Stassen Acknowledged as Major Contributor in Democratic Campaign
The article notes former Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr and other figures among top donors to the Democratic campaign, with the party reporting $287,272 on hand. It contrasts Republican fundraising, citing a deficit of about $70,000 after near $100,000 spent in battles shaping congressional seats and the 1940-50 population changes. The piece hints at election results to be decided next Tuesday and the potential seat gains.
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Ury
Trumonaghlig
Democratic Combatance
Mystery of Europeans in Malayan War Solved
In Singapore on November 3, authorities report that the supposed European fighters with Malayan Communists were actually Red terrorists using fake mustaches. The incident clarifies the nature of the force involved.
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Singapore
French Evacuate Laokay After Vietminh Pressure
Vietminh forces tighten siege of Laokay in Indochina as French troops abandon the town to ease frontier defenses. A military spokesman said evacuation followed successful counterattacks and reduced the garrison's escape options through valleys and mountains toward Haiphong and red China supply lines.
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Union leader urges Asheville members to shun two NC candidates
Roy Whitmire, southern vice president of the United Textile Workers of America, urged Asheville area members to vote against both Sen. Clyde R. Hoey and Willis Smith in the upcoming election. The report cites Whitmire’s call as part of AFL activity in the region. Cape Hatteras off North Carolina is noted as the "graveyard of the Atlantic" due to dangerous shoals.
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AFL
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D-N.c
Willis Smith
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Puerto Rican Nationalists Collazo and Torresola Attack Blair House
FBI arrests young wife Coffelt and two Puerto Rican nationalists, Collazo and Torresola, who attempted to assassinate President Truman at Blair House. Both attackers held Nationalist ties and sought Puerto Rico independence. Torresola was killed. Collazo wounded and facing murder charges. Rosa Collazo held on bond default.
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Rhee appoints Paik Nak Choon amid opposition vote
In New Bern Mrs Sadie Mae Melton, 73, searched for her missing husband F A Melton and died after finding him unconscious in a sunlit field. he was revived but critical. The couple likely suffered heart attacks. Tokyo dispatch notes Richard S Farlow with the 24th Infantry Division.
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Paik Nak Choon Aes
Paik
Rhee
New Bern
Sadie Mae Melton
F. A. Melton
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Coffee prices drop at Fisher Bros in Cleveland
The Fisher Bros Co says coffee prices are reduced two to four cents a pound with the cheapest brand down from 67 to 63 cents and the medium range from 68 to 65 cents while the highest priced brand falls to 67 cents. Two killed in Roanoke Rapids truck car crash as workers were riding in the truck.
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Fisher Bros. Co
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Keeny
Alston
Still a Nickel for Pop as Bottlers Conclude Meeting
In San Francisco on November 3, the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages wrapped up their convention without resolving the hotly debated issue. Officials expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome and the unresolved topic.
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UN Forces Retreat From Unsan Area As Reds Move South
Western allied units report a chaotic withdrawal toward Chong Ju and Kunu as Chinese forces push along the Unsan front. U S Second and 24th divisions accelerate toward the Chong River while authorities say the Unsan-Onjong position shows signs of mild improvement today.
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Unsan
Kunu
Yang
Korea
A Py
U. S
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Anju
Eighth Army
MacArthur
Unsan-Onjong
Invasion of Lhasa Sparks Indian British War News
Pravda reports two British and two Indian officers captured at Chamda garrison with Tibet’s ninth regiment joining Chinese forces in liberation efforts. Prague dispatch cites Oct 7 invasion by Chinese trained units moving into Tibet to aid Tibetan people, while India weighs peaceful talks and halt orders.
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Armed Services Hire Nearly Half Civilian Payroll
The report states 33,921 civilian payrolls in the armed services, with 903,995 workers, about 43 percent, employed in armed services. Since July 1, following the start of the war, civilian employment in these units has risen.
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