Truman Starts Midwest Sortie
President Truman begins a six day six state campaign tour aboard his special train leaving Washington at 6 p.m. EST. He declares himself in perfect health as he travels to Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Ohio Indiana and West Virginia. Margaret Truman accompanies him for the journey. The trip includes a Cincinnati breakfast stop amid a United Mine Workers convention and Taft campaign activity.
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Bi Partisan Blockade Stand Efforts Confirmed to World
Albany report outlines renewed bi partisan effort to lift the Berlin blockade and maintain United Nations unity. Governor Dewey backs the Paris delegation while avoiding public critique of President Truman's Vinson diplomacy. Senator Vandenberg warns against unilateral action and urges steady, united policy.
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GOP Invites Purged Texas Demos to Party
The Texas Republican Party invited Democratic leaders who may face purge actions to join the GOP. Henry Zweifel of Fort Worth accused the Democratic faction of attempting to purge precinct chairmen who refused to pledge allegiance to the national ticket. Democratic chair John C. Calhoun denied an imminent purge and urged adherence to the convention mandate. Zweifel asserted the move echoes totalitarian control, urging loyal Jeffersonian Democrats to switch allegiance.
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Spanish Foreign Minister Arrives for Peron Visit in Argentina
Spanish Foreign Minister Alberto Artajo arrived in Buenos Aires on Sunday for an official visit to Argentine President Juan D. Peron.
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Former Kumagaya Mayor Forms Shining Head Club
Tokyo report says Mohachi Saito former mayor announced a plan to start a Shining Head Association to brighten the world. Membership requires a cueball head with aim to grow into an All Japan Shining Head Peace Association as bald clubs spread in Japan.
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Churchill Talk Called Calamity in Britain Wales Report
Health Minister Aneurin Bevan condemned Winston Churchill for an anti Russian speech delivered Saturday. Bevan called the remarks a national and international calamity and warned they could cause grave misunderstanding. He labeled Churchill one of the most reckless speakers in British political history.
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New Storm Heads Toward Southeast Alaska
A new storm moves toward Southeast Alaska after a weekend gale left two men missing four injured sunk two small vessels and disabled six others. The weather bureau says the developing storm is 1700 miles west of Seattle and will reach the Gulf of Alaska late Monday night.
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1949 US Economy Forecast Sees Stable Growth
Economists from the Agriculture Department predict steady 1949 economic activity with private spending easing while government expenditure rises. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes consumer demand returns to normal, farm prices may slip slightly, and farm net income could fall for a second year amid rising production costs. The SEC reports $900 million in liquid personal savings in Q2 1948, with total savings near prior year levels despite inflation risks.
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Supreme Court poised to rule on un American activities probe
The Supreme Court may issue its first ruling of the new term on a case challenging the House committee on un American activities. The dispute centers on contempt convictions of 11 members of the Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee over subpoenaed books and records.
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Kennedy Quits State Demo Secretaryship
Vann Kennedy, secretary of the Democratic State Committee, resigned effective Oct. 16 citing pressure from personal business. He leads KSIX Radio Corpus Christi and publishes the Corpus Christi Press. Tom Tyson of Corsicana is expected to succeed him. Kennedy began as secretary in 1934 and was reelected multiple times, later serving as attorney for the committee and organizing six state conventions.
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Neutrals Weigh Berlin Crisis Proposal in East West Talks
American British and French officials conferred on a tentative neutral proposal to end the Berlin blockade dispute. The Kremlin was reported studying the same plan put forward by Argentina as a neutrals spokesman. No decision was made as the three nations held back awaiting Security Council moves by the neutrals.
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Russians Admit Berlin Blockade Pinch Deepens
The Berlin counter blockade by the Western Powers is tightening as Soviet officials acknowledge economic strain in their zone. Bramuglia proposed a simultaneous end to the blockade and a meeting of the Big Four to resolve German issues, with cautious signals from Vishinsky and Vatican mediation chatter in Rome.
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Sternists Give Up Jaffa Jail
More than 200 Stern gang terrorists surrendered the seized Jaffa jail under an Israeli army ultimatum and were moved to Acre fortress prison in cagetop trucks. 35 to 40 prisoners remain at large after a jail break that involved looting and a sea bath on Andromeda's Rock.
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One Candidate Runs In Honduras Election
Tegucigalpa Honduras October 10 Honduras held its first presidential election in 16 years with Juan Manuel Galvez the sole candidate from the National Government Party. Angel Zuniga Huete withdrew as Liberal Party candidate in protest two weeks before the vote.
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Russo-Ianian Quake Kills 219, Hurts 118
An earthquake in Russo-Iania on Tuesday caused 219 deaths and 118 injuries, with emergency crews rushing to affected areas. The tremor struck urban centers, prompting a relief response and calls for aid from local authorities.
Braves Blast Tribe Hurlers For 11-5 Win
Boston Braves explode for 12 hits to beat Cleveland 11-5 in Game Five of the World Series at Cleveland. Lefty Warren Spahn relieves and holds the Indians, as Bob Elliott hits a 24th homer and Mitchel drives in runs in the decisive seventh inning.
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Showers bring cooler air as cold front advances
Weather forecast predicts showers in Central Texas with a 10 degree drop by Tuesday morning as a northern cold front from Canada moves southeast. High 85, low 60. Parched Texas areas receive autumn-like rains. rainfall totals include Fort Worth 1.18 inches and Dallas .59 inches.
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Fire Destroys Three-Story Dallas Building
A Sunday fire in Dallas damaged a three-story brick building near the business district, with total losses estimated at 175000 dollars. King Furniture occupied two floors with the heaviest damage, while a dress factory and sportswear firm were on the top floor. Fire Chief Penn noted 50000 dollars in building damage and 125000 dollars in contents. Investigators were sent to determine the cause after 1 51 a m alarm from a passerby. A strong wind endangered two neighboring structures.
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Marshall Forrestal Confer Discusses US Foreign Policy
Secretary of State Marshall and Defense Secretary Forrestal conferred at the State Department to review how American armed strength supports US foreign policy in the face of the Russia conflict. They discussed arms to Western Europe and a detailed aid program for Western Europe, noting the plan is in early stages with cost unknown and top level review underway.
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