Navy Says Bomb Defense Developed
The House Navy Committee reported indications that an effective counter measure to atomic bombs has been developed. American GIs will be returned from the Pacific at over 200000 a month for six months, with about 1250000 sent home by end of March and remaining forces deployed in Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and other bases. General MacArthur orders sweeping social and political reforms in Japan and urges rapid constitutional revisions.
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German war criminals executed and sentenced by Polands Sa
About 400 German war criminals and collaborators have been executed and another 490 sentenced to terms from 10 years to life, according to Poland's Attorney General George Sawirki.
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120 Mile Hurricane Rips Okinawa Killing and Wrecking
A 120 mile per hour tropical storm blasted Okinawa leveling southern installations. Reports say at least five Americans dead and hundreds injured with 90 000 troops affected and nurses from the 5th Army camp left homeless. Naval casualties feared in the hundreds.
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WPB Lifts Last Controls On All Construction
The War Production Board revoked order L-41 removing sales price ceilings on homes built under war housing programs. WPB officials said the move does not relate to talks on price ceilings for new dwellings during reconversion and fulfills a promise to end wartime construction controls by October 15.
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United States urged to stiffen backbone in world dealings
A House subcommittee urged the United States to withhold loans to Russia and Britain until policy doubts are clarified. It demanded openness on Soviet armament policy, economic data, and troop withdrawals, and asked Britain to reduce trade barriers in the sterling bloc before any loan of six billion dollars. The panel called for a tougher stance in negotiations with European leaders.
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Peron Declares Candidacy Amid Power Assertion
In Buenos Aires Col Juan D Peron resurfaces as a presidential candidate warning he may wage a war to regain power He resigns as vice president war minister and later minister and seeks labor support in a brief Labor Ministry speech he says decrees freeing unions and allowing workers profit sharing.
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Estimated Nazis killed and wounded in war
Prime Minister Attlee told the Commons an estimated 740,000 German soldiers were killed or permanently incapacitated during the war. The figure reflects the broader toll on German combatants.
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Amarill o region weather summary brief
The Amari ll and Vic inity forecast calls for fair conditions today tonight and Friday with little temperature change. West Texas sees fair skies and slightly warmer conditions this afternoon tonight and Friday. New Mexico partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Friday with widely scattered thundershowers over the mountains this afternoon and evening. Lowest temperatures around 40 degrees in the north and 55 in the south with highs Friday between 70 and 80.
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China Cites Unity Pact Aimed at Civil War End
In Chungking on October 11 the Chinese central government led by Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong's Communist regime pledged to avoid civil strife and build a free prosperous China. They proposed a political consultative council with all parties, recognition of rights, and release of political prisoners as part of the unity accord.
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Truman says UNRRA nearly broke needs quick US funds
President Truman told Congress UNRRA is near collapse and requires an immediate infusion of U S dollars to continue relief work. He noted shortages at home and dire need abroad, urging a $550 million appropriation and reporting UNRRA had spent 780 million of 800 million already provided by the United States.
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Airborne French Forces Begin Indo China Landing
Airborne French troops moved into Indo China’s interior today in Japanese planes seized by the RAF in response to Annamite activity near a former Japanese airbase about 100 miles west of Saigon. The force reinforces a British signals detachment and an Indian platoon flown in Oct 9 after the base surrender.
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Democrats to gain House seats, predicts Hannegan
Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan forecast that Democrats will enlarge their Congressional majority in next year’s elections. Speaking in Dallas during a banquet honoring Attorney General Tom Clark, he warned that old guard Republican leadership favors keeping reactionaries in party control.
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Superliners Withdrawn From Troop Transport Service
London dispatch reports the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria class liner Aquitania ordered withdrawn from U.S. troop transport. Effective immediately this reduces American troop capacity by about 40 000 and reallocates these ships to repatriate British troops from the Far East.
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Galadier pelted with tomatoes during speech in southern France
French dispatches from Marseille report former Premier Edouard Galadier was showered with tomatoes while delivering a political speech in southern France. No injuries were reported as security moved to restore order.
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Fresh Labor Row Prompts Strikes Across Industries
The nation faces widespread labor action with about 150 000 strikers and 42 000 textile workers returning to jobs. Hollywood protests mount at Universal and Warner studios as coal miners face growing stoppages and UMW negotiations continue with Secretary Schwellenbach urging a settlement to avert broader disruption.
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Atomic Bomb Debate Highlights Offense and Defense Limits
A House Naval Committee and Senate testimony outline risks of atomic weapons. Secretary Wallace warns the stockpile could threaten global security while countermeasures may render bombs less than fully effective. Wallace notes allied restraint may differ from rival nations. He cites Soviet science emphasis and urges restraint in weapon development.
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Laval chained to prison wall with leg irons
Paris reports former premier Paul Reynaud and other French figures call for a new trial for Pierre Laval. Laval was moved to a Fresnes death row cell and chained to a wall with leg irons after being condemned by the Vichy regime during the German occupation.
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French Accused of Mistreating German Prisoners
PRANKEURYD Germany Oct 11 U S headquarters suspended transfers of German prisoners to France after the International Red Cross charged malnutrition and Geneva Convention violations in French camps. The American Army has handed about 700,000 POWs to France for work in rehabilitating the country, with a 1,500,000 total transfer agreed last spring. The Red Cross reportedlyRepresentations to the U S Army last week about wide spread malnutrition among German prisoners in French camps have been investigated.
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War Department plans 135000 troops to Europe by January
Paris reports the War Department will replace occupiers with more than 44 points, sending 135000 men to join American forces in Europe by January. The first 30000 air force personnel will depart by month end, with Brem en to host a reception station for arrivals. The force totals 370000 with 39000 officers, and 204000 enlisted men in Europe have under 44 points.
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