Plush Covington Club Robbed of 75000 by Five Armed Men
In Covington Kentucky five armed men posing as patrons robbed the Kentucky Club of about 75000 after hours. Manager E B Carr was forced to surrender the cash as police labeled the heist the largest in northern Kentucky history.
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Plush Covington Club
Covington
Kentucky Club
Kentucky
E. B. Carr
Carr
al Seiter
Seiter
627 Club
Sid Carr
Seiter Sid Carr
UN Votes New Term for Lie as Secretary General
The UN General Assembly extended Trygve Lie’s term for three years by a 46 to 5 vote with 7 abstentions despite Soviet opposition. The assembly rejected a Soviet bid to refer the matter to the Security Council and a Iraqi proposal for a two week study by a seven member committee. The United States backed Lie citing confidence in his Korea policy.
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Lie
New York
UN General Assembly
Trygve Lie
Assembly
United States
Security Council
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
State Department
Vishinsky
U. S
Korea
Kremlin
Ballot Fraud Evidence Shown to Grand Jury in Cincinnati
Hamilton County prosecutor Carson Hoy presented evidence on alleged false voter registrations to the grand jury. Clerk Joseph H. Hudepohl was subpoenaed with 35 registration cards. more than 50 names were cited as allegedly illegal registrations. Hoy said more cards would be reviewed and absentee-ballot links checked. Congressman Elton floated possible federal involvement ahead of next Tuesday's national election.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County Grand Jury
Carson Hoy
Joseph H. Hudepohl
Board of Elections
Grand Jury
Hoy
Hudepohl
Charles H. Elston
Halloween prank ends in fatal shooting in Portsmouth
In Frelin Furnace near Portsmouth a 17 year old high school student fired a shotgun from his home window while fearing pranksters overturning an outhouse. Joseph Brumfield 18 died on way to hospital. Beech Daniels 17 faces no charge. four others questioned. Brumfield a 1950 Greene Township HS graduate and basketball player. Daniels says Brumfield was his best friend and he did not intend harm.
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Portsmouth
Frelin Furnace
Burl E. Justice
Oseph Brumfield
Carl Brumfield
Framatin Furnace
Daniels
Brumfield
Portsmouth General Hospital
Greene Township High School
Ralph Daniels
George Bernard Shaw In Coma as Death Nears
The 94 year old playwright George Bernard Shaw lapsed into unconsciousness at 8:55 a.m. with his condition worsening after a recent thigh operation. Surgeon, bladder trouble, and fevered state cited as factors. visitors including Viscountess Astor attended at his bedside.
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George Bernard Shaw
Ayot ST. Lawrence, Eng
Alh
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Pope Proclaims Mary Assumed Body and Soul in Heaven
In Rome Pope Pius XII formally proclaimed Mary as assumed body and soul into heaven, a dogma declared publicly to vast crowds during Holy Year. About 300000 pilgrims and many Romans witnessed the ceremony, with thousands more worldwide listening as bells rang and services were held.
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Rome
Vatican City
Pius XII
Mary
Jesus
Castel St. Angelo
Tiber
Eugene Cardinal Tisserant
France
The
Sacred College
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's
Air crash kills 28 on London to Paris excursion flight
Fog doomed a BEA London airport approach as a Paris to London air trip crashed into pipe and exploded. Among the 28 dead were three Americans, with two Britons and several French Irish and South African nationals. Twelve survivors injured but alive.
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London
United States
British European Airways
BEA
U. S
Ernest Friedenheim
New York City
Judith Lauterbach
Attempted Truman assassination at Blair House
Two men with blazing pistols rushed Blair House and were shot down by White House guards. Five people were injured including three officers. Truman was prep headed to Arlington Cemetery for Sir John Dill ceremonies. Gunmen carried German Lugers. identities listed as Marion R. Preston and Oscar Oluiskin.
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Washington
Blair House
Truman
White House
Arlington Cemetery
Sir John Dill
Secret Service
Marion R. Preston
Oscar Oluiskin
C. Oloskin
Don Birdzell
Leslie Colfelt
Joe Downs
Reunion Chaos at the Kinfolk Gathering
A family reunion trip to meet relatives with the same surname becomes a test of patience. Crowded homes and restless children stretch sleep and nerves as uncles aunts and cousins fill the rooms. The long weekend ends with relief at home and a vow that such gatherings are best avoided.
New SACB Formed to Register Communist Groups
Washington AP reports the Subversive Activities Control Board created under the Internal Security Act to hear and decide if organizations labeled Communist action or front must register with the Justice Department. For Communist action groups a complete listing of dues-paying members is required. Seth W. Richardson was named chairman and urged board members to take oaths.
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Washington
Subversive Activities Control Board
SACB
Justice Department
Congress
Truman
Control Board
Communist Party
Seth W. Richardson
Stassen To Reply To Truman Radio Address For GOP
Republican leaders pick Harold E. Stassen to respond to President Truman's radio speech after Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg declines due to health. Committee weighs costs of a network hookup amid plans for a large Democratic broadcast setup.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Truman
Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Arthur H. Vandenberg
R-Mich
Vandenberg
Grand Rapids
Mich
GOP
Iassen
Guy G. Gabrielson
Brewster
Maine
Leonard W. Hail
Mutual
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Truman
St. Louis
Weaconbare
Soviet Built Jets Battle U S Mustangs To A Draw
American armor pushed toward the Yalu near Sinui ju as U S Eighth Army reported a ground thrust by the 24th Division. Russian built jets fought U S Mustangs to a draw with no plane losses in the dogfight, while Red cavalry attacked along the northern front.
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U. S
Seoul
Korea
Charyongwan
Chon River
Air Force says NK jets return to Manchurian bases after dogfight
The Air Force stated that three to six enemy jet fighters returning to North Korea crossed into Manchuria after a dogfight with American Mustangs, signaling possible use of Chinese bases.
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Washington
North Korea
Air Force
Manchuria
US and Chinese forces clash in Korea as air battles erupt
The report details a major air action near Sinuiju with US F-51s rescuing an unarmed T-6, shooting down Yak fighters, and B-26 gunners fending off two Yaks. One F-80 was shot down by anti-aircraft fire near Sinuiju as the 21st Regiment of the 24th Division advances toward Chongju and Sinuiju.
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Yalu
Sinuiju
Antung
Manchuria
South Korea
Korea
U. S. 10Th Corps
Conshon
Air Force
Yalu River
Chongju
Pact members agree no new German army or staff
Secretary of State Acheson said the North Atlantic Treaty nations agreed there shall be no German national army war industry or general staff. He noted progress in defense preparations but warned tough issues remain including France’s insistence on limited German units under a unified European organization.
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Washington
Acheson
Ing
North Atlantic
Council of Deputies
North Atlantic Military Committee
United States
France
Atlantic Pact Organization
Council of Foreign Ministers
Bank Robbery Reported in Winona West Virginia
A man armed with a gun robbed the Bank of Winona in Fayette County alone and reportedly fled with 39000 dollars. Winona lies about sixty miles southeast of Charleston.
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Winona
W. Va
Bank of
CBS Rivals Race to Perfect Own Color TV
CBS rivals push color television development as FCC approval nears with potential developments expected around November 20. Dealers and manufacturers urge public to buy black and white sets now while color programs and equipment become available, amid tax and market uncertainty.
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New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
George
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