Poll shows Taft ahead as Eisenhower mixed in support
Republican leaders polled show Taft favored by many, with Warren three votes and Stassen two. Other names mentioned include Millikin, Dirksen, Driscoll, and MacArthur. Taft drew from 27 states. Eisenhower from 17. Respondents varied on Eisenhower’s availability, with officials across several states giving cautious or uncertain signals about his candidacy.
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Warren
Stassen
Sens
Millixin
Colorado
Dirksen
Ilinois
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
Douglas MacArthur
Taft
South
Midwest
New England
Far West
East
Eisenhower
Ohio
Alabama
Claude Vardaman
Percy Pitts
Fhisenhower
Arkansas
A. C. Remmel
Little Rock
Osro Cobb
Texan's Estate Sets Record at Victoria
The late Texas cattle baron G. L. Waggoner left an estate of 3,504,204 dollars, the largest ever probated in the Supreme Court at Victoria. He owned an island nearby, with the record reported today by WP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Navy
G. L. Waggoner
Supreme Court
Bitter Wind Rakes Korea Battlefield
Allied forces report immense losses as raiding parties storm Red positions on the western front while Chinese defenders mount stiff resistance. On the eastern front, U S Marines celebrated the Corps 16th birthday with bombing, napalm, and a helicopter dropped birthday cake. An Allied briefing officer warned of a possible new 90,000 man Chinese corps moving into the Kumsong area. Red probing west of Kansong and a Yangjin River crossing were repelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Army
Pitchbowl
Yangjin River
Kansong
Milo Farnell
Kumsong
Four Injured in Collision on Hwy 101 Bridge
Four persons were injured in a two car crash on the Hwy 101 bridge over the flood control channel last night. Harold A. Vaughn of Oxnard was cited for no license excessive speed on a bridge and passing a double line. Jimmy C. Curtis of Costa Mesa suffered a possible skull fracture and forehead laceration. Two Vaughn passengers, Don L. McCombs and Elsie McCombs, sustained facial injuries and jaw dislocation respectively. Vaughn had a possible right shoulder dislocation. All were treated at Seaside Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hwy. 101
Harold A. Vaughn
Oxnard
Jimmy C. Curtis
Paleisie Ave
Costa Mesa
Vaughn
Curtis
Don L. McCombs
Lama Ave
Elsie McCombs
Park Ave
Seaside Hospital
Dismissed Case Reveals Wife as Passenger
In Detroit on November 16, a married man named Robert Mason was cleared of an one armed driving charge after his wife Annie Mason testified she was the woman grabbed by him. Police had recorded the incident on September 12, with Traffic Referee Rollin D. Shull presiding. Mrs Mason described their five year marriage and said the habit was not to be broken. The case was dismissed.
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John Lodge
Connecticut
Eisenhower
Sen. Duff
R.-Pa
Pennsylvania
G. Mason Owlett
Owlett
Texas
Duff
Orville Bullington
Henry Zweifel
Carl G. Stearns
Robert R. Snodgrass
Georgia National Committee
Idaho
Milton Horsley
Len Jordan
Bertha Baur
Illinois
Taft
France
Ralph Gates
Indiana
Kansas
Fisenhower
Edward F. Arn
Ike
Jouett Ross Todd
Kentucky
Stanley Pace
Bryan T. James
Louisiana
Main
Frederick G. Payne
Maine
Inez G. Wing
Joseph L. Carter
Maryland
Arthur Summerfield Sr
Michigan
Perry Howard
Mississippi
Howard
Detroit
Robert Mason
Rollin D. Shull
Mason
Annie Mason
Shull
Churchill Expected for January Parley
Churchill signals a January parley with Stalin and seeks a greater British voice in foreign policy. He argues Britain bears a heavy tax burden and claims the Anglo American relationship requires stronger U.S. consideration of Britain’s viewpoint. He cites Britain’s atomic base role and urges top level talks to ease tensions with the Soviet Union.
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U.S
Britain
Churchill
Far ‘East
Stalin
Russia
O Truman
London
England
United States
Armistice talks hinge on sticks and demarcation plan
Admiral Joy urged an enduring armistice with strong terms to deter renewed fighting while noting Communist demands for a fixed demarcation zone. Allies warned a rigid line could block progress as Gen Ridgeway's visit fueled hopes for movement in Munsan.
