Russians Call for World Atomic Census at UN
The Soviet Union urged a worldwide weapons census under UN auspices with each nation reporting its armaments from bombs to bayonets and no verification. Warren Austin dismissed the plan as an untrustworthy attempt to fool the public while noting the atomic issue belongs with the atomic energy commission.
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Russia
United Nations
U. S
Warren Austin
Jakob Malik
U. N. Security Council
Malik
Austin
Soviet Union
Atomic Energy Commission
Canada
Parachute Bombs Forbid After Training Tragedy
At EGLIN AIR BASE Florida today Air Force officers halted use of parachute bombs in jet aircraft after a fatal training accident. 2nd Lt Robert S Kavanaugh 26 of Roanoke Virginia died when a parachute bomb exploded near his Republic F-84 Thunderjet during a simulated attack, possibly due to a parachute snag on the bomb container. The 20th Fighter Group 55th Fighter Squadron based at Shaw Air Base in South Carolina conducted the show for about 100 officer students and guests, and the live ordnance portion will be suspended until investigations conclude and safety measures are established.
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Eglin Air Base
Fla
UP Air Force
Hef
Fglin
Robert S. Kavanaugh
Lois Kavanaugh
Roanoke
Kavanaugh
Air Force
20Th Fighter Group
Shaw Air Base
Sumter
S. C
Air’Force
Artist Smith Dies in Sydney at 62
Sydney Smith, a renowned Australian artist, died after a long illness today in Sydney. He was 62 years old.
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Smith
Sydney
Australia
Sydney Smith
San Diego G O P Backs Knight For Governor
The San Diego County Republican Central Committee unanimously committed the organization to support Lt Gov Goodwin Knight for governor. The group pledged full support if he runs and follows with similar endorsements in Ventura San Mateo Sutter Kern and Santa Clara counties.
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San Diego
Republican Organization
San Diego County
Republican Central Committee
Goodwin Knight
Jack Hanna
Ventura
San Mateo
Sutter
Kern
Santa Clara County
Hanged at Last: Man Ends Life After Escape
London reports Frederick Smith nicknamed Scarface, freed in 1935 after an 18 year old murder sentence for killing a reform school warden. He escaped prison life, then was arrested for stealing lead and found hanged in a cell the next day.
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London
Frederick (Scarface) Smith
Heng
Smith
Brief Parachute Escape by Prisoner Shinneman
Pvt Howard A Shinneman parachuted from a plane at about 3000 feet over southwest Arkansas to win a $5 bet and thrill. He denies escaping and plans to report to Barkdale, but faces court martial for theft of a government pistol and going AWOL. He was captured five hours later by Sheriff Arthur Hicks and a friend. Shinneman is separated from his wife at Fort Lauderdale.
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Ark
Howard A. Shinneman
Clinton
Arkansas
Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
Kan
Clarksdale Air Force Base
Shreveport
Shinneman
Barks- Gala
Arthur E. Hicks
Howard County
Forbes Air Force
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Leavenworth
Dulles Says Truman Plan Aims to Defeat Him
Republican nominee John Foster Dulles claimed the Truman administration would target his campaign by pressuring cabinet members and other big figures in New York. He accused opponents like Herbert Lehman of facing a heated Democratic strategy unveiled in a high level New York meeting with Willian Boyle and other party leaders.
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John Foster Dulles
New York
Herbert H. Lehman
Dulles
New York City
Willian Boyle
He Made Good Accused Man Ends 13 Year Hiding
New York October 12 61 Accused financier Anson G Purchase 54 who vanished thirteen years ago from Bay side Federal Savings and Loan in Queens has returned under a new name and built a prosperous life in Kansas City He pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted second degree forgery with a maximum five year term and a sentencing date set for November 2.
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New York
Anson’ G. Purchase
Purchase
Bayside Federal Savings & Loan ‘Association
Queens
Kansas City
Senter
Zion Drops Flat Earth Debate On Columbus Day
In Zion Illinois the church leader M J Mintern says it is settled that the earth is not flat and Columbus Day can be celebrated. Mintern notes predecessor Voliva offered 5000 dollars to prove roundness but died Oct 11 1942 without paying. Zion has moved away from strict blue laws once enforced since 1901 by Alexander Dowie and Voliva, with Sunday restrictions relaxed last spring.
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Mintern
Valiva
Voliva
Zion
Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Dowie
Auditor Attacks Welfare Chief Over Supplies
Sacramento reports show Legislative Auditor Vandengrift accusing Social Welfare Director Myrtie Williams of gross misuse of state supplies. The dispute centers on a press release tied to Proposition 2 and a staffer named David Price on leave to campaign against the measure. Williams claims clerical error and denial of Price writing the release.
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Sacramento
Myrtie Wiliams
Rolland A. Vandegrift
Williams
David Price
Social Welfare Department
McClain
74 years of marriage ends in quiet English kitchen wisdom
In Rothwell England on October 12 Mr and Mrs John Berridge both 93 celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. Mrs Berridge offered reporters a recipe for lasting marriage saying to always believe your husband knows best about everything and to keep faith in each other. The couple has endured through decades of shared life and community.
