B29s Return From Korea Mission to Spokane Air Force Base
B29 bombers from the 92nd bomb group land at Spokane Air Force Base after four months away from combat against Korean Communists. Captain Harry Downs of Spokane pilots the first arrival at 6 am, as Col. Clifford Rees notes some planes are back and others are en route. The 98th Bomb Group remains based in Japan, while the 92nd had a 30-plane normal strength.
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Austinite Appointed A and M Cadet Sergeant
Walter Fosberg 19 son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Fosberg 209 Academy Drive has been named a sergeant in Company D field artillery at Texas A and M College. The junior is Austin Club secretary elect majoring in management and wildlife and forestry he spent six months camping below Mexico City observing wildlife and trees.
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Auto output nears 8 million as 1950 year may top 8M
Detroit reports October production around 768000 vehicles with 152451 passenger cars and 25805 trucks built last week. Industry experts say the 1950 total could reach 8 million despite November slowdowns from model switchovers and a Thanksgiving- weekend shutdown.
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Motorcyclist Dies When Denture Breaks In Throat
London reports that 24 year old Frank Alfred Wood died after his denture broke in half and became lodged in his throat during a motorcycle accident. A coroner ruled the cause of death was the choking by his own false teeth.
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Frank Alfred Wood
7-Eleven Introduces Hamburger Patties After 10812 Mile Research
A 7-Eleven meat department manager traveled 10 812 miles visiting chefs and packing houses to develop new coarse ground pure beef hamburger patties. The product emphasizes lean cornfed beef, no pork, no trimmings, and aims for uniform texture and strong flavor.
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Korea War Crimes Courts Decree Death In 600+ Cases
Seoul dispatch reports Korea Republic military and civilian courts have handed down death sentences to 609 defendants for wartime offenses including aiding the enemy murder conspiracy rape arson and illegal confiscation. By Oct 28 some 3 416 defendants had been tried with 642 receiving six months to 20 years in prison and 99 acquitted or discharged. Most cases involve South Korean Labor Party members and were heard in Taejon Taegu and Pusan before Seoul liberation.
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No Need To Worry About Flat Hooves
Chicago reporters cite Fellows Pedic Research Society noting flat feet can be strong and comfortable. Claims by chiropodists include Robinson the dancer and track stars Nurmi and Cunningham showing no lasting discomfort.
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Bojangles) Robinson
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