Truman Accuses Gop Tactics Of McCarthy Smear Campaign
President Truman denounces Republican tactics as McCarthy style smear and fear to warn that if such methods prevail, American rights and liberties would be at risk. He defends his record, blasts one party press, and urges voters to reject me too promises while praising Gene McCarthy and Adlai Stevenson.
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Germans Russians Fly in Korea Says Barcus
Lt. Gen. Glen O. Barcus of the U S Fifth Air Force told Stars and Stripes he agrees with Gen Hoyt Vandenberg that German and Russian pilots are flying Communist MiG-15 jets in Korea. He stressed he has nothing concrete to back the claim.
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Filing Deadlines Set for Long Beach Civil Service Exams
The Civil Service Commission announced deadlines for several Long Beach exams. Tele plant operator is due Nov. 5, with senior harbor engineer and junior harbor engineer due Nov. 12, and chairman in the water department due Nov. 21.
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California Eyes 91 Percent Voter Turnout Prediction
Sacramento AP report says Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan predicts a 91 percent turnout in California for the upcoming Presidential election, amounting to about 5.4 million votes. Absentee ballots may reach 100,000, potentially swing the 32 electoral votes if the race is close. California has a large registered pool, with Democrats leading Republicans 3,312,668 to 2,455,713. Truman carried California by 17,865 votes four years ago, and editors speculated Eisenhower might have won by about 4 percent in mid October polling.
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FDRI Era Voter Agatha Hamill Helps Ballot Vote
Seattle a bedridden 105 year old voter Agatha Hamill filled out her general election absentee ballot with help from her son Arthur 65. The pair worked Monday as she faced presidential choices between Dwight D Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson. final selection remained secret.
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Forest Fire Crisis Across States Battles Dry Deserts
Rain-starved nation fights wildfires from Wisconsin to Arkansas as forests, farms, and towns face out of control blazes. National guardsmen, rangers, farmers and youths assist amid no rain and rising danger. Incendiary acts suspected in several states with multiple fires burning thousands of acres.
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Killer Freed Kills Again Gets 20 Years
Warren S. Jones, 48, pleaded guilty to murder in the baseball bat slaying of Mrs Stella Russell in Alexandria Virginia. He was sentenced to 20 years after waiving a preliminary hearing and grand jury action. Jones had previously served 18 years of a 30 year murder sentence and a one year felonious assault sentence.
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Japan Electric Workers Strike Shuts Power Across Nation
The 120,000 members of the all-Japan electric industry workers union went on strike today for higher wages. Power blackouts affected many regions, with strikers claiming they aimed to reduce Japan's power supply by about 25 percent.
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Kimball to Leave Post After Inauguration
Secretary of the Navy Dan Kimball says he will not remain in office after the new President is inaugurated. He spoke before the New York Council of the Navy League and blamed partisan politics for spreading Soviet type untruths about the government and the military.
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John Todd Heads New Lakewood Lawyer Group
John Todd serves as temporary president of a Lakewood Bar Association formed to unite attorneys in the area. The next meeting is at noon on November 6 at Paul’s Restaurant, Carson Street and Bellflower Boulevard. Current members include Todd, Ted Eivan, Angelo Iacobont, and M. Rass Bigelow.
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Mexican Highway Bond Plan Clears Finance Panel
The finance commission of the Pan American Highway Congress approves a Mexican plan to finance unfinished highway segments with World Bank funds backed by national bond issues. The plan moves to a full congress session where approval is anticipated.
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