Russ A-bomb Story Tops Editors Year’s News Picks
The 1949 year end list ranks Truman’s atomic explosion report as the top story, noting it broke Sept. 23 and sparked a new Cold War phase. Also highlighted are Communist victories in China, strikes, Mindszenty trial, and other global events as seen by editors worldwide.
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York
Truman
Russia
United Press
Earl J. Johnson
U. P
Soviet Union
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China
Marshall Tito
U. S
Kathy Fiscus
Washington
Cardinal Mindszenty
Barkley
Missouri
Europe
Near East
West German
Tito
Kremlin
Berlin
Mindszenty
War Brides Plan Chartered Plane Trip to England
British war brides in Los Angeles organize a chartered plane trip to England. Blanche Schulman says 20 more brides are needed to fill the load. 25 brides and 15 children have signed up. The group plans a three month stay in England in April and will meet again December 11 at the Sunset Hotel in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
England
Blanche Schulman
Longwood Ave
Mrs. Schulman
Nation Celebrates King Bhumiphol’s 22nd Birthday
Bangkok observes a three day celebration for King Bhumiphol Adjuldej marking his 22nd birthday though the king remains abroad studying in Switzerland.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Bhumiphol Adjuldej
Switzerland
Ex-Lax The Chocolate Laxative Ad Campaign
An advertising pitch touts Ex-Lax as the laxative that is not too strong or too mild, appealing to older adults. It emphasizes a “Happy Medium” approach, natural relief, and doctors using it, noting taste like chocolate and a price of 10 cents.
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Ex-Lax
Burma Commonwealth aid pledged to Burma worth 350 million rupees
RANGOON Burma December 7 officials said the British Commonwealth nations have agreed to provide Burma with financial aid totaling 350000000 Burmese rupees. The rupee is valued around 21 cents in U S currency.
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Rangoon
Burma
British Commonwealth
Atom power not for small devices says expert
Pittsburgh correspondent reports Dr. Lawrence Hafstad of the U S Atomic Energy Commission explains atomic energy requires large machinery due to a high critical size. He says atomic autos and home gadgets are unlikely and notes limited U 235 ore and the potential of breeder reactors for civilian use.
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Pittsburgh
Lawrence R. Haf Stad
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Dr. Hafstad
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Hafstad
Atom
Provoo Treason Trial Delayed. In Bellevue Hospital
The treason trial of John David Provoo, 33, former Army sergeant, is postponed to January 9. Federal Judge Edward A. Connor set the date after U S attorney Irving H. Saypol said Provoo remains in Bellevue Hospital for a mental examination.
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New York
John David Provoo
Edward A. Conger
U. S
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