President's Assassin Charged With Murder
The surviving Puerto Rican assassin Oscar Collazo was formally charged with murder as police began a global roundup of possible co conspirators who may face the death penalty. President Truman remained unharmed and carried on with his day as details of the case broadened from Washington to New York and San Juan.
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Mercury Hits 95 Heat Wave Lingers Across Coast
A heat wave pushes temperatures above 95 degrees with records set in Nov. 2 readings. The Weather Bureau forecasts relief no sooner than Monday as torrid air from the Southland desert continues to bake Long Beach area and nearby cities. Local highs include 103 in Norwalk and 97 in Bellflower and Paramount, with other readings in the 88 to 93 range across the region.
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Mr Doyle Protests Editorial on Taft Harley Law
Congressmen Doyle writes protesting inaccuracy in last Sundays editorial. He cites our Taft Hartey labor management control law statement noting Taft suggested 30 changes to address worker objections. He argues labor bosses demand repeal of all provisions. Continued on Page 34.
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Darwin Quake Shakes City in Early Morning Tremor
A three minute earthquake jolted Darwin in northern Australia at about 1 am. Hundreds fled into streets as buildings swayed and masonry cracked. Riverview Observatory said the quake centered in the Banda Sea north of Darwin. No deaths or extensive damage reported.
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Chinese and Koreans Trap 1000 Yanks
Chinese and Korean Communist forces fought a pre dawn attack in Northwest Korea driving UN spearheads back as much as 50 miles. About 1000 U S troops from two cavalry battalions were trapped. units near Sinanju faced risk, while Lt Gen Walker shifted reinforcements. In Sudongni, Marines pressed an attack against enemy lines.
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Brilliant meteor flash lights northeast as night turns day
A bright meteor blaze reportedly turned night into day for several seconds across the northeastern United States and Canada on November 2. Reports from Montreal Boston and Hartford placed the flash at 7 33 p m EST and caused waves of phone inquiries to newspapers and radio stations.
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