Navy Cuts 77 Ships As Fleet Shrinks to 237 Vessels
The Navy announced a reduction of 77 ships cutting the active fleet by 31 warships. By mid-1950 the combat vessels fall to 237 from 268 as Atlantic forces bear the bulk of the cuts. Manpower will drop by 54,891 and the defense budget aims for 13 billion dollars next year.
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Weep Will Wed Pretty St Louis Widow Hadley
Mrs. Carleton S Hadley announced on Sunday night that she and Vice President Alben W Barkley will marry November 18. The place will be announced later. Barkley, 71, stood beside her in her St Louis apartment as reporters and close friends gathered.
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World Bank Reports Higher Quarterly Profit
The World Bank reported a net profit of 3,162,980 for the quarter ended Sept 30, up from 2,317,723 in the same period last year. The release notes the first quarter of the bank’s fiscal year and cites Washington reporting.
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Halloween Police Urge Parental Help On Trick or Treat Night
Chief R D Boss Thorp appeals to parents to supervise children amid Halloween festivities in a city with 25 patrol cars on duty. He warns against street work and flare use that could endanger motorists and aid burglars. A Congress Avenue Halloween parade by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Civitan Clubs aims to deter vandalism with floats prizes and costumes.
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One bullet wounds three deer hunters in Malone
In Malone New York on a Sunday hunting trip three men were struck by a single 30 30 caliber bullet fired by a companion who mistook a target for a deer. Frank Todd 39 was hit in the left shoulder while his brother Robert 35 and Andrew E Fleury 33 were struck by splatter with injuries to the chin and shoulder.
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Poll on Java's Jumping Finds Opinions Divided
A Texas city surveys residents on a potential ten cent per cup coffee rise. Readers quoted include Mrs. F M Coffee, Mrs. Leonard F Storm, Miss J Lucetta Teagarden, and others debating effects on purchases by the cup or by the pound. Some fear a drop in cafe patronage, while others expect little overall change.
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Talks on Defense Pact Begin Today in North Atlantic
London reports defense ministers from Great Britain Norway and Denmark will meet today to begin establishing the defense structure under the 12 nation North Atlantic Alliance.
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Break in steel row eyed as Murray to reveal Monday
CIO President Philip Murray may disclose the first break in the steel strike as Texas enters a tumultuous week with 20 000 workers involved. A Houston dock strike and Dallas vote to close Chance Vought jet plant loom as UMW chief Lewis warns of wider action.
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Strong norther causes power outages and fatalities in Texas
A 40 mph norther battered Austin and statewide areas causing downed power lines, radio outages, and traffic crashes. Don Preston Rives, 48, of Twitty died in a wet morning crash near McLean. Severe winds trimmed temperatures to near freezing across Panhandle and Gulf Coast with a 82 degree high earlier and a forecast of 40s Monday morning.
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Chrysler Draws Shutdown Plans
Chrysler Motor Corp. will halt almost all production Friday due to depleted steel supplies from the steel strike. All assembly lines except the Dodge truck plant to stop. the Dodge plant and some parts factories will run briefly. The pause awaits settlement of the pension dispute with United Steel Workers. Ford had already announced tied shutdown dates.
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Tip Says Gamblers Shot Allen Sturges
Houston police investigate a report that Allen Thomas Sturges II 26 of New York was shot in a private Houston home. The wound is described as personal safety related and his condition remains critical. ALong distance tip from Syracuse led to police contact with Sturges's mother Mrs. E N Taveniere of Englewood New Jersey and New York City.
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Tobin Blames Steel Industry for Long Strike
Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin on NBC attributed the steel strike to the steel industry and urged acceptance of a presidential board settlement already endorsed by the CIO Steelworkers Union. Herman Steinkraus of the US Chamber of Commerce challenged Tobin and urged government‑supervised talks to settle pension and insurance disputes.
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Tightening Cominform Rumors Roil Soviet Bloc
AP reports spread of arrests purges and shakeups in the Moscow camp as officials target Titoist dissent. Vice ministers replaced in several states while a Gomulka aide is said arrested. Bulgaria removes top officers. Yugoslavia, Hungary tensions rise. Croatia Catholic church measures highlighted by Messaggero.
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Passenger Train Derailment Hurts 2 in California
An eastbound Santa Fe El Capitan derailed near Azusa after hitting a broken rail injuring 12 passengers. The locomotive and five cars overturned. two crew escaped uninjured. Edna Mae Mitchell of Kansas City is in serious condition from a heart attack.
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Princess Margaret May Visit US Next Summer
Buckingham Palace officials indicate a strong possibility that Princess Margaret may visit Canada in July to attend Highland Light Infantry celebrations in Preston Ontario and then travel to the United States for a private visit if King George approves. The 19 year old daughter may receive royal permission to undertake both trips.
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Violent Storm Strikes Alaskan Coast
A violent storm battered the Alaskan coast from Cordova to Ketchikan on Sunday, buffeting ships at sea and ripping small craft from moorings. Coast Guard reports gale winds of 52 to 60 miles per hour.
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Pyle Injures Knee Against SMU Threatens Season
Billy Pyle suffered a knee injury against SMU Saturday and may be lost to the Texas football team the rest of the season. Bobby Layne threw two touchdown passes as the New York Bulldogs tied the Washington Redskins, 14-14. Baylor must be reckoned with in the Southwest Conference, a check of statistics shows. Thurman Randle won the Capitol City Rifle championship Sunday at Camp Mabry.
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