Atomic Bombs Damage Bikini Lagoon Fleet Box Score
The latest official tally by Vice Admiral Blandy reports 36 ships sunk or damaged in Bikini Lagoon after the fourth atomic explosion. Sunk vessels include destroyer Samson and transports Gilliam Carlisle. damaged ships include destroyer Anderson and battleship Arkansas.
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Russians Gain Price Cuts Across Soviet Goods
MOSCOW July 1 price reductions open to many Soviet citizens for nonrationed goods. Cuts include leather shoes 42 percent, rubber slippers 573, woolen goods 45, silk stockings 30, socks 45, hats 30, toilet soap 46, aluminum pans 50, and wallpaper, with knitted goods also lowered.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Navy Seaman A-Test Participant From Local Family
S A Man at a test Gilbert A Farin Seaman Second Class son of Mrs Esther Degado Garcia 235 Yucca Street was among navy personnel on duty with the atomic bomb test He was aboard the USS Cumberland Sound.
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Esther Degado Garcia
Yucca Street
Navy
Cumberland Sound
Legion Post to Hear Gen Funk at Tuesday Noon
Brig. Gen. Ornold J. Funk commanding Fort Sam Houston will speak before American Legion Post No. 10 at the St. Anthony hotel Tuesday noon. Funk served as chief of staff of the Luzon force after MacArthur left the Philippines and was captured April 2, 1942, later liberated by the Russians in Mulden last August.
Solons Plunge In OPA Fight Geo
The piece covers political friction over OPA price and rent controls with Senator Taft attacking Truman’s veto as chaos, Porter urging restraint, and GOP leaders demanding stronger congressional action. It notes a proposed new price law, continued sugar rationing, and Wedemeyer’s return to China command.
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Atom bomb experts say Bikini test met expectations
Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer and Dr. Edwin M McMillan, leading atomic scientists, stated the Bikini blast largely aligned with expectations though final assessment requires long study. McMillan added the device behaved roughly as anticipated, calling it a dud, while Oppenheimer noted the test focused on effects on life and complex mechanisms rather than mere ships.
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Nagasaki
Hiroshima
USO Training Course Opens At Naenpdorhes Street
A four week volunteer training institute at the USO opened Monday on Naenpdorhes street with craft courses square dancing and entertainment planning. Sponsored by the women’s division of the National Catholic community service it will feature instructors from city recreation department General Hospital Tech High School and local groups. Sessions run 10 am to noon and 7 to 9 pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Rent Raised From 45 To 150 In Indianapolis
Tenants of an Indianapolis north side apartment were notified that their rent increased from 42.40 and 45 dollars a month to 150 dollars monthly, effective immediately. The landlords, who moved the property into a business zone, said they aim to rent some units as offices to professional men and plan to remove tenants within 30 days.
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Indianapolis
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Indianapolis North Side
Fireworks Fine for A'leviare Merchant Gondora
Adolph Gondora, 40, of 2227 Brazos Street, was fined $5 and costs in Corporation Court by Judge Augustus McCloskey for displaying fireworks for sale. The judge cited a city ordinance prohibiting fireworks within city limits, enacted at the request of army medical authorities.
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Brazos Steet
Augustus McCloskey
Gondora
Army
Atomic Bomb Test At Eniwetok Island Endorsed By Navy Command
Observers aboard ships miles away saw a flash of atomic light with no strong wind on the lagoon at Eniwetok. Flames rekindled hours after detonation as secondary explosions swept the area. Officials praised the operation as well-planned and expertly executed, while drones tested in the radioactive cloud were recovered for examination.
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Burse
Atoll
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Forrestal
Mt. McKinley
Blandy
Jone
Eniwetok Atoll
Parked car blocks firemen in deadly blaze
A vehicle blocked a street fire plug hindering firemen who fought a fire at 1222 Leal street early Sunday. Camillo Ramirez a year old vegetable peddler died in the home behind the car. Police hold the vehicle as investigators believe an oil lamp explosion caused the blaze. In Bonham Texas newspaper man W. Ashley Evans died at his home early today. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Bonham
Fi—Wile Jiam Ashley Evans
Piones
Texas
Itching First Application For Blue Star Ointment
A historic note advertises Blue Star Ointment claiming fast relief for toe itch and various skin conditions. It promises one application may work and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging repeat use as needed.
Fresh House move on atomic control faces delay
The House delayed a vote on military atomic controls, shifting tomorrow’s session to 11 a.m. to grant the militia committee more time. Chairman May warned of a “riot act” reading if the delay persists as committee members stall with roll calls, while Clare Luce threatens a petition to speed action.
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Milita Committee
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