Amicus Letter Challenges Counterattack Directory
The drama critic John Chapman responds to Counterattack and Red Channels controversy, defending honest handling of cited facts about alleged Communist connections. He recalls early Daily News staff and warns against associating critics with subversive lists, while reaffirming anti-Communist stance.
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Bishop Vanishes From His Diocese in Czechoslovakia
Vatican radio reports Bishop Paul Gojdic of Presnov and auxiliary Bishop Basil Mopkow have vanished from Presov. The broadcast cites intensified Communist actions against the Catholic Church in Czechoslovakia, including the jailing of priests and use of propaganda via “false priests” trained in Russia.
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Presov
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Soviet Airfield Bombing Charged
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Anrei Gromyko delivered a protest note to U S Minister-Counsellor Walworth Barbour accusing two American F-80 jets of strafing and damaging a Vladivostok area airfield near Sukhaya Rechka at 4 17 p m local time Sunday. Moscow demanded punishment for the responsible personnel and assurances against future incidents.
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922 Physicians to be Drafted for Army
Washington reports the defense department ordered the drafting of 1,522 medical personnel for the army during November to January. The quota includes 922 physicians, 500 dentists, and 100 veterinarians, with first registration set for October 16. Navy and air force reportedly do not plan similar calls presently. future drafts target under-50s trained under government programs.
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Ducks frightened by flying saucers in New Orleans
New Orleans on October 10 reports ducks startled during feeding as Lionel Larrieu and his son Conrad watched an object described as loaf shaped, bright, sunlit and silent hover for about five minutes moving northerly. The craft provoked no sound and prompted the birds to scramble for cover.
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U S Opposes Press Censorship Abroad
New York Oct 10 The United States government through Assistant Secretary of State Edward G Miller Jr says it opposes preventing the nation’s press from publishing reports considered offensive abroad. He spoke at an inter American press conference urging truth and objectivity to promote good relations among nations.
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U. S
Edward G. Miller, Jr
Miller
United States
State Department
Humorous speaker to headline Louisiana Realtors convention
One of the southwest’s best known humorists, Robert E Jackson, will headline the Louisiana Real Estate Association annual convention in Monroe on October 12 and 13. A long career educator and lecturer, Jackson is famed as an after dinner speaker with a broad range of topics from home life to world affairs. He has spoken across Texas and beyond and has been praised as an education in itself. He is a Rotarian and has worked with major broadcasters and public figures in introductions.
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Train Crash Injures 35 in Heavy Fog
In Los Angeles on October 10 a Pacific Electric passenger train crashed into the rear of a freight train in dense fog. Thirty five people were injured, some seriously, with motorman A. V. Knowles, 64, of South Gate pinned in his cab for nearly an hour before being cut free. Reportedly no fatalities.
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Gresham shoots wife then ends own life in Monroe
L W Gresham 57 of Ouachita Avenue Monroe died at sunrise from a self inflicted gunshot after allegedly shooting his wife who had returned from a bingo party. Police and neighbor witnesses place the event on the porch of their home. Mrs Gresham survived with non critical injuries. Survivors include five children and a listed relative. wage drive news details describe rail worker union actions in Washington.
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Diplomats Skeptical Over Russia's Plan Endorsement
Western diplomats expressed skepticism at Russia's surprise acceptance of parts of Dean Acheson's four point peace plan. They questioned Soviet motives and awaited a key Vishinsky policy speech for clarity. The plan calls for emergency veto free General Assembly sessions, peace patrols, designated UN armed units, and a commission to study enforcement options. Co sponsors include Canada France the Philippines Turkey Britain and Uruguay.
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Miss Truman Grand Matron to Be Installed in St Louis
Washington October 10 Miss Mary Jane Truman will be installed as Missouri's grand matron of the order of Eastern Star with Harry Truman present to oversee the ceremony in St Louis. The White House disclosed the president will fly from Washington for the event his first trip to Missouri since June. He will return after a two hour and forty five minute flight and not plan political speeches during the visit. The president also sent best wishes to Thomas Hennings Jr Democratic Senate candidate, with Truman backing Hennings after supporting Emery Allison in August.
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Many United by Korean Conflict
In Orlando on October 10, Sen Spessard Holland told the district Kiwanis convention that UN action in Korea has united people of many religions behind one cause. He said Christians Muslims Jews and others fight together against the Communist threat and that the UN recovery power and U S atomic stockpile force the Russians to rethink challenging the United States.
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U S Troops Meet Fierce Resistance In Korea Action
U S forces clash with stubborn North Korean and Red Korean troops across the 38th parallel as South Koreans seize Wonsan, a major port and oil center, while American units push toward Kaesong and conduct mop-up operations amid heavy street fighting and lingering sniper fire.
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Jail Calls To Senator Taylor in Birmingham Arrest Standoff
Idaho Senator Glenn Taylor faced brokers of jail entry in Birmingham as police pressed to serve a 180 day sentence for disorderly conduct from a 1948 scuffle outside a Negro youth meeting. The mayor welcomed him. Taylor refused to enter. Authorities vowed more action, with Police Commissioner Connor promising to leave no stones unturned. Continued on Thirteenth Page.
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Truman MacArthur to Meet in Pacific This Weekend
President Truman will meet Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific for a conference with the UN commander. White House sources say the meeting will occur somewhere in the Pacific aboard a ship or on an island, with details to be announced later. The trip follows Truman’s planned stop in St Louis for his sister’s installation as worth grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and precedes his UN General Assembly address. MacArthur heads U N forces in Korea and has clashed with the administration over Formosa policies, while the president aims to review the Pacific situation before his foreign policy address.
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Coffee Sweeps Cited as Major Food Import Problem
Washington reports illegal importation of coffee sweeps a big issue for the FDA. Coffee sweeps are beans mixed with cigarette butts, burnt matches, dirt, and other refuse found in ship holds. Larrick notes high coffee prices tempt dealers to recover spilled beans and rebag as pure coffee, with dangerous smuggling after port departure.
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Pure Food and Drug Administration
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