Savannah Hit By Fast Moving Hurricane On October 15
A rapidly moving hurricane struck Savannah and surrounding areas with 80 to 100 mph winds. No deaths reported though property damage began, including several hangars destroyed at Chatham airport and two C-47 aircraft lost. Tybee Island tides threaten two thirds of the beach. evacuation completed overnight.
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Savannah
Atlantic Ocean
National Guard
Chatham
Rollinson Engineering Company
Bay Street
Florida
Atlantic
Georgia
Hunter Field
Savannah Beach
Weather Bureau
Tybee Island
Waldo Spence
Savannah Evening Press
Spence
West Savannah
Louis Spott
Fleet Air Service
Brichton
Public appetite and waste in U S restaurants noted
Westbrook Pegler argues food waste abroad reflects overall U S habits. He cites indifference and poor skill in American eateries and condemns drug store restaurants and soda jerks for dirty practices and slow service amid a culture of substandard public cookery.
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New York
United States
Schurls
Cost of Living Goes Upward Across Markets
A widespread cost of living rise is reported with hog prices up in Chicago and St Louis while Omaha holds. Wheat and corn trade near steady in Chicago and New York. wholesale egg and butter prices rise in New York and Chicago. Meat price moves include higher steer and heifer sales in Chicago, while a meatless Tuesday rule is eased to allow by products.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Omaha
St. Louis
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Charles Luckman
Oil field in Union parish reports 52 successful wells
Three completions announced by the Onroe district conservation office increase the Oca field total to 52. Marine Oil's S L Smith No 1 flowed 345 barrels daily from 2145 to 2155 feet. Frost A10 and A23 for Shell also reported flows of 231 and 178 barrels per day from respective depths. Shell now has 20 successful wells and seeks permits for Frost D-2 and J F Fucker No 3 in nearby sections. George B Franklin applies for Chess d Wymond Co of Louisiana No 1 near Rayville after four dry holes. drilling depth listed at 2500 feet.
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Onroe District Conservation Office
Union Parish
Ocaield
Marine Oil Company
S. L. Smith
Reort
Shell Company
Shell
J. F. Fucker
Holly Ridge
Eorge B
Justiss-Mears Company
Mississippi may lose one seat in reapportionment
Washington reports census figures show Mississippi population declined further while the nation grew, risking the loss of a congressional seat for the state if trends continue to 1950. Louisiana appears secure with eight representatives as of 1947.
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Washington
Louisiana
Mississippi
House
House Post Office Committee
Florida fights raging flood waters on gold coast
Federal state county and drainage officials work to stop floods threatening the Florida gold coast. Health clinics open typhoid inoculations as schools close and several cities declare emergencies. Army engineers receive extra funds and sandbags are flown in to reinforce dikes along Lake Okeechobee region.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Florida
Gold Coast
Army
War Department
Avon Park
Lake Okeechobee
Highlands
Polk
Dade
Miami
Palm Beach
Broward County
Broward
Miami Springs
Hialeah
Trial Record Opens With Self-Defense Plea in Andrews Case
Brantley Harris, the prosecution’s key witness, testified that Ben I. Andrews chased Clarence Humphries into the street and fired multiple times, including at point blank, after Andrews claimed self defense. District Attorney Sims called the shooting unprovoked and premeditated and pushed for the death penalty.
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Richard S. Weil
News-Star
Rayville
Ben I. Andrews
Clarence Humphries
J. Vernon Sims
Brantley Harris
Harris
Truman authorizes big franc purchase
President Truman announced the Army will buy 50 million dollars in francs from France to cover procurement obligations and aid France amid the dollar shortage. The move aims to keep France supplied until Congress acts on European recovery aid and the Marshall plan.
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Washington
Truman
United States
France
United States Army
North Africa
Congress
Mr. Truman
Europe
Robert Lovett
Greek Army Besieged by Hit and Run Guerrillas
In Drama Greece the 120000 Greek troops endure a civil war with Communist guerrillas estimated at 17000. The army, famed in mountain warfare against Italy, struggles with static defense and limited patrols, earning the label sitting duck as hit and run raids intensify near the Bulgarian border.
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Daniel de Luce
de Luce
Italy
Frank Noel
Drama
Greece
Mussolini
Albania
Bulgaria
Y W C A Home Aid for Girls in Twin Cities Community Chest
The Y W C A appears among key agencies aided by the Twin City Community Chest. Its program transcends a girls residence and clubs, aiming to enrich individuals and communities through education, recreation, housing, food service, and employment support, tied to a world organization.
