Truman issues order classifying doctors for draft
An executive order by President Truman places physicians dentists and veterinarians in draft classifications. Initial registrations begin October 16 with an estimated 5,000 professionals reporting. class 1-A covers those under 51 deemed available for service unless deferred or exempt. Several deferment categories include 1-A-O conscientious objectors and 4-E nonparticipation, plus 1-D reserve members and 2-A essential health service personnel.
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Washington
Truman
Draf
Dea
Mayors Hear Plans for Improvement in Arkansas Cities
Mayors from Arkansas cities discussed a 14 point program to improve municipal government at the Arkansas Municipal League convention in Little Rock. Mayor B R McCarley of Texarkana urged cooperation, modernization of streets, reduced red tape, cost efficiency, and higher local revenue while Mayor Sam Wassell pressed for gasoline tax funds from buses and trucks serving city streets.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Lowns
Arkansas Municipal League
B. R. McCarley
Texarkana
Ark
McCariey
League
McCarley
Sam Wassell
Telephone Co op Formed to Supply Isolated Areas
The northwest Arkansas Co operative Telephone company is organized to serve Benton county rural areas lacking phone service. Organizers cite a congressional act enabling co ops to form like electric co operatives and access financing from the rural electrification administration. G Chandler elected president.
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Stream Springs
Bet
Northwest Arkansas Co-Operative ‘Telephone Company
Benton County
Rural Electrification Administration
Northwest Arkansas Co-operative
Arkansas
G. Chandler
After the fade out Mrs Winwood and Gil reconcile
Gil Summerfield and Ede Connally confess love after a tense confrontation with Northcott about business and a plan for war rehabilitation funding. Ede declares intent to marry if Gil commits, while Gil reveals he will donate income to rehabilitate veterans. The scene ends with a romantic kiss and a risk of future wealth.
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RCE
Northcott
Gil
Ater
Edo
Summerfeld
Lncome
Gill” Ede
Ede
Mira
Summerfield
Believes Red China Will Do Everything But Directly Intervene in North Korea
AP Foreign Affairs Awayist DeWitt MacKenzie analyzes the Korea crisis, arguing China will not risk direct intervention in Korea due to vulnerable Manchuria, potential Allied bombing, and Russia’s uncertain involvement. He notes China’s aid to North Korea and actions near Tibet as broader Communist maneuvering.
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North Korea
Dewitt MacKenzie
U. N
China
Manchuria
Peiping
Chou En-lai
Nehru
U.N
United Nations
MacArthur
Asia
Korea
Horse Sense
Yalu
Russia
French Indoching
Benefits for Miners Are Announced
Washington reports the United Mine Workers welfare and retirement fund outlines extensive benefits for totally disabled miners, widows, and dependent children, funded by a 30 cent per ton coal royalty. The plan revises eligibility, expands hospital services, and reduces some previous benefits while continuing pensions and death payments.
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Washington
United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund
UMW
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Charlies Owen
Josephine Roche
Ex Cop Held as Head of Gambling Ring
New York Oct 12 A former plainclothesman James Reardon 43 is held in protective custody as he is accused of running a 20 million dollar annual gambling syndicate while its boss traveled to California. He allegedly took over for Harry Gross last year and kept a safe deposit under a fake name while at the chief inspector's office. Senate investigators also uncovered a link between New Jersey and Saratoga County gamblers as Kefauver's committee opened hearings.
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California
James Reardon
Brooklyn
Samuel 5
Leibowitz
Reardon
Harry Gross
Sife
Westport
Conn
U. S. Senate
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Saratoga County
N. J
Estes Kefauver
D- Tenn
Senate
Cotton Picking Contest Draws 200 Competitors in Blytheville
About 200 people entered the eleventh National Cotton Picking Contest in Blytheville on October 18 aiming for top prize of 1000 dollars and a total purse of 2500 dollars. Contestants weigh pounds cleanliness and other factors over a two hour pick with 7000 spectators enjoying a parade and street dances as part of the festivities.
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Blytheville
K. Hutchinson
Agricultue
Opposition to Pre Marital Examinations in Arkansas
Dr. Edgar Easley of the state health department told a civic club opposition mainly from border county politicians and the Christian Science church. He noted border counties profit from out of state marriages that bypass Arkansas law. Arkansas is among nine states without premarital exams. three prior bills failed, including a 1949 House defeat by two votes.
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LitHe Rock
Arkansas
Border County
Edgar Easley
State Health Department
General Disease Control Division
Easley
Christian Science Church
Scientists to Appraise New Weapons
Washington observers report a military scientist team will appraise weapons used in the Korean war and the systems for using them. The study will inform final reports by the weapons systems evaluation group, with five members coordinating ground air and naval inputs, including Inchon operations.
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Elton C. Fay
Washington
Military High Command
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense Department
Research and Development Board
Weapons Systems Evaluation Group
WSEG
Bar East War Zone
John ¥. Hull
Howard P. Robertson
California Institute of Technolgy
James H. Gavin
Proving
Korea
Inchon
Steps Seen Toward Curbing Inflation In New York
President Roosevelt era style inflation control moves six already in place with a potential seventh. Banks face higher reserve requirements and a 2.5 billion money freeze debated by economists and bankers. Critics warn of limited impact if federal support for bonds continues. Local glassware note closes this item.
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UPI
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Marriner 5
Eccles
Chicago
Federal Reserve Times
Federal Reserve
Congress
Questio
Treasury
Cmember
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