Army Bores Hillbilly GI Goes AWOL at Aberdeen
Peter Grainger, a 26 year old New Mexico hillbilly who says he never heard of the draft, is reported AWOL from Aberdeen Proving Ground after being shipped there by Fort Sam Houston. Army officials note he arrived missing and raised questions about transfer records.
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Peter Grainger
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Grainger
Aberdeen
Fort Sam Houston
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Ft. Sam Houston
Peace Talks Demand Strikes Threaten Army Plasma Supply
Defense Department halted blood collections at eastern military installations as mediators seek to avert a strike by about 2000 workers at Sharpe and Dohme in Philadelphia. The dispute over wages and union shop prompts Red Cross to alert centers to stop collecting for shipment if the strike proceeds, though whole blood shipments to Korea and communities remain unaffected.
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Aunt Surprised By Payton and Franchot Tone Split
Muriel Redfield, Barbara Payton's aunt, said she was shocked by news of a separation between Barbara Payton and actor Franchot Tone. The couple wed at Redfield's home in Cloquet on September 28. She recounted a barbecue they had in the yard with Tone's children and Barbey's boy present.
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Muriel Redfield
Barbara Payton
Franchota Tone
Tone
Barbara
Miss Redfield
Barbey
Franchot
Barby
They Paid But Get Nothing Editorial
An editorial argues social security will cover nearly all workers, outlining that someone over 60 will pay under 400 dollars for a pension exceeding 20 thousand. It notes a couple aged 65 paying about the same for a 120 dollar monthly life annuity. Continued on page 14.
Tone Party Divorce Battle Involving Barby Payton
NOLLYWOOD November 19. Friends say Franchot Tone and his bride Barbara Payton have separated and one will file for divorce tomorrow. Tone reportedly discussed it with his attorney after a bitter quarrel. Barbara plans to file alleging mental cruelty, moving out this afternoon as lawyers weigh the case.
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Barbara
Tells Reds We'll Meet Any Time
In a first full scale Foreign Policy statement from Winston Churchill's new government Eden offers to meet with Russia and other powers at any time or place to start talks. He cautions against sudden moves while endorsing limited joint discussions among the Big Four to address grave East West tensions. He cannot forecast progress but remains ready to pursue dialogue at any time.
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Jet Bomber Crash Kills Three at Edwards AFB
An Air Force B-47 six jet bomber crashed just after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base California during a routine test flight. The three man crew died when the plane plunged to the desert and exploded. Investigators began work to determine the cause and a center spokesman suggested testing new equipment.
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