More Powerful Nuclear Designs Revealed by AEC Report
The commission said further developments are in progress to create newer, more powerful bombs for stockpiles. Tests at Eniwetok showed greater explosive energy than earlier models, with potential smaller-sized devices achieving stronger effects. Production expansion is urged to exploit these improvements, though exact scope remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilienthal
AEC
Eniwetok Atoll
Eniwetok
Japan
Bikini
Miniature Deaf Device Gains Wide Acceptance in Chicago
A palm sized device for the deaf improves hearing with a clear noiseless tone, enabling thousands to enjoy music sermons and companionship. Finger tip controls adjust to changing sound, and its makers Beltone offer a free descriptive booklet and home trial with no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Medical Association
Council On Physical Medicine
Heltone
Dept
19Th St
Beltone
Atomic readiness statement cited in military cooperation
The commission has been cooperating fully with the national military establishment in taking measures to assure maximum state of readiness in the field of atomic weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomba
Tobin Explains New Labor Bill of 1847
Tobin defends a proposed labor bill as a balanced approach to collective bargaining. He says current law harms workers rights to strike and favors a system where labor and management resolve issues with government aid. He supports transferring the Conciliation Service to the Labor Department and stresses representing all American people. The piece notes U.S. accident fatalities average nearly 100,000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin
United States Conciliation Service
Labor Department
Labor
Relief Turns To Saving Humans
Relief efforts shift to saving humans as a vast belt of snow spreads across northern states from Mississippi valley to the Carolinas. Heavy accumulations and strong winds threaten New York and the Northeast, while cattle losses, forage drops, and weather-driven deaths shadow flood areas in the South and West. The storm disrupts air travel and triggers state alarm as temperatures plunge and livestock suffer in Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Mississippi Valley
Ohio River Valley
Great Lakes
Illinois
Indiana
Mississippi River Valley
New England
New York City
U. S. Weather Bureau
Block Island
Virginia Capes
Ledo Road
China
Lewis A. Pick
Nebraska
Wyoming
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Dakotas
Montana
U. S
Mureau
Rocky Mountain
Flagstaff
Aziz
Rio Grande
Texas
Florida
Arkansas
Warren
Ark
Mid-Tennessee
Louvisiana
Uishway
Snow storms clo se schools and h ard hit Western Maryland
Western Maryland faced heavy snowfall with up to seven inches in Hancock and six inches in the city area. City crews deployed snowplows and trucks, county roads used 18 machines to clear 657 miles, and forecasts warned of more freezing precipitation. Temperatures hovered around 20 degrees with drifting minimal due to light winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Lester Swain
County Roads Department
J. A. Miller
Mr. Miller
Weather Bureau
Baltimore
Washington
Cumberland
Stay Home Advice And Chains Suggested For Drivers
Authorities urged residents to stay home when possible and advised drivers who must go out to use chains on their tires to improve traction on icy roads.
Local Sailor Held In Robbery Case Details
A sailor hired a car toward Frederick for two dollars. Two men attacked him, stole his money, and fled toward Frederick after a forced beating. Beard freed himself, alerted police, and the pursuing faster Blue Ridge bus was halted at Frederick. Investigators identified the suspects and a mount of pursuit followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Beard
Hagerstown
Stalin signals peace talks and pact questions
The interview with Premier Stalin outlines openness to a joint peace declaration, cooperation with the United States on a Western pact leading to gradual disarmament, and conditional flexibility on easing Berlin communications if the United States Britain and France meet set conditions. The exchange follows Soviet moves linked to Atlantic pact questions and Norwegian inquiries on bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
J. V. Stalin
Kingebury Smith
International News Service of America
U.s.8.r
United States of America
U.S.S.R
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
France
Push for joint lifting of wartime restrictions
The Soviet government signals it would ease transport and trade restraints only if the three powers lift them simultaneously. A fourth question asks if leaders can meet to discuss a peace pact with President Truman. The reply: there is no objection to a meeting.
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Fouth
Truman
Pact Nations Move To Invite Nordic Allies In Washington
Nordic talks near a formal step as Norway rejects diplomatic pressure and leans toward Western alignment. Denmark seeks a middle path while Sweden advised caution. Invitations to join the Atlantic League expected to go out within ten days to two weeks to Norway Iceland Ireland Portugal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Oslo
United States
Denmark
Washington
Iceland
Ireland
Denmark Invited If Bid Interest Confirmed
Officials indicate that if Denmark is believed to seek a bid, they will be invited. The statement notes possible involvement of Gal and Italy alongside Denmark, should authorities verify interest and ensure proper competitive procedures.
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Gal
Italy
Denmark
Food Prices Continue Drop Across Regions
Prices of common groceries fell in Cumberland and Baltimore with a weekly basket down 25 cents to 7.98 in Cumberland, the first sub eight dollar reading since December 1947. Butter also eased in some stores. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes December price declines in Baltimore and Pittsburgh, marking the first quarterly drop in living costs for 1948. A stray line mentions social wasps with queens, males and workers.
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Cumberland
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
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Fridinger & CO
George
R. D. McKee
Milly’s
Hagerstown Laundry
Rudy’s Rexall Pharmacy
N. Jonathan St
Startzman’s Liquor
Cor
Church & Prospect
Elmer Stanford
Father Vincent Campbell
St. John the Martyr
Upper East Side
New York
Stanford
Hamilton Jewelers
Aea
Jinnathan
Pact
Washington St
Fleisher's
Biologicay
W. Washington St
W. Franklin St
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