Matthews Warns Military Spending Could Top 42 Billion
Secretary of the Navy Matthews warned in Nebraska that next year’s defense costs may exceed this year’s federal budget, potentially over 42 billion dollars. He urged no hesitation in new defense legislation, noting Korea as a warning sign and urging continued military buildup to sustain international policy and a free world.
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U S Passport Visas Temporarily Suspended Across U S
American officials ordered a global suspension of passport visas for aliens linked to totalitarian parties under a new security law. Revalidation now requires consular proof the applicant is not banned. Displaced persons are exempt, while exemptions may apply for temporary visitors.
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Fire destroys Fairmont Baptist Church near High Point
A blaze leveled the Fairmont Baptist church just west of High Point on the Thomasville highway around 2 15 this afternoon. Firefighters from High Point and Thomasville saved nearby homes as investigators listed the cause as unknown.
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Legion to Wind Up Annual Convention This Afternoon
The American Legion ends its 32nd national convention in Los Angeles with a stand for universal military training and an officers election. Delegates expected to back UMT unanimously and consider ousting Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Erle Cocke Jr. leads the race for national commander among three WW II era candidates. Five regional vice presidents will be elected and Rabbi David Lefkowitz is the lone chaplain candidate. The group urged outlawing the Communist party and harsh measures against subversives. A pageant at Memorial Coliseum closed the event with stars like Ezio Penza Roy Rogers Gary Cooper and Red Skelton.
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Shreveport
Harry Bridges
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Ezio Penza
South Pacific
Roy Rogers
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Rail Unions Demand Higher Wages Threaten Rail Costs
The rail industry warns that pending union wage demands could raise annual costs by about 1.0 billion dollars and push fare and freight rates up by roughly 15 percent. Unions represent 1.25 million workers and seek higher pay across multiple crafts and roles.
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Carrier Leyte Joined US Task Force Off Korea Coast
The 27,000 ton Essex class carrier Leyte completed an 18,513 mile voyage in under 35 days after leaving Beirut and stopping at Norfolk San Diego Hawaii and Japan. Its aircraft joined Task Force 7 supporting South Korean forces around the Wonsan area for air strikes on Red troop concentrations and supply targets.
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France seeks outside aid for new defense program
France proposes doubling its defense budget to about 2.45 billion dollars for 1951 with roughly 750 million dollars in foreign aid. Jules Moch meets with Secretary Marshall at the Pentagon as Paris pursues U S Britain and NATO allies support. Forder aid may come from the foreign arms fund and other allies while Indochina fighting shapes support decisions.
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Color TV Row Yet Unsettled
The FCC confirmed CBS as the national color TV plan causing threats of court action and delays. Pilot Radio's Isidor Goldberg vows injunctive proceedings while RCA criticizes the forced adoption of a potentially incompatible system.
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Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Arrives for Korea Duty
General MacArthur's headquarters announced that the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment is on duty in Korea. The release did not specify the unit's strength or whether it is in action. Puerto Rico is a U S territory in the Caribbean.
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Two Carolina Cotton Mills Land Army Sheet Contracts
New York October 12 two Carolina cotton mills won army quartermaster orders totaling 239400 cotton bed sheets. Springs mill at Lancaster South Carolina received 159406 sheets priced about 1.997 per sheet. Cannon Mills at Kannapolis North Carolina received 169000 sheets priced around 2.16 per sheet.
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Columbus did not reach a new world, says geographer
Johns Hopkins geographer argues contact between Asia and the Americas existed thousands of years before Columbus. He cites pre-Columbian plants and possible ancient ocean voyagers in giant canoes, noting cross cultural exchange around the time of Christ.
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France Withdraws From Thai Nguyen Base in Indochina
France said it voluntarily pulled back from Thai Nguyen in North Indochina to a new defense line 15 miles south. The move follows quicker French gains and aims to fortify a region central to Vietminh supply routes.
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Burma Surgeon Goes on Trial
Burma in Rangoon opens the treason trial of American missionary surgeon Dr. Gordon S. Seagrave 53 charged with aiding Karen rebels against the government. He faces death for high treason, plus counts of aiding the enemy and failing to report plotters. potential banishment or imprisonment outlined.
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Warships Strike Near Siberian And Red China Borders
Tokyo reports Missouri and allied warships bombarding Chongjin on the east coast near Red China and Soviet Siberia, with carrier planes and heavy guns. the assault targets a 190,000 population city 34 miles from Manchuria and 49 miles from Siberia, as forces push toward Pyongyang and Seoul.
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Truman and MacArthur May Meet Aboard Ship
Speculation rose in Washington that President Truman and General MacArthur could meet this weekend aboard a ship near Wake Island. Possible sites include the battleship Missouri or the cruiser Mount McKinley, both tied to key wartime roles for Truman and MacArthur.
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Prices Dip for Various Fresh Foods This Week
Retail prices on meats fell or held steady with pork leading declines of up to 16 cents per pound. Beef drops were two to six cents, with smaller cuts in lamb and poultry. Eggs slipped amid rising production, while wholesale food index eased two cents to 6.48. Cabbage and sweet potatoes dominate the department’s plentiful list as fall crops rise.
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