Chinese Navy Bombards Yingkow in Manchuria
Nanking Oct. 10. China's small navy opened fire on Communist positions to seize Yingkow, silencing several guns and reporting heavy casualties on the Reds side. Government sources said fighting raged in Yingkow while in Thehling and Seepinkhai the situation remained tense. Coal shortages threaten power in Shantung as northern fighting disrupts supplies.
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Seepinkhai
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Allway
Shantung
Tsingtao
Four Senators Backfire on Russ Bloc Move
Four senators including Texas veteran Connally expressed belief that nine nation Communist Information bureau move will spur opposition in United States and Europe. President Truman said the United States seeks no economic domination. Brews ter warned the Communist action may rally Americans to the global conflict. In Moscow Pravda denied revival of Comitern.
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Eustopgap
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Italy
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Germany
Moscow
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Communist Information Bureau
Belgrade
Solon urges fortress in Alaska and defense spending
Solon argues for spending to build a fortress in Alaska and strengthen defenses as a hedge against a Russian attack. He says Alaska readiness for statehood is financially unlikely and suggests Europe should bear greater defense costs. Dawson, back from Alaska, supports granting statehood yet doubts financial readiness.
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Utah
Alaska
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Europe
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Truman aide backs meatless days plan via telegram
Mrs Lulu Salada, president of the Clearfield County WCTU, notes President Truman's plan for meatless Tuesdays and poultryless Thursdays and eggless days. The telegram to the President expresses support and offers additional ideas from local supporters.
Western Europe Whisky Distilleries See Higher Exports
A United Press survey across five Western European countries shows Scotch distillers increasing barley allotments last summer and expanding exports to the United States and other hard currency markets. Britain maintains strong beer output with Britons consuming about 150 pints annually, while Ireland, Denmark, and nearby regions report stable or robust per capita beer figures. Holland and Belgium lack current production data. Traffic on the Naples Cuma line disrupted town businesses, prompting police reinforcement requests from Naples.
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United Press
Europe
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Britain
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Holland
Belgium
Expenditures Check Urges Scrutiny by Taxpayers
In Philadelphia on October 10 a fragmented report notes concerns about governmental expenditure connected to General Motors and federal spending. Alfred Pstrecession warns that unchecked funds risk waste and "rat holes" over a probable three year period, urging oversight by taxpayers.
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Alfred Pstrecession
Columbia
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