Atomic bomb race could have altered World War II
The Atlanta Constitution cites David Snell claiming Japan and Russia nearly mastered the atomic bomb before war’s end. It notes seven Japanese scientists captured by Russians and taken to Moscow amid torture to extract secrets, raising questions about accuracy and global danger if the race continued.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
David Snell
Korea
Moscow
Snell
Europe
Asia
Russia
Women voters shift politics target 1948 forecast
Washington observers say both parties court women voters who outnumber men and may swing elections. The piece predicts a woman may soon be named vice president or to a cabinet post as more women enter governorships and Congress. It argues parties must address women beyond flattery to avoid minority status.
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J. P. Rawley
B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
A. Cecil
Robert L. Thompson
Enterprise
Associated Press
Focal News
High Point
N. C
Acare
Washington
United States
Frances Perkins
Roosevelt
Sweet Talk
Meat Shortage Debate Angles From White House To Labor
President Truman blames July and August slaughter for a looming fall meat shortage while Secretary Anderson argues markets should clear. He cites 52 million cattle and 58 million hogs converting feed into top grade beef and pork, disputing a livestock shortage. Critics blame price control and packers, yet officials see potential solutions with farmer market releases and revived cooperation.
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Truman
Anderson
Sen
James Mead
Adolph Sabath
CIO Cost of Living Committee
Mr. Anderson
OPA
New York
J.T
Nail Shortage Widens Throughout Nation Struggles With Scarcity
Washington reports nails remain scarce as wartime demand, steel cuts, and price controls hinder production. The National Housing Agency notes prices in black markets reaching as high as 50 dollars per key, with dealers diverting steel to other products. Industry argues higher wire-rod supply and steel to nails are needed to reach 85 000 to 90 000 tons monthly.
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Washington
National Housing Agency
NHA
OPA
NIIA
Housing Agency
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Schools Embrace FM Radio For Education Nationwide
Non commercial FM stations run by universities and districts expand educational use. Six are operating now with 16 more under construction, linking statewide councils of schools and libraries to share programming and broadcasts. Stations like WBEZ in Chicago and WNYE in New York City illustrate instruction plus public service value.
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Washington
U. S. Office of Education
Connecticut
Ohio
Wisconsin
Office of Education
Federal Radio Education Committee
Virginia
Maryland
Chicago
WBEZ
DBEZ
Turer
Cleveland
WBOE
WNYE
New York City
Ann Arbor
Newark
N. J
Board of Education
Columbia University
New York
University of Oklahoam
Norman
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Oklahoma A & M College
Stillwater
Detroit Board of Education
Wisconsin State Radio Council
Madison
Sacramento Unified
Dallas Independent School
Sewanhaka High School
Floral Park
N. Y
Capitol Square Budgeting Expands State Spending
Public schools welfare health and other agencies report budget estimates for the next biennium as the advisory budget commission tabs potential salary increases and operating costs. If all requests are allowed, about half of the surplus could be spent in year one and most in the two-year period with building funds under scrutiny.
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Advisory Budget Commission
General Assembly
Board of Edu
Cation
Welfee
North
Veterans rights and state finance under discussion
Commission and the general assembly debate how far to extend services and representation for World War II veterans. Rutledge argues that veterans deserve voice as bills affecting them will rise in the next session, while others seek to avoid overextension amid growing duties.
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General Assembly
Rutledge
Leroy Martin
Wachovia Bank
State Democratic Executive Committee
Advisory Budget Commission
Harry McMullen
Charles M. Johnson
Philadelphia
Memoirs of Cordell Hull to Appear Next Year
Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull began writing his memoirs after leaving office in 1944. Macmillan will publish two volumes totaling about 350000 words, with volume one up to 1939 and volume two covering the war years. Hull works with Andy Berding, dictating and revising drafts from his Wardman Park apartment while maintaining his active memory and public duties.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Cordell Hull
Macmillan
Cumberland
Nashville
United Nations
Hull
Andy Berding
Associated Press
State Department
Wardman Park Hotel
Berding
Anthony Eden
Leon Blum
Columbia Country Club
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