Atom Power Used In Disease Studies
The Army delivered the first consignments of radioactive isotopes to civilian labs to study disease. Carbon 14 units will trace bodily and plant processes to understand cancer diabetes leukemia anemia tooth decay and other illnesses. Initial recipients include Barnard Free Skin Cancer Hospital and several leading universities. Each unit cost 367 dollars and emits beta rays for up to 10 000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. M'Menamin
Oak Ridge, Tenn
America
Army
Manhattan
Barnard Free Skin & Cancer Hospital of
St. Louis
University of California
University of Minnesota
Vanderbilt University
Universities of Pennsylvania
Chicago
Bombs Burst In Holy Land
News from August 2 reports two bombs in Tel Aviv amid a British manhunt for extremists. A Jerusalem crackdown enclosed the Rehavia quarter, with curfew lifted then abruptly revoked, and arrests rising in Tel Aviv. British forces barred streets near the Jewish Agency HQ as they intensified searches.
Navy Signs 21 For V-6 Enlistments In Tucson Reserve
The Tucson naval reserve enlistment office reports 21 volunteers for the V-6 program within a week. Cmdr W J Macy notes improved interest as more youths learn they can enlist or reenlist without a physical. Benefits cited include no draft board reporting, retained rank, longevity credits, GI rights preserved, and a 14 day cruise.
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Tucson
Naval Reserve
Cmdr
W. J. Macy
Cmdr. Macy
Chinese Reds Refuse To Give Up Harbin
A Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese Communists refuse to surrender Harbin Manchuria to government troops. Li Li-San replying for Gen Lin Piao called the demand impossible after a meeting with Gen Tu Ling at Mukden. Li returned to Harbin Wednesday.
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Harbin
Shanghai
Manchuria
Li Li-San
Lin Piao
Tu Ling
Mukden
Three Nominated For Legion Post Leader
Nominations for post commander of the American Legion Morgan McDermott post were made at a meeting last night. Harvey Davis Harold Patten and Monroe Montgomery were nominated to succeed Riley Mitchell who died July 22. A deciding election will be held on Aug 15. Ralph Langford was elected junior vice commander of the Tucson post succeeding A B Sieh who was recently named state junior vice commander.
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American Legion
Morgan McDermott
Harvey Davis
Harold (Porque) Patten
Monroe Montgomery
Riley Mitchell
Ralph Langford
Tucson
A. B. Sieh
Talmadge Election Questioned In Suit
A federal suit filed in Brunswick challenges Georgia's county unit primary system and seeks to block Eugene Talmadge's nomination for a fourth term as governor. Talmadge won the county unit majority in the July 17 primary, though in popular votes he trailed James V. Carmichael, backed by Gov. Ellis Arnall.
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Brunswick
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Talmadge
James V. Carmichael
Ellis Arnall
House Blast Causes Smoke Fill At Tucson Home
Mrs. Winthrop Burr reports smoke pouring from cooling ducts after an oil heater exploded when a thermostat stuck on. Deputies Lon Chapman and E B Potter investigated and linked the blast to the water heater, noting extreme heat in the area.
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Winthrop Burr
Kleindale Road
Mail Resumes to Austria as Parcel Post Reopens
Tucson post office announces regular parcel post service to Austria resumes. It notes parcels for displaced persons in the American zone may not be accepted. Cautions about mailbox security and illegality of mailing alcohol, explosives, and firearms with penalties up to a $1000 fine or two years in jail.
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Tucson
Austria
Post Office
Study To Modernize Arizona Sanitary Code
Arizona Improvement Association announced readiness to draft legislation to modernize the state sanitary code. State sanitary engineer George Marx said Arizona is in the infant stage compared with other states after studying health and sanitation conditions in suburban areas developed during the war. Several bills may be needed to address county level problems.
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Phoenix
Arizona Improvement Association
George Marx
Arizona
Marx
OPA Sets Uniform Copper Price Ceiling Across Industry
The OPA announced a single ceiling of 14 1/2 cents per pound for copper delivered in carload lots to Connecticut valley points, ending its dual pricing system. The move follows settlement of wage increases and applies to electrolytic lake or fire refined copper with approved wage patterns in place.
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Washington
OPA
Connecticut Valley
Atom control plans aired in house of commons
London August second. Philip J. N. Baker told MPs Britain approved both Soviet and American atomic energy control plans and urged integration. He hailed the American plan to place raw materials under international ownership as of tremendous scope and importance. He said the Soviet proposal to outlaw warlike use does not conflict with the American plan. They must be integrated.
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London
Philip J. N. Baker
House of Commons
Britain
Noel Baker
First Entry Made For Arizona Fair
F. F. Mitchell, 72, a retired machinist, submitted the first entry for the state fair to be held November 8 to 17. His entry features wood carvings and wood inlay pictures he crafted.
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Phoenix
F. F. Mitchell
Beaten Girl Recovering From Severe Assault
Hilda Gomez a 22 year old victim of a brutal attack in a vacant lot on South Sixth Avenue is improving at the county hospital though unable to speak. She identified a man brought to her bedside as not the assailant who beat her after being picked up in front of the Pioneer hotel at 1 am. The assault was reported at 3 am by Harry Bass. Dr. William G. MacDonald said she will be removed from the critical list soon and recovery will take at least six weeks. Deputies continue to search for the attacker.
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Hilda Gomez
South Sixth Avenue
Sheriff's
Miss Gomez
Pioneer Hotel
Rodeo Grounds
Harry Bass
Consolidated Dwellings
William G. MacDonald
Per Capita State Sales Tax In Pima County
Arizona tax records show an average of 10.76 dollars per person in Pima County paid in state sales tax for the year ending June 30. After removing mining and utility portions, the net is about 10.22 dollars. Since 1933 the state has collected 62.25 million dollars with 4.10 million returned to Pima, and last year the city received 143 thousand. Total county sales tax was 1.746 million with retailers 73.89 percent and other sectors making up the rest.
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Arizona Tax Commission
Pima County
Wright Named Advertising Director For Cele Peterson Stores
W. B. Wright former promotion manager of the Chicago Sun is now advertising and promotion head for Cele Peterson shops in Tucson and Phoenix. He has been with Marshall Field's morning newspaper since its founding nearly five years ago. His wife and son Gary have lived in Tucson since October last year.
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W. B. Wright
Chicago Sun
Cele Peterson
Tucson
Phoenix
Marshall Field
Gary
General Wainwright Ill in San Antonio With Cold
Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright fourth Army commander was confined to his quarters at Fort Sam Houston after a sore throat and slight fever. His physician said it is a common cold and advised canceling a three day trip to Cleveland Sandusky and Lexington.
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San Antonio
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Ft. Sam Houston
Cleveland
Sandusky
Lexington
P D Copper Plant In New Jersey Closed
Elizabeth New Jersey August 2 production halted at Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corp plant ending seven month strike. CIO union withdraws mass pickets under pact announced by Mayor James T Kirk. Talks to resume negotiations to settle the dispute.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corp
CIO
James T. Kirk
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North 4Th Avenue
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