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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
5
Hydrogen bombs are described as atomic fish and atom bombs as atomic matches. The piece explains fusion, binding energy, and the need for high temperatures to overcome proton repulsion. It discusses A and H bombs, neutron-initiated fission, and the challenge of containing hydrogen fusion inside a bomb casing.
In Washington on August 15, a heated fight over Korea policy split Democrats and Republicans. Sen. Wherry accuses Democrats of whitewashing Truman administration blunders. Sen. McMahon says Republicans fought to keep Europe from Communists. The clash signals continued battleground over foreign policy before November.
The North Dakota pardon board commuted the life sentence of 76 year old James F. Bannon for the 1930 Haven family murders near Shafer. Bannon has long claimed innocence while his son Charles confessed and was lynched. His sentence ends September 12, 1950.
AFL longshoremen in New York refuse to unload 80 tons of Russian crab meat worth about 250000 on the British liner Parthia. They pledge to block the cargo in Boston as well, citing anti Soviet sentiment and wartime concerns.
A private killed during a platoon withdrawal earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Mungyong. Pfc. James H. Jefferson of the 24th Infantry Division stood his ground to allow his unit to retreat, dying in combat. Chaplain Arthur E. Mills received the Silver Star for aiding wounded under shelling, and Corp. Jesse Wilson earned a Bronze Star for heroic service during the artillery fire near Yongdong.
Long Beach California August 15 The CIO national executive board will oust three Communist leaning unions at its August 29 meeting, O A Knight oil workers union president predicts Knight chaired the CIO trial board which heard Red charges against longshore marine cooks and stewards and fishermen unions He said a high Communist party functionary dictated Red strategy at CIO conventions for years and hamstrung constructive action.
Happy is the day when backache goes away. As people age, stress and exertion can slow kidney function causing backache, energy loss, headaches, and night urination. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, claim to ease these symptoms and flush wastes from the kidneys.
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