Defends Plans For A Bomb Test At Bikini Atoll
Vice Admiral Blandy defended Bikini atoll atomic tests against cost critiques. He compared total expenses to the price of a single Iowa class battleship about 110 million dollars. He argued costs stem from crews, maintenance, vessel values, repairs, ammunition, fuel, and specialized instrumentation over six months.
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War Department disapproves draft extension with teenage ban
The War Department voiced strong objections to a nine month extension of the draft approved by the House, arguing that ending the draft May 15 would be preferable to any extension that excludes induction of teenage boys. An official said the measure worsens Army positions by discharging current troops after 18 months and speeding up separations.
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Labor Dept Warns Women War Brings New Burdens
Government acts to restore wartime meat butter controls to ease shortages. Slaughter quotas will divert livestock to legitimate slaughterers and curb black market activity. Bowles forecasts real butter supply improvement within 60 days though immediate retail impact may be limited. At same time a Labor Dept summary warns war deaths and disabilities will raise wives earnings duties and alter family security for years.
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Washington
OPA
Agriculture Department
Chester Bowles
Agriculture
Bowles
UN Secretary Questions Right to Keep Iranian Case on Agenda
The UN Security Council postponed a vote on Russia’s bid to drop Iran from its agenda and may revisit the issue after a committee report. Secretary General Trygve Lie questioned the council’s right to retain Iran’s case on the agenda, arguing it requires a specific council vote for continued investigation.
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Committee On Experts
Trygve Lie
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Quo Tai- Chi
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Iran
Warn Residents Vacation Space Rare This Summer
Harrisburg April 16 A state official urged Pennsylvanians to avoid mid summer vacations due to a lack of accommodations. J Herbert Walker president of the National Association of Travel Officials and recreation bureau director warned of a shortage during June July and August. Employers were asked to urge early or late summer vacations for their personnel.
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State To Push Inspection Of Eating Places
The State Health department will intensify restaurant inspections next month with spot checks in mobile laboratories. About 6000 food houses statewide will be surveyed, with 2 percent checked in each locality. Food handlers classes to educate proprietors may be delayed by personnel shortages.Carnivals and circuses will be inspected to ensure health compliance. Local officials and county medical societies will participate in tours and training projects.
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Harrisburg
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State Health Department
William D. Schrack Jr
Schrack
Trout fishing season opens amid variable reports
Fishermen report mixed results on opening day with some small catches and others yielding better hauls. Rain shortened outings and a cold snap followed with temperatures near freezing. A veteran ex-GI in Pacific theater fatigues was seen calmly drinking coffee in a quiet lunch room.
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Pacific Islands
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Daily Weather Report Summary
Daily weather report shows high of 68 and low of 35 with 0.70 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at 5.1 feet. For the same date last year, high 60, low 48, and 0.10 inches of rain recorded.
Ambassador Ala May Resign Post
New York April 16 Reuters diplomatic circles predict Ambassador Hussein Ala will resign as Tehran disowns him. Observers say the Tehran government backed away after he vigorously pressed grievances against Soviet Russia, signaling he may become the “man without a country” in United Nations power politics.
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Hussein Ala
United Nations
Tehran
Ala
United Nations Security Council
Ghavami
New York
Soviet Russia
Security Council
May Subway Shutdown Feared Amid Coal Strike
Officials warn New York City subways may close before end of May if coal strike persists. Transportation chief Charles Pe Gross says city has about six weeks of coal on hand and city services could halt if supplies run out.
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New York
Charles Pe Gross
Spain asks five allied nations to probe charges
Madrid reports that five Allied countries with Spain relations were invited to send technical experts to Spain to study Polish charges against Franco regime. Poland asked UN Security Council to act, alleging Nazi atomic research in Spain. Franco pledged stability to lawyers and said quick progress is needed.
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United States
Britain
Egypt
Brazil
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Foreign Ministry
Poland
UN Security Council
Martin Artajo
Franco
Prospects Dim For Solution Of Soft Coal Strike
Washington April 16 Inter Service News: Federal officials opened a survey of shrinking coal stocks as the 16 day soft coal strike drags on. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach pressed Interior Secretary Krug and Civilian Production Chief Small for a detailed industry by industry fuel report. He said little progress has been made in five days toward breaking the deadlock between John L. Lewis and bituminous operators over a new mine contract.
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Interior
J. A Krug
John Small
John L. Lewis
New Wage Demands By Non-Operating Railroad Brotherhood
In Chicago on April 16, 1930, 15 non operating railroad unions filed for a 14 cent hourly wage increase with 130 railroads. The unions represent about 1,050,000 workers across telegraphers clerks machinists electricians boilermakers and maintenance staff. The move follows a 16 cent raise granted April 3 by federal arbitration. Some operating unions did not indicate if they would join the demand. arbitration boards also recommended 16 cents for the three operating unions.
