A Bomb Blast Hazards Outlined by Government Study
Washington Aug 15 Up says the effects of atomic weapons cover air water and underground bursts. Air bursts cause wide blast damage and deadly radiation within fractions of a mile to a mile and fires up to 1 1/2 miles. Underwater bursts produce blast damage and radiation downwind with no heat. Underground bursts cause crater destruction and long term uninhabitable ground with radioactive earth ejecta.
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Washington
Bomb Explosion Timetable Charted
The article outlines the sequence of events after an atomic blast from immediate fireball formation to radiation decay. It notes a fireball reaching 90 feet in diameter within a fraction of a second and peaking at 900 feet after one second, with a shock wave racing outward and radiation declining by one minute.
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Washington
Radiation Not the Deadliest A Bomb Agent
The Defense Department disputes that atomic radiation is the war’s deadliest factor. It cites new treatments and ongoing research to double the median lethal dose from 400 to about 800 roentgens, potentially saving many exposed individuals.
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Washington
Defense Department
Defense
Japan
Bomb Resistant Buildings Show How Skyscrapers Stand Up
A government study details how Empire State and other tall buildings resist atomic blasts. It says walls of reinforced concrete two feet thick offer protection, while swayable design helps ride the shock. internal bracing and blast walls can strengthen existing structures.
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New York
Empire State Building
Empire State
Japan
Department Finds Symptom Care For Radiation Sickness
The department notes there is no cure for radiation sickness but can treat symptoms with whole blood anti infection drugs like aureomycin and penicillin anti hemorrhage medicines rest and proper nutrition as part of care efforts.
A-Bomb Energy Output Compared To Natural Forces
The article states an A-bomb's energy equals about 20,002 tons of TNT. It compares this to Hoover Dam daily output and a moderate rain storm, framing the bomb as vastly more powerful than natural forces.
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Washington
Hoover Dam
Coffee Sparks steep price rise in wartime goods survey
United Press survey across 19 cities finds coffee up sharply since 1941 with other staples like pork chops round steak milk butter sugar and potatoes also rising. Government estimates show the dollar today buys 60 percent of what it did in 1941 as wage and price control debates unfold in the Senate.
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United Press
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
Senate
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Hadacol claims ease neuritis pains for Wesley Scallions
Wesley Scallions of Peoria says Hadacol relieved his arm and leg pains after three doses enabling daily work and overtime. He attributes his father's recovery to Hadacol and notes doctors often recommend it for stomach issues and nervous fatigue. The ad promotes trial bottles and a money back guarantee from The LeBlanc Corporation in 1950.
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Peoria
Illinois
Hadacol
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Dorothy Parker and Alan Campbell Plan Second Wedding
Dorothy Parker and her ex husband Alan Campbell will remarry Thursday at their Bel Air home. The pair divorced in 1947 after a 14 year marriage, Campbell citing the war and separations as the reason for the split.
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Dorothy Parker
Will
Alan Campbell
Bel Air
Campbell
Chester Man Leaves For Duty in Marines
Elmer Nagel of Chester is among Marines Air Reserve Squadron members who departed Lambert Field St. Louis for an undetermined West Coast post. The unit is the third St. Louis reserve squadron to ship out for anticipated action in the Far Eastern War theater.
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Elmer Nagel
Charles Nagel
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Marine Air Reserve
Lambert Field
St. Louis
Egyptian relay team gives up Channel swim attempt
High winds in Folkestone England force a six man Egyptian relay team to abandon their English Channel crossing after covering 12 miles in six hours.
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Folkestone
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Standard Oil celebrates customers and dealer network
The firm praises loyal customers like the Langleys and millions of others, noting its competitive petroleum market and integrated structure. It highlights 46,790 employees, over 2,000 products, and Rep Crown Gasoline as a leading brand, stressing training for dealers and handy station locations. STANDAF r COMPANY INDIANA
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