Hell of a mess in Houston as cabs join limousine strike
Houston passengers faced long waits at Municipal Airport as taxi firms joined a limousine strike over wages and hours. With cabs out, private bus lines ferried 57 Eastern Airlines passengers to the terminal, delaying flights and sparking passenger frustration and official remarks about the disruption.
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Houston
Municipal Airport
Eastern Airlines
New York
Braniff International Airlines
J. W. Truman
Carroll A. Bass
New Health Plan Aims to Break Laxative Habit
A New York doctors led trial suggests a routine to stop daily laxative use. The plan features water intake and alternating nights of bedtime routines to restore natural digestion after weeks of adjustment with Carter's Pills claimed to help.
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New York
Carter
Bridges To Face Trial on Nov. 14
Federal Judge George B. Harris denied defense motions to block the trial of CIO longshore leader Harry Bridges on perjury and conspiracy to defraud charges. Bridges will face a jury on November 14 unless further action intervenes. The case stems from his 1945 naturalization testimony claiming he was not a Communist and had not been met by one.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
George B. Harris
CIO
Harris
Bridges
Home remedy promises quick fat loss with Barcentrate
An advertisement-style pitch touts Barcentrate as a miracle fat burner. It claims rapid weight loss across the body, including neck and hips, with a money-back guarantee if not effective. A testimonial from Mrs. M Britton cites losing 10 pounds in 10 days after use.
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Mrs. M
Czechoslovak police seize private guns amid crackdown
Prague reports a police roundup of private firearms affecting both Communists and non communists. Arrests continued as authorities push to erode the business and middle class while pressuring USIS in Prague.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
United States Information Service
Nylon Patching Lets Arthritis Patients Walk Again
In Boston on October 12 doctors Kuhns and Potter showcased nylon arthroplasty for knee joints. Three patients at Robert Breck Brigham Hospital walked normally after the operation, which uses nylon strips between the femur and knee bone to keep them spaced.
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Boston
John G. Kuhns
Theodore A. Potter
Robert Breck Brigham Hospital
Kuhns
Potter
De Gasperi Praises Columbus Day Unity of U S and Italy
Rome reports Premier Alcide De Gasperi lauding Christopher Columbus as a model of courage and endurance. He says Italy celebrates the explorer who united the two nations and urges America and Italy to continue their collaboration for progress and peace.
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Rome
Christopher Columbus
Alcide de Gasperi
Italy
United States
de Gasperi
FASTEETH Advertises Firmer Dentures
Many wear FALSE TEETH without fear of slippage. FASTEETH powder holds plates firmer and more comfortable with no gummy taste or nausea. It is alkaline and helps control denture odor. Available at drug stores.
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Kat
Moving Picture Evidence in Texas Court of Civil Appeals
Assistant Attorney General Crenshaw used a motion picture in a Texas Third Court of Civil Appeals case about Nueces Transportation Company on a Corpus Christi to Naval Air Base route. The company paid protest on motorbus license fees, arguing the route is street or suburban and not statewide suburban development.
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American Capitol
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Charles E. Crenshaw
Texas Highway Commission
Corpus Christi
Nueces Transportation Company Aid
The
Highway Commission
Joe L. Stevens
Nueces County
Naval Air Base
Crenshaw
Senate OKs $150 Million Aid Bill for South Korea
The Senate approved 48 to 13 an administration bill funding 150 million dollars in economic aid for the Republic of Korea. It creates a Little Marshall Plan for the south, with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation allowed to advance 50 million and the Economic Cooperation Administration to oversee the act and provide up to 10 merchant ships to Korea.
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Washington
Senate
Republic of Korea
Connally
D-Texas
Foreign Relations Committee
Knowland
Korea
Russia
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
theEconomic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Texas National Guard Tops Record 15000
The Texas National Guard is now over 15,000 strong at 15,093 after the third week of a statewide recruiting drive. Adjutant General K. L. Berry announced the peacetime strength is a record and the campaign aims to net about 2,000 more recruits by November 19.
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American Capitol
Texas National Guard
K. L. Berry
National Guard
Berry
Texas
Deduction on Storm Insurance In Effect Until Court Action
District Judge Jack Roberts ruled the State Board of Insurance Commissioners lacks authority to enforce the $100 deductible in hail and windstorm policies. The ruling, upheld on appeal, would keep the current deductible requirement in place until a final appellate decision.
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Jack Roberts
State Board of Insurance Commissioners
Paul H. Brown
Fire
Jess Carter
Austin
Roberts
Insurance Company
Carter
Belgian envoy in Dallas touts united Europe aim at fair
Belgium's ambassador Baron Robert Silvercruys told a press conference in Dallas that a United States of Europe is advancing slowly but surely. He cited Benelux economic union by 1950 and France and Italy moving toward a customs union while praising Marshall Plan aid and Belgium’s 30 million dollar fair exhibit to boost exports.
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Joseph Kolarek
Antonin J. Liehm
Czech Foreign Ministry
Donald Duck
Mickey Mouse
Dallas
United States of Europe
Belgium
United States
Baron Robert Silvercruys
Silvercruys
Benelux
Holland
Luxemburg
France
Italy
Spain
Europe
Silvercrays
Britain
Washington
Frans Leemans
United Nations
Jene Cartier
Belgian Chamber of Commerce
New York
Maurice Heyne
Southwest
Blaze Claims Three At Apartment House
Fire in a two story Ballard apartment house killed three persons shortly before midnight Tuesday night. Six other occupants fled to safety. Victims were Jack Schaum 70 his wife Caroline 67 and Carl H Rappe 65. Mrs Schaum and Rappe died in the flames Schaum dead on arrival at a hospital. They were trapped on the second floor. Fire started from careless smoking officials said. Damage confined mostly to the Schaum apartment.
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Seattle
Ballard
Jack Schaum
Caroline
Carl H. Rappe
Editor's Advice Leads Reporter Into Cotton Fields
In San Angelo on Oct 12 a young reporter Bill Probandt reads his paper's editorials. The paper urged residents to work in cotton fields to ease picker shortages. The reporter notes he has followed the editor's advice and joined the fields.
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San Angelo
Bill Probandt
San Angelo Standard Times
Chenoweth
Coyne Switches to Calvert with Slogan
Harold T. Coyne, Bridgeport chain stores vice president, has joined the switch to Calvert. "Better try this better buy," he says. Calvert Distillers Corp., New York City introduces Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 86.8 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirits.
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Bridgeport, Conn
Harold T. Coyne
Bridgeport Chain Stores
Calvert
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Nairn Linoleum Offers Long Life and Backing Guarantee
Homeowners are urged to choose Nairn Inlaid Linoleum for durability and low maintenance. The duplex felt backing resists bulging and cracking as floors expand and contract, keeping floors sleek. Free decorating book offered. money back guarantee from Congoleum Nairn Inc., Kearny, New Jersey.
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Nairn
Congoleum-Nairn Inc
Kearny
New Jersey
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