Nuclear tests endanger fleet as Bikini Atoll marks new toll
Navy officials report greater toll in next test aboard USS as air power and atomic devices demonstrate wide damage. Brig Gen Roger M. Ramey called operation a complete success while Forrestal urged caution in conclusions. Independence, Arkansas, Nagite, Pensacola, and other ships suffered heavy damage. Nevada-class submarine Skate battered. crews faced lethal radiation and underwater blasts.
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Linate
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No Dink
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Mlasing
Dar Aloyee Anderson
Gi Num
Carl Usle
Larnaers
Independence
Arkansas
Nagite
Pensacola
Secision
Atraya
Eniwetok
Sshawa
Nevada
Skate
Raite
State Awaits Bid For MP Battalion
Washington nod expected to authorize a mid state militia battalion as the first postwar National Guard unit. Adjutant general Hilton Butler told the State National Guard Association that communities must locate armories and other buildings. Planning includes rules for postwar guard and organizing the unit into three grant divisions.
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Nashville
Ann
Washington
Tenneyer
Fn Warting Fox
Orfaiing
Nationa Guard
Hilton Butler
State National Guard
Edere
Amy
Adjutant General
Negroes Vote in Mississippi Democratic Primary Amid Disruptions
In Jackson and other towns Negroes joined whites at polls while Rankin faced disruption from a photographer incident. Voters in Vicksburg Laurel and Greenville included Negroes. some communities reported no Black registrants. Rankin urged a tough stance to keep Black voters from polls while opponents predicted a close outcome.
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Dela
Laurel
Vicksburg
Greenville
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Tha
Congress
Nia
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Mra
Rankin
Bor White
Buripas
Ramikin
Bidho
Peayt River
Washington
Condolent Gt
Aud
M. Iomnd
Dackeon
Mound Bayau
Sweritt
Botwar
Saman
Jews Denounce British Abuse After Raid In Palestine
Jewish leaders in Jerusalem issued a joint denunciation of British authorities alleging mass arrests of 2 608 Jewish men and 55 women in a week long sweep to Palestine. They claimed torture and abuse of detainees at Ashlis-Cemp nest and other prisons while British officials released some prisoners. The statements came after a meeting of the Jewish National Council and other community leaders.
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Mustote
Apdar
Palestine
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Monaigy
Jewish” National Council
Beeker
Jewish Agency
Ashlis-Cemp
Tax Increase Held Possibility
Secretary Snyder signaled a possible tax increase as part of a fiscal year budget revision. He noted the federal deficit for the year at 788 million dollars and warned improvements rely on slow progress in the international finance program.
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Washington
Treasury
Snyder
Roy Fer
Truman
OPA Revival Blocks Fastman Employment at New High
Pemnansee Baataay Corporation reports a postwar employment peak with 8,506 total workers as James C. Whits, president, notes ongoing need to staff facilities. The veteran reemployment program targets TEC veterans and expands manufacturing jobs to sustain postwar growth.
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Baataay Corporation
James C. Whits
Corporation
Schades
Wiite Roevecthalem
Sndy Thc
CHD
THC
Bornsit
White
Amd
Ierack
Tham
County Court Reprimands Road Commissioner Over Private Roads
Sullivan County court adopts a resolution denouncing use of county funds and equipment by Road Commissioner Ward Gardner Moncay for grading building or repairing private roads or drives. The measure, proposed by Paul Stone, orders prohibition of county funds and equipment for private projects and reaffirms public policy overriding such actions.
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Blountvite
Tamessao
Plaul Stone
Blowmtville
Eourh Shaeerty
Sullivan
Yer Craim
Sullievan County
Tean
Condor
Ban Security Aiza
Enterporan Fm
Sullivan Cownty
Child Struck By Truck Dies Inyspson Tragedy
Inyspson city resident Lowry Arnold Lowry reported his daughter Iva had died after a bicycle collision with a state highway truck on Calland Avenue. Driver Hugh Bo Gaus of Elisabethhton said the child rode into the truck’s path during rain, making avoidance impossible as she fell into the curb’s reach.
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Inyspson
Lowry
Iva
Arnold Lowry
Calland Avenue
Raim
Hugh Bo Gaus
Elisabethton
Chile
U S Auto Stamp Not Needed
Kingeport pest Master announces that the 55.1 Federal Use Tax on Automobiles expired January 36 1946. Long explained and Wilmot reviewing the case.
