Leader of Atomic Energy Body Named for Fight
Washington nominating David Eli Lilienthal to head the atomic energy control commission, a former TVA member with thirteen years in the TVA and scientific study since January. He advocates international control of atomic energy and warned against naive disarmament goals. Lilienthal, born in Illinois, grew up in Indiana, boxed in college, studied law at Harvard, and practiced in Chicago before joining public service.
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Washington
David Eli Lilienthal
Isident
State Department
Norris
TVA
Oak Ridge
Tennessee
Lilienthal
Ssory Board
Lilienthal Board
Liberthal
Lilienthal Lilienthal
Theennessee Valley Authority
Valley Rea
Halls of Congress
Ilinois
Rew
Indiana
Déan University
Harvard Undr
Felix Frankfurter
Chicago
Donald Richberg
National Recovery
Pauley Urges Full Removal of Japan War Industries
Reparations Commissioner Edwin W. Pauley asked President Truman to authorize complete removal from Japan of all war industries and to permit substantial removals from eleven other economic categories. He urged speed to avert material deterioration and proposed keeping 18 industries under allied control for later decisions.
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Washington
Edwin W. Pauley
Truman
Japan
Pauley
Far East
Tar Heel Gets Veterans Post
Col. W. M. Pickens of North Carolina is elected area chairman of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, formed to standardize veterans administration practices across states and coordinate efforts.
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Washington
Col. W. M. Pickens
North Carolina
National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Administration
Bette Davis to Take Year Off for Motherhood
Bette Davis plans a one year leave from Warner Bros to focus on motherhood after completing her role in the film Deceptars. She expects her child next May.
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Hollywood
INS
Bette Davis
Warner Bros
Deceptars
Early Mailing of Christmas Gifts Urged
Postmaster S C Clark urged early mailing of Christmas cards and gift packages to ensure delivery before Christmas Day. Distant mail should depart by December 10 and local cards by December 15, with emphasis on proper addressing to avoid delays amid high postal and transport volumes.
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S. C. Clark
Post Office Department
Armed Services
Clark
Book Week Ends with Book Week Story Hour at Library
Book Week ended with a 10 am story hour as 50 to 75 children gathered at the public library. Miss Katherine Cross led tales while youngsters explored new books on display and teachers brought grades to visit, with many noting titles and prices for school libraries.
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Katherine Cross
Duke Power Improves Bus Schedules On Two Routes
Duke Power announces changes to Montlieu avenue West Green street and English East Green Street routes. Extra 10 minute service will run 5:50 am to 7:50 am and 2:20 pm to 6:20 pm on weekdays, with Grimes street detour between South Main and West Green. Saturday schedules unchanged. East Green English routes extend to Davidson county line.
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Duke Power Company
Montlieu Avenue
West Green Street
Grimes Street
South Main
West Green Streets
English
East Green Streets
East Green
English Streets
Davidson County
Burton Street
English Street
Upright Signs With Oshkosh Giants Farm Team
Herman Upright first baseman of the 1946 Kannapolis American Legion title team said he signed to play next season with the Oshkosh Wisconsin farm club of the New York Giants.
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Kannapolis
Herman Upright
American Legion
Oshkosh
Wis
New York Giants
Million-Dollar Memorial to Be Erected to Sidney Hillman
The Hillman Memorial Foundation will create a living memorial to Sidney Hillman, leader of the CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers, who died July 10. Proposals include university scholarships for trade unionists and foreign students, Hillman lectures, and book prizes. Funds to come from workers, employers, and the public.
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Sidney Hillman
Atlantic City
N. J
Hillman Memorial Foundation
CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Hillman
CIO
Amalgamated Union
Cloth‘sa
Priest Finds Home by Bike at Highland Baptist
Portland Oregon based Rev. George E F Hardy arrives to lead Highland Baptist church but cannot find housing or a car. He stays with a church family and bikes to visit his congregation communities.
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Portland
Ore
George EF. Hardy
Highland Baptist Church
Army pilots report unmapped peak higher than any known
Army flyers in Tibet report sighting a mountain taller than all mapped peaks, an unmapped summit amid the Himalayas. The discovery highlights potential geologic mysteries and height records awaiting verification.
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Tibet
Wife Finds Original Hotel After Two Day Manhunt
Mrs. Marcelle Scott of Peoria checked into a Wichita hotel to await her husband, a serviceman. He suggested a closer hotel and left. She then searched for the hotel where she registered to reclaim belongings, and Wichita police located the original hotel two days later.
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Wichita, Kans
INS
Marcelle Scott
Peoria
Wichita
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