Palestine Crisis Nears Climax as Arab Nations Weigh In
The Palestine situation escalates with Irgun attack on Jaffa and fears of six Arab states invading before May 15. U N plans include a volunteer police force to guard Jerusalem while U.S. policy-watchers weigh Western Europe alliance and outlawing Communists. In California a secret Air Force–Army unit tests high altitude bombing methods at Muroc.
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Holy Land
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U. N
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Harold Stassen
U. S
Vandenberg
United States
Michigan
Europe
Air Force
Army Ordnance
California Desert
Muroc Air Base
Bradley warns war risk rises with Russia and ERP shift
Gen. Omar N. Bradley testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that the war prospect is greater now than three months ago. He linked increased fear to Soviet moves, ERP aid to Europe, and Western democracies gaining a strategic edge, suggesting possible Red Army pressure if force is required.
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Omar N. Bradley
Army
Senate Armed Services Committee
U. S
Bradley
Russia
Europe
Western
Red Army
New UC Cyclotron to Expand Atomic Research Power
The Atomic Energy Commission announces a nine million dollar project at the University of California a giant cyclotron soon named an atom smasher will be twenty times more powerful than Berkeley’s 4900 ton machine Engineering work has begun and completion is targeted in five years The device aims to produce atomic bullets from six to ten billion volts and signals US leadership in fundamental science.
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University of California
Atomic Energy Commission
Berkeley
David E. Lilienthal
AEC
United States
Talking Check Detects Forgery Screams if Tampered
Burgess Smith, once a legal counterfeiter for the U S treasury, says his invention is a talking check that speaks when processed by a special machine. If the note is forged or altered the device triggers a shrill screech and declares the check worthless.
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Burgess Smith
U. S. Treasury
Coal wage deadline and Stassen Oregon campaign set
The piece notes the June 30 expiration of the UMW coal wage pact and warns of renewed strife under John L Lewis. It also covers Wisconsin economists’ view on inflation causes, including grain prices, and Harold Stassen’s Oregon primary push to challenge Dewey for GOP delegates.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L
Ohio
Robert Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Oregon
Thomas E. Dewey
Portland
Stassen
Shortage of Farm Machinery Hits U.S. Demand
The piece notes a large waiting list for farm equipment while production rose 131 percent above 1939 availability. It contrasts rising output with unmet demand and highlights the ongoing shortage affecting farmers nationwide.
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U. S
Valley Railroad at Westline Pa Shortest Line-Haul in U S
The Valley railroad in McKean county Westline Pa runs one mile making it the shortest line haul railroad in the United States. It carries only freight and switching duties and employed nine people in 1944 as an independent Class DI road.
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Westline
McKean County
United States
Early Asia Minor Settlers The Seljuk Turks
The Seljuk Turks were among the earliest settlers in Asia Minor, capturing and losing Nicea before the 12th century. Oguz Turks had migrated into Mesopotamia and converted to Islam as Seljuks extended control. By mid 13th century Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan and heirs shattered regional power without permanent rule.
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Nicea
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Marmara
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Mediterranean
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