Truman Signs 17 Billion Defense Bill To Rearm US and Allies
Congress approved a 17.1 billion appropriation to speed rearmament, with 4 billion for foreign arms aid and 11 billion for US forces. The measure includes stockpiling funds, atomic energy allocations, Voice of America support, and measures to limit aid to Soviet bloc trade. The bill aims to deter future Communist advances and reassure military personnel amid Korea tensions.
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Defense Production Act
Charles Defeats Louis in Unanimous Heavyweight Decision
Ezzard Charles defeated Joe Louis by a unanimous 15 round decision at Yankee Stadium. Charles dominated the slow Louis as Louis failed to reclaim the title. Referee Mark Conn and two judges scored for Charles, who claimed world champion status in New York and beyond.
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Joe Louis
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Frank Forbes
Joe Agnello
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Britain
North Korea Peace Feelers Were Rumored at UN Assembly
Rumors at the United Nations in New York claimed North Korea offered a peace plan. Officials including Trygve Lie and Andrew Cordier denied any knowledge of such notes while Indian, Canadian, and American delegates expressed skepticism. The discussion centered on armistice terms and UN supervised elections with strong opposition to withdrawing US troops from the Pusan area.
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Residents seek renaming street to Broadway in Austin
A community action in Austin prompts residents to push a name change for a long-standing street to Broadway. The piece notes local history and student involvement from Southwestern University and references a past misprint about a cellar-bound 11 and a rescued column moment for Reuben in a separate context.
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A's Trim Yanks To Narrow Lead
The Yankees and Phillies saw pennant drives checked as New York lost 8-7 to the Athletics while Detroit beat St. Louis 5-4. Philadelphia dropped a doubleheader to New York and the Dodgers split with Boston, narrowing both leagues’ margins. The Yankees lead remains by 2 1/2 games with three games left. Philadelphia trails by four with four to go.
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Eleven Communist Leaders Seek Supreme Court Conviction Reversal
Eleven top leaders of the Communist Party asked the Supreme Court to overturn their conspiracy convictions, arguing a national hostile environment fueled by government propaganda harmed their case. The court would review the petition in the 1950 term.
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Second US Circuit Court of Appeals
Change theft case leads to warrants and firings at Miami firm
In Miami on September 27 officials prepare warrants for re arrest of 14 Southern Bell employees who confessed to stealing about $100 000 in company funds over two years. Five workers were discharged Pinkerton reports and union lawyers plan review. The firm says it will use all legal means to recover the money.
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Austin Weather to Stay Pretty Much the Same
The forecast says a cool front will likely miss the Austin area. Warm days and cool nights with partly cloudy skies are expected to continue through Friday.
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Panhandle
Allies' Pursuit of Reds Nears 38th Parallel Line
United States and Allied forces push toward the 38th parallel as Seoul is secured. Reports say MacArthur may cross the line if needed to destroy retreating North Korean units, with atomic and air support in play and Japan-based headquarters coordinating the advance.
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Where's Korea Army Ask UN Military Heads
US Eighth Army strategists tracked North Korean forces as Inchon and the breakout reshaped battle lines. Authorities estimate 40,000 to 50,000 troops cut off in the south, with 110,000 in 13 divisions encircled in Korea’s southeast. Frontline progress spread across the southeast, west, and north, while Communists conducted tactical withdrawals.
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Taejon
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Beware Attack Marshall Warns
Secretary of Defense Marshall warned of great peril and the danger of atomic attack. As Red Cross president he announced training up to 20,000,000 Americans in first aid and called for hundreds of thousands of volunteers to bolster motor and container services for emergencies and support the blood program amid Korea tensions.
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Mass Slayings Reported Near Chinju by Communists
General MacArthur's headquarters said 12 American prisoners were tied together and machine-gunned in the Chinju area, South Korea. Two bound survivors, lacking food and water for five days, described the massacre and were flown to a Japanese hospital.
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South Korea
Japan
Reds plan blitz clashes in Ruhr
German and Allied officials say secret plans outline a series of blitz meetings by Communist youths in 10 Ruhr cities starting this weekend. Police expect serious clashes as youths infiltrated from East Germany seek to disrupt German and Allied occupation authorities.
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