Heroes of Freedom Rest in U N Cemetery
A memorial service at the United Nations cemetery in South Korea honors unknown soldiers and fallen Americans and South Koreans. Col Frank Tobey leads prayers as wreaths are laid on white crosses and Stars of David, with a Marine honor guard firing three volleys.
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Almond
Mathony
Army
RC. Mathony
Reni Tunors
Grieg
Col
Pak In Yup
U. N
South Korea
David
United Nations
Frank Tobey
Frank Pagano
Gerald Feinstein
Perry. Bevens
World Coverage by AP and UP-Special Writers
A concise notice credits the Associated Press wire service and United Press Special Writers for world coverage. The item notes their role in transmitting international reports and feature dispatches to newspapers.
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Associated Press A.P. Wirephoto
United Press—Special Writers
Francis James
Boston
Mass
U. S. Army
Associated Press
Scientists Seek Draft Abeyance for Superior Scholars
A coalition of scientists urged a new selective service class 2-A(S) granting deferment to top high school and college students for the duration of their training plus four months. Afterward, they could gain regular 2-4 deferment if fully engaged in required activities essential to national health or safety. The plan was submitted to Selective Service Director Hershey by six scientific advisory committees.
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YY Ashington
Hershey
T. C
Red Riots Fizzle as Austria Stands Firm
Vienna reports a brief Communist bid to halt rail lines and strike the capital, but 50,000 workers returned to work and trains ran on schedule after two days of upheaval. Workers, aided by Western support, rejected the call to disrupt factories and transport, ending the general strike attempt.
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Vienna
Austria
Coromunism
Europe
Reda
Courageouy
Bese
Weapot Red
Two Murderers Put to Death in Gas Cell
Two condemned men were executed in a gas chamber as 18 witnesses watched. The pair faced final appeals before death, details report the final moments and the deaths as carried out.
Yankees Win to Go Three Up in Series
Yankees rally to a 3-2 win at Yankee Stadium over the Phillies, securing a third straight World Series victory. Gerry Coleman delivered the game winning hit with two out in the ninth, as Phil Lopat was relieved and Tom Ferrick pitched the final inning. Coleman, who had one prior hit, drove in two runs and Rizzuto scored the first, giving New York the edge before the late rally.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Gerry Coleman
New York Yankees
Phillies
Coleman
Richie
Ashburn
Jackie Mayo
Tom Ferrick
Eddie Lopat
Yankee
Ken Heintzelman
Meyer
Phil Rizzuto
Batte
Governor Signs Saboteurs Death Penalty Into Law
Governor Earl Warren in Sacramento signs a law to impose the death penalty on saboteurs who cause death or serious harm. The measure expands the civilian defense program and ties to national security needs, with Warren framing it as a needed deterrent in the current climate.
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Sacramento
Earl Warren
Warren
Dope-Crazed Prisoner Escapes With Truck Rampage
A narcotics crazed prisoner escapes, drives a 1-ton truck onto a high school football field, crashes through an eight foot fence, narrowly missing grandstands packed with over 1000 spectators, and is captured after the incident. Juan Enos, jailed for drunkenness, fled the facility and was recaptured last night.
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Juan Enos
Enos
Ouito
Box Score of 1908 World Series Tie Game
Official box score shows New York and opponent tied in the 1908 World Series with partial inning totals and player contributions. Notable names include Berra and DiMaggio in a historic context, though OCR garble obscures full details.
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Janno Sra
Faniarf J.c
New York
Abrhga
Rixisto
Coleman
Berra
Baoer
Brown
Pumnaeipain
Semialek
Han
Osleman
Bisier
Goliak
Caleol DiMaggio
Ferrick
Waitkas
Bnew
Bene
Bizmie
U N A d v a n c e N o t t o P e r i l C h i n a B o r d e r
Britain assured Russia and China at the U N General Assembly that MacArthur s forces in Korea would not advance beyond the 38th Parallel. Younger said U N troops would stay only long enough to insure unification and pacification, despite fears of clashes with Red China or Soviet units.
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New York
Britain
Russia
China
MacArthur
North Korea
Kenneth Younger
Korea
United States
Red China
Manchuria
Fie
U. N
Ice
Kores
Malone Dies and Field Highlight in Teletype Notes
A terse teletype style item records the death of Field Malone and notes other brief entries. The short bulletin lists Malone as deceased and mentions related society notices in a compact news brief tone.
Truman Orders Draft of Physicians and Dentists
President Truman initiated a draft plan for doctors and dentists in the armed services. First registration is set for Monday October 16, targeting men under 50 in medical or related training programs or those deferred from World War II service. Exemptions apply to those with 21 months of active duty. Proclamation signed aboard the Williamsburg while anchored near Washington.
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Ashington
Truman
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Williamsburg
St. Mary’s
Potomac
Weather Brief: Scattered Hanily tosep Light Winds Tonight
A brief weather note reports scattered Hanily tosep conditions with mostly clear skies. Tonight and tomorrow expect calmer weather with a light to moderate wind ranging from 12 to 22 miles per hour.
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Hanily Tosep
Willen
Mud Rain Deluges Stockton as Peat Dust Fills Sky
Stockton endured a bizarre weather day when a light rain mixed with drifting peat dust from the delta, creating a mud laden fall that soaked automobiles, homes, and pedestrians. The odd storm left streets slick and vehicles coated in a gray grime.
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Stockton
San Joaquin Delta
South Korea Troops Forge 20 mile Gain on North Korea
TOKYO Oct 6 AP South Korean troops advanced 20 miles deeper into Communist North Korea on the east coast beyond Parcel 38 as Allied forces mass for a major push toward the Red heartland. The move followed continued clashes and heavy casualties with about 200,000 enemy losses since June 3, including 40,000 prisoners of war. The bulk of UN forces, 173,000 troops, were arrayed along the boundary with air and naval support ready for offensive action.
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Tokyo
North Korea
United Nations
MacArthur
Seoul
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U.N
Field Malone
Truman O. K
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Russell Brines
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