Preacher Entering Senate Race Causes Oklahoma Buzz
The Rev. William H Alexander, pastor of Oklahoma City's First Christian Church, announces as a Democratic candidate against Senator Elmer Thomas and Rep. Mike Monroney. He gains attention for a campaign plan including a helicopter and aid from Roy Rogers, with a history of liberal views on race and liquor policy. Alexander pledges to fly between Oklahoma and Washington weekends if elected.
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Oklahoma
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First Christian Church
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Alexander
Elmer Thomas
Thomas
Mike Monroney
Monroney
Roy Rogers
Hollywood
Rogers
Dale Evans
Sulphur
Oklo
Washington
Blood test closer to cancer detection shows 75 to 80 percent accuracy
A Yale surgeon reports a new anti-enzyme blood test detects cancer about 75 to 80 percent of cases with over 2,500 people tested. The method, not perfect, can yield false positives from infections or pregnancy and misses some cancers, especially breast cancer. Further study aims to improve accuracy and determine best targets.
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New Haven
Conn
E. Everett Cliffton
Yale University School of Medicine
Cliffton
Womeen
Army's Weasel Found Inadequate In Games
The army's Weasel, a small full tracked amphibious vehicle, proved inadequate in Alaskan maneuvers with nearly half breaking down in the first week. A replacement is already on the drawing boards at Big Delta Alaska. The Orinoco river system covers much of central Venezuela.
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Washington
Big Delta
Alaska
Loyalty File Rumpus Heads Toward Court Fight
Senate subcommittee chair Tydings says loyalty files may be subpoenaed as the probe into Communist influence in the State Department intensifies. President Truman resists immediate release but signals willingness to cooperate, while some senators predict a possible court test of presidential powers.
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State Department
Tydings
Senate
Truman
Administration
Mr. Truman
CIO Seeks Backing To Intervene In Bowling Group Suit
The CIO asks to intervene in a challenge to the American Bowling Congress constitution and by laws alleging racial discrimination. Philip Murray and other CIO officials file the petition to offer evidence ABC excludes nonwhites, with Judge Sbarbaro to consider. The ABC cites Illinois law granting it membership control as hearings loom.
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CIO
American Bowling Congress
Philip Murray
Atty. A. W. Brussell
ABC
John A. Sbarbaro
John S. Boyle
Cook County
Urgence
Ate
Atty
Floyd Thompson
Illinois Supreme Court
Cobalt Units Considered for Cancer Treatment
The atomic energy commission weighs cobalt machines to treat cancer similar to Xray methods. Cobalt in needle form exists. a large housing would emit radiation comparable to the strongest X-ray machines. The piece also notes China paid tribute to Tibet for about a millennium until the 18th century.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
National Geographic Society
China
Tibet
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