Pabst Lawyer Used Arvey Name, Committee Says
Washington attorney Raoul Berger for Pabst Brewing Co admitted mentioning Col. Jacob M. Arvey to FDA officials to add "sex appeal" to the case. The probe noted Arvey’s phone contacts and that a criminal charge over infested grits was pursued, while a civil suit was dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Chelf
Pabst Brewing Co
Jacob M. Arvey
Illinois
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House
Raoul Berger
Pabst
Arvey
Justice Department
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Milwaukee
Berger
Ber- Ber
T Illinois
Peoria
George P. Lerrick
Larrick
Churchill says Soviet cannot split U. S. and Britain
At a Scarborough Conservative conference Churchill declared the danger of war has receded since he took power. He asserted Free World resistance to Communist aggression will grow stronger with Eisenhower or Stevenson in the White House. He called British American solidarity the foundation of foreign policy and warned Moscow’s maneuvers to divide the Allies will fail.
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Eisenhower
World Affairs Conference speaker announced for Cedar Rapids
Graham EB Hovey prominent writer and war correspondent will be among four speakers at Cedar Rapids third annual Conference of World Affairs October 19 and 20 in Coe auditorium. Hovey, an editor and analyst, has covered World War II for International News Service and teaches journalism at the University of Wisconsin. Norman Thomas also listed as a speaker.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe Auditorium
Hovey
American Friends Service Committee, Inc
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
University of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin State Broadcasting Service
Economist of London
The
New Republic
Christian Science Monitor
International News Service
Africa
Italy
France
European appeal ends tour at famed pavilion
The comedian wrapped a long tour with a record setting performance at the pavilion in Bazement. He jested that Europeans are a bit old fashioned, noting Crosby's records continue to sell there.
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Palladium
Crosby
Mail Packages To Men in U.S. Defenses Early
The United States postal service urges early Christmas mailing to military personnel overseas. Officials specify deadlines for surface and air parcel post to Korea, Japan, Pacific islands, and other areas. Air parcels have size and weight limits. surface parcels vary by destination with some European post offices restricting weight. Postmasters can confirm individual weight allowances and the overall guidance emphasizes mailing as early as possible.
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Post Office Department
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Marine Corps
Department
Japan
Pacific Islands
Far East
Air Parcel Post
Europe
Europeans More Like Americans Says Bob Hope in Europe
Bob Hope, America's ambassador at large, reports Europeans are becoming more Americanized on each trip. He notes Glasgow, Monte Carlo and Stockholm resemble Cleveland and New Orleans for songs, humor, politics, and autograph seekers. Hope’s Europe tour boosted charity funds over $100,000 with golf sessions with Bing Crosby and a London stage appearance.
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Edinburgh
Stockholm
Johnson’s Crash Blocks Street Near Westport Eatery
Oliver C. Johnson reached for a sandwich while driving in Westport, Connecticut, lost control of his car and crashed in front of a restaurant. The incident blocked the busy street and prompted responders to attend the scene.
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Westport
Conn
Oliver C. Johnson
Mississippi River High Water Levels Reported at New Orleans
Surface water on the Mississippi River between dikes at New Orleans runs about three feet above sea level, exceeding the average street level in the city. The observation notes higher-than-usual flood risk and potential impacts on urban areas.
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Mississippi River
New Orleans
Britain Exports and Imports Both Decline in September
Britain’s export trade fell in September while imports dropped even faster, the Board of Trade reported. Exports were provisionally valued at 186.2 million pounds, up from August’s 180.86 million, showing a continuing downturn in trade activity.
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London
Britain
Board of Trade
Army Agency Set To Speed Atomic Arms
The army forms the Combat Development Agency to speed atomic weapons and guided missiles for ground troops. Gen J Lawton Collins says the unit will work mainly at Fort Bliss Texas to train troops and test weapons. A source cautions immediate field use is unlikely and the date remains distant. Gen John R Hodge assigns Maj Gen Robert M Montague to head the unit and assemble a staff of experts.
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Army
J. Lawton Collins
Army Shief
Combat Development Agency
Army Field Forces
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
Collins
John R. Hodge
Robert M. Montague
Montague
Bus and Tank Truck Crash Leaves One Dead in LA Freeway Pit
LOS ANGELES INS reports one bus driver, El Wilson of Los Angeles, died when a Pacific Electric bus struck a 2 butane tank truck and slid into a 50 foot deep excavation on the Hollywood Santa Ana freeway. Over 20 injured, 13 rushed to hospitals as passengers were thrown from seats and windows.
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Los Angeles
INS
Pacific Electric
Hollywood
Santa Ana
EL .Wilson
Charles Holmes
Santa Ana-Hollywood
Friuge
New England Telephone Quip on Self-Defense Poles
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company quipped about telephone poles being hit so often that they joked the poles act in self defense. The remark reflects a stubborn issue with pole strikes affecting service and safety concerns in Boston.
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Boston UP
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
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