British General Urges Global Atomic Explosions to Show Horrors
Lt Gen Sir George Holmes proposes the United States trigger atomic blasts in every nation to teach the world the weapon’s awfulness. He says wide witness to the devastation could deter another war and urges a global series aided by newsmen, photographers, and officials. Holmes, a Dunkirk hero, recently moved near Santa Fe NM close to Los Alamos.
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Army Clique Seizes Venezuela Reins
Rebellious army leaders have overthrown the Venezuelan government and seized President Medina in Caracas. The event occurred by Oct. 19 as reported by United Press. The coup signals a dramatic shift in Venezuelan politics with the military in control.
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Venezuela unrest spreads as rebels seize Caracas areas
State Department reports revolution spreading in Venezuela with clashes at San Carlos barracks and Miraflores. Rebels control the president's residence and military academy, while government forces under Gen Isiah Medina y Angarita retake positions. An embassy officer was fired upon near the cable office, delaying dispatches.
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Strikers Cut Heat in Michigan Cities Amid Strike Action
A CIO strike began cutting heat in Battle Creek and Jackson, affecting about 2 million people regionally. Battle Creek saw 70 businesses lose heat. Jackson’s outage led to a blocked utility HQ and nearby Hotel Hayes. The state sought to keep electric and gas service while officials discuss labor disputes policy.
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Senate Finance Committee Drafts Tax Breaks for War Service Pay
The Senate Finance Committee approved forgiving federal income taxes on war era service pay for enlisted personnel and offered extended payment terms for officers and prewar service. The package includes corporate bond retirement and debt cancellation extensions while refunds will be issued to those who paid taxes.
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Sweden moves to bar uranium mining without license
The Swedish foreign office said a bill would be introduced in Parliament to forbid uranium mining except under a government license. Export would be prohibited.
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Weather Summary for Amarillo and West Texas
Fair and cooler conditions prevail this afternoon and tonight with Saturday forecast as fair and slightly warmer. In West Texas expect cooler conditions tonight and Saturday with lows near freezing in the upper Panhandle. New Mexico remains fair through today and tonight with cooler southeast portions near the Texas border and warmer conditions east of the Divide Saturday. Tonight's lows 35 to 45 degrees. Saturday highs 70 to 80 degrees. The 24 hour figures include high 81, low 43, noon 55.
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Peiping violence pitting Chinese crowds against Japanese
A Chinese mob in Peiping attacked Japanese civilians in Little Tokyo, killing three and injuring others as police and U S Marines restored order. Similar attacks occurred in Tientsin, where several hundred Japanese were beaten. Authorities warned Japanese to stay confined to quarters amid martial law and rising anti Korean sentiment after the Korea chamber of commerce president was shot.
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Peron Secures Control as Paralyzing Strike Ends
In Buenos Aires a 24 hour victory strike ended with Col. Juan D. Peron in firm control of the government. Trams and subways resumed as shops reopened. Eight people were killed and 70 wounded yesterday amid clashes as Peron’s supporters enforced the action. Peron left the city on vacation, while the coup leaders faded from view.
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Peruvian Women Win Right to Vote in Elections
A Lima dispatch reports Peruvian women will be allowed to vote next year for the first time in history. The government forms a committee to reform election laws to make this possible.
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Tahoka High School Faces Walkout Over Football Policy Dispute
Dozens of Tahoka officials quit or threaten to resign as a football policy dispute triggers walkouts. Superintendent Mrs Lenora M Tunnel and principal E E Hancock join the resignations amid 19 football players leaving. Civic groups seek a pause before county board action as Joe Stewart and other leaders confront the crisis.
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The House On 2nd Street at State Theater
A note mentions government project No 97 tied to the State Theater showing The House On 2nd Street. It notes a connection between the project and the current screening, suggesting official involvement or oversight.
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President Mannerheim rises briefly amid illness relapse
President Baron Mannerheim, recovering from a recent relapse and confined to bed, temporarily stood up yesterday after doctors said he had regained some strength. His physician released the update as relief spread from the Helsinki hospital.
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Woman Sentenced for Holding Child's Hand Over Gas Flame
New York report states Mrs. Helen Cozzolino, 29, a housewife, received four months in prison after pleading guilty to felonious assault for holding her eight year old son Arthur over a gas flame to punish alleged cigarette theft. The FBI file notes the Christopher Case in The House on 92nd Street.
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The House On S2nd Street at State Theater
The secret of the Atomic Bomb protected by the FBI during its making is revealed in The House On S2nd Street. See it at the State Theater now. Friden calculators promised for fast accurate figuring by Russell Stationery Co.
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Novel of Thoughts Dreams of POW Lost by War Veteran
Lt Kenneth Simmons from the Eighth Air Force wrote a 225 page memoir on toilet paper while a POW in Germany and hid it from guards. He brought the manuscript to the US but misplaced it near the University of Texas after staying at a fraternity. He offers a $25 reward.
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GI Veterans Blast Homeward Shipments Delays In Pacific
In the Daily Pacifican letters column veterans in the Philippines accuse Army authorities of stalling the homeward movement of troops. They claim dozens of cargo ships sail empty for the United States and criticize the red apple re enlistment plan as giving top priority to reenlistees for furloughs. Col. C H Davidson says Liberty ships could carry 75 troops within 48 hours with 50 workers per ship, if allocated.
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