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Nation Stirred By Truman Report That Russia Has The Atom Bomb, 1949

President Truman's surprise announcement that Russia now possesses the atom bomb makes big headlines in the US. The electrifying news brings instant response from United nations delegates meeting at Flushing Meadows. Assembly President Romulo says the news means that the world now must strive harder for atomic controls.

Meanwhile, at Hanford, Washington security measures are increased at the great plutonium plant.

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