Scientist Warns Atomic War Could Be Won In Hours
Dr Morris Perlman an atom bomb scientist told the Association of Los Alamos scientists that victory for an aggressor nation could come in a few terrible hours in a future atomic war He outlined risks from radar directed V two rockets and from bombs planted in peacetime urging worldwide control of atomic energy by a strong international authority to avert catastrophe
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Los Alamos
N. M
Morris Perlman
Association of Los Alamos
Perlman
New Mexico
Dr. Perlman
Chronic Encephalitis Victim Restored to Health by Chiropractor
A man severely injured after a horse kick was brought to Dr. Spears for treatment. Despite initial hospital care, his condition worsened until chiropractic therapy restored his health. May 20 incident and subsequent recovery are outlined in the report.
Chiropractor Dr Spears Restores Teen to Health
Ralph E. Bender of Nothrop writes that after seven months under Dr Leo L Spears a diagnosed chronic encephalitis left him nearly dead and paralyzed. He gained to 150 pounds and full strength, praising prompt medical action and urging others to seek Spears Clinic care.
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Leo Spears
Spears
Ralph Ee Bender
Nothrop
Cole
Spears Clinic
Sanitarium News
Dept
LA & LJ
Steel
Spears Sanitarium
10Th and
Jersey
Denver
Colo
Carnegie Hero List Honors 19 Drowning and Fire Rescuers
Pittsburgh news reports 19 people honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for courage in drowning and rescue acts. Among honorees are 11 year old Lee B Schiff of Clayton Missouri and 10 year old Vern D Fraser of Wever Iowa for lifesaving feats. Bronze medals awarded. one hero received 800 dollars in disablement benefits. total 7500 dollars for education home purchases or other uses.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Lee B. Schiff
Clayton
Virginia M. Moline
Jacquelyn L. Nueman
Child
Vern D. Fraser
Wever
Iowa
Winsor M. Hemmie
Doris Miller
Spencer
W. Va
L. Franklin O’brien
George E. Maynard
Gulfport
Miss
Phil O. Garrett
Farmer
Robert W. Turner, Sr
Gates
Tenn
William FE. Davis
Rochester
N. Y
Margaret G. L. Thomas
Lillian C. Francoeur
Salem
Mass
George Bukator
Chippawa
Ontario
Canada
Alton M. Ledore
Niagara Falls
Hazel Marie Kaiser
Milwaukee
Frank F. Mayo
Paes
Surf City
Young Bus Drivers May Continue Jobs
Atty General Grover Sellers ruled on three acts of the Texas Legislature. He says school bus drivers aged 17 to 21 may continue to drive until the war is declared over. He also states Rep Sherwood Brown of Galveston is ineligible to be assistant county attorney if the Galveston district remains contested.
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Austin
WUP
Grover Sellers
Sherwood Brown
Galveston
Galves
Submarine Sailfish Ends Active Service After Heroic Rescue
The submarine Sailfish formerly the Squalus, decommissioned on Navy Day in Portsmouth New Hampshire, recalls the 1939 sinking and dramatic rescue of 33 men via Lt. Cmdr. Momsen’s diving bell. It later saw war service, credited with sinking or damaging twenty enemy ships before retirement.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Falcon
Charles 8B
Momsen
Pacific
Paschall Radio Service
Public opinion split on atomic bomb impact on war risk
U S and Britain polls show 18 percent think atomic bomb discovery raises war risk while 12 percent see a decrease. In the United States 49 percent expect a defense against atomic bombs though experts say none exists, 21 percent doubt, and 30 percent have no opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
British Institute of Public Opinion
U.S
Britain
Army Recruiting In Area Shows Strong Enlistments
Lt B A Montgomery of the West Texas District reports successful three week trip to Childress Amarillo Dalhart Pyote Midland AAF and Hereford POW camp as air ground liaison officer with over 200 men backlog at each field Lubbock AAF leads area with 164 enlistments since Sept 15 Amarillo AAF second with 130 Major Robert T Gibbons in Dallas coordinating West Texas district recruiting activities The county commissioners raise pay for the office and school tax rates set for this year must continue in force.
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B. A. Montgomery
West Texas
U. S. Army
Childress
Amarillo
Dalhart
Pyote
Midland
Hereford Prisoner of War
Montgomery
Lubbock Army Airfield
Lubbock
Robert T. Gibbons
Dallas
Eighth Service Command
Public opposes sharing atomic bomb secrets, Gallup poll finds
George Gallup reports that a large majority of Americans want the United States to keep atomic knowledge secret rather than place it under United Nations control. The survey shows skepticism about global sharing and fears of an international bomb race, with higher acceptance of secrecy among less educated groups.
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George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Rinceton
N. J
United States
Senate Committee On Atomic Energy
America
United Nations Security Council
Iself
Navy Eyes 15 to 18 Months Training for Reservists
Navy leaders said peacetime training of 15 to 18 months may be needed to build a ready reserve force. Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King warned a year of training likely wouldn’t suffice for reservists. Plans call for 300 ships active, 40 to 75 percent wartime crews, 100 ships in reserve with 20 to 24 percent, and about 600 out of commission.
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Kansas City
Ernest J. King
King
Congress
Naval Operations
Atoll
Doctor Burns Named Medical Director for Galveston UT Hospitals
Dr. B. I. Burns, recently resigning as medical dean of Louisia City, is appointed to a $10,000-a-year post as medical director for hospitals at Galveston linked to the University of Texas branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
B. I. Burns
Louisia City
Galveston
University of Texas
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Avalanche-Journal
LEO_L. SPEARS
Central Pipe & Supply CO
Lebbecs, Tei
Texas Ave
Atlantic
U. S
Gallup
United Nations
Washington
Sttcck
Lubbock Sheet Metal
Roofing Company
Navy
Sindon
Africa
Everett Stunz
Parker Bedding Company
Houston
Blackwell Mattress Company
Mr. Stunz
Purina
Maehes
BABY
Vance Hatchery & Leghorn Farm
Shallowater, Texas
Sylvester
Chrysler Corporation
Plymouth
Idick Rin
Bi Motor Company
DODGE _ PLYMOUTH TRANSPORTATION
Ave
Texas Avenue
DIAL
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