Lewis Attacks Truman at Union Convention
John L. Lewis denounces President Truman as a malignant schemer at the United Mine Workers 40th convention, accusing him of cowardice, misrepresentation, and contempt of court. He blasts the Taft Hartley veto and claims AFL CIO leaders sell out for a lunch while pledging mine workers’ resolve.
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Cincinnati
John L. Lewis
Truman
United Mine Workers
United States of America
Lewis
Union
Harry
Clark
Long Tom
Texas
Joe Louis
John Lewis
Congress
AFL
CIO
White House
Labor Movement
Garson Finalizes Divorce From Richard Ney
Hollywood film star Greer Garson obtained the final divorce decree from actor Richard Ney. Ney once played her son in a film, ending their marriage in the pressurized public eye.
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Hollywood
Greer Garson
Richard Ney
Barkley A Campaigner Par Excellence In Iowa
Sen Alben W Barkley tours Iowa delivering a 40 minute speech to about 2 500 people in Mason City and Sioux City campaigns. He uses 35 years of legislative experience to sway voters while Truman and Dewey campaign elsewhere. Barkley headlines a high energy cross country drive as Gov Warren counters in the north region.
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Ottumwa
Alben W. Barkley
Barkley
Truman
Dewey
Iowa
North
Mason City
Central Park
Guy M. Gillette
Carroll O. Switzer
American Envoy’s Daughter Dates Escorts of Princess
Sharman Douglas daughter of the American ambassador is seen dating two of Princess Margaret's favored escorts. She was spotted with the Marquess of Blandford at a cinema and with David Milford-Haven, cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh, at a theater. Mayfair society predicts a possible royal wedding link as Margaret returns from Balmore Castle and plans travel to Australia.
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London
Sharman Douglas
Princess Margaret
Mayfair
Miss Douglas
Marquess of Blandford
Marquess of
Milford-Haven
Duke of Edinburgh
Philip
Elizabeth
Margaret
Milford- Haven
Princess Mar
Garet
Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Mayfair Society
David Milford-Haven
Daily Express
Albert Hall
Britain
Australia
States
Chipokas Sues to Oust Tenants for Lease Violation
Chipokas files in district court to oust Mr and Mrs Thomas F McCauley from apartment F at 1040 Third Avenue SE for alleged lease violations by more than two residents. Hearing set for Saturday at 9 a.m. Judge J E Heiserman. In a separate case Cecil R Whitehair seeks to oust Arthur and Mildred Morris from 719 Avenue NW. Judge G K Thompson sets trial for Wednesday.
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Cedar Rapids News
Louis Chipokas
District
Thomas F. McCauley
Third Avenue SE
J. E. Heiserman
Chipokas
McCauleys
Justice Court
Cecil R. Whitehair
Arthur
Mildred Morris
Avenue NW
G. K. Thompson
Cross Dies Educator and Political Leader
Former Governor Wilbur L. Cross, 86, died Monday in New Haven. An educator and political leader, he retired as Yale University dean before steering the Connecticut Democrats to victory after 15 years of GOP rule. He served four consecutive terms as governor.
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New Haven
Wilbur L. Cross
Yale
Connecticut
Berlin cancels November municipal elections
City official says elections postponed because Soviets will not permit printing of posters and election regulations in the Russian sector. The move blocks the planned November 14 vote and reflects wartime occupation constraints.
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Berlin
Becaus
Oil Strikers Riot Blocked at Standard Oil Refinery
In Richmond California police riot squads arrested four CIO oil workers during a picket line clash outside the Standard Oil refinery. Officers dispersed a crowd of over 100 stone throwing strikers after seizing the leaders and jailing them, amid ongoing oil strike tensions.
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Richmond
Calif
CIO Oil
Standard Oil
California
New Heat Seeker Bomb Will Guide Itself To Targets
At Eglin Field Florida an air force display showed a VB-6 heat seeking bomb that can guide itself toward heat radiating targets such as ships factories oil refineries or other heat sources. Technicians say the weapon homes in on heat emissions and can strike from a distance. Observers witnessed the weapon among guided missiles in a hangar display.
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Eglin Field
Fla
Air Force
Typhoon hits Okinawa causes millions in damage
A typhoon struck Okinawa causing at least ten million dollars in damage to airfields and installations housing B 29s and fighters. Early reports warned of casualties among 55 dependent families, but later said no confirmed deaths. Communications were restored. warehouses, piers B and C, a hospital, theater, and housing areas suffered damage.
