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Editorial
April 17, 1951
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Editorial discusses Dr. Harold C. Urey's estimate that the Soviet Union has about 50 atomic bombs, confirms their possession and testing, advises immediate use in war on key targets, and urges caution on border incidents; includes aphorisms on advice, morality, graft, corporations, and taxation.
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DOES RUSSIA HAVE 50 BOMBS?
Amid the speculation of many
Americans as to the number of atomic
bombs possessed by the Soviet Union, it
might be a good idea to pass along the
opinion of Dr. Harold C. Urey, one of our
leading atomic scientists.
Dr. Urey thinks that fifty might be a
good guess as to the number of bombs
possessed by the Soviets. He says that he
is sure that "the Russians have the bomb"
and that "they have exploded them."
The scientist does not hesitate to suggest
that if a full-scale war should break
out, the bomb should be used immediately
and on the most effective target possible. "At the same time, he expresses the
hope that the nation will not misinterpret
border incidents."
Good advice: Losers should never bet.
Going to church is not a sure cure for
your sins but it will help.
The millennium will approach when
principles outweigh profits and politics.
The explanation for big graft is the
number of people willing to accept little
graft.
The democratization of our huge corporations
is necessary to the survival of
capitalism.
You may not be able to benefit by this
advice—but if you can acquire a capital
gain, you can dodge taxation.
Amid the speculation of many
Americans as to the number of atomic
bombs possessed by the Soviet Union, it
might be a good idea to pass along the
opinion of Dr. Harold C. Urey, one of our
leading atomic scientists.
Dr. Urey thinks that fifty might be a
good guess as to the number of bombs
possessed by the Soviets. He says that he
is sure that "the Russians have the bomb"
and that "they have exploded them."
The scientist does not hesitate to suggest
that if a full-scale war should break
out, the bomb should be used immediately
and on the most effective target possible. "At the same time, he expresses the
hope that the nation will not misinterpret
border incidents."
Good advice: Losers should never bet.
Going to church is not a sure cure for
your sins but it will help.
The millennium will approach when
principles outweigh profits and politics.
The explanation for big graft is the
number of people willing to accept little
graft.
The democratization of our huge corporations
is necessary to the survival of
capitalism.
You may not be able to benefit by this
advice—but if you can acquire a capital
gain, you can dodge taxation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Atomic Bombs
Soviet Union
Harold Urey
Nuclear Capability
Border Incidents
War Strategy
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Harold C. Urey
Soviet Union
Russians
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Soviet Atomic Bomb Possession And Potential Use In War
Stance / Tone
Speculative Advisory With Caution
Key Figures
Dr. Harold C. Urey
Soviet Union
Russians
Key Arguments
Soviets Likely Possess About 50 Atomic Bombs
Russians Have The Bomb And Have Exploded Them
Use The Bomb Immediately On The Most Effective Target If Full Scale War Breaks Out
Hope The Nation Will Not Misinterpret Border Incidents