare their cases.
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Hoover Seeks Papal Encyclical On World Food Crisis
Former President Hoover plans a Rome trip to persuade Pope Pius XII to issue a strong encyclical urging global food conservation. The move aims to rally public opinion in the United States and Latin America, especially Argentina, to maintain Europe grain exports for the next 120 days. He will meet French leaders and may visit Poland and other occupied regions pending approval.
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