Acting AEC Chief backs higher atom project funding
United Press reports acting AEC chairman Sumner Pike urges more spending on atomic projects. He says the 5.9 billion dollar hydrogen bomb program is in better shape and supports increasing annual outlays beyond 700 to 800 million dollars. Pike aligns with Sen. Brien McMahon on boosting atomic arms funding.
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AEC
Washington
UPI
Sumner T. Pike
U. S
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Pike
Sen
Brien McMahon
Conn
McMahon
U. S. News & World Report
AEC aims to test H bomb design and push production
At a congressional hearing Pike defended rapid progress on the H bomb program. He said manpower is stronger than wartime peak and the project is moving fast. He declined to confirm or deny publishing the A bomb stockpile size, calling it a high public policy matter for the President.
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Congressional Committee
AEC
Pike
Robert F. Bacher
Truman
Savage Murder Mystery Shrouds San Francisco
Mary McIntyre 25 once of Vancouver is found bludgeoned in her basement apartment. She lies in critical condition as homicide inspectors Ayer and Gibeau lead the inquiry. A skull fragment was removed and the victim shows at least three blows. No clear motive or sexual assault detected. wallet with about $15 to $20 missing.
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San Francisco
Mary McIntyre
Vancouver
B. C
Jesse Ayer
Frank Gibeau
Government Takes Half of Tucker Plant for Gov Work
The General Services Administration announces it will occupy about half of the 480 acre Tucker plant once planned for Preston Tucker’s postwar front wheel drive cars. The Dodge-Chrysler engine plant in Chicago is being repurposed for government desks and files after Tucker’s venture failed.
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Washington
Chicago
Preston Tucker
General Services Administration
Dodge-Chrysler
Tucker
Bank Reveals Hidden Treasure From Illinois Man Vault
Eagle River Wisconsin reports two truckloads of coins moved to The First National Bank after Mrs. Robert Bennett of Evanston found a note in her late husband’s safety deposit box. The treasure, stored in about 60 metal boxes at his Conover summer home, could be worth 30000 to 40000 dollars per local speculation. Mrs. Bennett declined comment while in New York.
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Eagle River
Wis
First National Bank
Illinois
Conover
Robert C. Bennet
Evanston
Ill
Rhinelander
Altar Consecrated In Vatican Grottos
In a private ceremony Pope Pius XII consecrated the central altar in the Vatican grottoes dedicated to Saint Peter. The event followed years of excavation work ending at a site linked to early church burial. The ritual drew about 6,000 Rome students on Jan 30 1949 and will precede public opening after a future inspection by diplomats and journalists.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Saint Peter
Vatican
Pius
Constantine
Peter
Rome
Saint Peter's Church
Urge Scrapping of Rural Roads
Washington reports the Bureau of Public Roads says 400000 miles of rural highways should be abandoned as nonessential. The House passed a bill for 570 million dollars annually for road aid while the Senate committee studies a 650 million proposal. President Truman backs a 500 million budget, with the bureau supporting that level.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
House
Senate Public Works Committee
Truman
Ailing Marshal Smuts Indicates Improvement
Ailing Field Marshal Jan Smuts spoke with his family yesterday for the first time since illness began a week ago in Johannesburg.
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Marshal Smuts
Johannesburg
South Africa
Jan Christian Smuts
Truman Signs Assistance Act for Foreign Recovery Plan
President Truman signed the foreign economic assistance act authorizing 3.2485 billion dollars for European recovery Korea underdeveloped areas Arab refugees Palestinian children programs and UN child aid. Congress must appropriate funds and may reduce the total while Truman praised its wisdom and vigor.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Korea
Palestine
United Nations
FASTEETH Promises Firmer Dentures With Sprinkled Powder
FASTEETH, an alkaline powder, claims to hold false teeth more firmly for easier eating and talking. It eliminates gummy taste and odor from dentures and is available at drug stores.
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22Nd Ave
Dexter
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Saver
Betty Crocker
Senate
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Long Island
Sands Point
N. Y
Newsday
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Halle
Avtl
Verte University
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Palare
Gut
Eer
Mange Ette University
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Renor
America
National Distillers Products Corporation
N.ys
Kenosha Jewelers’ Guild
Gottfredsen & Nicoll
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63Rd St
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