Argentina Army Overthrows Peron Ally as Government Quarrel Deepens
In Buenos Aires, Oct. 10, the army forced the resignation of Col. Juan Perón's strong man, Vice President Perón, while the navy urged full government turnover to the supreme court. Gen. Farrell remains president under Gen. Avalos's influence as the Campo de Mayo garrison led the bid. The cabinet planned to meet. crowds gathered amid mixed signals on a return to constitutional rule.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Juan Domingo Peron
Supreme Court
Edelmiro Farrell
Eduardo Avalos
Campo de Mayo
Peron
Associated Press
Juan Cooke
Farrell
Campo
Arturo Rawson
Ramon Castillo
Fair Enough on Railroads Boosts Passenger Comfort
Westbrook Pegler notes in New York that Santa Fe and Newark Central seek passenger suggestions as railroads face public scrutiny after wartime travel discomfort. He argues railroads should focus on safety and privacy over luxury, deterring passengers toward buses or planes while acknowledging differing traveler desires.
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New York
Santa Fes
Newark Central
Forst
Europe
Tmnes
Ailroads
Kramer thanks his defender at trial in Germany
Frau Josef Kramer testified she and her husband believed the gassing of inmates in a camp was very wrong. She described his duties caring for internees and his concern over the deaths, while a 57 year old SS doctor recalled gas chamber selections by order of Hoess.
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Wiecim
Attney Thomas Claude Winwood O
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Sony
T. M. Backhouse
Fritz Klein
Onders
Hoess
Whole Oswiecim
Harper Introduces West Monroe War Fund Team
D C Harper chaired the United War Fund drive meeting at West Monroe city hall with co chairwoman Mrs C E B Faulk, briefing workers on house to house solicitations. Harper predicts strong local support for the war effort end year appeal.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Miss Delaney
Laval's Attorney Seeks New Trial in Laval Case
Paris October 19 Attorneys for Pierre Laval moved to secure a new trial for the former Vichy leader after his death sentence for intelligence with the enemy and attacking state security. Chief defense counsel Albert Naud said he would meet Gen. De Gaulle to press to set aside the verdict due to judge and jury attitude. Laval to be moved to Fresnes prison to await a final decision.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Vichy
Albert Naud
de Gaulle
Laval
Fresnes
Liberated Prisoners Rally as Japan Rebuilds After War
In Tokyo crowds greet released political prisoners amid new anti communism groups and a rising National Federation of Toilers. Navy official Yamamoto says millions in impounded wealth were paid abroad with worthless currency and unredeemed promissory notes. Shidehara proclaims break from military influence as Nippon debates diet reform and emperors role.
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National Federation of
Toilers
Imperial House
Ushinosuke Yamamoto
Nippon
Baron Kijuro Shidehara
Fuchu
Banzai
People's Front
Ryuichi Toku Cha
Tokuda
MacArthur
Shidehara
Kosuge
Toyoma
Tokyo Kochisao
Hibiya Park
Toyotama
First Cavalry Division
Imperial
Higa- Shi-Kuni
Hiro Cousin
Pearl Har
Picket Line at Warner Brothers Dispersed by Deputies
About 200 armed sheriff's deputies moved in to disperse a massed picket line at Warner Brothers studios early today arresting film strikers on unlawful assembly charges. The seven month dispute has left injuries to over 100 people since last Friday. Strike leader Herbert Sorrell vowed to continue demonstrations until Warner Brothers capitulates, while studios urged authorities to curb what they call terroristic actions.
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Warner Brothers Studio
Elmer Adams
Burbank
Warner Brothers
California
Herbert Sorrell
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French Soldier Executes Darnand at Fort Chatillon
A firing squad of 12 French soldiers executed Joseph Darnand former chief of the Vichy militia at Fort de Chatillon at 9 40 am He was convicted of treason on Oct 3 by the same court which yesterday sentenced his superior Pierre Laval The witnesses included a Dominican priest a doctor and two magistrates Darnand cried Vive La France Farewell as the shots rang out He lamented backing Petain calling him a great man and marshal of France.
