Bevin backs US UN plan as Britain signs on to boost peace drive
British Foreign Secretary Bevin endorsed American proposals to strengthen the UN against aggression and urged unity on Korea. He signaled constructive criticism later, while Yugoslav and other delegates pressed for cease fire rules, mediation, and rapid Assembly action.
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Ernest Bevin
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Jakob A. Malik
Committee For Peace
Baltimore
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Soviet Union
Stockholm
Vin
Pepe Bevin
Korea
Europe
Germany
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Pope Denounces Cowardly Clergy in Pontifical Exhortation
Pope Pius XII denounces cowardly church leaders and calls Catholic clergy worldwide to confront both Communism and capitalism. In a 15,000 word exhortation he urges priests and teachers to courageously carry out their missions.
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Castel Gandolfo
Haly
Pope Pius XII
Hoffman Quits As ECA Head
Washington Sept 25 Paul G Hoffman announced he is resigning as head of the Economic Cooperation Administration effective Sept 30 President Truman named his deputy William C Foster to succeed him Foster a former Scarsdale N Y resident and former undersecretary of commerce urged a large US expenditure to project democracy overseas and to build military strength at home while Hoffmans future plans included a possible move to private life or leadership of the Ford Foundation
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Washington
Paul G. Hoffman
Economic Cooperation Administration
Truman
Hoffman
William C. Foster
Foster
Scarsdale
N. Y
ECA
United States
Ford Foundation
Ford
Malik says yes to four questions at Soviet UN HQ
Four Baltimore peace seekers posed four questions to Jacob Malik at the Soviet United Nations headquarters on Park Avenue. Malik reportedly answered yes to all four queries on atomic weapons bans disarmament meetings and international understanding. The State Department called Malik's remarks propaganda linked to the Stockholm petition.
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New York
Russia
Jacob Malik
United Nations
Baltimore
Park Avenue
Malik
United States
Maryland
Stockholm
Lincoln White
Washington
State Department
State Acheson
Knights of the Road Push for Congress Avenue Bridge Widening
In Austin, the group known as the Knights of the Road advocates widening the Congress Avenue bridge amid rain. Sir Tiger voices that their views go beyond being asked, asserting their parity with others in the discussion.
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Knights of the Road
Congress Avenue Bridge
Sir Tiger
King George VI Pays Heavy Taxes Amid Liquid Assets Shortfall
London reports the King is among Britain's poorest monarchs in a century as capital is drained to meet royal standards. Despite a nominal fortune of about 6 million pounds, little is liquid and taxes bite at 19 shillings sixpence to the pound, forcing the king to rely on capital for many activities.
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London
George VI
Prince Regent
Queen Victoria
Britain
Moon Eclipse Aided by Clear Slot Over Austin
Murky skies opened briefly Monday night allowing Austin observers a five minute view of a total lunar eclipse. The AP notes other state areas had cloud cover depriving sight of the event. Two minor tornadoes struck the Lockney Floydada area causing little damage. Rain continued across parts of Southland including Falfurrias and the Big Bend ending a long drought.
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Associated Press
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South Plains
South An
Falfurrias
Big Bend
MacArthur Says Situation in Hand
General MacArthur announced United Nations forces recaptured Seoul as fierce street fighting continued. Marines and infantry pressed toward Duk Soo Palace and South Mountain amid fires across four city areas, with Reds defending from fox holes and buildings.
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MacArthur
United Nations
Seoul
South Mountain
Tom Lambert
Seventh Division
Lambert
10Th Corps
Duk Soo Palace
Kimpo
Dak Soo Palace
Han
Red
Supreme Court frees top Reds on bail in conspiracy case
Justice Robert H. Jackson granted bail to 10 convicted Communists in New York pending final Supreme Court review. He emphasized equal protection under the law despite the defendants' hostile aims while noting risks and avoiding the martyrdom of their cause. The defendants had bonds from 20 000 to 30 000 dollars each, with Eugene Dennis jailed on a contempt charge.
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Robert H. Jackson
New York
Harold R. Medina
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Thomas W. Swan
Jerome N. Frank
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Jacob Stachel
Robert G. Thompson
Benjamin J. Davis Jr
Henry Winston
John Gates
Irving Potash
Gilbert Green
Carl Winter
Gus Hall
American airlift crash off Japan kills 1? 22 of 51 aboard
An American C-54 troop transport en route to Korea plunged into the Korean Strait after takeoff from Japan. Twenty eight survived including a nurse who directed rescues. Two medical technicians and the co pilot are named among survivors. 22 missing and several injured in critical condition.
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Korean Strait
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Kimpo Air Field
Seoul
Army Calls 1644 Women Into Active Duty From WAC and Corps
The Army announced a December call of 1644 women from the Womens Army Corps Nurse Corps and Womens Medical Specialist Corps into active duty, with 936 officers and 708 enlisted to be called. Officers include 141 WAC 650 Nurse Corps and 145 Medical Specialist Corps. Enlisted ranks target unmarried women first, delays possible for those with dependents, and total service extended to 21 months.
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Army Nurse Corps
Womens Medical Specialist Corps
Defense Department Office of Medical Services
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Richard L. Meiling
Truman
Playwright Eugene ONeill’s son dies by suicide
Eugene O Neill the 40 year old son of the famous playwright died by suicide in Woodstock. He reportedly despondent over an old love affair and slashed his right wrist with a razor according to Ulster County Coroner Earnest.
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Woodstock
Eugene O'Neill
Ulster County
Earnest
Brasserie Bandits Lift $100000 From Phone Firm
In Miami the confessions of Betty Corrigan and Marie Orr led to the arrest of 14 people on embezzlement charges tied to stuffing quarters into bras at Southern Bell. Officials say about $100,000 likely taken over two years, with others linked and later released on habeas corpus.
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Fila
C. B. Newton
Betty Corrigan
Marie Orr
Southern Bell
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Jnoot
J.M. Phillips
Miss Orr
Rita Orr
Marie
Rita
Lary Hebert
Wife of Ex Judge Grimes Dies in Taylor
Mrs. E. M. Grimes 61 wife of former Williamson County judge died at home in Taylor early Monday Funeral services planned for 3 p m Tuesday at Condra Funeral Home officiated by Rev Clark Calvert Burial will be in Taylor City Cemetery Surviving are her husband one daughter Mrs Kenneth W Davis of Taylor one son Edwin M Grimes of Galveston four sisters Mrs Vera White Mrs R B Taylor of Taylor Mrs H R Robbins of Austin and Mrs S D Thornberry of Houston
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Vera White
R. B.taylor
Taylor
H. R. Robbins
Austin
S. D. Thornberry
Houston
Police Chief resigns in New York gambling scandal
Police Commissioner William P. O'Brien quits amid a major gambling graft scare. Acting Mayor Impelliteri names Thomas F. Murphy, former Hiss prosecutor, as successor. Brooklyn grand jury probes rackets tied to payoffs from bookie rings amid a large betting operation.
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William P. O'Brien
Vincent Impelliteri
O'Brien
Thomas F. Murphy
State Department
Alger Hiss
Murphy
Brooklyn
Miles McDonald
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