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Chicago
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Fred Aten
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Thousands Of Construction Jobs Halted
The Civilian Housing Administration says thousands of jobs started in violation of housing regulation have been halted. Morris S. Verner, head of CPA compliance, reports notices to over 3,000 builders not to proceed without permission. The order aims to supply materials for veterans homes and essential construction.
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Washington
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Civilian Housing Administration
Morris S. Verner
CPA
Verner
Woll
Beneen Construction
Frost Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Tonight
Weatherman predicts more frost in Western Pennsylvania tonight with a low around 34 degrees and freezing conditions. Strong winds yesterday will ease today, forecaster says, and tomorrow should be fair and warmer.
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Pennsylvania
Truman May Visit de van This Summer
Washington reports President Truman could travel to the Philippines for ceremonies tied to the commonwealths attainment of full freedom status as part of a broader trip this summer. Stay tuned for updates on the potential sequence of international events.
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Truman
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Philippines
Commonwealth
Fighting Rages For Changchun
Chinese communist forces attacked Changchun from the suburbs with fighting on three fronts as Soviet withdrawal began. By 10:30 p.m. the communists held the main northwest airfield and had captured an American two seated observation plane flown to Chun-chun last Saturday by Maj. Robert Brigg of Chicago and Set Clay Pond of Portland Ore.
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Manchuria
Fedor Karlovy
Harbin
Northwest
Robert Brigg
Chicago
Clay Pond
Portland
Ore
Chuneehun
Easter Vacation Starts Thursday
Easter vacation will run from 2 30 Thursday afternoon to Tuesday morning as announced by Dr Frank L. Burton superintendent of schools. To compensate for a shorter break the end of the school term is set for May 31, the earliest start for summer term. The setup dates back to wartime calendar decisions aimed at finishing ahead for service and employment. Communal commencement will be held May 28.
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Frank L. Burton
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Stork Club Fires First Shot in Name Battle
In San Francisco the Stork Club fights the use of the name by the rival Stork Club of San Francisco. Federal Judge Michael J. Roche denied a preliminary injunction. The suit for a permanent injunction and $5,000 damages is set for hearing within two weeks.
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New York
Stork Club
Michael J. Roche
Unity of Armed Forces Urged by Senator Thomas
Senator Thomas of Utah urged Congress to unite the armed forces now while experienced military and naval leaders remain available. He called the Senate military committee together for a possible vote on a merger bill, warning delay could cost experts and savings in reorganization.
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Utah
Senate Military Committee
Congress
Argentina calls for voluntary rationing to aid Europe
President Gen Edemire Parrell urged Argentines to observe one meatless day per week and skip bread one day weekly to meet UNRRA requests for increased food shipments to starving Europe.
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Edemire Parrell
Presiden
Argentina
Europe
Parrell
UNRRA
Man sentenced to five terms in assault case
Harold Weise, 22, of Mechanicsburg, was sentenced in Carlisle to five concurrent terms in the eastern State Penitentiary on assault and battery and assault with attempt to ravish. The sentences range from one to five and a half years, all starting January 9. Weise, a World War II veteran, was accused of attacking five women in January. The report notes another item about the first permanent commercial Two Way television network established between Washington and New York with plans to link Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Cleveland.
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Harold Weise
Mechanicsburg
Eastern State Penitentiary
Weise
New York
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Moscow newspaper attacks U N moves as bloc tool
The Moscow Times New Times editorial denounces the United Nations Security Council discourse on the Russo Iranian issue as a bid by definite circles to turn the UN into a tool for Anglo American domination. It warns it ignores crises in Greece Saial and Indonesia and highlights risks to UN life and Soviet aims.
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Europe
Security Council
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Saail
Indonesia
Tranter
March weather beats year ago with milder temp shifts
Baxter F Johnson's weather log reports March this year had an average 50 degrees with mean maximum 64.7 and minimum 35.2, an excess of 13.1 degrees per day and minimal snowfall. Total precipitation reached 1.90 inches, with 58 inches for a 24 hour peak, and 12 days at or below 32 degrees.
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Baxter F Johnson
Death Notice for Raymond Morris Fo Pehrenbach in New Castle
Raymond Morris Fo Pehrenbach of 35 North Mercer Street New Castle passed away on April 1. He is survived by Mrs Nanette Linville of New Castle. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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New Castle
Nanette
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Mercer Street
Truman Signs Anti Petrillo Bill Limiting Musicians Union Powers
President Truman signed into law a bill aimed at limiting the American Federation of Musicians led by James C Petrillo. The act imposes criminal penalties for coercion of radio stations including forced hiring, extra payments for services, and payments for rebroadcasting or noncommercial programs, with penalties up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine or both.
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Washington
Truman
James C Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Play Bell Opens Baseball Season for Pirates Giants and Cubs
The article greets spring and the coming season with excitement as the umpire signals the start and fans await games. It celebrates the Pirates Giants and Cubs and looks forward to a bright opening day under clear weather.
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