AEC Doctor Deems Air Burst Radiation Harmless
Chicago reports that James P. Cooney of the Atomic Energy Commission said residual radiation from an air burst is insignificant. He noted most danger occurs in microseconds within about 2000 yards and urged calm after blasts like Hiroshima or Nagasaki to aid rescue efforts.
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Chicago
Atomic Energy Commission
James P. Cooney
AEC
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Cooney
Bikini
Armed Services
Auction of livestock and farm goods near Stephens City
On August 6 at 10 a.m. R. G. Wolverton will hold an auction near Stephens City featuring livestock, farm machinery, and household goods.
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R. G. Wolverton
Stephens City
Anti poll tax bill sent to Senate by House vote
The House passed an anti poll tax bill 273 to 116 sending it to the Senate amid opposition claims it would aid the Ku Klux Klan. The measure, repeated in ten years, faced likely filibuster and long odds in the Senate.
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Senate
Washington
House
Rep
Wheeler
Dcal
Poland Defies Vatican Excommunication as Aggression
In Warsaw the Polish government denounced the Vatican decree ordering excommunication of communists as an act of aggression and forbade priests from excommunicating Poles who belong to the Communist party. It said it would begin negotiations with the church to settle mutual relations.
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Warsaw
Poland
Vatican
Communist Party
Fish with both eyes on one side
Halibuts and flounders show this trait. At birth they have eyes on both sides, but as they mature they swim on one side and one eye migrates to the upper side.
Mrs Roosevelt Defends Catholic Ties in Letter
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt denies bias against the Roman Catholic church and says she will stand for government principles. She responded to Francis Cardinal Spellman who accused her of anti Catholic sentiment over her stance on federal aid to parochial schools. A cardinal aide in New York said there was no immediate reply.
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Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Roosevelt
New York
Senators Push for Farm Subsidy Reform in Stormy Session
Senators pressed Secretary Brannan on farm price supports amid frustration over potential partial trials. Anderson proposed revising the 1948 Aiken act to fix government support at 75 to 90 percent of parity. Aiken and others warned Brannan avoided straight answers and urged cooperation with both parties.
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Brannan
Congress
Anderson
Aiken
U S Leaders Move Deliberately On Defense Aid Policy
Secretary Acheson dodged a direct answer when asked if the United States has evidence that Russians are preparing for war. He warned about the dangers of a yes or no reply, favoring no comment. Senate opposition to the $1450 million program grows with calls for a cheaper stop gap until NATO sets a broader defense plan. Senator Byrd and Bridges oppose, labeling the arms authority a blank check and arguing the plan lacks defense rationale.
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United States
Acheson
Senate
Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
North Atlantic Council
Europe
Byrd
D-Va
Bridges
R-Nh
Armed Services Committee
New Car Transport Track Runs Wild on Pall Mall Street
A Baker Driveaway Co truck carrying new cars rolled down Pall Mall Street causing about $500 damage to two parked vehicles. No injuries were reported. The brakes apparently failed after air leaked, with the truck striking a 1937 Plymouth owned by Mrs. Vernon Lichliter and a Kremer and Son's grocery pickup before stopping.
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Pall Mall St
Frederick Lucas
Wayne, Mich
Baker Driveaway Co
Braddock St
Triangle
Robert Lowery
Pall Mall
Vernon Lichliter
W. Pall Mall
Kremer and Son’s
Lowery
Republicans Propose Limited Federal Education Aid Bill
Three House Republicans unveil a lean aid to education plan with no parochial school limits and strict no federal control. The measure would only assist states most in need under national standards, costing up to 135 million dollars yearly and qualifying about 13 states, including Virginia and West Virginia.
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Washington
Congress
Morton
Kearns
Werdel
Cal
Barden
Senate
Virginia
West Virginia
Day's High 93 Fails To Reach Yearly 96
The temperature reached 93 degrees by 3 p.m., not within three degrees of the year's 96 high. It stood at 90 at noon.
Injured Mother En Route After Local Collision
Injured mother Mrs Irene Hayt was en route to Winchester from Rochester when a collision occurred. The young man involved had worked for Plumly Lumber Co and recently was unemployed. He is Red Cross water safety chairman and led swimming classes at Willow Lawn pool. The borrowed car belonging to Luther White of 104 Southwerk St sustained about $400 in damage.
