Hydrogen Bomb Burns 100 Miles Away Warns of Lethal Heat
Associated Press science writer describes how a hydrogen bomb vastly more powerful than an A bomb would create a 40 mile heat circle and hundreds of miles of blast damage. It would flatten Manhattan and surrounding areas, ignite fires, and trigger massive destruction beyond immediate shock.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Japan
Nagasaki
New York City
Broadway
42Nd St
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Bronx
Mesquite Roots Seek Water Far From Well Site
A desert community notes mesquite roots extend about 60 feet in search of moisture, prompting Mexican laborers to study soil and direction before digging new wells.
Peace Talks in Rail Dispute Bogged Down
Washington reporters say White House talks over the 40 hour week dispute for 300000 trainmen and conductors halted with unions urging President Truman to seize the railroads. Seizure authority stems from a 1916 wartime statute and union leaders indicate top negotiators will stay ready if Steelman calls.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
White House
Truman
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railway Conductors
W. P. Kennedy
R. O. Hughes
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Deaf mute girl killed by train in Birmingham
An eight year old deaf mute girl Frances Devine was struck and killed by a Seaboard Air Line freight train as she returned home from an errand for her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Devine. Her five year old brother was killed by a freight train several years ago in the same city.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frances Devine
Seaboard Air Line
Cecil Devine
Oust Unions Predicted by CIO Leader in August
Long Beach Calif Aug 15 The CIO national executive board will oust three Communist leaning unions at its Aug 29 meeting O A Knight Oil Workers Union president predicts Knight chaired the CIO trial board which heard Red charges against the longshore marine cooks and stewards and fisher men's unions He said a communist party functionary dictated Red strategy at CIO conventions for years and hamstrung constructive action
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Long Beach
Calif
C. I. O. National Executive Board
O. A. Knight
Oil Workers Union
Knight
Communist Party
Pelican Boys' State elects municipal leaders in Baton Rouge
Dozens of Pelican Boys state elections selected mayors city judges and police chiefs in a civic exercise by the American Legion. Winners include Mayors Bob Donnelly Morris Duffy John Gallagher Clinton Parker and James Marvin Theriot.
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Baton Rouge
Pelican Boys
Commonwealth
American Legion
Bob Donnelly
Morris Duffy
John Gallagher
New Orleans
Clinton Parker
Shreveport
James Marvin Theriot
Port Allen
Charles Landry
Napoleonville
Charles
Hammond
Larry Page
Rayville
Lawrence Robideaux
Iowa
Carl Bauer
Franklin
Albert Tabor
St. Martinville
Edward Rostello
John Nugent
Colfax
Charles Pool
Marksville
Youth Crusading For Christ Theme Parade Planned
The Young People department of the Tenth district Baptist association schedules an annual youth parade on Wednesday August 16 at 5 p.m. The route starts at Triumph Baptist church on Vicksburg street follows 14th street Washington to 11th street then back to Triumph church on DeSiard street.
Tire Builders Leave Jobs At Natchez Plant
About 650 tire builders walked off at the Armstrong Tire and Rubber plant in Natchez Mississippi. Union leader Earl Breland said it is not a strike noting workers would not accept the new wage proposal. Management said they walked out and no negotiations will resume until workers return.
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Natchez, Miss
Armstrong Tire and Rubber
Earl Breland
United Rubber Workers
R. C. Gunther
Breland
Negro Residence Destroyed by Fire in Monroe
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a Negro residence at 1319 Gayton Street in Booker T. Washington's addition. Three Monroe Fire Department units battled the blaze, arriving after 8:30 pm to find the house engulfed. Owner-occupant named as Lawrence Carter. observers reported flames seen from various areas.
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Booker T. Washington
Monroe
Gayton Street
West Monroe
Lawrence Carter
Italian Finds Alleged Cleopatra Portrait on Pompeii Dish
An Italian archaeologist claims a silver plate from the Villa of Boscoreale near Pompeii bears Cleopatra's portrait. Excavations beneath 79 AD ash uncovered 112 silver items, including two large platters with detailed portraits.
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Rome
Cleopatra
Pompeii
Boscoreale
New British Princess Born to Princess Elizabeth
A six pound girl was born to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, second child for Elizabeth and the duke. Doctors report mother and daughter well as Britain cheers with royal salutes and bells tolling. Names favored include Victoria Anne Elizabeth Mary Alice Alexandra and Margaret. christening timing unclear. The queen may join the king at Balmoral after health checks. Messages flood Clarence House with congratulations.
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Elizabeth
Britain
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Charles
Hyde Park
Tower of London
England
Victoria
Anne
Mary
Alice
Alexandra
Margaret
Charles Philip
Arthur George
George
Queen Elizabeth
Scotland
Caroline
Charlies
Angela
Balmoral
London
Daily Mirror
British Empire
Clarence House
Philip and
West Monroe Soldier Reported Missing in Action
Sgt. Opal Aulds of West Monroe is listed as missing in action in Korea since July 11 per a telegram to his wife. He is the son of Mrs. C. P. Aulds and lived at 1006 Natchitoches Street. Aulds had spent ten months with the army in Japan.
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Opal Aulds
West Monroe
Acion
Korea
Sgt. Aulds
C. P. Aulds
Natchitoches Street
Japan
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