Radioactivity Still a Fly In Atom Project Ointment
Washington AP General Groves outlines Manhattan Project hurdles in harnessing nuclear energy for industry. Main challenges include finding heat resistant materials, energy transfer media, auxiliary equipment, and radiation protection for workers, with costs and ship propulsion implications.
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Washington
Manhattan Project
Leslie R. Groves
Army Project
Atomic Energy Commission
Groves
Industries May Attract Development Potential
Industrial sectors could draw development activity as they have capacity for progress. Analysts suggest potential investors see opportunities in these fields, with favorable conditions likely to stimulate growth over the coming period.
Cedar Rapids sewer assessments set for December 16
City council resolution states assessments for sewer work in a northeast Cedar Rapids area will be made December 16. The project covers Thirty third street NE from Prairie street 1,000 feet west and H avenue NE from Thirty fifth to Thirty sixth streets and Thirty sixth street NE from E to H avenues. Class C beer permits issued to Ray Shadid and George A David. A cigarette permit issued to vid. The $1,000 bond of auctioneer Thomas T Stewart was approved.
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Cedar Rapids
Thirty-third Street
Prairie Street
H Avenue
Thirty-fifth
Thirty-sixth
Thirty-sixth Street
Ray Shadid
Ellis Boulevard
George A. David
F Avenue NW
Thomas T. Stewart
CIO Profit Estimate Denied by NMA Leader
New York. Robert R. Wason, president of the National Manufacturers Association, said CIO claims of a 1946 industry profit of 15 billion dollars are false and that net profits will top out below 10 billion. He argued the CIO figure ignores 5 billion dollars in taxes to federal and state governments and warned profits could push venture capital into government bonds, risking jobs.
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New York
Llp
Robert R. Wason
National Manufacturers Association
CIO
Wason
Atlantic City
Philip Murray
Rhubarb Introduced to Western Europe from Russia in 16th Century
Historical note states rhubarb was brought into western Europe from Russia during the 1500s, marking its entry to European horticulture and cuisine. The transfer reflects early plant exchange routes between Russia and Europe influencing gardens and kitchens.
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Western
Europe
Russia
National Guard Opens Enlistment to Draft Eligible Men
Eighteen year olds and others not yet served may enlist in the Iowa National Guard until called to regular army duty. Col. Carlton K. Smith of the 133rd Infantry announces a special training course on army customs administration and equipment care. Drills may total up to eight times monthly in the 1946 47 year. Contact the Shrine armory Cedar Rapids to enlist with recruiters on duty evenings and Saturday mornings.
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Iowa National Guard
Cedar Rapids
Carlton K. Smith
133Rd Infantry
Smith
133Rd
Shrine Armory
A Avenue NE
Notice of Appointment of Administrator No 18964
Notice of appointment of administrator for the estate of a deceased person in Iowa. Creditors and interested parties are urged to present claims and timely payments. W Howard A. is the administrator with attorney on record.
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Ate
Iowa
W. Howard A . Attorney
Executors Listed in Linn County District Court Notice
Executors named in this Linn County District Court notice invite all creditors to present claims by a stated deadline. The filing will occur in the Linn County town court with attorney Pred Chilursky listed. The document mentions personal names and the role of executors amid probate proceedings.
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Punn
Tony
Ling County
Linnhe
Ee Town
Chilursky
15 Cent First Three Hours for New Cedar Rapids Parking Lot
Cedar Rapids civic group authorizes a 15 cent rate for three hours and 25 cents for longer parking up to 6 p.m. on A avenue between Second and Third streets. The Cedar Rapids Civic Development Association plans later to set 15 cents for three hours and 5 cents per hour after, up to six p.m. The lot is a retail project tied to a filling station under a temporary agreement with Maurice F. Joe Hirie. The association now runs four of the six off street lots, with Shell Oil holding a four year lease on part of the project. The rate plan aims to favor shoppers. Jones may set rates after 6 p.m.
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Second
Third
N. P. Craemer
Cedar Rapids Civic Development Association
Maurice F. Joe Hl Rie
the Association
Corporation of
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
R. M. Peck
Association Secreence
Peck
Association Maps Lot Improvements on Second Street Corner
The group notes one lot at the corner of A avenue NE and Second street, with a sixth improved lot on B avenue occupied by a tenant. Lights will be installed soon, and plans include better restrooms and regrading and macadamizing the adjacent lot next spring.
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A Avenue
Second Street
B Avenue
Craemer
Baptists Backtrack on Race Resolution in North Carolina
Asheville NC The North Carolina Baptist Convention withdrew a landmark resolution urging an end to racial segregation after a flood of protest telegrams. The measure was defeated when reconsidered by a vote of 253 to 158.
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Asheville
N. C
North Carolina Baptist Convention
U.S. to Fire Inland Waterways Workers In Strike Action
The commerce department plans to discharge Inland Waterways Corp employees who struck earlier this month. Brief walkouts occurred at St. Louis East St. Louis Memphis Minneapolis and Dubuque around election time. A spokesman said a formula will determine which workers violated appropriation laws by striking.
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Hanford, Ore
Kwajalein Lagoon
Monsanto Chemical Company of
St. Louis
Oak Ridge, Tenn
A Electric Company
Hanford
Oak Senay
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Baruch
Harmony Pastry Shop
Dan Ward
Harmony
DefeniCe Coe
P. S. Loafers
Woerderhoff
First Avenue
Crystal
Charming
Gay
Smulekoff
China
Shaker
Parette
Thanx
F.L.K
Marion, O
City Hall
NMA
St Joseph Aspirin
Bilas
Philco
Third Avenue
Fist Street
National Guard
Eriry Tradesmo Council
Smulekofe
Carolina Baptists
U.S
Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel
Cilgas and
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