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Washington secrecy and war contracts under scrutiny
The article reports on tight security at the atomic energy commission in Washington and renewed secrecy around Howard Hughes war contracts. It notes witnesses being brought into secret hearings led by Sen. Owen Brewster and Sen. Homer Ferguson, with public hearings planned for November 17. It also comments on criticisms of Rep. John Taber and Rep. Clarence Brown, and mentions Truman aiming to curb grain market speculation amid postwar hunger concerns.
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United Nations
Baruch Rasport
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington
10Th and
Constitution Avenue
Owen Brewster
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Howard Hughes
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
U. S. Senate
Clarence Brown
Onto
Taft
GOP
National Press Club