Bikini Bomb Likely Size For Future Atomic War
The Bikini bomb, first used ten days after its July 1 test, may become the standard size for future atomic wars. Dr. R. E. Lapp of the War Department predicts small bombs will dominate, arguing two small bombs can do more damage than one larger one. He cites potential city casualty estimates of about 50,000 deaths and 50,000 serious injuries per blast. Navy Rear Adm. Parsons notes weapons evolution and production challenges.
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Louie and sea power shape postwar outlook says analyst
The article argues that control of the sea remains decisive for the coming generation and that atomic fuel for rockets or bombs is not imminent. Admiral Parsons warns against rushing to develop weapons that could exhaust uranium reserves, suggesting several more years of research could expand usable fuel. In other news, W O'Shea and Wethersfield divorce case is noted.
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Universal Pays Over Million for Harvey Film Rights
Universal-International Pictures reportedly paid just over 1 million dollars for film rights to the Pulitzer Prize winning play Harvey. Mary C. Chase wrote the Denver story about a gentle drunk and his invisible rabbit companion. Brock Pemberton produced the Broadway hit now in its third year.
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Virginia Mayo to Wed Actor Michael O Shea Next Saturday
Actress Virginia Mayo announced plans to marry actor Michael O Shea next Saturday. The couple reportedly met years ago while working on Blonde Issue. Mayo, a former beauty queen from Louisiana, will marry for the first time.
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