Groves says Russia still sought U.S. atomic secrets
Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves, retired head of the Manhattan Project, told UP that Soviet spies pressed for U.S. atomic information during World War II and continue to push hard today. He cited Hanford plutonium work, samples of U-235 and other data as proof of breaches, and urged clear civilian authority over security while keeping military input in balance.
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Fire Crew Tracks Blazes to Source
In Winnetka a fire department crew visits homes to prevent fires by inspecting hazards. They methodically check about 40 points per house focusing on overloaded fuse boxes electrical equipment chimneys and rubbish piles to reduce fire risk.
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Winnetka
Deaths of notable figures in industry and science
Charles E. Bonexe 74 consulting engineer and former associate director of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Joseph Hartman 66 oil producer who helped develop petroleum deposits in several states in Pittsburgh. Ernest P. Grohe 64 retired business representative of Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios in Chicago, died in Phoenix Arizona.
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Schenectady to Tax Utility Bills and Lodging Fees
City council caucus approves one year taxes on utility bills three percent hotel and lodging bills five percent and the annual twenty five dollar levy on each coin operated amusement device including juke boxes. Also reports on a jailed woman’s death in Rochester and other 1948 New York political notes.
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Thomas to Appear Before Jury After Election
Rep J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey will testify before a Federal Grand Jury in Washington over alleged irregularities in his office payrolls. He requests November 4 to keep politics out of the matter as he seeks a seventh term and chairs the House un American Activities Committee.
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Attlee Opens Inquiry Into Alleged Pool Bribery Probe
In the Commons Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced an inquiry into alleged irregularities in government quarters tied to bribery aimed at stopping a football pool prosecution. He moved to establish a tribunal to investigate ministers and officials over the matter.
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Victory Seen By Barkley Victory Seen By Barkley
Senator Alben W. Barkley declared a revolution in American thinking and predicted a Truman Barkley victory. Speaking after a reception in Paterson New Jersey he urged support for Archibald Alexander and attacked Dewey while contrasting with Warren in a campaign stop at Trenton.
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Trenton
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Thomas E. Dewey
G.O.P
Archibald S. Alexander
U. S
Train Truck Crash Kills 2 Near Uhrichsville
The engineer and firemen were killed and 12 people were injured when a Pennsylvania train collided with a truckload of steel five miles west of Uhrichsville. Five injured were hospitalized at Dennison, including the truck driver. Eight cars derailed as the locomotive was demolished at Wolf's crossing on Route 36.
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Kids Can Now Put Dollies to Bed In Prefab Houses
NEW YORK (WINS) a prefab Toy Corp introduces a modular prefab doll house for children. The kit comes with separate walls and units to assemble into American Colonial or French Provincial styles, offering movable, buildable toy homes. Potential buyers should check local building codes as some prohibit prefabs.
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Censorship Ordered on Chiang Ching Kuos Writings
Maj. Gen. Chi ang Ching-Kuo, Shanghai economic warlord, ordered pre publication censorship of all books pictures and magazines about him. Chiang Kai-sheks son said much material about him was far from the truth.
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One Man's Opinion on Truman Arrival and Labor Woes
Walter Kiernan weighs the 4 P.M. Thursday New York visit of President Truman with plans for nine speeches and potential ferry delivery if traffic slows. He notes payrolls and child labor issues, citing Margaret O'Brien’s $68,000 taken by the Treasury and possible wage gains for AFL members, including a proposed 18 cent hourly raise.
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Health Office Opens White Plains Regional Office
The State Health Department opened the fourth of six regional offices today. The White Plains office is led by Dr. Robert L. Vought, New York City suburban health director.
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Forest Fire Vigil Is Kept
Forest fires in three counties were controlled by last night with patrols at the sites. District Ranger George Stewart reported flames covering 15 to 20 acres near Wolf Pond in Warren County and five to six acres of pine and hardwood burn in Argyle Washington County. A separate blaze struck a large tract of heavy timber near Johnny Cake Lake in Saratoga.
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Johnnycake Lake
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Flaxseed Boosts Canal Tonnage Through New York Canal
A 6,230 ton flaxseed cargo became the first to traverse the New York State Barge Canal since 1946. For the week ending Oct 23 the canal handled 150,889 tons, lifting the season total to 3,714,616 tons as announced by the State Department of Public Works.
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State Department of Public Works
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