German scientists stunned by atomic bomb news says Goudsmit
Dr. Samuel R. Goudsmit of Northwestern University recounts in Alsos that German physicists learned of the Hiroshima attack only via a dinner broadcast on August 6, 1945. He says their initial disbelief gave way to despair and that some used a rationalization blaming Allied propaganda.
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Samuel R. Goudsmit
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Europe
Germany
Intelligence mission head named in Groves era notes
The passage identifies the scientific head of an intelligence mission and notes the Greek name for Groves, under orders from Major General Leslie R. Groves, director of the Manhattan Project.
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Get
Leslie
Sweet drinks minimize tooth decay says study
Washington reports a U.S. Department of Agriculture study from Wisconsin shows liquid sugar causes less decay in rats than dry sugar. Milk shakes are recommended since sugar is liquefied and milk offers protection. Dry sugar increases cavity risk, while reducing sugar to two percent greatly lowers decay.
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Washington
Wisconsin Experiment
Danforth Named Village Water Commission Chairman
Robert T. Danforth, a long serving member of the Massena village water commission since its 1940 origin, has been named chairman enhancing leadership of the panel.
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Massena
Robert T. Danforth
Village Water Commission
Television Seen Aid To Education
The Rev Archibald McDowell of Notre Dame foresees university extension courses taught by television. He notes two main kinds of educational TV and cites uses from lab demonstrations to teaching isolated students in hospitals and adult education centers. Television could standardize instruction and expand access.
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Bend
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Archibald McDowell
Notre Dame University
Father McDowell
Notre Dame
Oklahoma City suit cites past marriage promise in 1936
In federal court Mrs Sylvia Dick testifies that McFarland promised to marry her again in 1936 but never did. The pair divorced 32 years ago after a short marriage, and the rancher is now married to another woman.
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Oklahoma City
Federal’ Court
Sylvia
McFarland
World's Largest Filtration Plant Opens in Chicago
The world's largest water filtration plant, built for 24 million dollars, now operates full time. Located in Chicago, it uses eighty filter beds to purify Lake Michigan water for 1.5 million residents across 162 square miles, with a capacity of 700 million gallons daily.
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Chicago
Michigan
Sidewalk Supers Given Peepholes
In Racine Wisconsin a department store manager L C Reiher created a plan after sidewalk workers complained a high wooden barrier blocked views of excavation. He ordered holes drilled in the wall in three heights to let taller observers, regular watchers, and children view the proceedings.
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Racine
Wis
L. C. Reiher
Byrd decries Marshall Plan costs at NAM meeting
Senator Byrd, a key Southern Democrat, challenged the President to cut domestic spending as Europe’s relief and the Marshall Plan grow. He noted $20 billion spent since the war with little Europe improvement and called for long term budget restraint. NAM leaders urged productivity gains and labor restraint while proposing a $31 billion federal budget for 1949.
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America
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Italy
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Europe
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Bunting
Devitt Speaks on World Conditions at Legion Post
Representative Edward J. Devitt of Minnesota spoke to the Watertown Army and Navy Post American Legion at a Wednesday night meeting. The 80th Congress member discussed conditions from Washington and attended a dinner with Robert L. Watts, commander, and Alvie M. Edwards, past commander and executive committee member.
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Watertown
Edward J. Devitt
Minnesota
Army and Navy Post
American Legion
Washington
Robert L. Watts
Alvie M. Edwards
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