Bare Truman Note Scorning Lewis as Envoy
A 1849 Truman letter to Colorado Senator Neal Bishop rejects appointing John L. Lewis as ambassador to Moscow. The note, kept private for 17 months, says Truman already has a good ambassador and he would not appoint Lewis as dog catcher. Lewis was urged by Bishop as Mine Workers leader.
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Moscow
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Russia
John L. Lewin
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Bishop
New Casualty List Details 117 Dead and 236 Hurt
Defense Department released casualty List No. 2147 naming 440 men with 127 Kite. 236 wounded, 69 missing, and 18 injured in the war zone. Names, crests, and districts not fully shown in readable text.
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Defense Department
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Vinson To Advise Marines Build Up To Double Strength
Rep. Vinson of Georgia urged Congress to authorize expanding Marine strength to four combat divisions and 24 air squadrons totaling 326,000 men. Marine leaders said this would permit two full combat divisions and 18 squadrons at partial war strength. The plan includes calling up 13 reserve fighter squadrons before January 1 and relies on voluntary enlistments and reserves rather than draft.
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Inson
Appropriations Committee
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Silverthorn
Marine Corps
House Group
Greatest Housing Boom in History Reveals U S Dwellings Rise
Washington October 4 The Census Bureau reports 46 151 170 housing units in the United States as of last April 1 The decade marks the greatest numeric increase in American history with 8 825 700 more units translating to one dwelling per 3 3 persons New York state holds the largest count at 4 851 857 dwelling units in the preliminary 1950 census figures.
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Census Bureau
United States
New York
Japanese Volcano in New Eruption
Mount Asama erupted with a roar shaking windows at Nagano fifteen miles away at 3 15 p m today observatories say the eruption was of medium intensity larger than the September 23 event which killed one person and injured six
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Nagano
New Hurricane Feared Rising Disturbance Reported
A new disturbance in the Caribbean area is not considered dangerous, while a small hurricane moved through the Atlantic. Forecasters warn of winds up to 100 mph near the center as the storm tracks north of Bermuda, with warnings issued from Miami to the Florida Keys.
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Civic Leader of Ontario Disappears on Vic Sac
A civic leader in Ontario vanishes on a Saturday night meeting Mrs Piaccine Waite, 47, president of the Ontario Toxsu istreas Club and a member of the City Planning Commission. The case raises concerns for local governance and public safety.
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City Planning Commission
State Allots Millions for L. B. Parkway
Long Beach Parkway funding advances to 11 180 000 with city and state dollars. Plans cover 6 6 miles of the 17 mile route from Pacific Coast Highway to Atlantic Avenue in Compton. Projects include cloverleafs at Artesia and Del Amo and a freeway junction with the Santa Ana Freeway. Harding and Baker outlined budget steps and bids timing for 1952 53.
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Union Pacific
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James Carter
Austrian Communists Ordered to Halt Putsch Plans by Cominform
Allied sources report five Cominform envoys flew to Vienna at Soviet military urging to suppress Austrian communist efforts to topple the government. Demonstrations in Vienna drew thousands as police clashed with marchers while a general strike bid intensifies amid tensions between Soviet aligned groups and British zone authorities.
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Cominform
Communist International Information Bureau
Vienna
Wiener Ni It
Wiener ‘Neustadt
Ministry of Interior
U N Vote on Korea Peace Proposal Nears Showdown
The United Nations political committee moves toward a showdown vote on Korea peace plans as Britain and Russia reject compromise. India Yugoslavia proposals seek subcommittee review while Syria and Israel back the compromise. UK Younger criticizes Soviet stance. Russia argues for a joint Korean election and UN oversight.
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U. N. Assembly
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Israel
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Ounger Vishinsky
Unspent U S Korea Funds To Be Used For Relief
U S officials say unspent Korea funds will restore bombed industries. Allen Loren, economic director, notes allocations unknown yet but early checks show damaged plants being revived. Shattered parts are redirected to restart operations as power and water issues are addressed.
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Vief
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Tion Administration
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Pusan
Manhe
MacArthur Ready for New Action in Korea
Brief notice notes MacArthur preparing for a new phase of operations in Korea with anticipated moves and strategic actions outlined in the page references. The summary highlights the theme of renewed efforts and potential shifts in command or tactics as reported in the newspaper columns.
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South Koreans Drive 60 Miles Into Red Korea
Tokyo dispatch reports footsore South Korean forces advancing 60 miles into Communist Korea on Wednesday as a UN army of more than 100,000 waited to cross the 38th Parallel behind about 20 000 South Koreans already across. MacArthur warned of possible total destruction if surrender was not imminent, with the Third Division arriving and U N forces amassing including six American divisions and international units. North Korean defenses reportedly forming around Tongchon as they face advancing lines toward Wonsan with major objectives set along the eastern coast.
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Far East Command
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Southeast Asia
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Tongchon
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Wonsan
Third
Difon
Sunny Warm Tomorrow with Morning Fog
The forecast calls for sunny skies and warm temperatures tomorrow with fog in the early morning. Light variable winds shift to westerly in the afternoon, reaching 10 to 18 miles per hour.
Raschi Stuns Nationals In World Series Pitching Duel
In Philadelphia Raschi of the Yankees beat the Phillies 1 0 as Bobby Brown drove in the lone run with a two outfield double in the fourth. Konstanty was nearly perfect through eight, and Raschi fanned five while allowing four hits. Willie Jones and Andy Seminick had the only fifth inning hits for Philadelphia.
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Jim Konstanty
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Raschi
Phila
Rasch
Konatanty
Eddie Sawyer
Vic
Jim
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Raselli
Yanks
Atrack
Willie Jones
Andy Seminick
Eddie Waitkus
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Raschi
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Uruphee
Jocko Conlan
Bil McGowan
Dusty Rogres
Chariie Berry
al Barlick
Bil McKinley
One Hurt He Can't Conceal Gl Loses Legs
Bobby Mullen, 19, writes to his parents from Korea about his battlefield injuries. He lost both legs and asks his mother and father not to cry, saying the best years of his life lie ahead. He recalls the Inchon hospital and explains he is coming home in a letter read aloud by his mother.
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Bobby
Aaribhy
Korea
Michael Mullen
Kores
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