Britain Seeks Dollar Deal as Food Cutback Looms
Britain halted U S tobacco imports and announced deep food cuts amid a dollar crisis. Sir Stafford Cripps warned the austerity would push Britons toward 2700 calories daily, with eight ounces of sugar and one ounce of bacon weekly. He also said £300 million more sterling area reserves would be sold before 1949 to meet dollar commitments.
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Final Tribute For Long Beach War Heroes
In Long Beach on a bright October day, six caskets bearing local World War II heroes were placed before City Hall as officials, veterans, and mothers gathered to honor their sacrifice. Admiral DeLang spoke of unity, peace, and dedication to truth, with the battleship South Dakota’s flag flying above. The Vengeance Flag symbol and names of naval figures underscored the solemn ceremony.
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Soviet Warmonger Charges Spark UN Debate and California Slaying
The United Nations debate over Soviet charges against Western leaders triggers sharp exchanges, with U S delegate Austin defending Byrnes and Dulles. In California a man named Winton shoots three relatives and abducts his grandson, then disappears into mountainous terrain as a manhunt unfolds.
Truman Attends Seafood Lunch for Anderson Birthday
President Truman breaks from a busy schedule to join Secretary of Agriculture Anderson and cabinet members at a seafood luncheon on Andersons 52nd birthday held at the Agriculture Department.
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Hollywood Hearings Expose Communist Stakes In Acting World
Actor Gary Cooper and three peers tell the House committee that Communists have a foothold in Hollywood but are more noisy than influential. Montgomery Reagan and Murphy say a small, organized minority dominates writing and political control continues to irritate the industry.
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Coal Mine Strike Grows in Scotland
London regional office of the National Coal Board said a wildcat strike in Scotland has spread to 93 mines, employing 24,890 miners and halting production of nearly 40,000 tons of coal daily.
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Johnson urges preparedness for war before Pearl Harbor
Louis A. Johnson former Assistant Secretary of War testified that Roosevelt and he knew as early as 1938 war was coming and the U S could not stay out of it Johnson charged efforts to mobilize industry were blocked by former cabinet members Perkins Woodring and General Somervell He said Forrestal made incorrect statements and Marshall was targeted in attempts to remove him The testimony was given amid Senate war wiring questions with details likely to be continued on Page A 6 Col 4
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AFL Calls for Third Round of Postwar Wage Increases
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor urges a third round of wage boosts to cope with rising prices. The AFL states voluntary measures should meet higher costs and food shortages in Europe, opposes price controls and wage freezes, and calls industry to explain 1947 profits estimated at 17 billion dollars.
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Taft Says Responsibility For Special Session Lies With President
Senator Taft declared that the decision to call a special session on European aid rests entirely with President Truman after a White House conference with key congressional leaders. He said if the President calls for a session, that ends the matter.
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Poultry Off Menu As Conservation Push Expands
Poultry was off the menu in homes and cafes participating in the government emergency food conservation program. The Citizens Food Committee delayed a decision on poultryless Thursdays while also facing grain-saving pressure from AFL distillery workers. Luckman urged local committees and broader cooperation to save 100 million bushels for western Europe. malt shipments will face new licensing rules for exports. The Associated Press index rose to a record 190.86 amid higher wholesale prices for multiple commodities. Wheat, corn, oats, beef, and lamb prices shifted across Chicago and other markets.
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Maine Fires Leap Lines
Strong winds fanned huge fires at Waterboro and Mount Desert Island as hundreds of firefighters battled to contain edge fires near North Waterboro village. Drought driven blazes caused two deaths and over 3.5 million dollars in property damage across New England, with efforts ongoing to control remaining fires.
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