Atom Bomb Quietly Reshapes Global War Theories
War Correspondent notes Las Vegas tests and World War II bomb history. Gen. Collins and Groves detail progress toward small scale nuclear devices and potential uses. The piece argues these advances may alter nuclear strategy and deter further aggression, reshaping international power dynamics.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
New Mexico
Groves
Oppenheimer
United States
McCoy
Fatal Crash Near Crawfordsville Claims Carl Norman
Carl Norman of Linden died when a vehicle split from its steering gear on Indiana Route 34 east of Crawfordsville and plunged into his car. Edwin Money 17 of Crawfordsville, driving the other car with a companion, was injured.
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Crawfordsville
Carl Norman
Linden
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Here
Edwin Money
Fight Is Pledged to Block European Troop Authorization
Sen. Knowland vows a bitter fight to stop a blank check for sending more U S troops to Europe amid calls for congressional approval of any expansion. The article also notes probes into Polizzi’s past and defense plans on selective service and price controls. Bert Sills, a Linton resident, gains surprise local support and donations after a newspaper item about his need for bedding and furniture.
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Washington
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Daily Citizen
Plane drops grain bombs to feed wildlife in Bartholomew County
The Bartholomew county Fish and Game club announced that three planes released sacks of wheat and cracked corn over the county yesterday. The grain bombs were dropped through snow and ice to aid wild life in harsh conditions.
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Bartholomew County Fish and Game Club
Junior Choir Crusaders Meet Friday at First Baptist
The Junior Choir and Crusaders of First Baptist church will meet in the lower auditorium Friday evening at 3 45. All members are urged to be present.
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First Baptist Church
Greene county court house to close for Lincoln's Birthday
The Greene county court house in Bloomfield will shut all day Monday February 12 for Lincoln's Birthday holiday. The closure follows an official announcement issued today.
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Greene County Court House
Bloomfield
Kremlin Sees Evidence From Nevada Atomic Tests
U S officials say they have proof that Kremlin was rocked by Nevada atomic blasts. A Vienna monitored Soviet broadcast transcript is cited as Exhibit A. Officials hint at intelligence findings supporting the conclusion without detailing them.
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U.S
Kremlin
Frenchman Flat
Las Vegas
Vienna
Nevada
Korea
Lake Success
United Nations
United States
Merchants Distilling to Begin Gin Production in Vincennes
The Merchants Distilling Co. of Terre Haute announced plans to start gin production at the National Distillery Products Corp plant in Vincennes once a government permit is issued. The purchase price of the plant was not disclosed.
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Vincennes
U.P
Merchants Distilling Co
Terre Haute
National Distillery Products Corporation
Fire Loss in Martinsville Twin Blazes Raze Sanitarium and Furniture Store
Martinsville Indiana reports two separate fires within minutes. The Highland Sanitarium south wing fire caused about fifty thousand dollars in damage while Pearcy and Sons Furniture Store burned, damaging three hotel rooms. No patients were endangered, as the sanitarium blaze involved an unoccupied section.
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Martinsville
Ind
New Highland
Pearcy and Sons
Harold Scherer
Town and Country Home Economics Club Meeting
The Town and Country Home Economics club will meet Monday at 7 PM at Mrs. Della Plew's home 28 D street northeast. Mrs. Roy Plew to act as hostess.
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Town and Country Home Economics Club
Della Plew
Roy Plew
Heitman and Ferry Attend American Legion Conference
Bill Heitman and Harry Ferry attended the mid winter conference of the American Legion held in Indianapolis last week.
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Bill Heitman
Harry Ferry
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American Legion
Indianapolis
St Paul Blast Kills and Injures Dozens at Mine and Manu Ring
A gas explosion at the Mine and Manu Ring company in St Paul killed at least nine people and wounded about 38. Foreman John Richards smelled gas before the blast that tore through the mineral building, damaged two others, and sparked a fire as rescue crews fought for hours.
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ST. Paul
Minn
John Richards
Ackner Hospital
Ancher Hospital
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St. Luke's Hospital
Shriners to Hold February Meeting in Jasonville
Greene County Shrine club meets tonight at the Park hotel Jasonville with a 7 30 dinner. After the business session Mr and Mrs Dave Coleman from Terre Haute will perform magic acts for the members. They are described as tops in their field and have toured nationally with their show.
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Greene County Shrine Club
Park Hotel
Jasonville
Dave Coleman
Terre Haute
Coleman
United States
UN Forces Heavy Advance Puts Red Pocket South of Han River
Tokyo report says UN forces have decimated up to half of three Chinese army corps and two North Korean divisions in a two week Korean advance near the Han River. The pocket south of Seoul now faces annihilation or rapid retreat as artillery raids hit Seoul and Task Force Colvin tanks push toward the city.
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Korea
Han River
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Seoul
U. S. 8Th Army
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Inchon
Kimpo
Europe
Manchuria
U .S
3Rd Division
United Press
Jack Burley
David Spivey
Washington, D. C
Richard Applegate
Colvin
8Th Army
Lyons Churches Plan World Day of Prayer Service
Three Lyons churches join for a World Day of Prayer service at Lyons First Methodist Church Friday at 7 30 p m Rev W H Enicks Free Methodist pastor will deliver the sermon An additional program is planned and the public is invited to attend
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Lyons
Lyons First Methodist
W. H. Enicks
Free Methodist Church
Lyons Christian
First Methodist
Free Methodist
Truman Orders Action to Keep Trains Rolling
President Truman ordered immediate action to end rail stoppages and keep essential military and civilian supplies moving. The army will force workers back to their jobs by 3:00 p.m. Saturday with pay raises retroactive to Oct 1, while maintaining government control of the railroads.
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Truman
Washington
U.P
White House
Mr. Truman
Army
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Tis
Kuman
Attempt to Rob Bank is Thwarted
Four young Indianapolis men were arrested after a grocery holdup at Cady's Market. Police found a rough floor plan of Farmers National Bank of Zionsville and the youths admitted plans to rob the bank and take a train to Los Angeles.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Wilbur Carter
James W. Hawkins
Richard Lee Allman
Donald Tidd
Cady's Market
Farmers’ National Bank of Zionsville
Tidd
Los Angeles
Truman Denounces RFC Report Asasinine Denial
President Truman denounced a Senate subcommittee report as asinine claiming White House influence was used to aid loan applications before the RFC. He attacked the document as personal and said it aimed to defame him and singled out Donald S. Dawson, an administrative assistant.
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Washington
eFb
U.P
Truman
Senate
White House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Donald S. Dawson
J. William Fulbright
D., Ark
RFC
World Prayer Day Services Planned at Linton Church
A World Day of Prayer service is set for 7:00 p m Friday at the Linton First Methodist Church. Rev Elmer Harvey of Greens Castle a former Linton pastor will guest minister. Organizers invite the public to attend. an earlier notice had misstated the start time.
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Linton First Methodist Church
Elmer Harvey
Greencastle
Lineton Methodist Church
Skomp Last Rites To Be Held Sunday
Funeral services for Maude Skomp 66 of Newberry will be Sunday at 1 PM at Mt Nebo church east of Newberry Kew with Oakley Russell of Odon officiating. Burial follows in Mt Nebo cemetery. The body lies in state at the home of son Darrell K Skomp in Odon.
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Newberry
Mt. Nebo
Kew
Oakley Russell
Odon
Som
Darrell K, Skomp
Odon Raute Twa
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