Talks on Ike's Future Stir Up Speculation in Washington
Washington rumors say Gen Dwight D Eisenhower may be called to head North Atlantic defense or run for president in 1952. Talks with Truman and Pace spark debate on his possible one year post and civilian return to Columbia University presidency.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Atlantic
Enaorces
Truman
Army
Pace
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Bier
Eston
W. Va
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
New York State
Contingent Pay Raise Approved for North Carolina Teachers
Raleigh reports that North Carolina will pay a $7 million contingent pay raise to about 26 000 teachers. The raise will come as a single check before Christmas covering the difference between current salaries and the 2200 to 3100 dollar yearly scale for licensed teachers.
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Raleigh
Scott
Advisory Budget Commission
General Assembly
D. S. Coltrane
Patterson Allowed To Enter Britain After Detention
William L. Patterson executive secretary of the American Civil Rights Congress was held 20 hours in London airport detention before being allowed to enter Britain. He arrived from Paris and said he plans to stay until November 7 while officials would not reveal reasons for the detention or the reversal. He denied intentions to meet anyone linked to the Shehfey peace talks and said he was questioned for refusing to answer questions.
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London
American Civil Rights Congress
William L. Patterson
Britain
Paris
New York
Patterson
Shefoy
Ocean-Bred Wind and Rain Storms Lash West Coast
A Pacific wind and rain storm roared into its fourth day along the west coast with up to 80 mph gusts. Communications broke down in many communities, power failed in cities, and debris blocked roads as a 58 foot vessel lost its rudder off the Oregon coast. Snow fell in some areas while others saw record highs in St. Louis and Denver.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oregon
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Plateau
Midwest
West Central
St. Louis
Denver
Grand Junction
Colo
Million-Dollar Flash Fire Hits Defense Plant
A fire at Eaton Manufacturing Co in Battle Creek destroyed a one-story plant making jet engine blades. The blaze injured 18 of 65 workers and one volunteer firefighter, with seven hospitalized. Damage to the building and machinery ran into the millions, and resumption of work depends on replacing critical equipment.
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Battle Creek
Mich
America
Eaton Manufacturing Co
Eaton
North Carolina Eyes Final Chance to Register for November Vote
Raleigh reports North Carolinians queued to register for the November 7 election with registration opening at 8 a.m. and closing at sundown. The day includes a challenge vote ahead.
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Raleigh
Prominent Tobacco Grower Clarence Hardy Dies at 73
MAURY Oct 28 Clarence L Hardy age 73 reputed the biggest tobacco grower in the world died at his home after a year long illness He owned more than 12000 acres in Pitt and Greene counties and had interests in manufacturing and real estate He quit school at 12 and bought his first farm ten years later becoming one of North Carolina's richest men.
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Maury
Clarence L. Hardy
Hardy
Pitt
Greene Counties
North Carolina
Enrollment at N C State totals 4027 students
At North Carolina State College in Raleigh the autumn enrollment stands at 4 027 with 3 972 men and 55 women including 1 476 war veterans. Last year 4 601 students with 2 430 veterans. The peak was 5 335 students in 1947.
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N. C. State
Raleigh
N. C. State College
Marshall Urges Realistic NATO Pact Defense Plans
Secretary of Defense Marshall urged NATO defense ministers to be realistic about the current threat to resist Communism. He pressed for stronger collective forces, a clear bill of particulars on each nation's contributions, and swift steps toward a supreme command structure as the alliance prepares for possible U N involvement.
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Washington
Marshall
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Ie NA Defense Committee
United Nations
Korea
Atlantic
Aungie
Congress
Military Committee of Chiefs of Staff
Defense Committee
Pontecorvo Afraid To Return To Britain
The Daily Herald reports missing atom scientist Bruno Pontecorvo felt fear about returning to Britain after a meeting with two unknown men at a Como holiday camp. Investigators weigh the case at Harwell as Pontecorvo allegedly told his wife he dared not go back or he would be sent to prison.
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London
The
Daily Herald
Bruno Pontecorvo
Britain
Italy
Herald
Pontecorvo
Lake Como
Harwell
Atom
Berkshire
Marianne
Como
Rock of Ages Survives Red Tide in Hamhung Church
In Hamhung North Korea a bare mission church near a bombed plant hosts a small service. An organist, ten girls under twelve, and a local congregation listen as a reader from Seoul quotes the New Testament. The scene unfolds amid war damage and a talk of democracy.
