Truman Seeks Asia Peace Partnership Against Soviet Propaganda
President Truman outlined a broad peace partnership for all Asia from San Francisco promising U S military strength to back the effort. He urged freedom loving nations to reject Soviet imperialism, called for UN backed collective security and urged Koreans to lay down arms as part of a wider anti communism push. Voice of America cables amplified his warnings to counter Moscow’s propaganda.
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Bowling Alleys Burn in Wilmington Fire Destroys Alleys
The Airport Bowling Alleys in Wilmington were destroyed by fire early today causing an estimated $90,000 in damage according to part owner Gilbert Wilkin.
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Gilbert Wilkin
Florida hurricane leaves Davie West Hollywood and West Hallandale devastated
One dead and hundreds homeless as a 125 mile per hour hurricane rips through south Florida. Sheriff Hall activates 40 Florida National Guard troops to guard Davie Hollywood and Hallandale while 40 homes destroyed and 79 trailers wrecked. Grady Norton estimates south Florida damage at 5 million dollars.
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Letart Falls Officer Awarded Silver Star
Eighth Army announces First Lieutenant William B. Caldwell of Letart Falls Ohio awarded the Silver Star for July 19 near Taejon. His platoon was ambushed, he led a counterattack, overran the enemy position, and rescued four wounded under heavy fire.
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Fire Levels Two Homes In Hocking County Area
Logan Ohio reported two houses burned in Hocking County. The Charles Pratt residence near Hocking Hills Country Club and the John Woodrow home west of Logan were destroyed by flames discovered around 6 30 a m after fires started between 3 and 4 a m. Fire officials investigated with Sheriff Waldron and arson investigator Russell K Smith as fog hindered early sighting.
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France to Receive Up to Six Billion in U.S. Aid
U.S. officials say France will likely obtain as much as 6 billion dollars in American military aid over three years. An immediate plan would allocate 2.4 billion from existing funds as an initial installment. Additional billions are expected to build a 20 division French army by 1952 to bolster Western Europe against communism.
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Dionne Quintuplets Head to New York from Montreal
The Dionne quintuplets aged sixteen travel with twenty companions and two nuns from Corbeil Ont to New York via Montreal. Father Ovila Dionne joins the 16 year olds and schoolmates on the journey, expected to arrive in New York tonight.
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Mines Sink Two U S Ships in Korean Waters
The Navy reports two minesweepers the Pirate and the Pledge were sunk on October 12 near Wonsan North Korea. One sailor is dead twelve are missing seventy nine injured raising total war casualties to twelve dead thirty six missing and ninety six hurt.
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Mencken Near Death in Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Baltimore writer H. L. Mencken remained in critical condition today at Johns Hopkins Hospital as doctors fought to stabilize him. Nurse and family statements gave no new details on his condition.
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Springfield Family Divides Manpower across Services
Springfield Ohio youths from the Shepherd family enlist in multiple services. Roger joins the Navy, Joseph the Air Corps, and John the Marines, all teens, reflecting a broad wartime mobilization.
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Senate Group Checks Ships To Red China
A Senate subcommittee promised a swift inquiry into government steps since the Korean war to halt shipments of strategic materials to Communist China. Senator O Conor said officials will testify, and the probe will broaden beyond the Flying Cloud case to uncover loopholes and enforcement efforts.
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Tax Not Effective Until After Nov 1
Columbus collector Harry Busey warned that the 10 percent tax on television sets and quick freeze units applies only after November 1. Dealers charging the tax on items acquired before Nov. 1 face heavy penalties as the tax becomes effective when stock reaches dealers or is in transit on Nov. 1 and then sold.
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Govt weighing 1951 farm plan amid consumer spending debate
Officials study whether tighter credit and installment rules will curb purchases of homes cars appliances and durable goods or prompt another eating spree as defense needs raise food demand. They note wartime meat consumption rose from 126 to 150 pounds and predict higher national income next year.
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Thrust Climaxes 90 Miles Marching In Eight Days
South Korean Republic of Korea division troops reportedly entered Pyongyang in a rapid eight day advance nearly 90 miles from the Taedong River. U S First Cavalry Division also raced to the city as Hamhung and Hungnam fell on the east coast. The drive featured clashes with Communist forces and massed Red positions around Pyongyang as the port of Chinnampo eyed by the 24th Division moved west.
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Seven Million Soviet Forces Under Arms
President Truman’s San Francisco remark about vast Soviet armies is broken down with estimates: about 2.5 million in the regular Soviet Army plus 4+ million in Europe and puppet states, 2.5–3 million in Red China, and a flexible reserve of about 1 million. The NKVD security forces and seasonal conscripts further swell totals.
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Benny to Take Troupe Overseas for Christmas Tour
Comedian Jack Benny plans a Christmas week entertaining U S troops in Korea and Japan with a half dozen entertainers, having Defense Department permission for the trip. The program follows a 438 dead 333 wounded Korean area casualty list released today. 24 injured in combat zone accidents and eight missing in action, with two previously listed casualties back on duty. A cargo of 1000 tons rice and 8500 tons coal arrives in Pusan from Nationalist China. A third long range missile test at Cocoa, Florida is postponed to Friday for schedule revision. newsmen barred from the flight due to security.
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Ohio Commission on Children and Youth Proposes 39 Education Reforms
The Ohio Commission on Children and Youth, appointed by Gov. Lausche, lists 39 education recommendations spanning pre school to college. The group has approved about 200 recommendations and collaborated with nearly 10 000 volunteers across county committees. The proposals will be presented by Ohio's 60 delegates at the White House Conference on Children and Youth in Washington this December.
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Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
White House
Washington
UN to Hear Soviet Case Against Lie for Secretary Post
The Security Council plans an emergency session to hear Soviet arguments against extending Lie’s term as United Nations secretary general. Soviet Delegate Malik will likely name a different candidate acceptable to Moscow as the General Assembly prepares to consider Lie’s original five year term. The Kremlin keeps the replacement name confidential amid behind the scenes lobbying.
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Pact Council Meets Today
London report says the Atlanta Council studied methods to raise Western Allied weapon output. Three year plans to produce guns planes and ammunition were found short of experts’ expectations. Committees will report on where to expand production and how to finance the program without harming Europe’s recovery.
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Atlanta Council
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Portsmouth Workers Receive Pay Raise
About 200 workers at Selby Street Company in Portsmouth gained an immediate wage increase of three cents an hour plus other benefits under a new three year contract signed last night. Union representatives reported the development.
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Chauncey and Galligglig Clash in Nelsonville Area
Local sports brief notes a matchup involving Chauncey and Galligglig in the Nelsonville area near Point Pleasant and Pomeroy Middleport. A 5 6 1 record line appears amid scattered team references.
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