Poultryless Thursday tale in Washington politics
Washington columnist Frederick C. Othman explores the Chickenless Thursday muddle as officials from the White House to the Agriculture Department grapple with meatless campaigns. He notes missteps, shifting stances, and industry players like Charlie Luckman while lampooning the clash between policy aims and practical eating habits.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Charlie Luckman
Bob Hope
Maury Maverick
Luckman and Company
Sabbath Teacher Admits Drowning Children in Tub
RAVENNA Ohio AP Sheriff George E Shields says a Sunday school teacher confessed to drowning her two children Malcolm five and David two months in a half filled tub of hot water. Mrs Edward McVeigh Jr 29 will face murder charges. She allegedly threw David into the tub then chased Malcolm to a basement where he died after striking an iron post. She then placed him in the tub and attempted to drown herself. She is in police custody at a hospital after going into hysterics. The sheriff noted she had recently returned from Medina with the children to the husband’s aunt home where the bodies were found. The McVeighs had been active in local civic affairs.
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Ravenna
Ohio
George E. Shields
Edward McVeigh, Jr
Malcolm
David
Geauga-on The-Lake
Shields
McVeigh
Medina
California
Fifth Avenue Blocked Tonight for Friendship Train Stay
Police Capt. L W Remington announced Fifth Avenue from Fifth Street SE to Third Street SE will be closed to traffic from about 8 to 9 30 PM on Thursday night for the Stay of the Friendship Train. The last car is expected to clear Third Avenue E.
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L. W. Remington
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Street SE
Third Street SE
Third Avenue E
Remington
Fermi Sees Cancer Cure Through Targeted Elements
Nobel laureate Enrico Fermi at the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation dinner predicts future discoveries of radioactive compounds that attack diseased cells in specific organs. He cites radio-phosphorus as an existing example used against leukemia, noting its bone marrow targeting and constant radiation where needed.
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Chicago
Enrico Fermi
Fermi
University of Chicago
Cancer Research Foundation
Big Four Deputies Fail to Resolve German Peace Draft
London report says the Big Four deputies finished a session on the German peace drafting preliminaries without settling key differences. They plan to begin the Nov. 23 ministers meeting agenda next, with Soviet proposals first. The draft was referred to the deputies after the Moscow talks. Soviet delegate A A Smirnov urged the four powers to lead the talks themselves.
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Robert Murphy
Smirnov
Russia
Potsdam
Council of Ministers
Austria
London
Council of Foreign Ministers
Moscow
A. A. Smirnov
Big Four
Lights Paled by Diamonds at Met
New York AP reports Opera's 63rd season opening at the Met drew focus on fashion and wealth rather than music. Spectators in diamond audience wore daring low cut gowns as Verdi's The Masked Ball took a backseat to opening night pageantry and social spectacle.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Old Met
Verdi
Turkey and South Africa Prospects For U.S. Trade
Rob ert H Johnston president of The American Exporter told 127 Rotary club members in Roosevelt hotel that South Africa and Turkey are strong prospects for American overseas trade. He noted South Africa’s boom mood and prosperity and described Turkey as a prosperous state ripe for American commerce. He cited wartime aid as a strategic move to deter Russia and sustain Turkish army mechanization.
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South Africa
Turkey
Robert H. Johnston
American Exporter
Johnston
Rotary Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Dallas M. Harrison
Hampton
Rotary
Africa
Europe
America
Russia
Philippine Elections Surprisingly Orderly
Philippine elections were held nationwide in an orderly fashion contrasting with prior violence. Reported polling ran smoothly in many areas under light disruption, with observers noting calm voter turnout and no major incidents despite early tensions.
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Manila
INS
Philippines
Elections Proceed Peacefully After Unspecified Attacks
The presidential palace in Manila announced no irregularities or disturbances two hours before polls closed. Military police were on alert for emergencies, but the situation was described as normal and the elections as being conducted peacefully.
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Manila
Administrator Appointed for Emme Brown Estate in Linn County
State of Iowa Linn County notice states on November 10 1947 Paul E Brown was appointed and qualified as Administrator of Emme Brown deceased all debts must be paid and claims filed in the clerk of Linn County District Court Maurice L Nathanson attorney advert.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Emme Brown
Iowa
Perens
Offic
Distr
Paul E. Brown
Maurice L. Nathanson
Drugless Rheumatism Treatment Promoted from Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs Mo November 10 a drugless method for rheumatism and arthritis described in a new book offers readers free copies. The Ball Clinic claims mineral waters and baths enhance relief and freedom from rheumatism with no obligation to respond. Send for the book Rheumatism and a free copy Good Health Life's Greatest Blessing by writing to The Ball Clinic Dept 1402.
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Excelsior Springs
Ball Clinic
Excelsior Springs, Mo
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