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Irene Hayt
Winchester
Rochester
Plumly Lumber Co
Red Cross Water Safety
Willow Lawn Pool
Luther White
Southwerk St
Senate debate over Atlantic Pact defense plan intensifies
Bridges described the Atlantic Pact as a mutual defense concept while Byrd signaled opposition and planned a future stance after closed hearings. Senator Vandenberg warned that a 1450 million military aid request cannot pass this Congress, citing obstacles in the State Department brief.
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Bridges
Byrd
Vandenberg
R-Mich
State Department
Congress
Steel Workers Union Officers Ordered to Sign Affidavits
The CIO Steel Workers union board in New York directs officers to file non communist affidavits under Taft Hartley. President Philip Murray, a noted holdout, advocates repealing the act and restoring the Wagner Act with improvements to protect labor rights.
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New York
International Executive Board
CIO Steel Workers Union Today
Philip Murray
Air Secrets Leak Reported From London Barroom Talk
The London Daily Mail said a barroom leak by an unnamed American technician revealed highly secret British and American air and aviation experiments at an unidentified London-area airfield. It named experts, equipment, and a firm linked to the work, drawing a joint inquiry from the British Air Ministry and U S Air Force. The British supply ministry offered no comment.
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London
London Daily Mail
the Mail
United States
British
Air Ministry
United States Airforce Third Division
British Supply Ministry
Miners dispute extends old contract amid three day week
The Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co and North-West group say the old contract remains in force until August 14 after a June 14 60 day notice under the Taft Hartley Act. UMW Vice-president Thomas Kennedy says the contract expired June 30 in the union view, with mines operating on a three day week under indefinite extension. Lewis was delayed and did not attend recent conferences as Love stated operators will negotiate with any attending party. Southern Appalachian Coal Operators president warned higher coal prices will follow Lewis three day week with costs rising at least 50 cents a ton since operators must pass some onto consumers. Rolla D Campbell testified the union wields all bargaining power.
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Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
Lewis
UMW
Thomas Kennedy
Washington
Southern Appalachian Coal Operators
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lee C. Gunter
Knoxville
Tenn
Senate Banking Committee
Gunter
Huntington
W. Va
Island Creek Coal Co
Answers to Daily Quiz Revealed for Page Four
Correct responses cover topics from geography to history with locations Baltimore Maryland New York City and officials like Secretary of State. The list confirms queries about Spain the Spanish Civil War Andrew Jackson and a male female distinction for a question.
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Baltimore
West Coast
Spain
Greater
Andrew Jackson
New York City
Secretary of State
Father of Bride Kills Former Pastor in Tampa
In downtown Tampa a former Baptist preacher, Rev. John P. Lane, was shot dead after a street quarrel. Minutes later Ward C. Cornelius, father of Lane's 15 year old bride, was taken into custody for questioning as detectives pursued details of the elopement in June. No charges filed yet.
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Tampa
Fla
John P. Lane
D B. Stephens
Ward C. Cornelius
Lane
Edwards Attacks Local Financing Plan For Virginia Counties
Edwards opposes a proposed 15 million dollar outright grant and a 44 million loan fund for Virginia localities. He warns the loan idea is a debt and calls for leveraging bank mortgages at 2 percent instead. He predicts a heavier tax load on farmers if Battle is elected, with campaign figures and organizers listed behind Edwards.
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Edwards
Virginia
Battle
John Fishpan
Clarke County
Landon Whitacre
John A. Klein
Campbell Pancake
Robert W. H. Duncan
Utha Gray Smith
Alexandria
George B. Conrad
Rockingham County
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Linda Betts Frazier
Har
Edwards Theme Song Performed by Mrs Frazier in Risonburg
In Risonburg the Edwards theme song was sung as Mrs. Frazier led the performance. The event highlighted local music and community talent.
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Risonburg
Edwards
Mrs. Frazier
Funeral Services Held Afternoon for Mrs.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Riverton for Mrs. as mourners gathered to honor her memory. The ceremony reflected local customs and included remarks from family and friends.
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Riverton
Obituary of Maggie Odessa Deavers of Meriden
Maggie Odessa Deavers of Meriden wife of John L Deavers died yesterday at her home She was a daughter of George and Hattie Montgomery Williams of Riverton Survivors include a sister Mrs William Carter of Stephens City
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Maggie Odessa Deavers
Meriden
John L. Deavers
George
Hattie Montgomery Williams
Riverton
William Carter
Stephens City
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