Ticking of Atom Clouds Near Bikini Islands
Aboard the U S 58 reports that ships near Bikini lagoon and nearby islets will pick up ticking after an atomic bomb blast planned around July 1. Geiger counters will translate radiation into sound heard on radio mikes, guiding safety officers during initial assessments and reentry timing.
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Howard Biakesles
U.S
Arpa-Lachian
Bikini Lagoon
Geiger-Mueller
Thr
Nat
Mexico
Weil
Taking Photographs Forbidden by Blandy and Officials
Official orders at Kwajalein Bikini areas prohibit photography by all observers including vice admirals and officers. All cameras are impounded. taking photographs is forbidden in the Panama Blue Pacific and Appalachian theaters as stated by Blandy and SMT McKin.
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Blandy
McKin
Panama
Blue Padse
Appalachian
Kwajalein
Bikini
Base Ball Results and Standings from a St Louis Cardians clash
Philadelphia Phillies lost a opportunity to take third place in the National League, dropping a 4 to 2 decision to the St Louis Cardinals before an estimated 2500. Ervin Dusak Autohunter, Stan Musial driving force, led the Cardinals with key hits while Klinzey, Rughland, Barbey and Paster contributed. Boston and Chicago games show mixed scores with Wise and Adams delivering for the Braves and Red Sox.
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Fie
Shoun Ant Rele Barney
Herming
Edward Chicago
Boston
Wise
Adams
Fleming
Bithern
McCullough
Conner
Padzett
Philadelphia
Phibia Phiilies
St. Louis Cardinals
Ervin Dusak
Stan Musil
de’ Rallens
Suspended Sentence Given Capt Miller in Murder Case
Capt Arvin Muller of Bellevue Texas pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Capt Eugene Dale lant. General Sessions Judge John A Mull en sentenced Muller to probation ranging from one to twenty years with possible clemency considerations. The case followed emotional strain after Miller discovered his wife with another man.
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Tay York
Po Army
Arvin Muller
Bellevue
Tex
Eugene Dale Lant
General Sessions
John A. Mullen
Governor's Island
Dale
Bataan
Almer
Powers
Janesboro
N.C
Jstrain
Miller
Soverneas
Bufense
Mully
Hey
Less Security Emphasis: Aphoristic Views at Conference
Dr Marjorie Mieke president of Cottey College Newark Mo addresses the fifty fourth annual convention of the Sisterhood of the Iowa School for Deng Giving A willy and informative Hit ory quemde Ave oproblems Her viewpoint emphasizes that the United States should pursue peace with less focus on security and more on philosophy and free speech in education.
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Marjorie Mieke
Cottey Collie
Newark
Maeschynett
Sho
L.fo
United States
Nye in tight North Dakota Senate race as Bridgton leads
In North Dakota the Republican senatorial nomination fight narrowed with J. B. Bridgton of Grand Forks leading William Lanier Nye after 611 of 2,855 precincts reported. Nye conceded a decisive early edge to Bridgton, while Aston Young, a former senator, kept a cautious stance amid the unsettled result and ongoing polling.
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Wis
Lan- Bet Zlay
Aos
Nye
Wain Laven
Sune Tea
Five Injured When Building Collapses At Post Office
Five persons were injured when a building housing a post office collapsed Tuesday night. Heavy rain undermined a basement wall causing the structure to give way. Frances Sudol, 19, occupant of a second floor apartment, was pinned and injured in the legs by falling debris.
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Mosgna
Post Office
Frances Sudol
Bowlinge Water
Pave Waate Pyper
Continue Hearing of Alleged Murderer Lillyblade Case
Preliminary hearing for Eugene Lillyblade, 27, on two murder charges in the fatal beating of ddels, 47, continued with the district court. Lillyblade was ordered held without bail as the case proceeds in the Tyly 1 court.
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Daveajurt
Eugene Lillyblade
Ddels
Medford Fire levels major fruit and lumber plants
A devastating Medford blaze destroyed the American Fruit Growers plant and adjacent facilities, leveling fruit packing and lumber operations in a district valued over 1 million dollars. Fire officials attributed the start to the American plant but said the exact cause remains unknown as flames threatened nearby hotels and homes and evacuation orders were issued.
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Medford
Ore
Pia
Oregon
Roy Eliott
American Fruit Growers
Crystal Springs Tacking Company
Reter
Foot and Seed Company
Eliott
Oregon Forestry Service
Navy
Camp White
Elfiott
United Nations Open Studies on Control of Atomic Energy
United Nations negotiators near a breakthrough on world atomic control after debate between United States and Russia. Poland backed the Russian plan while the two powers agreed on broad common measures. The group eyed a joint strategic program to curb atomic warfare risks.
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United Nations
Open
New York
Fane United Saltans
Uniti
Russa Wednesedly
U.N. Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Russia
Poland
Painter With $1397 in Pockets Is Taken Into Custody
A man identified as a painter was arrested Tuesday night after police received a report of an attempted robbery. He had 2397.06 in cash when apprehended. In municipal court he forfeited a $19 bond. Weather reports indicate warmer temperatures and scattered showers across Nebraska on Thursday.
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Mus
Orig
Bayer
Meat Outlock Continues to Grow Worse
The Associated Press reports continued meat shortages as the haise approved OPA compromise bill keeps price controls. Industry spokesmen warn supply may worsen for seven months and a larger black market could emerge while cities report nearly empty fresh meat cases and closed butcher shops nationwide.
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Associated Press
Senate
Los Angeles
OPA
Cily Alton Vite
New York City
Wheat Harvest Nears in Nebraska With Good Outlook
Lincoln Nebraska state agricultural statistics bureau says wheat harvest should be in full swing in southern counties by week’s end and crop outlook is very good. Recent rains improved corn prospects while oats and barley prospects dipped due to a heat wave.
