US Cites Implied Soviet A Bomb Threat
Lake Success November 11 Assistant Secretary of State John D. Hickerson told the United Nations and the Soviet Union that nations able to mountain move with atomic energy can also level cities in war He argued this supports international control for peaceful uses Hickerson replied to Andrei Vishinsky who warned about Russia's mountain moving and arid land projects He noted the US distributes isotopes for medical research and that Soviet scientists receive comparable opportunities under common conditions The Russians push two treaties banning bombs and creating a Security Council led control commission but Western powers reject this as ineffective and the General Assembly has already refused It is noted Dr Rodolfo Munoz of Argentina supported continuing consultations on general principles for six countries involved in the issue
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John D. Hickerson
United Nations
Soviet Union
Hickerson
US Assembly
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
Russia
United States
United States Atomic Energy Commission
Security Council
General Assembly
Rodolfo Munoz
Argentina
Red Army replaces Soviet military government in Germany
Berlin Nov 11 The Soviet Union dissolves the Soviet military government for Germany and installs a Russian control commission led by General Vassily Chuikov The commission will oversee Potsdam decisions and other four power agreements in Eastern Germany Chuikov summons East German cabinet to Khars horst headquarters and activates the new control body There is no troop withdrawal promised and no timetable for a united Germany or peace treaty
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
Vassily Ivanovich Chuikov
Nac
Guvelve
United States
Britain
France
Bonn
Potsdam
Chuikov
Karshorst
Civilian Control Commission
West Germany
Chiukov
Portable Atomic Pile Developed by British Scientist
Robert Barker, 26, unveiled a portable atomic pile the size of a garbage can in Gerrards Cross. He claims it yields isotopes as good as Harwell's piles for medical research. The device, powered by uranium oxide, arose from three years of A S P Chemical Company work and could reach commercial production within six months for use in distant hospital radio therapy departments.
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Gerrards Cross
England
Robert Barker
Harwell
Barker
United States
A.S.P. Chemical Company, Ltd
C. L. Walsh
The
Chemical Company
Walsh
Two Camp Hood Soldiers Injured In San Marcos Wreck
In San Marcos on a Friday afternoon two Camp Hood soldiers Pfc Raymond L. Ford and Pvt David G. Salsgiver were seriously injured when their car rear ended a truck trailer unit. They were treated locally before being moved to a San Antonio military hospital.
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San Marcos
Camp Hood
Here
Raymond L. Ford
David G. Salsgiver
San Antonio
Guy C. Miller
James Clayton
Bliss Sherman
H. B. McCarter
12Th
AIB Battalion
One Killed Three Hurt in Causeway Wreck
A head on collision on Highway 75 near the island side of the Galveston causeway left one man dead and three injured. Orville Red Wicks 23 of Damon died on the way to the hospital. Injured but not seriously were Henry Kaiser 42 of Texas City former golf pro at Galveston Country Club Charles Doss 18 and Douglas M Stauso 19 both of Damon.
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Orville
Red) Wicks
Damon
Henry J. Kaiser
Texas City
Galveston Country Club
Charles Doss
Douglas M. Stauso
Truman reiterates civil rights push in Armistice Day address
President Truman urged rapid passage of civil rights legislation when Congress reconvenes. He noted Americans nationwide are recognizing the issue's importance and called on the federal government to actively pursue greater justice. Senate leaders planned to pursue a fair employment practices bill, while Southern senators signaled a filibuster amid party tensions from 1948.
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United States
Senate
Lucas
Texas Sooners Face TCU as Southwest Conference Week Opens
Texas prepares for a Memorial Stadium afternoon clash with TCU while Polliwog 12 Yearlings 7 fans recall past glory. Rice meets Texas A&M SMU faces Arkansas Baylor takes on Wyoming in SWC action. In day games Georgetown defeats Belton 14-0 San Marcos Academy tops St Edward's 24-7 Lampasas crushes Mason 27-0 San Saba dominates Idle Falls 35-12 Texas A& cross country team beats Texas.
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Taylor
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Arkansas
Baylor
Wyoming
Georgetown
Belton
San Marcos Academy
St. Edward's
Lampasas
Mason
San Saba
Idle Falls
Texas A& Cross
Two Killed In Blazing Crash Of B29 In Indiana
An Air Force B29 on a Roswell training flight crashed near Pittsboro Indiana after allegedly catching fire in the left engine. Two crewmen died, others parachuted to safety. pilot Lt. Robert D. Caristrom reported the breakup from 17 000 feet. Survivors were hospitalized.
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Here
Billings
Benjamin Harrison Air Base
Veterans Administration Hospital
Robert D. Caristrom
Minneapolis
Claude Clinton
Pittsboro
Linton
Roswell
N. M
Armistice Day Speech Urges US Leadership
Congressman Homer Thornberry urged world leadership on Armistice Day saying the United States must wear the mantle of global responsibility. He spoke at the Driskill Hotel and tied peace to democratic strength while noting low local voter turnout amid Texas constitutional amendments. The observance included a downtown parade and multiple memorial services.