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Doy
Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgeway
Munsan
Toyo
AP Tokyo
Robert Bunson
United Nations
Nuckals
Korea
Young Sailor Killed in Plane Crash at Biola
Biola headlines report a rented P-19 Fairchild plane crash in downtown Biola leaving 19 year old William H. Dietz of San Francisco dead and 1 year old passenger critically injured. Dewey Shinaver of Fresno is in critical condition at Fresno General Hospital. Dietz was aboard USS Boxer. Shinaver listed with Naval Air Station Alameda.
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Biola
Fresno
Wiliam H. Dietz
San Francisco
San Diego
Dewey Shinaver
Fresno General Hospital
Alameda
Irate Wives Force Coal Mine Shutdowns in Harmarville
In Harmarville Pennsylvania 1200 miners refused to work at the Consumer Coal Co. mine after wives protested the sale of company houses. Bands of women spread to Harwick and Dorseyville causing 700 more miners to stay out. UMW officials scheduled a mass meeting to address the wives action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Allegheny Valley
Harmarville
Consumer Coal Co
Harwick
Dorseyville
United Mine Workers
Prince, Author and Artist William Meade Prince Dies
CHAPEL HILL N C Nov 10 William Meade Prince famed for The Southern Part of Heaven a 1950 best seller ended his life today. The 58 year old illustrator and author was found in his home studio with a bullet wound in his right temple and a .32 caliber pistol in his hand. Coroner A H Walker ruled death by own action.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
William Meade Prince
Southern Part
Heaven
Orange County
A. H. Walker
McMahon predicts Vishinsky laughs at Truman plan
Senator Brien McMahon says Russia may mock President Truman's disarmament proposals once the world learns of them. He notes Vishinsky's past bravado and urges a U.N. challenge to publish the plan and the Russian response. The remark comes as McMahon heads to France for a Council of Europe meeting.
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New. York
Brien McMahon
D.-Conn
Andrei Vishinsky
McMahon
Truman
Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
France
Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe
Ari
Vishinsky
United States
United Nations
General Assembly
Princess Elizabeth and Duke Near End of North American Tour
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh ended a 15,000 mile North American cruise visit with a three hour stay at St. John’s. Crowds cheered as 30 200 townsfolk lined streets and 1000 schoolchildren sang. A 70 minute stop at Dominion Steel and Coal mills drew 5000 workers who tossed their caps in celebration.
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Sydney
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Jeaviig
Newdoundesia
St. John’s
North America
Prince Edward Island
Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation
Fuji Yama Explored No Eruption Signs Found
Tokyo reports mountain climbers found Fuji yama's long extinct volcano shows no eruption signs. Snow melted on a square ledge near the summit while a field party braved subzero temps to study a black spot. Rock slides and gales created the feature, the peak remains cold.
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Tokyo
Fujiyama
Japan
Yale Bonuses OK, Salary Board Says
The salary stabilization board ruled that employers may follow 950 practice in giving employer Christmas or year end bonuses this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Washington
Arrests promised in Detroit union busting crackdown
Detroit authorities vow more arrests after seven men were seized in a gambling probe tied to an organized plan to intimidate workers from joining or forming unions. Augustino Orlando, 25, was among those arrested. hearings set for November 15 with bond set at $1000. Prosecutor O’Brier stated the plan involved threats and coercive measures to deter union activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Motor City
Senate Crime Committee
Augustino Orlando
Santo
Sam) Perrone
Kefauver Committee
Detroit Michigan Stove Company
Briggs Manufacturing Co
George Murphy
Wayne County
Gerald K. O'Brier
Smart Bird Crow Pet Follows Owner to School
In Garson City a raven named Smoky follows Bobby Anderson to school daily, sometimes entering his third-grade classroom. Principal John Blaikie calls it a disruptive influence, while classmates enjoy the lively pet during recess as the bird catches pebbles tossed by students.
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Garson City
Mary
Bobby Anderson
Bobby
Smoky
John Blaikie
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