President Truman walks as Puerto Rican roundup unfolds
Washington morning routine follows a thwarted assassination attempt at Blair House. Truman, unfazed, walks to the Washington Monument with secret service and reporters kept at bay. In Puerto Rico, police round up Nationalist and Communist leaders after the failed Washington attack, Albizu Campos captured with tear gas after a siege.
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Gunman Collazo moved to Gallinger under guard
Oscar Collazo the Puerto Rican revolutionary who tried to assassinate President Truman was moved from Emergency Hospital to Gallinger Hospital by ambulance with police escort. He was shot in the chest during the Blair House gun battle and remains under tight guard. A third police officer died in the exchange and two others survived.
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Acme
Fanatic Charged in Murder of Guard at Blair House
Reporter describes President Truman’s security precautions after an attempted assassination by two Puerto Rican independents. Oscar Collazo, shot in the chest, was charged with murder after Griselio Torresola was killed and guard Pvt. Leslie Coffelt died. Collazo’s conspiracy warrants were being prepared as investigators questioned relatives and canvassed New York and Puerto Rico.
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Texas Gains One Seat In House Of Representatives
Final census figures place US population at 150,697,361 with a 14.5 percent 10 year gain. Seven states gain seats in the 435 member House, nine lose seats. California leads with seven new seats, Texas gains one, and losses include Pennsylvania Missouri New York and Oklahoma. Alaska and Hawaii potential enlargement to 1953 House discussed.
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Mrs Collazo Charged in Plot Over US President Shooting
The 42 year old Puerto Rican born woman, arrested after a gun battle near the president’s home, is charged with conspiring with her husband Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola. Bail set at 50000, she remains jailed awaiting further action as authorities warn of subversive Nationalist ties.
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Southwestern Public Service to Build 11th Power Plant
A land purchase agreement for an 11th base load power plant was announced by Southwestern Public Service Company. The $6 million station will sit four miles south of Earth and 914 miles north of Amherst on Halsell Ranch land, with water tests allowed until November 26. Company to own 354 acres and hold water rights on about 9,700 more. Key factors: Sand Hills recharge area, proximity to El Paso Natural Gas pipeline, and nearby natural gas fuel for boilers. See POWER-Page 4.
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Yanks trapped as Chinese Reds encircle units near Unson
A US First Corps spokesman described two battalions as surrounded and later reports said the full regiment was cut off near a dry river bed four miles southwest of Unson. The trapped force, including Chinese Reds, faced a prolonged resistance as Americans outside the ring reported heavy losses and a fierce firefight.
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Night of Terror For Housewife
A 19 year old housewife recounted a Halloween night terror when two escaped convicts hid in her attic. Douglas Pettis and Marion Rowiler plus a third escapee fled after tying up a Texas A&M College official, a guard and eight convicts at Darrington State Prison Farm before the capture. Mrs Wanda Weaver, returning home at 10 pm, faced threats and a knife pressed to her back while her family stayed inside.
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881 Lucky Number For the Mustangs
Dallas report notes Braniff Flight 881 is the SMU Mustangs coach charter to Austin to face Texas Longhorns. Captain R V Carleston, first trip on laser noted plane, hopes 881 brings luck as Braniff records show other Southwest Conference schools and Oklahoma used the No 881 for football travels with no losses.
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Howard County votes to curb liquor sales
Howard County residents approved a ban on liquor and beer sales by 2,992 to 2,859 yesterday, ending decades of permitting alcohol sales since 1938 in the county. The measure marks a decisive shift in local liquor policy.
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Weather brief for Amarillo area and surrounding regions
Partly cloudy conditions persist across Amarillo and vicinity with warmer spells today then cooler by Friday. Highs near 69 today, 65 tomorrow, lows around 39 tonight. Agricultural outlook notes generally suitable outdoor work with seasonable cool temperatures. West Texas shows cooler trends except Panhandle and South Plains remain partly clear and warmer. New Mexico sees fair skies with no major temperature changes.
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Record Vote Tuesday Seen By CIO Official
Jack Kroll, director of the CIO Political Action Committee, predicted 45 million votes in Tuesday’s elections, a record for a non presidential year. He expects Democrats to gain 3 or 4 Senate seats and 15 to 30 House seats, signaling a historic change in party control.
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Second Blast Rips Store in Abernathy Explosion
ABERNATHY November 2 a second blast ripped Struve Mercantile Company store yesterday injuring four people with shock and burns. Owners Marvin Struve and partner suffered burns and hair singed while customers Mrs. Jack Riker and daughter had mild shock. A prior blast two weeks earlier left butcher Paul Hunt badly burned. Investigators suspect a gas leak from a main line in the alley behind the store. a state inspector planned to inspect gas lines as a safety check.
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Assassination Pictures Shown On White House Pages 2 22 29
The scene centers on Blair House near the White House as an attempted assassination prompts tighter security. President Truman remains calm and continues with plans for his weekly news conference while officials decline to discuss new protective measures.
Soviet Foreign Minister Responds to Assassination Attempt
In New York on November 2, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky, asked about the attempted assassination of President Truman, replied with a gesture of spreading his hands and said, A Strange question, then moved into the Assembly hall.
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Truman maker brushes off threats, says luck matters more
Former White House adviser George Allen quoted Mr. Truman as saying he is unconcerned by threats to his safety and that “The only thing to worry about is having bad luck.” Secretary Ross noted the remark as part of a page four plotter mention.
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