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Frida
Driskill
Thornberry
United States
Austin
Texas
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St. Mary's Cathedral
Travis Post No. 76
American Legion
Driskill Hotel
Women of the American
Cool clear forecast for Texas Texas Christian game day
The Weather Bureau projected perfect football weather in Austin for Saturday at Memorial Stadium as Texas meets Texas Christian. A cool spell would push temperatures down to 60 or below with clear skies and sun, with a low of about 45 expected Sunday.
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Austin
Memorial Stadium
University of Texas
Texas Christian University
Weather Bureau
Steel strike ends as US Steel signs peace pact
Armistice Day brings a settlement between US Steel and CIO United Steelworkers ending a costly strike. Union leader Philip Murray announced the pact takes effect at midnight, with mills resuming by Tuesday or Wednesday. Inland Steel and others also sign similar agreements, lifting 375000 workers under new contracts and reducing idle production.
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CIO
United Steelworkers
America
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Bethlehem Company
Philip Murray
US Steel
Inland Steel Corporation
New York
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Cyrus
Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers’ Association
Lewis
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Worth Steel
Wilmington
Dela
Follawsbee
W. Va
Steers and Frogs Clash in SWC Survival Battle
The Texas Longhorns and Texas Christian University Horned Frogs, both wounded by three losses, meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium in a decisive SWC survival game. Texas seeks a possible bowl bid while TCU aims to solidify title hopes amid aerial power from Campbell and Berry and top receivers Procter and Paley. The event attracts an expected 55,000 fans as the loser exits title contention.
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Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
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Oklahoma Sooners
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Rice Owls
Froggie Williams
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Mustangs
Doak Walker
Ben Procter
The
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Frogs
Procter
Bailey
Armistice Day Rites Emphasize Preparedness and Vigilance
President Truman led Armistice Day ceremonies at Arlington Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while Defense leaders urged ongoing readiness. Secretary Johnson spoke of preventing future world wars and the need for vigilance. Army Secretary Gordon Gray warned of costs of war and urged universal military training. Paris wreath by Secretary Acheson echoed the day’s global observance.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Gordon Gray
Army
Greenville, N.C
Crossing Wreck Kills Aged D'Hanis Resident
Hondo reports Louis G Farteiser aged resident of D H ani s was killed when a train struck his auto at a grade crossing in D H ani s about 1 30 p m Friday Local authorities described the death as a crossing accident and noted the man lived in D H ani s.
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Bergstrom Airman Fatality and Critical Injury Reported
A Bergstrom Air Force Base corporal died at Cuero and another airman was critically injured at Brooke General Hospital after a Thursday motorcycle crash near Cuero. Corporal Galen R. Seibel, 20, of St. James Missouri, died at the scene. Jeremiah G. Saunders, 20, of St. Paul Minnesota, suffered serious injuries. They were en route on pass from Matagorda Island with the 4004th base squadron, part of the 27th Fighter Wing. Seibel’s family is listed as Harry LeRoy Seibel of Florence Kansas. The body is at Wilke Funeral Home.
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Brooke General Hospital
San Antonio
Galen R. Seibel
Seibel
Bergstrom
St. James
Associated Pres
Cuero
Bergstrom Public Information Office
Saunders
Austin
Matagorda Island
Matagorda
27Th
Kearney
Neb
Harry LeRoy Seibel
Florence
Kans
Wilke Funeral Home
Doctors Seek to Save Last Eye in Family
In Portland Oregon Mary Hope Hodgdon a 12 year old girl who has the family s only good eye will undergo surgery on Saturday to seal off retinal edge cysts and prevent detachment. The condition has already blinded one eye and deprived her mother of sight while her father is blind from an accident.
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Portland
Ore
Mary Hope Hodgdon
Mary Hope
Truman Names Chapman to Interior in Krug Resignation
President Truman picked Oscar L. Chapman to succeed Julius A. Krug as secretary of the interior effective December 1, ending Krug's 1946-1956 tenure as undersecretary and reflecting a warm note amid supposed policy tensions. Krug resigned after an amicable exchange stating objectives achieved.
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Washington
Nov. l
Truman
Oscar L. Chapman
Interior
Julius A. Krug
Chapman
Department
Krug
Damaged Sub Tusk Reaches Argentia After Collision
The submarine Tusk arrived at Argentia Newfoundland under its own power after colliding with the supply ship USS Aldebaran during Atlantic maneuvers. Heavy seas and extreme cold slowed the voyage but Navy reports the damage was slight and would not keep Tusk from duty in wartime conditions.
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Washington
Argentia
Newfoundland
Navy
Big Three limit German steel production for now
Britain France and the United States agreed to cap German steel output at 11.5 million tons annually. French sources said the limit was sought by the French Cabinet via Foreign Minister Schuman with assurances from US Secretary Acheson and British Foreign Secretary Bevin. West German and Allied officials discussed higher ceilings, but France remained opposed to an increase. The two day Paris talks also touched on occupation controls and dismantling, with no final policy on Germany reached.
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Britain
France
United States
Robert Schuman
Dean Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Germany
West Germany
Frankfurt
Ruhr
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