Political Life Seen Hinging on Outcome
Britain faces a three day emergency debate on devaluation of the pound after a rapid fall from 4.03 to 2.80 dollars. Prime Minister Attlee warns that a failed motion could force dissolution and a general election, while Cripps seeks a 5 percent cut in administration costs and Churchill’s Conservatives weigh strategy.
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Naval Bases and Ship Clusters Targeted by Atomic Bombs
Admiral Bland and top military leaders aboard the 45000 ton carrier discuss atomic bomb effects on naval bases and large ship concentrations. He notes strategic use, possible submarine base targets, and the need to consider Russia’s submarines, while Bradie and Fife warn on subs and overall defense plans remain stable.
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Navy Gives Defense Chiefs Inside View On Carrier Tour
Navy ships host Defense Secretary Louis Johnson and top generals for a one day Atlantic coast exercise. Civilian observers from labor education religion industry and other sectors join to see how the military operates and to foster cross education among the armed services. Johnson plans a helicopter takeoff and landing aboard a 45000 ton carrier to observe carrier operations up close.
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Nobleman Alexander Hohenlohe shoots self in separation distress
NEW YORK Sept 26 Prince Alexander Hohenlohe a member of a once leading German Austrian noble family shot himself after brooding over separation from his wife the former Boyce Thompson Schulze He is in critical condition with a chest wound and a .38 revolver was found at his apartment A police guard was assigned at his bedside He had been arrested on illegal possession charges and had telephoned his lawyer with instructions about a sealed note Garvan urged caution and sped with police to the scene where the prince lay wounded
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Californians Die in Collision with Cattle Truck
A car carrying Mrs Martha Jacobson 57 of Blythe California and Mrs Eda Mae Morris 33 of Fort Lewis Washington collided with a cattle truck six miles east of Ehrenberg Arizona yesterday, killing all aboard.
Father Dies in Car As Daughter Marries In Chicago
In Chicago 62 year old Antonio Mioso died in a car before his daughter Josephine wed Sam Tomasello 39. Brother Steve reported the father’s death occurred as the bride walked to the altar. funeral details follow as the wedding proceeds. The day also covered Fifth Avenue resurfacing in New York and a Seattle case involving a chair incident and an adoption probe.
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Soviet A-bombs in two years raise alarms on arms pace
Washington reports atomic scientist Dr. R E Lapp says Russia could amass about 100 bombs in two years if uranium stockpiled, while noting the time to first bomb is less important than ability to deliver a large stockpile. He cites Oppenheimer testimony forecasting US output of 1000 bombs in two years. Lapp warns Russians may use bombs as propaganda weapons and argues the bomb is not yet decisive.
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Girl Scout Troop 14 Receives U S Flag at Investiture
Girl Scout Troop 14 formed last summer today holds a flag presented by Golden State Auxiliary No 279 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The investiture service Friday honored leaders Mrs. C K Higley and Mrs. Vera Daimey.
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Too Many Peanuts for Baby Elephant at Washington Zoo
Washington Zoo keeper Frank Lowe warns visitors not to feed the baby elephant. He notes a dozen peanuts may help, but thousands of peanuts from many people confuse the animal and harm its care.
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Stolen Cars Crash as Drivers Dash in Baltimore
Stolen vehicles reported across Baltimore on Saturday night collided at a downtown intersection as drivers fled. The incidents disrupted traffic and prompted police to search for suspects, with no injuries reported in the fragment.
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Foster Father of Bought Child Dies in Alabama
BESSEMER Alabama September 26 The foster father of a little girl whose real father was accused of selling her for adoption for 500 dollars was killed yesterday. Police say the death is being investigated as a possible homicide. officials withheld further details pending autopsy results and witnesses.
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Bloody Battle Over Ketchup Skirmish In Manhattan
A large brawl at a Manhattan restaurant ended with twenty men and youths facing disorderly conduct charges after ketchup bottles were hurled during a chaotic scene. The only real injury was a minor head cut from a flying bottle, and the restaurant window suffered the worst damage.
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Strangler of Gir Put to Death as One Gets Reprieve
At Rockview Penitentiary a condemned killer went to the electric chair while another Philadelphia suspect, James Smith, received a last minute reprieve from Governor James H. Duff. Smith faced a court appearance October 4 after a habeas corpus writ. In a separate case George A Neill, a 24 year old Marine veteran, was electrocuted for strangling his 11 year old niece Isabelle Mallen, declining a final reprieve. Neill spoke calmly and expressed gratitude for living in America before his death.
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Mother Claims Mark in Light Plane Flight
Reading Pa September 26 1948 Mildred Zimmermag prepares PA-11 at municipal airport before over 40000 onlookers as she aims to break the light plane altitude record. She has climbed to 26206 feet challenging the 25000 foot mark set in Miami by Betty Skelton of Tampa Florida last June.
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