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Paris
Joseph Darnand
Vichy
Fort de Chatillon
Darnand
Pierre Laval
France
Gestapo
Paul Mongibeaux
Petain
Improvements at Louisiana Training Institute urged by governor
Gov Jimmie Davis announced state improvements at the Louisiana Training Institute Monroe and praised the correctional school for boys as a strong state system unit. The board recommended expanding vocational programs replacing equipment adding a canning building syrup mill and kitchen gear. Davis said the program rehabilitates delinquent boys returning them to society trained and employed.
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Baton Rouge
Jimmie Davis
Board of Institutions
Louisiana Training Institute
Monroe
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M. F. Jarrell
Alexandria
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Laval's Defense Manuscript Made Public by Counsel
Pierre Laval's written defense to treason charges, prepared in his dungeon cell, was released by his counsel with access to the manuscript. Laval concedes De Gaulle was right to seek London and outlines replies to each indictment as he faces possible future trial and execution.
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Associated Pres
Mel Most
New York Post
Peggy Poor
Pierre Laval
Laval
Paris
Lavel
de Gaulle
London
France
Vichy
Mussolini
Atomic bombs on rocket planes forecast by generals
Washington reports two top generals describe future weapons including rocket propelled atomic bombs and guided missiles. Jet propelled bombers may exceed sound speed with massive payloads and ranges to strike any location, while 45,000 pound bombs and jet fighters could appear within five years.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
H. H. Arnold
Earth
Truman Hails TVA Dams as Nation’s Progress Advocate
President Truman praised the Tennessee Valley Authority in a tribute at Gilbertsville Kentucky and planned to inspect a TVA dam on the Tennessee Valley. He outlined a push to overhaul the armed forces emphasizing reserve officers with technical skill and noted upgrades to more than 60,000 Navy reservists.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Gilbertsville
Tennessee Valley
TVA
Reelfoot Lake
T. C. Morris
Dyersburg
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Washington
Ross
Chile
Rios
Germany
Italy
Japan
Brehon Somervell
Truman Says US Will Not Share Atomic Bomb Secret
Soviet papers printed without comment a Tass dispatch quoting President Truman stating the United States does not intend to share the atomic bomb secret.
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Tass
Truman
United States
Congress Sways Between Wait and See on Training Plan
Washington reports Congress delayed action on General Marshall's peacetime compulsory training proposal. Senators favor testing a volunteer army first, with some backing conscription only if needed. Debate notes no hearings yet and study of recent recruiting incentives continues.
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Washington
Congress
Marshall
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Senate Military Committee
Austin
Vermont
Gurney
South Dakota
State Department
May
Kentucky
House Military Committee
Ewing Thomason
Texas
National Guard
Exemption Pleas Hit Proposed 65 Cent Minimum Wage
Washington workers debate a 65 cent minimum wage with exemptions asked by coal ice hotel and cotton textile groups. Chambers seek carve outs for cotton compresses gins warehouses grain elevators and small telephone firms. The plan would raise the wage from 49 to 65 immediately then 5 cents yearly to 75 and extend coverage to some agricultural processors now exempt.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Tigers Defeat Cubs 5th World Series Game at Wrigley Field
Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 5 to 3 in the seventh and deciding game at Wrigley Field. Hal Newhouser pitched for Detroit against Hank Borowy, as 44,000 fans braved a chilly day to witness the clincher. The Tigers jumped to an early lead with five runs in the first inning, then held on as the Cubs fought back through the middle innings.
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Wrigley Field
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Hal Newhouser
Cub
Newhouser
Hank Borowy
Tigers
Webb
Mayo
Cramer
Borowy
Big Paul Derringer
Cubs
Greenberg
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York
Hack
Outlaw
Richards
Johnson
Bning Tigers
Pafko
Derringer
Hy Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Nicholson
Livingston
Hughes
China Saluted by President Truman on 14th Anniversary
President Truman lauded China on its thirty fourth national anniversary and affirmed American pride in China's role in the struggle for world freedom. He pledged continued support for reconstruction and the democratic aims set by Sun Yat Sen as China faces postwar challenges.
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Washington
Truman
China
Sun Yat-Sen
White House
All Free Nations
Japan
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