Campaign Winds Up As Truman Dewey Rally Wide
President Truman and Governor Dewey push across major population centers from New England to the Midwest. Truman returns to Washington for 14 hours then heads to Independence to vote, while Dewey pockets five days of speeches ending at Pawling New York.
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Death Takes Franz Lehar Composer of The Merry Widow
Franz Lehar 78, celebrated composer of The Merry Widow and Vienna's light music era, died Sunday in Bad Ischl after a two year illness. His career spanned operettas and concert works. he was surrounded by family and had served as an army lieutenant before focusing on music.
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Two Wojciks wed name unchanged in Salisbury ceremony
In Salisbury Connecticut on Sunday Mrs Filomena Rose Wojcik married John Joseph Wojcik. He became her second husband and her first husband shared the same surname. The bride stated the families are not related.
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Bullitt Breaks with Truman Endorses Dewey for President
William C. Bullitt former ambassador to Russia and longtime Democrat repudiates Truman and urges a Dewey vote saying the administration cannot protect U S interests in the Cold War He argues Stalin dominates Europe and China and backs Dewey’s foreign policy leadership.
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Polish Cardinal Hlond Laid In State In Warsaw Procession
In Warsaw crowds estimated at 25 000 braved rain to follow the body of August Cardinal Hlond to the cathedral. The 67 year old Polish primate died Friday and his funeral rites were set for the coming days.
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Taylor Hits War Hysteria Makers in Idaho Rally
Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho, Progressive Party vice presidential candidate, denounces war hysteria and identifies Wall Street military interests as driving tensions. He blames figures like Forrestal, Draper, and Dulles, urges disarmament through the United Nations, criticizes the Marshall Plan, and pledges housing for heroes while calling for Taft Hartley repeal. He cautions openness over appeasement and questions public polls.
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French troops crush Montceau coal mine siege amid insurrection fears
Thousands of troops moved into France's coal fields as Justice Minister decrying insurrection said the hour has come to defend the Republic. About 2,000 soldiers and police forced 106 Communist-led strikers to surrender the Alouette mine after a night siege, signaling the largest operation since the strike began.
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UN Marshal criticizes obstructive forces hindering UN progress
Secretary of State George C. Marshall warned of obstructionist nations blighting UN record in a broadcast on the third anniversary. John Foster Dulles urged steadfast U S resolve despite Berlin tensions while Warren Austin spoke in London ahead of a Security Council vote. Demonstrators interrupted the address with anti U S chants.
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Soviet Threats Against Berlin Leaders Over Riots
The Soviet administration accused Berlin anti Communist leaders including Ernst Reuter Otto Suhr Ferdinand Friedensburg Franz Neumann Kurt Mattick and Rudolf Markowitz of war mongering and public fascist speeches. They vowed action after Sept rally violence where civilians assaulted Soviet troops and police.
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Huks Surrendering In Island's Mop Up
In Manila reports scattered Hukbalahap surrenders across Central Luzon as authorities in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija ease pressure on those who surrender with arms. Leader Luis Taruc is believed hidden in the Sierra Madre of Eastern Luzon with remaining insurgents awaiting orders.
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Thomas Will Insist On Jury Appearance
Representative J. Parnell Thomas said he will insist on appearing before the payroll inquiry but suggested a post election date if the probe is to stay free of politics.
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Texans Close In On 100 Hour Endurance Flight
Pred Vinmont and Bert Simons, both of Dallas, near 100 hours aloft in Miss Texas at Gregg County Airport aided by fueling runs from a car and a rope hook system. They aim to beat 726 hours set in 1939 and have WWII veteran status with sponsorship from the Texas Private Flyers Association. California rivals Bill Barris and Dick Riedel landed after 106 hours due to magneto failure but planned to resume.
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Eight Die As Ecuador Plane Crashes Near Cozumel
An Ecuadorean two engine plane crashing into a lagoon near Cozumel Mexico killed eight people after running out of fuel. The flight originated in New Orleans carrying twelve cattle valued at $11000 with a Belize refueling stop planned. Five crew members and three Quito youths perished in the late Saturday disaster.
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Mass Plane Flight Carries Army Brass
Seventeen C-82 planes carried 463 army officers from Sherman Field Fort Leavenworth to Eglin Field Florida to witness air ground maneuvers. The group includes Command and General Staff School students and Fort Leavenworth officers. They proceed to Fort Benning Georgia for troop demonstrations and return Saturday.
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Truman backs partition plan for Palestine amid UN talks
President Truman reaffirmed U S support for the UN partition plan for Palestine and ordered speedy consideration of any Israel loan, while State Department officials said there is no discrepancy with Secretary Marshall's backing of the Bernadotte proposals as a basis for discussion at UN talks in Paris.
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MacArthur Reports Jap Production Gain
General MacArthur announced Japan’s July 1948 industrial production index rose 32 percent from July 1947. He noted the survey of non military activities would be the last due to budget cuts, which eliminated the occupation section that published the reports.
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Yolk's on Him Eggs Without Hens Mystery
An Austin youth led detectives to a chicken egg theft trail linked to Massengale Produce. Investigators learned the egg seller also worked at Massengale's. He claimed to buy from a neighbor, but the neighbor reportedly had no chickens.
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Korean Army Recaptures Town Amid South Korea Rebellion
The South Korean Army says it retook the town of Posong in the southwest at noon and carried out an amphibious raid on Yasu, 46 miles southeast, to gauge rebel strength. Six sailors were wounded in the landing, which withdrew. The five day uprising spreads from Yasu, blamed on a Communist and extreme Rightist plot.
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Pixiecrats to Host 1000 Delegates in Austin Convention
The National Pixie crat Convention will seat 1,000 delegates Tuesday night in the House of Representatives chamber at the Capitol. A gridiron show of political skits will feature 35 Austin Little Theater players with script by local newsmen. Memberships cost $1 and are available at J. R. Reed Music, Capitol rotunda, and Texas Student Publications.
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British Panel Raises Price of US Cotton
Britain's Raw Cotton Commission announced increases in the price of American cotton to UK mills. The commission also cut prices for Egyptian and West Indian Sea Island cotton.
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Western Europe recovery plan outlined for 1952
Recovery Administrator Paul G. Hoffman set a goal to restore Western Europe to sound economic footing by summer 1952 and said the plan hinges on rising Western German steel to 7 million tons annually. He contrasted with the present bizonal limit of 10 million and noted 1936 production in the region. Hoffman criticized Molotov’s cold war charge against ERP and urged broader East-West trade. He also cited unsettled dismantling lists for Western German plants and voiced concern over Eastern German prospects, citing the two year plan's limited gains.
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UN observers report heavy fighting on Israel Lebanon front
UN observers said the northern border remained aflame with renewed fighting between Israeli and Arab forces. Israeli air and ground actions pressed along the front while Arabs, including Lebanese troops and remnants of the liberation army, defended positions across a 15 mile line. The Arabs reportedly cut Jewish supply routes, with significant shelling in Jerusalem and surrounding suburbs.
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Bevin Signals Cautious Support for European Parliament
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin may back a Western European Parliament at the Brussels Pact talks in Paris. The Five-Power ministers from Britain France the Netherlands Luxembourg and Belgium plan to discuss a North Atlantic alliance with U.S. and Canada military aid. Bevin urges a firm foundation of closer intergovernmental relations before any political economy federation.
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Two Hoosier Youths Die in Car Crash
Two Highland Indiana residents, Marvin J. Kortenhoeven aged 20 and John Senet aged 24, were killed when their car struck a telephone pole near Chicago Heights on Sunday. Police said the crash occurred in suburban Illinois, details pending.
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