Great Achievements in Peace Time Atomic Research
The U S Atomic Energy Commission reports peacetime radioisotope work by 170 institutions nationwide, led by Oak Ridge and Monsanto. It highlights advances in cancer therapy, leukemia treatment, Hodgkin’s disease, hyperthyroidism, cancer mapping, oil pool tracing, metal stress research, and soil and crop improvements through radioisotopes.
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Monsanto Chemical Company
Clinton Laboratories
Paul Aebersold
Cief
Commission
Tella
Draft Dodging Slant To Meyers Grilling
Washington reports reveal Johnny Meyer Howard Hughes proxy said he spent 5083 entertaining Elliott Roosevelt and Faye Emerson before and after Elliott helped secure a wartime Hughes contract. He admitted visiting the White House twice with Elliott while fronting procurement efforts amid Senate inquiry into draft deferments.
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Elliott
Meyer
Washington
Llp
Johnny Meyer
Howard Hughes
Senate
Elliott Roosevelt
Faye Emerson
Hughes
Meyerniyo
White House
Union Approves Ford Strike Fight at 108000 Workers
The United Auto Workers executive board voted unanimously to strike Ford Motor Company production workers totaling about 108000. The walkout date is to be decided by Ford Department director Richard Leonard, with a possible Monday or Tuesday start. A Sunday meeting failed to produce results as pension plan disputes and negotiator rifts surfaced.
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Dereon
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Company
VAW
Richard T Leonard
Ford Department
Ian Liihhowr
Leonard
Doard
Nnion
Joan
Leonar
John Bugis
Ford
Greek guerrillas seize Alexandropoulls near Thrace border
Tanjug reports that guerrilla forces in Greece captured Alexandropoulls near the Thrace border after hours of fighting. The Greek report says the guerrillas drew Alexandropoullle but were driven to Pizh, with unclear details remaining.
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Raul Sup
Ine Tupumay
Reis
Tanjug
Greece
Alexandropoulls
Gapliel
Thrace
Phantom planes searched in Florida amid Caribbean unrest rumors
State Department warned Florida air and customs personnel to locate seven suspected U S fighter planes linked to a rumored communist revolt in the Dominican Republic. Officials described a general alert in effect since January to prevent any use of aircraft as a launch point for Caribbean tensions.
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Walmington
State Department
Caribbean
Airo
Florida
U.S
Dominican Republic
Lman
Quiet Trujilo regime reports no invasion activity
Generalissimo Trujillo's government claims calm as the army encounters rumors of an invasion. Customs Bureau in Florida monitors suspected P 88 Lightning and five P 51 Mustang fighters claimed to be moving by private hands. No location or existence confirmed. page note indicates continuation.
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Omidad
Oflala
Florida
Bomb Huris 3 Arms Cache Discovered in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem police uncovered a large arms cache in the Jewish quarter on the western outskirts, found under the floor of a house in two round containers. The cache included pistols, a Thompson submachine gun, ammunition, detonators, and hand grenades. Five hundred soldiers searched 500 people, detaining 88 and arresting two amid heightened security and prep for possible clashes with underground groups.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Petah-Tikva
Tel Aviv
Jerusale
Sity
Holy City
Jeruaalem
Zionist Funded Palestine Relief Ships From U S Cities
Zionist leaders disclosed that funds from Baltimore and other cities financed ships aiding Palestine. The exodus of 1947 era steamer President Warfield, off Palestine, was paid for with Baltimore money. Authorities cited 35 to 38 ships purchased by American Zionists to transport Jewish refugees, with volunteers serving without pay aboard three British vessels off Port Said.
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Baltimore
President Warfield
Palestine
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Wereld
Dlnbor
Pourte Duc France
Tery Patro
Herman Seidel
Dr Golde
U S Studies Troop Cuts
Washington reports the United States is considering further reductions in occupation forces in Europe. Officials say cuts could save manpower without imperiling aims or upsetting Allied balance. A top estimate suggests troop levels might be reduced by more than half without risk.
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Washington
United,States
Britain
Europe
Berlin
83Year-old Stufflebean Charged With Murder in Burlington Case
James J. Stufflebean, 83, was charged with murder in a Burlington area case. He confessed to killing his daughter and was held in Hancock County jail on $10,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 28.
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Carthage, Jr
INS
James J. Stufflebean
Burlington
Stuffelbean
Hancock County
What a Relief He Says After 12 Tries Googin Family Soap Box Derby Win
Virginia Charles reports on the Googin family's joy after 15 year old Jack Googin wins the Soap Box Derby amid cheering crowds. He shares relief with his mother and embraces family, while his brother Tom, a war veteran, and stepmother Iv an Griffin play roles in the celebration. The piece notes pre-race prep between heats and hints at ongoing coverage on page 44.
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Virginia Charles
Janet
Tom
Today features and sections listed across the Herald American
The page promotes feature sections on the Feature Pages including Books Poets Corner Art Chat and Grovsword Puzzle along with Good Old Days Bridge Horoscope Looking Ahead and other items such as Amusements Inq Repter City Lite Music Classified Radio Deaths Society Weather Editorial and more.
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Enese Herald
Society
de Maxwell's Sports
Weather
Oven Uy
Financiar
Winchell
World Flight Starts Today in a record attempt
Chicago pilot William Odom a 2T year old former Army Air Forces captain finished final checks Saturday for a 2 PM Sunday start on a 19 600 mile speed around the world. He flies the Bombshell a converted Air A 26 bomber owned by Milton Reynolds of Chicago. Odom aims to beat Wiley Post 1933 solo flight record by half with this westward route.
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Chicago
William Odom
Army Air Forces
Enrth Odom
Milton Reynolds
Wiley Post
Explosion Claims Workers at Mexican Dynamite Factory
Five workers were killed when a dynamite factory exploded in the Mexican state of Durango. The plant was located in the town of Dinam. Local authorities and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to secure the area and assist survivors.
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Mexico City
INS
Durango
Gull Y Gull String Grounded Plane Stops Flight
An Australian National Airways plane was grounded Saturday after a feverish seabird disrupted operations near Oakland. The aircraft carried 10 passengers and a crew of 1. The event prompted car repairs and a brief delay in service.
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Oakland
Carl W
Australian National Airways
Canina
Big Day for Hanley and Mayor at Soap Box Derby
1947 Soap Box Derby finals drew 37 000 cheering fans as Dan Dombroski of Porter High School raced a black racer to finish narrowly ahead of rival Hanley’s son. Lt Gov Hanley and Mayor Costello spoke as Army Air Force planes roared overhead, spotlighting Syracuse’s pageant of youth sport and civic pride.
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Dobn Googin
Husky
Daniel Dombroski
Porter High School
Rome_Air Base
Joe R. Hanley
Frank J. Costello
Syracuse
Thomas A Dewey
Albany
Hanley
Costello
Golonn
Hammering Hank Becomes Derby Idol in Syracuse
Hank Sauer, already the town favorite, drew steady cheers as a Soap Box Derby starter for The Chiefs. He autographed, encouraged competitors, and left with praise from fans who crowned his Derby influence despite not hitting a homer. Sauer doubled twice and added a single in four at bats in a night against Toronto.
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Hank Sauer
Syracuse
Chiefs
Hank
Hank” Sauer
Toronto
Vith A Googin
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War Assets Administration
Huris
U. S. Jewry
U.S. Studies
John Googm
Ivan Griffin
Dan Dombroski
Edward B. Sabine
Hammering Hank
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