Scientists seek compromise on atomic energy commission ties
In Washington, top scientists and Senator Hickenlooper discuss delaying confirmation of David Lilienthal and four others to the Atomic Energy Commission. He proposes extending terms two years to avoid a partisan fight and protect ongoing transition plans from wartime to peacetime research.
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Truman faces pressure over atomic appointments in 1948 debate
In a heated federal battle, senators press President Truman to accept the Hickenlooper compromise on atomic-energy commissions. Vandenberg and Taft push for limited terms, while scientists fear a veto could halt the program next January. In Australia, Adelaide marks fifty years of free beer ending as A Auckland retires after half a century of daily rations.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
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Robert A. Taft
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Australia
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French origins of veterinary medicine and surgery
The practice of veterinary medicine and surgery began in France as a method to save horses injured in war, shaping early veterinary care and surgical techniques.
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World Democracies Convene for Global Peace Union Idea
Former Supreme Court Justice Owen J Roberts urged Congress to call a convention of the world democracies to form a federal peace union that could complement the United Nations. He argued the UN should remain an international forum, not abolished, and warned against abolishing veto power as impractical. Roberts cited economic recovery and common welfare under law as aims of the proposed union. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee amid debate on revising the UN charter. Separately, Barbara Scanlon's old collie, deemed nervous though not vicious by Selectmen, bit a newsboy two weeks earlier.
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Man Foils Shoplifter Then Receives Sentence From Judge
In Spokane a man who spotted a shoplifter tuck two shirts under his coat followed him out. He urged the thief to return the shirts but was refused. The next day Police Judge Raymond Kelly sentenced the shoplifter to 60 days.
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Hotel liquor permit request rejected in Asbury Park
Mrs Lil lian Weinblatt sought a liquor permit from the Asbury Park city council to operate two bars at the Metropolitan Hotel spending 3800 dollars. The council denied the permit so the business could only serve soft drinks.
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Asbury Park
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Lillian Weinblatt
Metropolitan
Town Fines Dog Owner Over Laddie Case
After a three hour hearing the selectmen allowed Laddie to return to its owner Miss Scanlon with conditions. She must keep the dog fenced at home and leashed or chained when it travels about the town.
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