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Rothwell
England
John Berridge
Nehru Begins US Tour on a Significant State Visit
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India arrived in Washington for a nearly month long state visit. President Truman welcomed him at Blair House and Nehru planned visits to Mount Vernon and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before a New York transit. Officials hope talks with businessmen and politicians will ease Cold War tensions and shift India closer to the West. Nehru, a moderate socialist leader, has voiced past concerns about American capitalism and race relations. He is seen as a major Asian figure in the fight for freedom and as a potential bulwark against communism in the region. His visit signals India’s pivotal role amid global tensions and the U.S. interest in broader leadership in the nonaligned world.
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Washington
Jawa Warlal Nehru
India
United States
Russia
Nehru
Asia
Truman
Mr. Truman
Blair House
Mount Vernon
New York
Congress
Commonwealth
London
State Acheson
Defense Johnson
Eye Care Assured for All Children
Dr Antonio Abeyta of Philadelphia told a Columbus convention that splendid eye clinics exist nationwide offering good care regardless of financial status. He spoke at the 34th annual Osteopathic Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology meeting in Columbus, which wraps up tomorrow.
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Columbus
Ohio
America
Antonio Abeyta
Philadelphia
Abeyta
Philadelphia College of Osteopathy
The
Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and
Otorhinolaryngology
Tuberculosis Seals Folded for Mailing Campaign
Ann N L Fletcher executive secretary of Long Beach Tuberculosis and Health Association notes that 29 tuberculosis seals are folded for mailing. She urges foreign mailers to send by Oct 15 and mentions Christmas Seal headquarters at 921 Pacific Ave offering early purchase options. A sheet or two of cheerful seals could boost morale for overseas service members.
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Annis L. Fletcher
Long Beach
Truman Urges Latin Nations to Embrace Democracy
President Truman told Latin American diplomats the United States remains committed to representative democracy in the Western Hemisphere. He emphasized non intervention and solidarity, praising inter-American cooperation and urging continued leadership toward shared aims, while highlighting growing technical exchange and UN collaboration.
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Washington
Truman
America
United States
Council of the Organization of American States
White House
Latin America
United Nations
Mayor O'Dwyer Acknowledges Politics Over Romance
New York Mayor William O'Dwyer, widower, says he will address marriage rumors after the election. Reporters pressed him about Sloan Simpson, a former model and fashion consultant, who accompanied him to a Metropolitan Opera House event, but he deflected, noting focus remains on the election outcome.
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New York
William O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer
Sloan Simpson
Explosion Fatal to 2-Year-Old in Chicago Kitchen
Walter Buciak, 26, heard a blast while on the phone with his wife Betty, whose screams alerted neighbors. Firefighters found toddler Gregory dead from smoke. cause of explosion undetermined as charges were discussed. Betty faced penalties including license suspension.
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Hicago
Walter Buciak
Betty
Buciak
Bucaks
Gregory
Fire Breaks Out During Safety Talk
Spokane dispatch reports a fire during a safety talk at the Desert Hotel caused by a carelessly tossed cigarette. Fire crews arrived quickly as three engines blocked the street and began shut down to assess a basement ventilation fan fire with smoke filling the building. No major damage reported. inspector Richard Knox concluded the blaze stemmed from the cigarette.
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Spokane
Richard Knox
Jess Cigaret
Desert Hotel
Reed
Knox
Fire in Wisconsin Claims Big Loss
Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin October 12 a half brown business building burned in downtown Hames early today the Metro Theater tavern candy shop and lodge hall were within the two story structure estimated loss at least 500000 fire destroyed the building within twenty minutes no injuries were reported fire chief Claire Metlinger said flames confined to the destroyed building with other structures saved though smoke and water damage occurred
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Hames
Metro Theater
Wisconsin
Claire Metlinger
Church Burglar Liked Quietness
MOLINE Oct 12 02 gravey Carl Jones 30 seized by police on charges of burglary for breaking into three Moline churches He slept in one church one night police said Jones from Greenville NC was held on 3000 bond after a police court hearing He claimed the quietness gave him peace.
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Moline
Carl Jones
Poe
Jones
Greenville
N. C
Woman Speeding Twice Arrested in Orange
EAST ORANGE N J Oct 12 Mrs Mocile Lassiter 31 of Orange was arrested Monday for speeding 48 mph. Five minutes and a half mile later she was arrested again for 58 mph. Last night she pleaded guilty.
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Orange
N. J
Mocile Lassiter
Gas Workers Unite Rift Splits Southern Union
In New Orleans on October 12, officials report about 8000 of 15000 southern Gas Coke and Chemical Workers Union members have seceded in a fight for independence. Union leaders Martin Wagner and others investigate who is involved and the grievances. details remain limited.
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New Orleans
UF Southern C.lo
Gas,Coke and Chemical Workers Union
C. ES
Repo
South
Co. W. Danenburg
Greens
Boro WN. C
C. CW
Fred Piper
C. S O
Martin Wagner
Wagner
Man Linked to Boys Drownings Freed in Milwaukee
Milwaukee October 12 Wal ace E Skiba who admitted causing the drownings of two boys aged 14 years ago when he was 11 is freed. Dist Atty William J McCauley said no murder element emerged and the statute of limitations has run out on any possible manslaughter charge. No malice or intent has been disclosed and release was ordered.
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Milwaukee
Walace E. Skiba
Dist. Atty
William J. McCauley
McCauley
Stork's Verdict as Jury Delays for Birth
Oklahoma City October report says Jonn A. Orcutt, called for jury duty, awaited the birth of his child. The eight hour delay ended with an eight pound boy arriving at the hospital. The jury was dismissed and Orcutt was subpoenaed to bring cigars.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Coun
Orcutt
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