Atomic Energy Commission seeks authority for H bomb project
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission plans to ask Congress within two weeks to grant authority and fund at least 200 million dollars for a large scale H bomb program. The plan centers on reactor-based production of tritium and possibly plutonium, with early production implications and off the record committee briefings anticipated.
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Atomic Energy
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Hanford
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AEC
Robert J. Wright
Los Angeles
206 Cars Yuma Melons Shipped
Market news reports a price rebound after a Tuesday cut with Cantoloupes shipped 206 cars on Wednesday totaling 2600 for the week. Jumbo 27s and 36s mostly sold at 34 and 45s at 4.50. watermelons bring 47.50 to 50 per ton, with small sizes lower.
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Today
Georle Pursley
Newednesday
Ex-Phoenix City Manager James Deppe Dies by Suicide
In Los Angeles on June 15, police reported James T. Deppe former Phoenix city manager killed himself with a .33 caliber revolver. A note blamed illness for his act. Deppe disappeared Monday while visiting friends. police found his body yesterday.
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James T. Deppe
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Agreement Near on Billion Dollar Excise Tax Cut
Democratic leaders say a near agreement exists to cut excise taxes by about 1.1 billion dollars and offset most revenue loss with changes. President Truman has threatened to veto any substantial tax cut without new revenue, while some Democrats favor a moderate corporate tax rise to balance the impact. The Ways and Means Committee debates boosting corporate taxes and scrapping certain tax loopholes as part of the broader plan.
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Out-of-State Tax Collectors Extend Two Weeks
The state tax commission granted additional two weeks to income and sales tax collectors to continue checking the backs of out-of-state firms. Commissioner Iren Peterson said groups preferred staying longer rather than returning money home on July 1. Kent Lockwood oversees the income tax division handling the unit’s ongoing checks amid possible revenue shortfalls linked to Arizona.
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L A Business Man Takes Office As New Air Undersecretary
Los Angeles based executive John A McCone was sworn in as the new undersecretary for the Air Force. Pentagon officials and military leaders attended the ceremony as McCone pledged to carry out his duties and advance national defense efforts.
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Japanese Government Weighs Outlawing Redi Ment Officials
Fragmentary OCR shows confusion over moves to ban a nationalist or socialist group in Japan, referencing legal action, party factions, and alleged creation of a communist or socialist movement. The text is garbled with multiple names and terms.
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Eitiel
APA
Hatin
Air France Crashes In Persian Gulf Killing Many
In the Persian Gulf near Bahrein two Air France planes crashed within two days. One, carrying 520 aboard, had 47 confirmed dead with 7 known dead. the toll stood at 86 for both incidents. Eleven survivors were rescued. searchers recovered 22 bodies today. Most aboard were French with Vietnamese and Chinese nationals. An Air France inquiry probes possible sabotage as weather was clear and night landings at Bahrein were curtailed.
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Iraq
Jim Tays Dies Suddenly at 57 in Gainesboro
Funeral services for Jim Tays 57 will be held Saturday at the Johnson Marble Chapel with Rev. Acheson officiating. He died at his home on South Street. Born October 12, 1882 in Gainesboro Tennessee he was a World War II veteran and member of American Legion Post No. 10. Surviving are his wife Grace two stepsons and two brothers. Interment in Los Angeles.
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Planes into Mexico free from 3 day wait
Sogales reports that U.S. pilots flying into Mexico will no longer face a three day waiting period before testing and documentation. George Cherfort, head of international airport operations, said Navy authorities advised a sealing period by the government had been withdrawn this month.
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Davis Dam Reservoir Named Lake Mohave
A garbled note indicates the Davis Dam reservoir was named Lake Mohave after a presidential action in Washington, with a reference to a Truman era bill and the Colorado River project. Names and spellings are uncertain due to OCR errors, but the central fact is the Davis Dam area being renamed.
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Davis Dam
Mohave
Get Acquainted Session For Soap Box Derby Entrants
Friday night meeting gathers all boys aiming for the big All American event. Derby plans include transportation by Dunbar Chevrolet Agency, Yun Daily Sun, and Merchants Association. Regional San Diego race in a month. winner goes to Akron finals for top prizes. Cars and drivers to be in running condition a week prior. Local events include practice runs and a July 29 derby in Yuma with prizes and safety rules emphasized.
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Irwin Hearsh Named To Calif Arizona Grapefruit Committee
Washington June 13. Agriculture Department appointed members to California Arizona grapefruit committee to oversee marketing. Appointees include J.B. Harshman, M. Clark, Phoenis WoW, Samerton Altomatis, Lois Guike, and Arthur J. Burgher among others from Brawley, Phoenix, and related locales.
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Farm Development Expands Pinal County Towns
Pinal County towns grow as farm development accelerates. The UMA census compares 1930 population figures with newer estimates, noting significant increases in farm project areas and related settlement patterns.
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Public Dance Aims to Send Yuma Elks to National Contest
The Yuma Elks plan a fundraiser dance at Mika Clubhouse in Vina to raise funds for a trip to a national contest in Miami. Organizers highlight a strong team lineup including Wy trey and Mertens, with hopes to secure travel and lodging for the competition.
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Local Marriage License Registered for Two Residents
A marriage license was issued to Jesse W. Bivang and Haltie Rice, both of Yura, with the groom listed as a meat cutter aged four, as recorded by Manik of the superior court.
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Yura
Manik
Grand Jury Finds No DOJ Prosecution Bias in Amerasia Probe
A federal grand jury reported no evidence that the Justice Department was biased in pursuing the Amerasia stolen documents case. The 18 month term ended as the presentment urged a new grand jury to probe espionage and subversive activity, noting OSS actions and FBI seizures in 1945 and 1946. It criticized loyalty boards as insufficient for countering Communist infiltration. Remington was indicted for perjury after denying Communist ties.
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Exia
John W. Clancy
Jro
Wlliam W. Remington
Commerce Department
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Remington
Elizabeth Bentley
Washington
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Office of Strategic Services
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Amerasia Magazine
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Congress
TWA Flies 4,040,000 Passenger Miles For One Day Record
Trans World Airlines officials announced a new all time one day passenger miles record after reaching 4,040,000 miles in a single day. The previous best was 3,990,000 miles, with officers noting the surge tied to peak summer travel and domestic traffic up about ten percent from a year earlier.
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Arizona Tax Reforms Bring New Businesses
The Phoenix chamber of commerce reported nine new industries with investments totaling over $1,500 have located here. The chamber's industrial division said the new industries were a direct result of recently approved reduced temporary tax laws.
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