Duke doctor reports radiation effects less severe than feared
Dr. W. C. Davison of Duke University Medical School returned from six weeks with the Atom Bomb Casualty Commission in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Early data show higher rates of cataracts and leukemia among survivors, but overall incidence remains extremely low, suggesting initial radiation fears were overstated. He briefed the National Research Council on findings.
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Seaplane Tender Floyd's Bay Returns From Asiatic Duty
Seaplane tender Floyd's Bay arrives in San Diego after nine months’ Asiatic service. Commanded by Capt. William A. Moffett of Bethesda Maryland, the ship carried 15 officers and 211 enlisted men. The voyage from the Pescadores Islands, off China, took 23 days under ideal weather.
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AFL Workers End Atom Plant Walkout
About 700 of 950 AFL plumbers steamfitters and welders returned to work at a vital atomic plant construction project in Qak Ridge Tennessee ending a two day unauthor ized walkout. Union officials gave no comment on the dispute but sources said dismissals and suspensions for quitting early triggered the action.
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Swallowing Liniment Oil Hospitalizes Two Toddlers
Police reported two children were hospitalized after ingesting household liquids. Knox E Kendall Jr., 5, of 6168 Lemon Ave., swallowed sewing machine oil at home and was taken to Seaside Hospital. William P Jordan, 14 months, of 1663 Seaborn St., swallowed liniment and was also treated at the hospital.
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Lawmakers Push FBI Probe of Teachers in California
Sacramento June 9 AP two California Assemblymen Deering Levering and L H Lincoln call for FBI screening of all public university college and high school teachers to uncover communists and press prosecution under the State Criminal Syndicalism Act. They cite the unAmerican Activities Committee report naming UCLA faculty Franklin Fearing Kenneth MacGowan and Berkeley Edward Tolman who denies ties to any subversive group. Tolman, visiting UC Chicago, defends loyalty and condemns smear tactics while reaffirming opposition to Communism.
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Trick Water Gasoline Stealer Caught as Car Stalls
DelawareOhio June 5 Farmer Harry Van Sickle tried to stop a motor fuel theft by watering the pump. Next morning a stalled car along the road revealed the watered gasoline. Sheriff Earl FraceI arrested Dallas Hubbard 19 who confessed. Justice of the Peace E Clifford Giltner imposed 100 dollars and costs and 15 days in county jail.
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Luciano Luciano Grilled 20 Hours and Freed in Naples
Luciano, once New York's vice king, was held for about 20 hours in Naples during a nationwide probe into illegal currency transfers and drug traffic. He was questioned over $57,000 and a new American car brought illegally into Italy and later released after officials said investigations would continue. He had been living in luxury near Capri and was arrested at Hotel Turistico before appearing at his hotel.
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Lucky) Luciano
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Ridgway Refuses Honorary C of C Membership in Tokyo
Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway has upset American businessmen in Japan by refusing an honorary membership in their chamber of commerce, a move disclosed today in Tokyo. The decision sparked disappointment among local U.S. business leaders and drew comment from several corporate officials.
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