Turkeys Rise in Price as Holiday Demand Grows
A 20 percent year over year rise in Thanksgiving turkey prices contrasts with a small fall in the cost of living in October. Analysts note tight supplies, higher feed costs, and strong demand may curb Christmas turkey availability while inflation worries persist.
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Washington
Reports On War Along Front Of Suchow Disagree
In Suchow front reporting both sides claim progress while neutral observers doubt government gains. Major fighting on the plains near Nanking continues with weather hindering air support. Reports from Shanghai and various papers show diverging views on encirclements retreats and recaptured towns.
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Coed Slain by Boyfriend, Worker Testifies
BOULDER COLORADO AP A 31 year old metal worker Joseph Walker told officers he disposed of the body of 16 year old Colorado University freshman Theresa Foster and said she was murdered by a blond chubby boyfriend The worker was taken into custody after his wife reported suspicions District Attorney Hatfield Chilson said he would file a murder charge
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Hatfield Chilson
Art Everson
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Father Sees Son Killed In Mishap Dies
Clair Wyant, 36, a farmer of Wauseon, dies after a dump trailer bed crushes his head while unloading corn. His father William Wyant, 60, collapses and dies soon after as neighbors and a Morenci physician respond to the accident on the farm.
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Emperor Hirohito May Not Abdicate But Signals Feelings
Yomiuri reports the emperor does not intend to abdicate and may express his feelings in some way as seven former wartime leaders face execution for war crimes. The report notes no final decision but hints at possible public or private acknowledgment.
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Red Victories in China to Raise US Aid Costs
Washington reports that a Communist takeover in China is likely to push U.S. foreign aid bills higher in coming years. Policy planners note two key points: aid may rise regardless of support to Chiang Kai-Shek, and potential implications loom for Truman’s administration.
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Truman and Marshall Hold Second Foreign Affairs Confab
President Truman and Secretary of State Marshall held their second foreign affairs conference of the week. The Chinese crisis was seen as the top issue for early decision. Marshall met with Truman for 25 minutes and, as he left, declined to reveal details to reporters.
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Marshall Seeks China Aid Amid Cold War Decisions
Secretary of State Marshall believes China can be saved from Communism and plans an aid program requiring hundreds of millions from Congress as a starter. He warns that a Communist victory would raise costs for rebuilding Japan and may push stronger Western defenses in the Pacific. A second White House policy conference with Truman was set after their UN talks in Paris.
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Neutrals press Berlin talks to break East West deadlock
Six neutral Security Council members including Argentina Belgium Canada China Colombia and Syria resume work on Berlin currency questions to ease Cold War tensions. They study answers from the big four powers as blocs in hopes of a breakthrough before December elections amid ongoing blockade and boycotts.
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Britain
France
Former Mental Patient Admits Slaying Child
William Norris Pollard a 26 year old former mental patient was held in jail pending transfer to St Louis where he faces murder charges for fatally beating two year old Joseph Nichols Jr. whose body was found stuffed in a drawer at the American Hotel after Pollard checked out. The FBI reports Pollard confessed orally to the crime. He was seized at Red Cross headquarters and arraigned on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution for murder.
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Chillicothe
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U. S
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Hoffman Loses Battle Over Grain Trade Policy
President Truman overruled Paul Hoffman and kept the Commodity Credit Corporation in control of wheat and corn exports under the Marshall Plan. Hoffman, who had ordered private firms to take over by December 1, sought clarification but the White House affirmed CCC sales to Europe. ECA shipments under the plan totaled about 400 million dollars in eight months. Brannan opposed the shift to private traders.
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CCC
Breen Forces Public Apology and Payment After False Search
Bobby Breen must issue a public apology and pay about $300 to Sawyer and Ashland counties after authorities spent 36 hours searching for him when his plane went down. Dist. Atty. Winslow Davis said the bill covers search expenses and Breen agreed to pay. Kenneth Thompson of Waukesha remained with Breen at a Glidden hotel during the efforts.
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Cat Takes Ride In Wash Machine
Oklahoma City AP reports a yellow kitten named Double Trouble was placed in a home washing machine by a 3-year-old and suffered a spin cycle. The kitten survived, showing shock but likely to recover and go home in a few days at Acme Dog and Cat hospital.
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Truman Takes Morning Walk
President Truman left Blair House at 7 00 a m EST for an 11 block stroll in downtown Washington. He returned 20 minutes later with a walking stick flanked by three Secret Service agents. A group of girls identified him with excitement shouting it is him.
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MacArthur Rules On Tojo War Criminals Executions
General Douglas MacArthur refused clemency for Japan’s top war criminals and ordered the executions of Hideki Tojo and five others. He affirmed the tribunal’s sentences, urged prayers for peace, and directed the Eighth Army to carry out the death and long prison terms. The decision followed the International Military Tribunal verdicts amid appeals plans.
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Mother Tries To Kill Herself and Daughters in Ohio Adjudged Insane
In Jackson Ohio an attempted murder suicide ended with mother Marcella Hudson aged 27 deemed insane and committed to Athens State Hospital. Her husband said she seemed normal before a house fire, the two children Judy aged three and Bonnie Joan five months were wounded, the baby critical and the elder child out of danger.
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Marcella Hudson
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Dorace Barber
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Bonnie Joan
M. D. Slavens
State Senator Robbed of 230 Dollars in Cincinnati
State Sen. Kyle Brooks was robbed of 230 dollars last night when two youths blocked a road with logs. As Brooks investigated the logs they emerged with rifles and demanded money. He handed over his wallet and the assailants fled after a shot was fired. a bullet hole was found in the car door.
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Temperature Stretches 30th Day Above Normal in Cleveland
Cleveland records its 30th straight day with above normal temperatures as mild conditions persist across the region. Officials expect warm highs and light breezes, with little change anticipated in the near term.
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Wilmington Man Dies Of Burns
Harvey Pierce aged 31 of Wilmington died in St Elizabeth Hospital from burns suffered after his truck collided on Route 22 five miles southwest of Wilmington. The truck exploded after the crash covering him with burning gasoline. Passenger William Doddy and other driver Charles Theising escaped with minor injuries. Survivors include his widow Leona.
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Wilmington
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Clarksville
Charles Theising
Norwood
Leona
CIO Turns Attention To Political Action Changing Labor Role
Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas urged CIO leaders that labor figures can more effectively combat global communist propaganda and bridge East West tensions than traditional diplomats. The convention discussed expanding Political Action and possible organizing committees targeting government workers and white collar staff, signaling a mass mobilization effort.
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Slaughter to Fight Indictment Over Lobbying Case
Roger C. Slaughter, former Missouri Democrat and Truman purge target, announced a "fight to a finish" against a federal indictment charging him with failing to register as a lobbyist for grain interests. The grand jury said he received over 43000 dollars for services, and the Justice Department led a three month probe. Slaughter argues contracts exclude lobbying and that prosecutors know they have no case.
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Truman
Congress
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Justice Department
Thanksgiving Press Time Noted By Middletown Journal
The Middletown Journal will go to press at 11 a.m. tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Local news deadlines are moved to 9 a.m. Thursday with classifieds due then.
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