Six Divisions Drive Along 50 Mile Front in Korea
United Nations forces in Korea launched a broad drive across a 50 mile front, capturing seven key heights near Kurmsong and Heartbreak Ridge. American Col ombian and South Korean troops engaged Chinese positions in a 12 hour battle, routing three Chinese battalions from fortified hills and advancing up to two miles in the east central sector.
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Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Kumsong
Kurmsong
U. N
Heartbreak Ridge
Four Perish in Sea at Rogue River Mouth Watchers Die
At Gold Beach Oregon an elderly California couple Mr and Mrs William Grant of Van Nuys were swept from their disabled 19 foot boat by a wave and drowned near the Rogue River mouth. A rescue plane with Roy Radar and observer Vance Scott vanished when their engine failed during a second sweep. Mrs Grants body was later recovered near Hunter s Creek and Mr Grants near Cape Sebastian after a night search. Dozens of volunteers aided in the search as breakers lashed the shore and many fishing boats watched.
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Gold Beach
Ore
California
Rogue River
William Grant
van Nuys
Roy Radar
Lairport
Vance Scott
Wedderburn
Cape Sebastian
Grant
Andy Moa
Moore
Peronista War Council Bombed
Buenos Aires reports two explosions struck the Supreme War Council headquarters and the council president General Francisco Reynolds home at 2 30 a m with no casualties noted. Palermo police described the blasts as violent causing some damage as armed forces leaders who backed retired General Menendez faced the abortive Sept 28 revolt.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Supreme War Council
Francisco Reynolds
Palermo
Benjamin Menendez
Polite dispute over Illinois and Indiana girls begins
A playful transstate wager sparked a polite controversy between Illinois and Indiana over which state has prettier girls. Sgt Norman K Ball of Los Angeles in Korea proposed collecting pictures from both states to settle the matter, drawing involvement from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and local newspapers.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Norman K. Ball
Los Angeles
Korea
Bail
Incis State Chamber of Commerce
Ball
Larry Buckmaster
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Jaycees
Hoosier Group
Val Williams
Indianapolis
Chicago Daily News
Indianapolis Times
Patricia Stevens
Miracle Drug Theft Ends in Foam Catastrophe
Paris report describes Robert Cornilland a 27 year old painter who stole dihydrostreptomycin worth $2000. He feared its deadly potential and poured it into his sink triggering a geyser of spongy foam that filled his home. Neighbors alerted police and the room was sealed as he faced charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Robert Cornilland
Robert
Nab 5th Employe in Banking Frauds
NEW KENSINGTON Pa Oct 13 The two national banks in New Kensington are short more than a million dollars as FBI arrested a fifth bank employee on embezzling charges. George Rogers Shiarella 53 admitted misapplication of 312594 and a false entry of 81324. The case adds to a 4 year Western Pennsylvania West Virginia crackdown with other suspects and a $1.3 million Cecil shortage under investigation.
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New Kensington
FBI
George Rogers Shiarella
New Kensing
Con
First National Bank
Fred Hallford
Shiarella
Jane TL
Hallford
Shiavella
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Dennis V. Layfield
Wood County Bank
Parkersburg
W. Va
Samuel Paul Lewis
Indiana
Goliie Caldwell
New Alexandria
Hildur Nystrom
McKeesport
Cecil
John ¥. Wagner
Index of sections and page references listed
A reader guide listing where to find sections such as Churches, Classifieds, Comics, Financial, Nearby cities, Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping, Sports, Theaters, and Tides and temperatures across pages A-2 to B-8 with page designations for each topic. It notes specific pages for each category like A-6 and A-7 for Churches and B-5 to B-8 for Classifieds.
Britain Orders Shoot to Kill at Suez as Talks Move
London reports Britain assigns shoot to kill rules to Suez Canal Zone troops while open to handing over Suez bases to Egypt if Cairo joins a four power Middle East defense plan with the United States, Britain, France and Turkey. Reinforcements to Sudan are ordered and Cypress paratroopers are recalled to bolster Suez. Continued discussions on Page A-3 Col 6.
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London
Britain
Suez Canal Zone
Egypt
Middle East
Sudan
Mediterranean
Cypress
Cyprus
Suez
United States
France
Turkey
Finnegan Surrenders in Bribery Case Bond Posted
Finnegan, former internal revenue collector, surrendered to U S marshals in St Louis and posted 5000 bond. He faces an indictment for bribery and misconduct in office as part of the Congressional influence investigations. The longtime Truman friend called the charges unfounded and pledged innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Ut James
P. Finnegan
Internal Revenue
United States
Finnegan
Edwin Bean
Truman
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Weather Outlook: Clear Skies Today and Tomorrow
Generally clear today and tomorrow with slight warming. Light variable winds shift to westerly 2 to 1 miles per hour this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon. No fog tonight.
Talks Set Despite Red Strafe Charge
United Nations and Communist liaison officers agreed to resume Korean truce talks at Panmunjem despite a Red claim that U N planes strafed the conference area. They planned a 10 a m meeting to settle administrative matters before plenary sessions.
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U. N
Munsan
Korea
United Nations
U. W
Panmunjem
Kaesong
Kasong
Cal
Don
Dattrow
Tacoma
Wash
Norman
Four Wilson Gridders Survive Watered Car Plunge
A late night crash near Seaside Blvd sent a car carrying Wilson high school football players into a deep channel. Four teens were briefly submerged. two escaped with minor injuries while three others remained trapped as rescuers worked. A second vehicle, driven by Charles Kay, collided with the teens’ car, causing the plunge. Rescue divers later freed the occupants as emergency crews closed the harbor to shipping.
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Wilson High School
Pantaon Bridge
Richard A. Lane
Henry Wites
Barton Sammons
Ronald D. Humphreys
Press-Telegram
Wilson
San Pedro
Wilson-Alhambra
Seaside Blvd
Charles G. Kay
California
Anaheim
Ultimo Ave
Sammons
Heiress pays part of death duty with Welsh castle
London dispatch reports 28 year old Lady Janet Harper turning over Penrhyn Castle to the National Trust to help meet inheritance taxes. The 104 year old Welsh estate includes 40,000 acres, a slate quarry employing 1200, and a seven mile railway to Port Penrhyn. The death duties total about £528,500, with a lien of £4.5 million on the estate and land. The quarry remains with Lady Janet. Penrhyn Castle will open to the public next spring for tourism.
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London
Wales
Britain
Janet Harper
National Trust
Penrhyn
Janet
Countess of
Yarborough
Penrhyn Castle
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Venezuela
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U.S
Nab
Henry Vites
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