Ten Die as Haifa Bomb Kills and Injures Dozens
In Jerusalem Haifa district police HQ was struck by a large explosion claimed by Irgun Zvai Leumi as reprisal for Jewish refugees. Ten killed, 77 injured including British and Arab policemen, civilians. The blast shattered windows along the harbour, yoking the area in destruction as authorities and evacuees assessed the casualties and searched for survivors.
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Real Bank Service at Atlantic City Convention
A fragment discusses a bank service concept for attracting customers, offering hot coffee and child care while parents handle business. It mentions Pascals- Migs Fart Must and a talk at the Association Of American Bank Women convention, with unclear context and OCR errors.
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Left Hand Corner recalls old Halifax ads and relic cures
A 1871 Halifax issue is recalled with front page filled by ads for elixirs, toothpicks, and dubious medicines claiming rapid cures in three to six hours. Job advertising and vendors such as hotel barbers promote remedies, while the piece notes a nostalgia for yesterday’s paper, with continued details on the back page.
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Family man seeks eviction aid after housing move
John Donaghy, a Philadelphia grocery warehouse worker, told a site housing rent commission that he lived 14 months in a two bedroom house with 13 others sleeping on the floor. He, his wife, and four children moved in with his sister after eviction last June and now seeks help evicting a neighbor from his new home.
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Uneasiness Over Egypt Amid UN Deadlock
Cairo reports rising unease in Egyptian politics as the UN Security Council deadlock over the Anglo Egyptian dispute fuels fears of internal security problems. The opposition blames Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha and calls for resignation while extremist youth movements emerge and the Moslem Brotherhood urges readiness for a coming struggle with a detailed program and sacrifices.
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Heavy pier blaze in New York causes $5 million damage
A large Grace Line pier fire on the North River waterfront caused estimated damage over 5 million dollars. Firefighters fought the stubborn blaze with 80 pieces of equipment and six fireboats, as 700 to 800 bales of cotton burned in pier 57 shed, and the fire remained active despite early containment.
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Methodist board protests Admiral Halsey smoking remark
The Methodist board of temperance condemned Admiral William F Halseys remark that a fighting man should smoke or dunk. The board called his statement shocking and highly injurious to the navy.
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William F (Bull) Helseys
Bussey Arrives at Owen Sound Jail in Murders Case
Fred Bussey arrived at Owen Sound jail amid a small crowd as police kept demonstrations in check. He confessed to the Montreal Herald that he killed 1 year old Betty Playford with a claw hammer last Sunday. Neighbors and the victim’s mother react with fear and calls for justice while Mayor Sargent assures protection and no riot.
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Two Killed As Bus Overturns Near Effingham Illinois
State police reported at least two dead and several injured when a Greyhound bus overturned on Route 40 one mile east of Effingham. Injured were taken to St Anthony’s hospital. Some occupants were possibly pinned under the bus. Effingham lies about 100 miles east of St Louis on the highway to Indiana.
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Seek Oil in Egypt Near Cairo As War Ends Search
The van guard of a peacetime army moves into the western desert to search for oil. Three companies Anglo-Kyvytian Oilfields, affiliated with Shell, Socony Vacuum, and Standard of Egypt, hold exploration permits covering about 6,000,000 acres each. The effort aims to secure Egyptian oil fields once dominated by Rommel in 1942.
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European Miners Expected in Canada About Christmas
The Canadian Metal Mining Association said about 296 European men seeking work in Canadian mines will arrive before Christmas. About 600 of them are expected, with applications handled nationwide through the association and Ottawa's interdepartmental immigration committee. Transportation, meals, and other international refugee costs are underwritten by employing companies and the organization.
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Truman Says Europe Aid Needs Special Session This Fall
Senator Lucas said President Truman told congressional leaders no emergency aid for Europe could pass without a fall special session. The White House conference aimed at Europe and cost concerns, with Taft suggesting use of Export-Import Bank funds for relief. Marshall Plan details and European requests to four-year aid totals about 19.33 billion dollars, with Paris announcing a 20 000 word Marshall plan report.
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Cholera Spreads as Middle East Tightens Travel Rules
Cairo reports 140 suspected cholera cases to date with eleven deaths yesterday. Britain and the United States rush vaccines and supplies as regional governments urge visa restrictions on Egypt travelers and inoculation orders for railway, customs, and airport workers to curb the outbreak. The disease spreads via contaminated water and travel.
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Ford Co Pension Offer Rejected by Windsor Workers
About 7,300 members of the United Automobile Workers of America in Windsor rejected a Ford Motor Co of Canada pension proposal. Union officials said locals in Toronto Winnipeg and Verdun would support Windsor workers in a wage push.
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Cripps to Lead Key Role in Britain's Recovery Plan
London reports Prime Minister Attlee assigns Sir Stafford Cripps a markedly larger part in formulating and executing Britain's economic recovery program with a cabinet reshuffle anticipated tonight. In Edmonton, a full caucus of government members of the Alberta legislature is set for Oct 23-24 per Premier Manning. A Regina murder case arraignment extends to Oct 7 as Bussey is remanded. Also, France seeks compromise in UN Greek Balkan dispute, but Soviet American momentum resumes. In Manitoba, independent packers vote on strikes with Winnipeg and Brandon plants scheduling votes. In Lahore, about 1000 Moslem refugees drown in floods at a Beas river camp. Brandon Packers suspend livestock purchases ahead of potential halts in smaller plants.
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