Underwater Atomic Test Delays and Weather Holds
Reports detail a planned underwater atomic detonation aboard the USS Cumberland Sound with a remote firing setup in a lagoon. Admiral Blandy and scientists including Dr Holloway weigh weather conditions, with detonation possible today or postponed hourly until dawn.
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Mr. McKinles
W. S. Parsons
Sarge
Bikini
Vice Advi
Blandy
U.S
Marshall Molloway
Cornell
Bam Mont
Lam UT Pom
Ions
Sma
Admiral Blandy
Dr. Holloway
Los Alamos
N. Bf
L. Holloway
Theate
Cumberland Sound
Pattown
Walter Spout
Constellation Grounding Is Extended
Washington searches extend a grounding of Lockheed Constellation airliners after a fatal crash. The CAA sought to revoke the type certificate for model 49 while pilots and technicians from Lockheed Wright and several airlines cooperate on required wiring and bulkhead changes. The order expires August 10 but an extension is likely as authorities review a safer redesign.
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Washington
Aeronautics Administration
Derk
CAA
Civil Agronaulits Board
CAB
Ca Sechnicians
Charles Dycex
Los Angeles
Lockheed Aircrafy
Wright Aeronautical
Lockheed
Stat Nh
Wright Asronautical
Throg
Reds Reject U S Atom Plan and Truman Delays Funds
President Truman announced he would withhold funds for two major river and harbor projects authorized by Congress, citing budget needs. The $945 million river improvements and $902 million flood control plans would create a long term work backlog under War Department jurisdiction, with no early appropriations expected this year.
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Gwld
Wart Department
Funda
Truman
War ‘Department
Green
Deri
Washington
Johnson
D-Cole
Bowen
Congress
House Supporters Oppose Paying GI's With Bonds
A congressional clash develops as House supporters resist Senate plans to pay GIs with bonds, arguing lump sum cash payments are needed for enlisted men. Rep. Lines and Rep. Rogers vow to push for restoring cash payments, while President Truman proposed bond payments unless under a set amount. The dispute centers on inflation concerns versus timely compensation for armed forces since September and future leave schemes.
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Waaittington
House
Senate
Anomgh
Bufonen
Dwight L Rogers
Hw Co
Axensar
Sikes
Truman
Renate
Tata
Tea New Promision
Crump Campaign Teases Dance Clash at Fairgrounds
Ed Crump challenges Mayor Chandler and county chairman Hale to a dance contest at the fairgrounds as part of a rally supporting candidates Sem KH. DJ MecHollar and Gov. Jim McCord. Crump vows a jitterbug jab while promising free rides and celebration thrills at the Aug Democratic primary.
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Kingsport
Jim
Natee McCord
Tennessee
Winesport
Ei. G. Bartttier Odsemenpor
Sullivan County
McCord
HS. Walters
Morristown
Fred Graves
Blountville, Aril
Sullivan ‘County
Bristol
Chattsnooga
Memphis
Tenn
Ratly Keen “Churstley
Teader
Walter ‘Chandler
County Commission
Hale
Oper
Fairgrounds
Chandler
Hala
Tam
Jek Faindaigo
Mr. Crump
DJ MecHollar
Jim McCord
Old Age Aid Hike Opposed in House Debate
Lawmakers argued over a bill to raise federal payments to needy aged persons by five dollars a month while proposing to freeze the 1% tax credit for a year. Rep. Gese of Tennessee criticized the measure as benefiting wealthy states, estimating an annual cost around 27 million dollars.
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Washington
Gese
D-Tenn
Sonkrery
Pulse Finance
Sovieh-Fasticn
Gare
Athens Seller Killed While Helping Start Stalled Car
Athens salesman RK Carter, of the East Athens Baptist Church, died early today after attempting to start a stalled vehicle. He stood on a car rear bumper when the other car moved, causing him to be thrown to the pavement and suffer fatal injuries. Carter had lived in Athens for four years, coming from Blackstone.
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Athens
Carter
Blackstone
Athens Baptist Church
Street Scenes in Morning Traffic
A garbled OCR fragment portrays a street scene with a dog in a rear seat and a person in overalls amid heavy Brixtol Highway traffic. The text references pedestrians, a widewalk, and a loud remark about a woman and a belt, but many words are unreadable.
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Brixtol Highway
Dome
Aeris
Mo Safe Brings Station Robber $90
A thief robbed a filling station in Cleveland Tennessee taking $90 from the register. Owner L B Mekal reported the theft while noting the suspect entered the shop and removed the no sale sign before fleeing.
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Qieveland
Tenn
L. B. Mekal
McClain
Saa
Russia United States clash over war booty in dispute
Washington reports a diplomatic clash as Russia and the United States dispute postwar loot. Key points include Edwin W Pauley proposing permanent salt to German reparations and U S opposition to Russian seekings for Japanese mainland reparations. A Prattov briefing links Soviet actions in Manchuria to broad regional harm.
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Washington
Russia
Edwin W
Pauley
United States
Prutov
Manchin
Chinese Civil Strife May Bar U S Aid In 1946
Debate in Washington over whether the United States should continue military aid to Chiang Kai-shek amid signs of renewed civil conflict in China. Officials weigh options from maintaining support to recognizing Communists as belligerents, with current lend lease authority already narrowed and aid largely constrained.
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U. S
Wingyhington
Senate
Iouge
United States
Bynes Minput
State Department
George C. Masahall
Jyoman
Chiang Kai-shek Aye
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang Hay
Abingdon Votes on Liquor Sales Referendum September 1
Abingdon Virginia and Washington County set a September 1 vote to decide if sales of alcoholic beverages over three percent will continue in the town and county. The referendum follows a July court order by Judge Walter H E Robertson and petitions from residents seeking the measure.
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Abingdon
Washington County
Walter HE Robertson
Korea Congress Seeks Independence Move for Korea
A Korean independence effort was announced by the national Congress and Democratic Council. A five member committee will work to smooth differences with Russia and the United States. Hassam officers will be invited to twice weekly meetings at the Dujeo Palace.
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Seoul
Korea
United States
Russia
Celtegency National Congrena
Representative Democratic Council
OPA Rushes Plans For Controls On Prices And Rents
OPA moves to restore pre lapse price ceilings and rent controls in major items and food products. A three man board could set ceilings, with temporary measures until a broader law takes effect. The plan covers grain products, meats, and nonfood items, aiming to balance supply and demand and preserve prewar margins on reconversion goods.
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Beard
Tor Morrow
Perth
Senate
Bill Towart
White House
Aa Baclk
OPA
Truman
House
Wuestley
Mr. Truman
Jeant
Senator Pepper
Benster Wherry
Wharry
Tiwauki
O Agriculture
Washington
Jan Oder
Fedecal
Atrastic Board
Barkly
Industriel Committee
Syme
OFA
Peal Porter Bas
Tor Opa
CFA
Bil
Choybings Tha Bilt
Scese
Arabs Threaten To Take Hand In Palestine Crisis
British and Palestine police hunted leaders of the Jewish underground as Jerusalem mourned bombing casualties. An Irgun Zvai Leumi statement claimed “soldiers” planted explosives at a hotel, killing five and injuring 72 missing, while Arab leaders warned force could be used if terrorism continues. The attack prompted calls to place Palestine under trusteeship and intensified fears of broader regional conflict.
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Ferusalem
David Motel
Jerusalem
Ingxn
Évia Leura
Associated Press
Irgun Zval Loum
Im Et Benat
Holy Land
Egypt
Iraq
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New York
Attlee
Haste of Commons
London
Attlea
Zioniom Im
Ingunj Zvai Lous
Amd
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