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Bem Price
Hal Boyle
Hamhung
North Korea
Sea of Japan
Seoul
North Ko
Philippine reforms urged before US aid to Philippines
A two month on site survey by Daniel Bell and a five man team found Philippine governance plagued by inefficiency and corruption. The report urged reform before any US aid, proposing a $250000 grant plus an American technical mission to oversee industrial and agricultural development fiscal controls public administration and welfare programs. The plan aims to determine if aid can be provided without new congressional approval and notes close US Philippines friendship under Truman.
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Tates
Eee
Philippines
Aleges Fedent
Elpidio Quirino
Manila
Daniel W. Bell
The
Treasury
Bell
Truman
Quirino
Ppine
Ir Cooperation Administration
ECA
Ted
Congress
U. S
Phi
Phi Have Been “‘the Closest of Friends” For More Than A Half Century, Mr. Truman
India Reviews China Policy
India confirms Chinese army orders to advance into Tibet but no confirmed troop entry. Spokesman says Peiping has not replied to India’s note voicing regret and concern. Officials weigh policy review at Lake Success reports and possible shifts toward Western democracies.
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New Delhi
India
Peiping
Tibet
K. M. Pannikar
Lake Success
Red China
United Nations
Foreign Ministry
China
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sweden’s 92 year old King Gustaf in critical condition
In OLM Sweden on October 28, King Gustaf remained unchanged as he fights a weakening heart. Grandson Prince Bertil and Princess Sybilla visited Drottningholm Palace to assess the monarch’s condition after a quiet night.
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Olm
Sweden
Gustaf
Prince Bertil
Sybilla
Drottningholm Palace
Here's How to Make Flying Saucer That Will Wow Em
A lighthearted Lock Haven article explains an easy do it yourself flying saucer. by using balsa wood foil tape balloons helium and a sunny day a group can assemble a circular frame and release it to rise above Main Street. The stunt demonstrates the playful side of model flying and ends with a tongue in cheek remark about solving the saucer mystery.
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Pete Stevenson
Lock Haven Express
Lock Haven, Pa
Lock Haven
Pennsylvania
Main Street
Navy Starts Ship Rebuilding Work
The Navy announces a 350 million dollar modernization plan to update the fleet. It includes two experimental submarines and conversion of 25 ships including the 27000 ton aircraft carrier Bennington, with a total of 344 ships in the program. Submarines will be built at Portsmouth New Hampshire and Groton Connecticut. Snorkel tubes will be added to several conversions.
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Washington
Navy
Bennington
Portsmouth
N. H
Naval Shipyard
Congress urged to raise textile industry minimum wage
Seabury Stanton of Hathaway Manufacturing urges Congress to lift the textile industry minimum wage from 75 cents per hour to about 1.06 1 3 cents or at least 1.00 per hour. He argues higher wages are needed to remove southern competitive advantages and applies the request to federal wage law and Walsh Healey act for federally contracted work.
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Seabury Stanton
Hathaway Manufacturing Company
New Bedford
United States
Senate Subcommittee On
New England
British And U S Troops Advancing In Korea
Korean mop up forces push toward Manchurian frontier as U S Marines suffer heavy ambush losses. Lt General Walker and Major General Partridge visit the Yalu with plans to drive along Korea's coasts and near the border. Prisoners say units of the Chinese Red Army fight beside North Korean forces amid uncertain numbers.
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U. S
Yalu River
Korea
Withdra
North Korea
Red Army
Republic of Korea
ROK
Tom Lambert
Bem Price
Lambert
Price
56Th Special Unit
Eighth Chinese Red Army
Yalu River Boundary
Vietminh Close In on Laokay
Vietminh forces tighten around Laokay, with Fort Hennequin fronting on the Red River. French garrison withdraws from Banthier as Laokay faces possible evacuation and perilous airlift due to Vietminh control of surrounding heights and riverbank routes.
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Indochina
Laokay
Ho Chi Minh
Fort Hennequin
Red River
Lackay
Banthier
Caobang
Hanoi
Vietminh
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