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Tokyo
Okinawa
Allied
LST
Naha Harbor
Typhoon Hits Canton Region Killing Hundreds
AP reports 800 killed on the Leichow peninsula Pakhoi Kwangchowan and Hoihow areas after a typhoon on Sept 27. About 600 perished as more than 100 fishing boats sank near Leichow and 200 died as 70 salt-laden junks were destroyed near Pakhoi. Torrential rains flooded areas around Hainan island.
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Canton
China
Leichow Peninsula
Pakhoi
Kwangchouwan
Hoihow
Leichow
Hainan Island
Shoe Shortage Drops Students From School Rolls
ANNAPOLIS. Lack of shoes keeps many youngsters from school says Mrs. Eleanor Waring of the county board of education. More than 500 children missed at least 40 days last year due to poverty and clothing shortages. As shoes wear out some cannot continue classes.
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Annapolis
Eleanor Waring
County Board of Education
Bandit flees with 4000 after holdup at Liberty Savings
In Whiting Indiana the robber who threatened seven people at the Liberty Savings and Loan grabbed 4000 but dropped 1400 during a swift exit. Police investigate the robbery as residents react to the bold caper and the rapid escape.
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Whiting
Ind
Liberty Savings and Loan Company
Gale Lashes Cuba Heads For Florida
A hurricane with 130 mph winds struck Havana causing seven deaths and many injuries. The storm moved toward Florida, threatening Miami and the Everglades with power outages, floods, looting, and transportation disruption as authorities warned of further casualties.
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Gale
Cuba
Florida
Havana
Washington
Weather Bureau
Everglades- Okeechobee
Jupiter
Fla
Truman Declares Greek Turkish Aid A Resounding Success
President Truman told Congress the Greek Turkish aid program has been a conspicuous success. He cited military support, economic recovery efforts, and the reduction of inflationary pressure. The plan aided Greece against guerrilla bands and helped stabilize the region amid Cold War pressures.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Iyana
Greece
Turkey
Hog price slide shocks Cedar Rapids market
Hogs fell Tuesday with top butchers down to $22 and packers at $20.75 in Cedar Rapids and Chicago slumping $1 to $1.50 per hundred pounds. The market drop marks a dramatic setback blamed on overrun receipts and a late crop, with seasonal peaks expected in December or January as packers brace for more hogs.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Rex Conn
Gazette Farm
Wilson and Company
U N Security Council votes to discuss Berlin crisis
The United Nations Security Council voted 9 to 2 to discuss the Western Powers case against the Soviet blockade of Berlin. Russia and Ukraine opposed. Vishinsky walked out, arguing no blockade. US Britain and France reportedly refused a Four-Power meeting unless the blockade ends.
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Paris
United Nations Security Council
Berlin
Russia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Soviet Union
Security Council
United Nations
Ukraine
Vishinsky
Palais de Chaillot
Council of Foreign Ministers
United States
Britain
France
Kremlin
Germany
Boy Holds 8500 In Loot for Week
Vernon Board, 15, kept a paper bag containing eight thousand five hundred dollars as police traced the loot to a burglary at Jack Wolfe’s Antioch home. He admitted not knowing what to do with it and used small amounts for candy and milk shakes. Police linked his prints to another break and he faces Youth Authority custody.
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Antioch
Calif
Vernon Board
Vernon
Harry Boyer
Jack Wolfe
Boyer
California Youth Authority
Lion Mistakes Hose for Snake at Glasgow Zoo
Rory the lion bit a hose pipe he mistook for a snake. Water gushed from the bite as keepers performed artificial respiration for 15 minutes to revive him and remove the hose from his throat.
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Glasgow
Rory
Scattered Showers Predicted Tonight in Iowa
The weather forecast notes light frost in Iowa and a dry spell that raises fire risk in rural areas. Perry residents fear winter water shortages without rains before freezing. scattered showers are possible tonight or Wednesday morning with temperatures warming into Thursday.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa City
Ames
Weather Bureau
Perry
Mercury
Pennsylvanian Urges Truman Impeachment
Former Pennsylvania governor John C. Bell Jr urged impeachment of President Truman at a Women’s Republican club address in Philadelphia. He accused Truman of coddling Communists and withholding loyalty files, calling him unworthy to hold office and critical of embargoes and U.S. policy toward Russia and Palestine.
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Philadelphia
Truman
John C. Bell, Jr
Pennsylvania
House and American Activities Committee
Women’s Republican Club of Pennsylvania
Bell
Russia
Palestine
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