Truman weighs recalling Congress and Alaska statehood aim
President Truman hinted he may recall Congress before its November return to tackle items including an excess profits tax rent control extension and Alaska Hawaii statehood. He spoke with Vice President Barkley and party leaders and said he would announce his decision when made. He also addressed Europe, atomic questions, and potential campaign speeches.
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John Gunther
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Grange Head Dies Suddenly at 68 in Washington
Albert S. Goss 68, master of the National Grange, collapsed and died after addressing the Herald Tribune forum. A Rochester native who lived in Washington, he led Grange policy talks at hearings and was a White House visitor across Roosevelt and Truman administrations. Henry Sherwood of Plains will act as head until a master is chosen at the Minneapolis convention beginning Nov. 15.
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Minneapolis
Stalin and Lie Quarreled In Kremlin Says Report
United Nations headquarters reported a Kremlin quarrel between Prime Minister Stalin and Trygve Lie. Malik disclosed Lie declined Stalin and Molotov amendments to the peace plan, which aimed at periodic high level talks to resolve east‑west differences. Lie had sent a copy of his proposals to Moscow before the trip and described the draft as subject to change.
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United States and Canada Agree on Mutual Defense Program
Washington October 26 The United States and Canada agreed on a six point program of defense cooperation. The plan mirrors wartime collaboration and covers swapping technical knowledge and a coordinated system of controls over scarce materials and supplies. The State Department said the agreement will greatly increase industrial mobilization potential.
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Truman to let Red China in United Nations
Harold E. Stassen predicts President Truman will admit Mao Tse tung's government to the United Nations after the election. He warns a Chinese veto seat would nullify Korea gains, aiding Communists in Indo China and undermining Allied sacrifices.
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Eisenhower Favored as Head of North Atlantic Pact Army
Washington reports a top U S official forecast that the North Atlantic military committee will urge immediate appointment of a supreme commander for a western European defense force. General Dwight D Eisenhower and General Omar Bradley are both considered likely choices with broad support among Atlantic pact governments. President Truman has not publicly indicated a pick.
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GE Head Proposes 45-Hour Week for War Supply
General Motors president C E Wilson urged a temporary 45 hour work week to boost defense production without cutting consumer goods. He said manpower is the real limit and would reduce to 40 hours after the emergency or military reserves are built up. Edward L Ryerson of Inland Steel warned of socialization threats amid steel shortages.
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Credit Controls Slow U.S. Retail Trade Amid Tightening Rules
The AP finds varied effects from Federal Reserve credit limits on Oct 16 as sales falter nationwide. Autos, home appliances, TV sets and furniture show declines while some cities report little overall change. Dealers object to stricter terms, with auto dealers crying out as buyers pivot to meet higher down payments and shorter repayment periods.
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NPA bans new amusement structure construction nationwide
The National Production Authority outlawed building any new theaters, parks, race tracks, golf courses, night clubs, skating rinks, summer camps and 44 other structures for amusement or recreation to conserve materials for armaments. The ban, effective midnight, applies to federal and private projects and may halt commencements begun after tonight. It also orders steel industry output to supply at least 10,000 freight cars monthly for six months.
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Wave Of Selling Swamps Market
A sudden selling wave hit the New York stock market this morning as shares tumbled about two points in half an hour. The decline followed no single cause, with a broad sector retreat led by U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel General Motors Chrysler Studebaker Schenley Kennecott Cooper Dow Chemical Du Pont American Tobacco Santa Fe Nickel Plate Southern Pacific Standard Oil N J and U S Gypsum.
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U. S.gypsum
Russians Say China Reds Are In Tibet
Kalimpong correspondent for Statesman reports invading Communist Chinese forces well inside Tibet, a day’s march from Neiwutsi near Lhasa, with 10 000 Tibetan reinforcements. Lhasa radio says Tibetans shocked and dismayed at the invasion. Russian report claims Chinese troops crossed Tibet’s frontier early Tuesday.
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No Evidence Yet Of Chinese Reds Inside Of Korea
Allied spearhead reached Manchurian border as South Korean patrols crossed the Yalu river to the frontier zone north of Pyongyang. Reports said 20,000 Chinese troops had crossed into North Korea, but U N forces sought confirmation while KMAG noted first reach by the ROK Sixth division near Onjong and Kojang with U S. forces in pursuit.
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3rd Quarter Tax Collections Ahead Of Last Year
Washington October 26 The internal revenue bureau reported that tax collections for July August and September rose by 245 024 254 over the prior year totaling 9 680 711 105 Individual income taxes reached 3 897 892 566 up 299 561 815 from the same first quarter last fiscal year September withholding taxes climbed 54 629 046 above 1949 levels despite higher rates not taking effect until October 1 Corporate income payments for the quarter fell 589 190 009 to 2 447 644 694 compared with last year period
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Record heat wave grips coast to coast
Government forecaster calls the late October heat wave one of the most intense in history for the period. An Indian summer blankets most of the nation, with Glendale California reaching 100 degrees on October 13 and Minneapolis posting its warmest October reading at 87 by the 18th. Other cities such as Phoenix Cleveland Milwaukee and Dubuque also report record highs as the 30 day outlook anticipates more hot weather.
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Ariz
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Iowa
Amphibious forces survive Wonsan landings scare
In an early World War II style campaign, a 50,000 man amphibious force led by the U S First Marine Division began landings at Wonsan after a dramatic surprise delay. Intelligence failures, mines and a trench wired beach posed a deadly trap. Navy and Marine leaders chose to proceed citing strategic needs in northeast Korea.
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Imble
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Arthur D. Struble
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Edward M. Alm
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Northea
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Sportsman Held In Currin Death
HENDERSON Oct. 26 A 48 year old farmer sportsman Marvin Faulkner is held on murder charges in the death of John Fenner Currin 31. Currin was found shot in his barn after being shot multiple times The widow Edith Currin 30 was released as a material witness Thelma H Faulkner separated wife of the accused said her husband had relations with Mrs Currin for years Faulkner a prosperous farmer also owns a four person semi pro baseball team.
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