AEC Reports New Uranium Sources
The Atomic Energy Commission reveals new foreign uranium sources from South Africa and Australia and notes progress in atomic weapon development. It cites ramped up domestic production, new milling facilities, and expanding capacity under a $16 billion program while signaling substantial progress in weapon research without specifics.
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Campaign Financing Seen As Led By Big Costs
Washington reports that national campaigns will be the costliest in U.S. history with millions likely spent. Party leaders admit no strict limits will curb spending as sign committees and state groups mobilize funds while planning for presidential contender Eisenhower and others.
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Planes surge against Manchurian base in Korea blitz
American B 29s raided the Oriental Light Metals Co plant near Sunuiju on the Manchurian border in a major raid described as the heaviest in months. The attack, part of a broader set of strikes against electric plants and troop concentrations, involved heavy flak and night fighter defenses as crews faced intense searchlights and retaliatory fire.
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Not His Choice Washington Predicts Steel Price Boost Costing Families
Washington analyst Ellis Arnall warns the $520 per ton steel price increase will raise the average family’s annual costs by about $100 and may trigger a new inflation round. He notes the rise was ordered by acting Defense Mobilizer John BR. Steelman and not his own decision. Officials say higher ceilings threaten stabilization efforts and could force policy revisions after President Truman’s return.
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Polio rates rise in Washington infantile paralysis cases
Public Health Service reports higher polio cases for the year, with 274 total last week up 20% from the prior week while the annual total trails 1949 and 1948. Texas leads the states, with 299 cases. remaining regions show varied weekly totals as August typically peaks. Korean strikers back in Pusan after pay rise pledges.
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Helicopters Complete Transatlantic Flight to Prestwick
Helicopters and Sikorsky models, first to fly the Atlantic, landed at Prestwick Scotland after a 3 300 mile flight from Westover Mass. The experimental Transatlantic test, launched by the Military Transport Service, tested delivering helicopters to Europe. The route included Keflavik Iceland and Weisbaden Germany as major hops.
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Jet Trainers Set Endurance Record
A team of jet trainers began a endurance record quest a month ago, aiming to push airline-jet testing limits. The effort centers on sustained flight time and reliability benchmarks, with organizers citing progress and upcoming milestone checks.
World record for jet time aloft near Wichita set
Wichita Air Force Base crews and about 60 pilots from Wichita trained in T-33 and T-35 jets to total 385 and 355 hours in 30 days with two planes near Moody record scope. Col. H. Br. Spicer credited ground crews while the test aimed at 400 hours. The effort followed prior 307 hour Korea record and Moody base 202 hours.
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Saucers From Outer Space Captured By Texas Astronomers
Dallas astronomer E M Brewer, head of the Texas astronomical society, says flying saucers may be space ships from another planet. He adds that if life exists elsewhere and is advanced, it should be capable of peaceful coexistence.
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Agricultural Dept expands loan areas due to drought
The Agriculture Department Thursday designated four states Alabama Kentucky Mississippi and Georgia as drought relief loan areas. The move eases access to federal loans for farmers who suffered losses, signaling broader federal aid amid the drought.
Two Murder Charges In Nemaha County Split Case
The son of a 4 year old Nemaha County woman, Kenneth Rolfe, was arrested for first degree murder at 12:30 p.m. Thursday and jailed in Nemaha County. His mother, Maude Rolfe, already charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of farm hand James Turner, 48, at her farm home near Wetmore on July 12, had her arraignment and a preliminary hearing set for Aug. 4. Turner was killed while seated at a kitchen table. Maude Rolfe also sustained gunshot wounds. The KBI declined to release investigatory details.
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Jayhawkers Carry Yankees to a Win
The U S Olympic basketball team advanced to the final by defeating Argentina 83 to 76. Clyde Lovellette of Kansas starred inside while Bob Kenney drove plays, as the Americans built a four point halftime lead and surged after intermission toward the title game.
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Swedes Convicted of Selling Secrets to Reds
Six Swedish Communists were convicted of selling vital defense secrets to Russia. Two were sentenced to life imprisonment. a seventh received a seven year term. Jeff Finham, 33, and accomplice Jugo Gjersvold got life terms. The ring’s organizer and details concerned Sweden’s northern defenses against a Russian attack.
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Bakersfield Reports Another Slight Quake
Bakersfield felt a gentle aftershock at 5 09 a m Thursday lasting about 15 seconds with no major damage reported in the city. Minor grass damage noted in Arvin Kern County with no further incidents. Local readers are urged to follow the Journal World daily.
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North Americans Hold Off Argentina In Tight Match
Lovellette led with 23 points while Kenney added 16 as the United States beat Argentina 59 56. Furlong scored 22 for Argentina, while balance of fouls and early sideline fouls left seven U S players out. The game featured heavy contact and contentious calls by Argentine and French officials.
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U.S. May Buy Up To Half Million Cases Peaches
The Agriculture Department said it may purchase as much as 500000 cases of canned peaches from this year's large crop for use in the school lunch program.
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Chapman Asks Study Of Synthetics Production Plan
Secretary of the Interior Chapman urged Congress that synthetic liquid fuels offer profitable prospects and national defense value. He called for private industry to build experimental plants and for government support to develop coal and oil shale based synthetic fuels, noting costs from coal at 1 to 7 cents per gallon versus higher estimates from other bodies.
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K U Group Acts For Ryan In Lt Governor Run
The four offers of the UK and a Young Republican group at City Hall this morning checked the voter rolls to gauge eligible voters for the August primary. Joe Taylor says the club will work in precincts to boost turnout for Wayne Ryan, running against incumbent Fred Hall, with ties to support Eisenhower Nixon. Taylor notes Hall claims youth support for him and accuses Ryan backers of misstatements.
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Drought Deepens Across Kansas With Record Dry July
Weather bureau notes May through July may become the driest June July on record as Topeka reports 1.19 inches rainfall for the period. July expected to stay dry with temperatures rising after two days near normal. Highs around 90s and 95 at Salina. Topeka and Fort Leavenworth at 62.
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Voting Precinct Boundaries For Lawrence's Six Wards
Harold Fisher city clerk explains ward and precinct boundaries in Lawrence. City split into six wards three west and three east of Massachusetts Street with Sunset Shuls and Park Hill added for voting. Precincts defined by streets and city limits across wards one through four including Sunsets and Park Hill areas.
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Miller named fire chief after Ingels retirement in Lawrence
John W. Miller, a 24 year veteran, is appointed successor to Paul Ingels as Lawrence fire chief. Mayor Kraft certified the appointment in Ingels absence. Miller has served as assistant chief since June and the department awaits permanent captaincy and assistant chief vacancies. Ingels, 63, retires after 40 years with the force. he plans a Rocky Mountain vacation with his wife.
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Millionth Draftee Enters Army After Korean War
DETROIT The army inducted Arthur Weinfeld as the 1,000,000th draftee since the Korean War began. Gov. G. Mennen Williams attended and thanked him, noting the nation’s gratitude. Weinfeld, a 195 graduate of Wayne University, had waited a year and volunteered upon graduation, leaving his sweetheart and family behind.
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