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U.S
Howart Long
Kingeport
Long
Wilmot
County Court Session Sets Record in Long Monday Meeting
The county court held one of its busiest sessions with a lengthy agenda. A budget of 1,237,002.7 percent was passed amid time pressures. the six year road tax of 3.25 dollars was kept. Commissioner Ward Gardner faced questions over public funds used for private road improvements. Three committees were named to secure rights of way for eight miles of a super highway and study the county road system. Sheriff’s Department and magistrates faced resignations and funding changes totaling 20,500 dollars for judges deputies salaries and jail costs. Details on all items are on page three.
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Suivax County Court
Badinets
Lindiget
Ien
McKellar and Gore Clamp Dams Funding Clash in House
Washington reports a dispute between Senator McKellar and Rep Albert Gore over TVA dam construction funding. McKellar pushes a two dam plan with sequential build while Gore favors cost savings and a restrained approach. A preliminary conference trimmed the Senate figure to 514 million but McKellar seeks to keep his sequence intact. The conflict centers on timing, costs, and efficiency as lawmakers prepare a conference committee reconciliation. The Senate Military Affairs Committee also postponed action on terminal leave pay for veterans.
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Washington
Donati
Howse
K. Kellar
Senate Vastere
Gary
McKellar
Gare
TVA
Etherais
Don J
TVX
Philippines Now Have Own Army and Citizenship Law
President Tsu man signed orders ending US Armed Forces control of Philippine troops and enacted immigration provisions for Filipinos and East Indians. The independence procession featured General Douglas MacArthur arriving in Manila to a warm welcome from President Manuel Roxas and U.S. High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt.
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Tsuman
United States
United O States
Congress
Legivlehen
Manila
Douglas Mac. Arthur
Woner
Jtly
Twpesy
Nis
Bataan
Nichols Fiek
Philippines
Manuel Roxadt
Amerikoan
Paul V. ‘McNutt
Macarthur
Rox
Violence at Hollywood Studio Picket Lines Sparks Clashes
Reported violence breaks out at Warner Brothers MGM and Universal studios as picketers clash with security. Several people are injured and taken to hospital after scuffles near studio gates. Police faced a mob as nonstriking workers charged through a line, with one identified union member stabbed and another arrested after resisting.
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Holliywood
Masa
Iajor
Pelige
West
County General Hospital
Sherman B. Osmand
Bushanle City
Johm Reynolds
Yugoslav Leader Rejects Border Compromise Over Trieste Clash
Depuy Premier Kardley of Yugoslawa rejects France's border plan as Britain and the United States seek a path to internationalize Trieste. The council weighs a 20 year internationalization while Yugoslavia demands administration rights and control of key rail and shipyard links. Meanwhile strikes and unrest in Trieste raise fears of further clashes between pro Communist and pro Italian factions.
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Paris
Hevard Kardley
Depuy
Yugoslawa
Council of Foreign Ministers
United States
Russia
France
United Kingdom
Trieste
Kardley
Yugoslavia
Dazeribad
Moraiga
Georges
Bidarwic
Vyat
Teheglay
Malate
Tarvisio
Gorisia
Capodistri
Tarvia Rathway Y
Austria
Monfalcone
Italtars
Yrsexte
Ander
Taliqa
Rossa
United Nations
Rome
Hater
Accord Sought On Compromise Price Bill In Senate
Senate leaders sought a formal accord on a compromise price control bill as opposition blocked revival of OPA, delaying action for weeks. Bowles forecast price declines amid oil and market shifts while the House prepared a continued extension and potential broader legislation.
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Senate
Washington
Cattle Hog Markets Surge After OPA Price Ceilings Expanded
Livestock futures jumped as cattle and hog shipments flood shipping markets in response to Monday price upsurge. Cattle prices set records while hog prices dipped yet remained well above year ago levels. OPA ceilings were extended and traders awaited market clarity.
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Reece
Itv
Mondey
Counney
Ute
Brest
Artis
Yeastern
Associathon
Telegrams Pour Into Capitol Over Price Control Issue
The record notes thousands of merchants and citizens sending telegrams to Congress and the White House urging price controls and OPA policy changes after the President vetoed the CRA extension. Western Union offices report a dozen-plus telegrams sent to Washington on OPS matters since the veto, following months of related messages seeking price boosts and regulation tweaks.
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Congress
LFA
Western Union
Washington
OPA Reguerations
Wester Univer Dherits
Res Weaathedl
Street Scene Describes Evening at Wormer Site
A city street scene shows residents and workers amid stormy fading light. People pause as drivers and pedestrians navigate blocked areas while windows are shuttered and nearby construction looms.
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