New Republic Born July 4 as Philippines Gain Freedom
A July 4 ceremony in Manila marked the Philippines becoming a republic with Manuel Roxas as president. U S President Truman pledged ongoing support as the Stars and Stripes were lowered and the Philippine flag rose amid a 100000-strong crowd at Luneta.
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Philippines
Luneta
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Paul V. McNutt
U. S
Philippine Islands
United States
Republic of the Philippines
Manuel Roxas
Tax Rise Hints at Higher Rates After Inflation
Treasury Secretary John W. Snyder warned a news conference that the administration may seek higher taxes next year if inflation surges after the end of OPA. He said no new tax levies would occur in 1946 and cited a large cash balance while halting debt retirement to curb inflation.
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Washington
John W. Snyder
Treasury
Snyder
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John G. Winant
Great Britain
Truman
Congress
Eleanor Roosevelt
Fdr
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Freight rate increases approved by Midwest commissions
Several Middle West states regulatory bodies have approved intrastate freight rate hikes mirroring ICC actions. Kansas and Missouri enacted temporary increases while Nebraska lifted rates except for sugar products, beets, beet sugar, final molasses and wet beet pulp.
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Middle West States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Missouri
ICC
Nebraska
Eisenhower Abandons Old Frontier Forts
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower decides to abandon several forts in the Great Plains and western United States as no Indian attacks remain a danger.
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Great Plains
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Cure for Hyperthyroidism Now Costing Two Fifty
Dr Earle M Chapman of Massachusetts General Hospital told the American Medical association in San Francisco that hyperthyroidism can be cured with a drop of water containing a pinch of radio iodine. The treatment, used for years in experiments, replaces costly surgery and may become widely available as atomic medicines are produced cheaply by atomic ovens and cyclotrons.
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Earle M. Chapman
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
American Medical Association
San Francisco
Doctors of Medicine
Chapman
Sewing Circle Patterns for Simple One-Piece Frock
Pattern note describes a small yolked frock for beginners and matching panties. It emphasizes easy sewing with all-in-one cutting and provides guidance for straightforward construction.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Sound waves jump under unknown meteorological conditions
The phenomenon of sound waves jumping is noted as variable, with large areas affected. A 1923 Holland ammunition station explosion was heard up to 530 miles away but inaudible between 65 and 115 miles, illustrating irregular propagation.
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Holland
Not to Be Stopped by a Sweet Daughter Pitch
A gushing matron tries to sell James Cagney on her offspring in Hollywood. He coolly rejects the idea, saying his films suit rougher roles and the daughter would be out of place. She insists he could do wonders in Hollywood.
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Stafford Warren
Bikini
Warren
George Lyon
Truman
Congress
Clark
James Cagney
Cagney
Thas
Hollywood
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