Guards Stop Blair House Assassination Plot at White House
Two Puerto Rican revolutionists opened fire on Blair House seeking to kill President Truman but were shot down by Secret Service and White House guards. One gunman died, the other and two guards were wounded. a Secret Service man died later. Truman slept through the attack and attended Arlington ceremonies that day.
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White House
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Griselio Torresola
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Reds Strike Hard Blow Surrounds US Regiment
In northwest Korea, Chinese and North Korean tank led forces attacked United Nations troops and encircled an American regiment from the US First Cavalry Division near Unsan. Reports say the battle was intense with losses on both sides as jets and ground forces clashed.
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Gagement
Austin Campaign Nears Quota as Community Chest Climbs
Austin's Community Chest reached 88 percent of its goal with $161,350 raised in the mop-up phase. Former Mayor Tom Miller urged a final push to hit the $182,863 target before the Texas SMU game, stressing civic duty and support for families in need.
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Tom Miller
Memorial Stadium
Texas
SMU
Thanksgiving closing date sets schedule for Austin shops
Texas faces a rough weekend as Longhorns struggle against SMU and freshmen lack star talent. Austin merchants announce they will close November 30, aligning with holiday plans and avoiding Thanksgiving confusion.
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Austin
Flying Farmers Hear Bromfield at State Airlift
Operation Conservation carried out with 31 pilots and over 225 Caldwell County farmers flown to view erosion damage and soil-building successes. Louis Bromfield, Malabar Farms owner, warned that belief in easy farming is a dangerous myth as 1,000+ Central Texans attended at Caldwell High School Stadium.
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Caldwell County
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Louis Bromfield
Malabar Farms
Texas
Ohio
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Central Texas
Curtain Falls On Playwright G B Shaw at 94
Ayot St Lawrence England reports the death of George Bernard Shaw at age 94. The renowned dramatist died at 4:05 a m with Lady Astor at his bedside. Housekeeper announces Shaw's passing as a clergyman offered last prayers.
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Alice Laden
Shaws Corner
Navy to call up 31 000 reserves for 1951 expansion
The Navy announced plans to call 31 000 enlisted reserves and unknown reserve officers in early 1951 to man an expanded fleet. An additional 5 000 enlisted reserves will be recalled monthly after June 1951, with 1 500 officers to be mustered out monthly starting October 1951.
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