Vishinsky Charges War Plot With Atom Bomb
In a United Nations speech, Soviet delegate Andrei Vishinsky denounced the United States for an alleged mad armaments race and accused Washington of plotting a new war through control of a majority vote in the U N Assembly. He urged one third disarmament within a year as the Big Five sought atomic energy controls amid Berlin tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Shackford
Paris
United States
Andrei Vishinsky
United Nations
Vishinsky
U. N
Russia
Security Council
Berlin
Soviet Union
Atcmic Energy
West
Ameritan
U. N. Assembly
General Assembly
U.S
Alabama Governor backs Truman and hints at electors fight
Montgomery Governor James E. Folsom declared statewide support for President Truman and suggested legal action to compel Alabama's 11 presidential electors to vote for the Democratic nominee. He proposes a special legislative session to place Truman on the ballot as an independent and notes his own bid for national nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Truman
Alabama
Folsom
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Fres Dent Truman
Jegal
Live Bombing Observed by Allied Forces Near Berlin Front
British pilots reported Russian bombers dropping live bombs near Frohnau on the Berlin boundary as Soviet air maneuvers began near the Berlin airlift zone. Other aviators confirmed several bombing runs and bursts over the northern French sector in a tense display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rundle
Berlin
Russia
No. 11
Thunder clap sinks B-29 over Waycross Georgia
A B 29 Superfortress crashed near Waycross Georgia after in flight engine failure and two engine fires caused a thunder clap and broke apart. Nine men perished with four survivors describing a sudden plunge and fall from about 20 000 feet. Capt H W Moore co pilot Sgt E W Murdee and Staff Sgt W J Penny survived with two other men. The craft was returning from a covert electronics test mission and was to land in Florida.
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Waycross
Waytoss
Warner Robins
Air Force
H. W. Loore
Wilkinsburg
E. W. Murdee
Miami
W. J. Penny
Avonee
N. J
Florida
E. H. Melcher
Franklin Istitute
Philadelphia
Harold R. Daniels
Warner Robins Field
Victms
State Forum To Get Major Party Views
Montgomery AP Four major party leaders will speak at a public forum hosted by the Montgomery Junior Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include John L B Collier for Gov Dewey, Pepper D for Truman, Marion Rushton for States' Rights Thurmond, and Palmer Webber for Henry Wallace. Gov Folsom backs Truman, a former Democratic candidate.
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Montgomery
South
South Carolina
Palmer Webber
Progressive Parsy
Henry A. Walace
James F Folsom
Truman
Folsom
Three Fourths Of County Welfare Fund Goes To Old Age Assistance
Houston County public welfare funds for 1948-49 total 526 169.28 with three fourths allocated to old age assistance amounting to 374 640. Other allocations include funds for the blind 12 340 and for families with dependent children 87 482.90. Boarding homes receive 1 730.40 while handicapped programs allot 20 145.80 and temporary aid 2 244.50. Administrative costs total 26 175.00 with prior years showing different allocations. The plan was approved by the welfare department board with Probate Judge Albert Evans and other members present.
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Houston County Department of Public Welfare
C. L. Collins
Dot
Anand
Bill Beck to Direct General Chest Drive in Dothan
Bill Beck, vice president of the Dothan United Chest Inc, will direct the chest general drive starting Tuesday. Final preparations are underway for the fund campaign launch as volunteers gear up. Co chairs Woodfin Parkman Jr and Fred Garner push the gifts drive, with over 6000 dollars pledged to date toward a 21100 dollar goal. Chest President Albert West urged local cooperation to aid the Salvation Army Boy Scouts Girl Scouts American Cancer Society Houston County Tuberculosis Association and welfare department funds for dependent, emergency and hospitalized children.
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Bill Beck
Dothan United Chest, Inc
Woodfin Parkman, Jr
Fred Garner
Chest
Albert West
Dothan
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
American Cancer Society
Houston County Tuberculosis Association
Wpelfare Department
Florida Election Law Challenged In Court
In Leon County Circuit Court a suit challenges Florida's general election law. Reubin Cline a Miami publisher seeks to block certification of Democratic electors and to void the law enacted at a special session claiming it usurps party powers and violates constitutional requirements.
