Truman appoints Gordon Dean to Atomic Energy post
Washington AP reports Senate-House Atomic Committee members express mixed views on President Truman naming Gordon Dean as Atomic Energy commissioner. Some deem it a political move, while others anticipate confirmation despite earlier criticism over Henry Smyth’s report on atomic developments. Dean is 43, a lawyer and USC law professor. Smyth, an atomic scientist, is also named to the commission.
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University of Southern California
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D-Conn
Senate-House Atomic Committee
J Howard McGrath
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Senate House
Lad Who Died Holds His Own
Pasadena AP report says four year old Larry K Page was revived after a 10 minute halt in breathing from skull fractures after a car accident. He is holding his own though critical as doctors report shock and fat embolism from bone marrow. Parents Mr and Mrs Francis Mack Page of Mojave stay at his bedside.
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Francis Mack Page
Mojave
Rennelix and Grapefruit Juice: A Weight Loss Tip
An old issue promotes Rennelix mixed with grapefruit juice as a remedy for weight loss. It claims the formula is safe, inexpensive, and promises a refund if it fails to reduce fat and reshape figures, with two tablespoons twice daily.
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Ohio
Truman Buys Back Part Of Old Homestead
Washington AP reports President Truman, once unable to save his family farm from mortgage foreclosure, later managed to buy back part of the homestead. The account comes from Missouri Lawyer author John T. Barker, a former Missouri attorney general and friend of Truman. Barker notes the 360 acre farm near Kansas City was mortgaged for 300 dollars in the early 1930s, the loan could have been renewed by many banks, but Truman did not seek help while a U.S. senator, then later secured part of the property.
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Truman
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John T. Barker
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United States
Booklet On Traffic Manners Distributed
New York AP describes a free distribution of the traffic etiquette booklet Motor Manners by Emily Post. The National Highway Ushers Conference organized the program with Mrs Post writing the pamphlet at no charge. Philip Fleming praised the effort as a new technique to improve highway safety among motorists and groups like AAA.
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Federal Works
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Middletown To Receive Safety Awards At Commission Meeting
Middletown dominated the United States Traffic Safety Derby earning three plaques to be presented by Tom A. Burke at the City Commission meeting. The awards highlight Middletown’s public information and safety organization efforts among 48 states and 578 qualifying cities.
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National Safety Council
Paul E. Wilson
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D.C
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Milwaukee
Berkeley
Calif
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Detroit
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Spokane
Racine
Wis
North Adams
Mass
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Sacramento
St. Joseph
Thomas H. MacDonald
United States Public Roads Administration
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Missing Vet Returns After Family Tragedy in Newark
Ross Patrick, a recently discharged veteran reported missing by his father A. E. Patrick, returned home yesterday. The search followed the illness and death Sunday night of his 21 year old brother Robert. Police confirmed the revival of the case and the family requested no further action.
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Speare Island Mystery and the Island Leader
In a tale fragment Harding claims control of Speare Island and its past present and future while Bea reads about the island’s brutal first accident and a planned new era. A sudden door sighting and a stormy mood heighten suspense as the narrative crosses to an obituary legal notice. Notice of Appointment: Stella Wilson named administratrix of Jeff Lovelace in Butler County Ohio with four months to file creditors claims.
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Stella Wilson
Middletown
Ohio
Butler County
Oscar R. Lesser
Said
Clinton D. Boyd
Slayer Sought After Slaying Of Dana Weaver At Roanoke Church
Roanoke police mobilized all resources in the murder hunt for 16 year old Dana Marie Weaver, found dead in the kitchen of Christ Episcopal Church after being clubbed with a pop bottle during a Sunday picnic. Investigators focus on an intruder encounter as rector and youths attended nearby services.
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Dana Marie Weaver
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Christ Episcopal Church
E. A. Griggs
Young People's Service League
Calloway
Howard I. Bush elected president of Ohio Weeklies Inc
Cleveland AP Howard I. Bush of Montpelier was chosen for a third straight term as president of Ohio Weeklies Inc. He edits the Montpelier Lead Enterprise Edgerton Wart and Eden Commercial. The group also reelected Ronald T. Shoup as secretary, Shoup publisher of the New Lexington Tribune and Thornvil News.
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Unaware Group on Outing Surprises Meeting Attendees
A local gathering billed as a meeting became a surprise outing for attendees who had not known the group planned the excursion. Organizers confirmed the event proceeded smoothly with participants enjoying the day.
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