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Twin City
President Truman cancels state dinners to conserve food
President and Mrs. Truman will not host the usual five state dinners at the White House this season. Mrs. James Helm, White House social secretary, said the events will be replaced by lighter receptions limited to punch and cookies to aid hunger relief abroad.
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Washington
Truman
White House
James Helm
Nation fears lack of power as winter demand rises
The Associated Press surveys show looming strain on national power lines by Christmas with plans for voluntary electricity savings, altered industry schedules, and possible power curtailments. Shortages exist in Arizona, Florida, and Northern California while Dallas and Los Angeles report surplus. capacity should rise in many areas if equipment and materials allow.
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Associated Press
Arizona
Florida
California
Dallas
Los Angeles
McCormick Runs for Reelection in 29th District
State Senator John F. Red McCormick announces candidacy for reelection from Ouachita and Jackson Parishes 29th Senatorial district. He cites four years of service and asks for continued vote and support to address district problems.
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John F
Red
Mc- Cormick
Quachita
Jackson Parishes
Mc Cormick
Ouachita
Coast Guard Cutter Rescues 69 From Ditching Flying Boat
A coast guard cutter Bible rescued 69 people from a ditched flying boat in the mid Atlantic after a perilous night of high seas. Seventeen on a life raft and 51 others aboard the Bermuda Say Queen were saved as dawn broke, with fuel exhaustion ending the flight. Captain Cronk reported the rescue and said the crew felt relief. Lt Hall of Avon Mass helped save a baby during the night. The survivors headed to Argentia Newfoundland.
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New York
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Bible
Paul B. Cronk
Argentia
Newfoundland
Cronk
Clarence H. Hall
East High Street
Avon
Mass
Joseph F. Farley
U. S. Coast Guard
Washington
The
Charles Martin
Lewis Faces New Fight Over District 50 Controversy
At the 66th A F of L convention in San Francisco John L. Lewis battles over his United Mine Workers unions in District 50. He criticizes leaders as intellectually fat and stately asses while anti-Lewis forces push to bring the dispute before a tribunal. The fight centers on non Communist affidavits and jurisdictional control within the federation.
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San Francisco
John L. Lewis
A. F. of L
Lewis
United Mine Workers
District 50
John P. Frey
Metal Trades Department
Thomas Kennedy
William L. Hutcheson
Carpenters
Atlantic City
C. O
Infant dies in hospital cradle accident
Gary Mazon age 2 in Lakeside Hospital crib strangled by a harness that was securing him to prevent falls. Hospital director and assistant coroner ruled the death accidental after the device tightened around his neck while he recovered from a throat infection.
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Cleveland
Gary Mazon
Lakeside Hospital
Robert H. Bishop
Bishop
A. J. Kazlauckas
Byrnes Warns Readiness for Measures of Last Resort
In a Spartanburg interview former Secretary of State James Byrnes argues the Red Army may not hold eastern Germany permanently and says the United States must be ready to take measures of last resort to restore peace in Europe. He links this stance to a possible treaty with safeguards for the atom bomb and urges continued scientific and strategic preparation.
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New York
James F. Byrnes
Red Army
Germany
United States
Europe
Byrnes
Russia
London
Moscow
Soviet Union
Security Council
Spartanburg
S. C
Noontime Rodeo Parade Opens Fall Season in West Monroe
A noon parade led by mounted flagmen and city officials kicked off West Monroe's fall rodeo season. The rodeo runs at McGuire Park through Sunday with 8 pm shows weekdays and 2 pm Sunday. Over 100 cowboys compete for 3125 in prizes. parade riders receive free tickets. Advanced tickets are sold near City Cafe. Babe Shipley and two white horses feature among acts.
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Twin Cities
West Monroe
C. C. Bell
Tom Hicks
Hayes Gentry
The
Rodeo Association
W. A. (Smitty) Smith
B. A. Gentry
Association
Homer Todd
Trenton Street
Louisville Avenue
North Sixth
de« Siard Street
Walnut Street
Rodeo Grounds
McGuire Park
Tom Hick
Babe Shipley
Clayton Resigns as Undersecretary of State
William L. Clayton quits today as under secretary for economic affairs and will serve as an unpaid adviser to the secretary of state. He cites his wife Mrs. Clayton’s health as the reason, with resignation effective at close of business. President Truman accepts reluctantly and notes willingness to return if health improves.
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Washington
William L. Clayton
Clayton
Truman
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