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Tallahassee
Florida
Leon
Reubin Cline
Miami
R.A. Gravy
Jas
Cine
Miss Waldrop Named Columbia Festival Envoy
Columbia selects Mary Ann Waldrop as Miss Columbia in a local beauty contest. The brunette won best all around among 11 contestants and will compete in the upcoming festival with other Wiregrass entrants.
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Mary Ann Waldrop
Threater
Columbia
Dothan
Mary Ann Woldrep
Tempo Of Festival Preparations Step Up As Event Nears
City hall committee meets to accelerate Rational Peanut Festival prep with 15 to 17 bands and at least 25 parade floats planned. Queens 19 participate in the festival pageant as contests run in Slocerb Cottondale Fia and Newville tonight.
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Contuue
Queens
Slocerb
Cottondale
Fia
Newville
Fridas R
Elpa
Public Dressing Taboo In Atlanta
Atlanta police chief Herbert Jenkins bans public display of mannequins undressing in shop windows. He dispatched officer Raby Barrett to department stores to ensure windows are shaded during mannequin fittings after hundreds of complaints from women.
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Atlanta
Herbert Jenkins
Jenkins
Morly
Raby Barrett
Elizabeth Returns To Palace Tonight
A fragmented report notes Elizabeth returning to Balmoral Palace this evening amid unclear details. The snippet mentions royal observers and possible attendance by peers, with references to Margaret and George VI in the surrounding context.
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Elizabeth
Dewey to Reveal Labor Views in Steel Center
Gov. Thomas F. Dewey plans a major labor policy address in Pittsburgh as he kicks off the second round of his presidential campaign. He weighs Albany involvement as Truman campaign moves through New York and Dewey rests at Pawling before a nine state eight day trek with 38 speeches including three major evening appearances in Pittsburgh Kansas City and St Paul.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Albany
N.Y
API
Thomas F. Dewey
Pittsburgh
Dewey
Pennsylvania
Pawling
N. Y
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minn
Missouri
Minnesota
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Indiana
Lower Meat Prices Hit Butcher Shops In Some Sections
Chicago AP reports retail butchers across the nation cut pork prices for the coming weekend due to an influx of hogs. Officials note the drop is mainly in pork with wholesale pork prices staying steady, while beef and lamb hold firmer. Farmers anticipated the decline as November patterns repeat, with marketers pushing pork supply and buyers responding to the lower costs.
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Chicago
Agriculture Department
Ear infections blamed on nose blowing and swimming
Dr. Charles B. Kinnes of Columbus Ohio told a medical seminar that most ear infections today arise from blowing the nose and swimming. He said avoiding these habits would nearly end ear infections and reduce draft rejections for war service.
Lemon Pitches Indians To 4 1 Victory In Boston World Series
Cleveland pitcher Bob Lemon went the distance to even the World Series at 1-1 by defeating the Boston Braves 4-1. Warren Spahn took the loss for Boston as Cleveland jumped on him in the fourth for two runs and led the rest of the way. The game featured early scoring by Lou Boudreau and timely hitting as the Indians combined for eight hits and kept pressure on Spahn.
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Bob Lemon
Boudreau
Boston
Braves
Cleveland
Boston Braves
Warren Spahn
Lou Boudreau
Joe Gordon
Indians
Mitchell
Eliott
Clark
Holmes
Temon
Dark
Lemon
Gordon
Torgeson
Elliott
Torgzeson
Rickert
Hickert
Keltner
Doby
Robinson
Mike McCormick
Hegan
Salkeld
Stanky
Spahn
Lemion
Boudreat
Cinck
Ellisott
Femen
Jeff
Poudreat
Clardan
Sasha Beliner
Deby
Shidt
Rahinzson
Spain
Charley
Red
Lennon
Masi
Mitchel
Potter
Barrett
Kennedy
Elliot
Mittchell
Torgerson
Ellerts Torgeson
Hevan McCornsesn
Sanders
Potter Sanders
Leroy
Rotursas
Grand Jury Slams Florida Parole Leniency in Case
A Florida grand jury criticized parole leniency for high-profile offenders, citing concerns over public safety and judicial discretion. The report highlights state officials including the pardon board, Detailing calls for review of guidelines and accountability measures while noting pending discussions and proposed reforms.
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