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Lincoln
Neb
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
Nebraska
108 year old woman admitted to hospital in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Jessie Valadez, who claimed to be 109 years old, was admitted Tuesday for treatment of a complication related to aging.
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Des Moines
Jessie Valadez
Speculation Rise on Broadway Job
Speculation rose on whether West Broadway will be saved this year after the Iowa state highway commission rejected the sole bid of 412 157 by BAC Wickham Co of Council Bluffs. Officials foresee delays or altered specifications to allow work with limited steel and uneven labor. Some say steel shortages will push decisions to next year though others expect changes to proceed this year using a thicker base and paving.
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West Broadway
Iowa State Highway Commision
BAC Wickham Company
Council Bluffs
al Sur-Bon
Tommy
Army Adopts Proposals of Gripe Board
Army adopts seven reforms from the Doolittle gripe board. Abolishes saluting on most bases, ends officers only social life, allows enlisted leave accumulation, explores pay and allowances, trains leaders, revises promotions, and tightens officer privileges. Two proposals rejected include removing all officer enlisted distinctions and bypassing field commanders for inspectors general reports.
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Secretary of War
Patterson
Army Life
Whch
Doolittle “Gripe” Board
War Department
Antou
Ngne War Department
Doulibtle Board
Russia May Yield on Trieste Issue
Paris reports indicate Moscow may shift on Trieste as Molotov expects a call that could alter the dispute central to Italian Yugoslav peace talks. Byrnes aides relay optimism from private talks while a Yugoslav spokesman warns Trieste as a Balkans bridgehead and opposes Italian concessions.
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Russia
Trieste
Paris
Balkans
Hallans
Omr
Henry Brothers Sell Charles City Press
Henry Brothers announce the sale of the Charles City Press to Avis Rupu publisher of the Ames Daily Tribune and Paul R. Bumbarger of Des Moines executive secretary of the Iowa Daily Press Association.
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Wharles Croy
ev—Bruart C
Tharolt & Honey
Charles City
Dilly Press
Wedisday
Avis
Rupu
Ames Daily Tribune
Paul R. Bumbarger
Des Maines
Iowa Daily Press Association
14 year old boy faces murder charge in Harrisburg case
District Attorney Carl B. Slilley filed murder charges Wednesday against 14 year old John Allen Howells, a former military school student, saying he admitted attempting rape and strangulation of Margery Ann Vaughn.
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Harrisburg
Taya
Carl B. Slilley
Revewar
John Allen Howells
Ltt
Margery Ann Vaughn
Forrestal Ready to Cooperate on Army Navy Merger
Navy Secretary Forrestal told President Truman he is ready to cooperate fully to achieve the merger goals. In a letter released by the White House he called the president's objectives attainable and said he and Admiral Nimitz will work to overcome drafting difficulties in the required legislation.
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Washington
Navy
Forrestal
Truman
Wime House
Nimitz
Wasle
Draft pay Bills Up to President Draft pay Bills Up to President
Edwin E Hankinson reports from Washington that Congress passed a draft extension and pay raise measure, totaling about 542,900,000 for the next year. The 18 month service limit, no inductions for fathers, and post signature pay increases set for the first day of the month after presidential signing. Truman may delay signing, risking August payouts for active service members. Youth draft registration remains for 15 to 18, and those with 18 months service can seek release starting October 1.
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Edwin &. Hankinson
Washington
White ‘House
Army
Navy
Marines
Truman
Armed Service
Mr.Truman
Mhey
GOP Drive Against OPA Bill Folds Up
Washington Republicans push to send the OPA extension bill back to conference after House votes 265 to 105 to reject removing meat price ceilings. Wherry and other senators forecast a Senate vote in favor but defense of conference terms remains. The deadlock centers on excising meat price controls and the broader package wrapping up fuel and production exemptions.
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OPA
Bill
Francis J. Kelly
Washington
House
Vrher
Nebraska
Wherry
White House
Lateas
Senate
Tal Nat Oaly
Nor
Or Pont
Rose
Jafmt
Kennel Club Leaves Council Bluffs Forever
William Syms president of the Dodge Park Kennel Club announced the club will close and depart Council Bluffs due to Iowa no pari mutuel betting law and pressures from Dwight Bender. He said the club regrets leaving, will dispose of property, and that Frontier Association will take over facilities. About 300 racing dogs and 2a kennels were already en route to other parts of the country as owners dispersed.
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Dodge Park
Oled Cheong Ats
Cownell Bluffs
Ond
William Shine
Council Bluffs
Syme
Iowa
Dwight D. Bender
Bender
City
Syms
Dograe
Uoee
Sane Ceva
Sanwaf
Ots
Peek
Matthe
Parle Hoerd
Frantyy Association
Robert RB. O Brien
Frontier Ay Sae
Dodge Park Kennel Club
William Syms
Council
Wedesday
Phoeniy
Saul Tuerson
Aria Su Portland
Nasson
Mass
Bae Many
Wasi Payee
Urges Church Action on Atomic Control
A fragmented Ames article reports church leaders pressing for action on atomic control and peace time conscription. It notes a committee urging reaffirmation of nonadoption of permanent peacetime conscription and advocacy for arms reduction and abolition of certain weapons through the United Nations.
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Ames
Feria Synod
Mabean Bay
Brys
Nehons
Lars
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Besar
Typbetts
Capt. Miller
Ts i
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Schift and Company
Kansas City
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Weather Bureau
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Charles City Press
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Kennel Club
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