Trains Collision Kills 81 In Harrow England Tragedy
In Harrow Middlesex a three train wreck killed at least 81 with 130 more injured as London Manchester Express and two other trains collided at the station. American doctors aided rescue while a crane lifted wreckage and survivors recounted the chaos.
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Harrow
England
Middlesex Village
London
Scotland
Britain
U. S. Eighth Air Force
South Ruislip
Ws Island
Alexander R. McMillan
U. S. Third Air Force
New York
McMillan
7Th Air Division
Third Air Force
West Drayton
Bushey Park
William Ingham
Wembley
London-Manchester Express
Elsie Webber
John Bond
Watford
Truman Pushes Campaign Into Midwest Farm Belt
President Truman intensifies his campaign into the Midwest farm belt aboard a 16 car train rolling through Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. He attacks Eisenhower over foreign policy and defense, accusing him of betraying principles and supporting “moral pigmies” allied with McCarthy and Jenner. He argues a president must face tough choices, including atomic weapons, and recalls past criticisms of deploying professional military leadership.
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Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Shenandoah
Colorado Springs
Colo
Eisenhower
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
William E. Jenner
Indiana
UN Troops Retake Vital Korean Hill
South Korean infantry recaptured White Horse Hill in a fierce clash on the Western Front. Chinese forces attacked with bayonets and artillery, with heavy losses reported on both sides. U N officials cited limited attacks and bolstered morale amid Panmunjom talks.
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Seoul
Korea
White Horse Hill
James A. van Fleet
U. S
Eighth Army
Arnell
White Horse Mountain
No Man's Land
Arrowhead
Finger Ridge
White Horse
Pfc
McRae Starnes
Waxhaw
N. C
Stevenson Attacks McCarthy in Wisconsin Campaign
Democratic nominee Adlai E. Stevenson heads to Milwaukee and Madison to brand McCarthy as a political tool for Taft. He accuses the senator and Eisenhower of smearing reputations while urging that charges not replace facts. Truman and Sparkman flank Stevenson as they press for a Democratic path to victory.
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Wis
Adlai E. Stevenson
Wisconsin
Joseph R. McCarthy
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Milwaukee
McCarthy
University of Wisconsin
America
Ogee McCarthy
George C. Marshall
Fairchild
Leonard Schmitt
Schmitt
Oshkosh
Seely Named Co Chairman of NC Independent Citizens for Eisenhower
Asheville former vice mayor Fred L. Seely Jr. was named co chairman of the North Carolina Independent Citizens for Eisenhower by state group chairman Jesse Page of Charlotte. Announcement came yesterday.
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Asheville
Fred L. Seely,Jr
Cochairman
North Carolina
Independent Citizens For
Eisenhower
Jesse Page
Charlotte
State Group
Seely
McCarthy Fairchild Duel Focuses on Communism Dairy Prices
In Wisconsin the McCarthy Fairchild race centers on voters' concern about Communism versus dairy prices. McCarthy campaigns for a second term while Fairchild emphasizes farm and labor issues with broad farmer support anticipated.
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Wisconsin
Canada Seen Likely To Head UN General Assembly Opening
United Nations General Assembly set to open with Joe Pearson of Canada expected to be elected president. Brazil's Joao Muniz to lead the Political Committee with Greece's Alexis Kyrou chairing the ad hoc panel. Other chairmen named include Jiri Nosek, Amjad Ali, Rodolfo Munoz, Carlos Romulo, and Wan Waithaykon. Contests noted for Security Council posts involving Egypt Israel Honduras and Pakistan.
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United Press
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United Nations General Assembly
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U.N
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Brazil
Alexis Kyrou
Greece
Jiri Nosek
Czechoslovakia
Amjad Ali
Pakistan
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Argentina
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Honduras
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Security Council
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Turkey
Beirut
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India
Pakisan
Salvador
Iraq
Syria
Ely Salvador
Eisenhower Defends Policy as Campaign Heats Up
Eisenhower, en route to California for the 32 electoral votes fight, sharply rebutted Truman's accusations he disclaimed foreign policy. In Eugene, Oregon, he argued his 1945 stance backed strength and warned against chaos if not prepared, while Truman pressed blame for Russia policy.
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Dwight D. Eienhower
Truman
California
United States
F Eisephower
Eugene
Ore
Russia
Joe Stalin
Joe
Edwin Johnson
Colorado
New Cotton Outlook Forecasts 1952 Upland Crop
The Agriculture Department forecasts a 1952 cotton crop of 14,413,000 bales, up 524,000 from September. The gain stems from improved Texas and Central belt conditions, with an indicated lint yield of 280.2 pounds per acre on about 24,693,000 acres. 1951 output was 15,144,000 bales. Major state estimates include Georgia 690,000 and Texas 3,600,000 bales.
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Agriculture Department
Texas
Cotton
Crop Reporting Board
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
California
Arizona
Sena
Little Liz Long skirts pick up germs
A brief note suggests that short skirts are not intended to attract germs, contrasting expectations with a humorous twist about fashion and cleanliness.
Iran Demands 20 Million Pounds to Settle Oil Dispute
Premier Mossadegh demands 20 million pounds within a week to clear the way for a final settlement of the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. The figure is a reduced demand from an initial 49 million pounds and forms part of Iran’s reply to British American settlement proposals.
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London
Mohammed Mossadegh
Britain
Iran
Oi Co
Allies Halt to Truce Negotiations in Korea Deadlock
United Nations called a halt to Korean truce talks at Panmunjom after rejecting three Allied prisoner exchange proposals. Gen Mark Clark said the Communists must show genuine desire for an armistice. Lt Gen William Harrison announced an indefinite recess after a 63 minute session.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
U.N
William K. Harrison
Anmerer
Conscience of Free Peoples
Mark Clark Sai
Tokyo
Clark
Harrison
U.N. Sines Stig
Orum
Weather figures and sun times update
Night low 44 F expected and tomorrow’s high 64 F. Today’s forecasted high 56 F and low 50 F. Sunset listed as 5:54 PM and sunrise tomorrow at 6:81 AM.
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