McCarthy Attacks Stevenson On Communism Link
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy accused Governor Adlai Stevenson of aiding Communist causes during a nationwide broadcast funded by a $50 dinner. The New York Times received about 200 calls protesting its coverage while Taft supported McCarthy's actions. McCarthy cited left wing advisers, warned of postwar policy, and said Stevenson aimed to foist communism on Italy.
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Jones backs amendment to shield civil service
Former Gov. Sam Jones announced support for the state civil service constitutional amendment to be voted on Nov. 4. He said the measure has his wholehearted approval and would benefit state employees, government operations, the public, and reduce patronage, noting it offers job security and a corps of trained civil servants while moving away from the spoils system.
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Benton Man Stricken Fighting Louisiana Forest Fires
A Benton man, G. L. Lawson, died of a heart attack while battling one of Louisiana’s 112 fires. C. M. McDaniel, district forester at Minden, said 400 firefighters labored over 5,000 acres in powdery forests. The largest blaze was near Danville in Bienville Parish. no farms or communities were in immediate danger. Weather forecasts warned a cold front and 20 mile winds could worsen the hazard. In the Delta, 19 fires burned over 2,000 acres, the largest 12 miles northeast of Newellton over 500 acres in Tensas Parish.
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Jury May Get Case Today
The second trial of Louis Eugene Hoover for the 1949 Mardi Gras murder of Virginia millionaire James A. Mahoney may reach the all male jury today. The defense rested and the state began rebuttal with a neuropsychiatrist witness citing temporary insanity.
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Let's Go To Work Sounded By Miners
PITTSBURGH Most of the nation's 250000 soft coal diggers heeded United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis and returned to work today after a week-long strike over a wage dispute with the government. Special meetings were held across the coal fields within hours after Lewis urged locals to resume. The miners reacted almost unanimously with the slogan Let's go to work.
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No False Promises On War Stevenson Reported
Governor Adlai Stevenson told voters he would not promise an easy way out of Korea even if it affected the election. He criticized opponents for making empty pledges, stressing that national policy and soldier sacrifices must not be distorted for political gain. The remarks aired on CBS from New York with a Madison Square Garden rally to follow.
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Prisons Riot Continues At Menard Prison
About 300 prisoners held out inside Menard Prison Illinois threatening seven hostages with death and demanding Gov. Adlai Stevenson. Warden Munie ordered guards to shoot to kill if needed as state police positioned around the facility during the 27 hour uprising aftermath.
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Armstrong to command second Air Force at Barksdale
Maj. Gen. Frank A. Armstrong Jr. will become commanding general of the second Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana on November 15. Gen. Curtis E. LeMay announced the change, with Atkinson moving to the Alaskan Command November 23 and Upthegrove taking over the 4th Air Division at Barksdale.
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Capital Firm Bids Over Eighteen Million for Airlines Control
A P L Associates of Washington bid 18 360 000 for control of the American President Lines as a government backed sale proceeds. George McKee of Riggs National Bank opened bids to verify SE C qualifications amid reports the bidder is Ralph K Davies. Bidding closes at 11 a m EST with possible bids from R Stanley Dollar group Blair Holdings Grace Lines and American Hawaiian Lines.
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Eisenhower Says He Has Changed In No Way In Campaign
General Dwight D. Eisenhower declared in New York that he has changed in no way since the campaign began and that his views on national issues remain the same as four years ago. He spoke at Queens Borough Hall during a three day swing through the New York area to secure the state's 45 electoral votes. Police estimated the crowd at 5 000 to 8 000 amid a Republican leaning region. Dewey rode with Eisenhower and carried Nassau by 115 000. He reaffirmed plans to go to Korea and contrasted his stance with opponents who accuse shifts in policy.
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Attacks Across Korean Fronts Press On
About 700 Chinese Reds attacked Allied lines on Sniper Ridge at 11 p m under a bright moon, with no preliminary barrage. North Korean Reds struck Al lied lines on Heartbreak Ridge, facing counterattacks that halted the assaults. U S Marines mopped up remaining Communist resistance on the Eight Army left flank, reporting destruction of a complete Chinese regiment of about 3,000 men.
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Long criticizes McCarthy in Alabama speeches
Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana harshly attacked Sen. Joe McCarthy as the "sultan of smear" during two Alabama addresses. He contended Republicans let McCarthy drag them from gutter to sewer and critiqued Eisenhower for alleged double speaking on civil rights.
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Murder case resolved in ninety minutes at sentence
In Alexandria a 48 year old man Warren S. Jones pleaded guilty to murder in the baseball bat slaying of Mrs Stella Russell. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison after waiving a preliminary hearing and grand jury action.
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Safety Award To Be Given Tonight
Officials of the Missouri Pacific Transportation Company will present Ernest M. Hammonds, 2005 South Grand, a safety award tonight at 8 o'clock at the Virginia Hotel. Hammonds, a veteran employee, had completed a total of 1,079,944 miles of active driving without an accident as of September 27.
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Matt Cvetic to Speak Here in Monroe Tonight
Matt Cvetic known for exposing communism with the FBI will address Monroe’s Neville auditorium at 8 p m tonight. He travels from Shreveport after a Monday appearance, arriving in Monroe via the Ewing plane with Henry Clay American Legion leader. Sam Orchard Legion post commander sponsors the event and will introduce Garland Shell who sings God Bless America with Mrs P A Poag at the piano. Orchard urges Legionnaires and families to attend and wear caps to help seat attendees.
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Believes McCarthy Violated Mail Franks Privilege
A Post Office Department spokesman said the department believes Senator Joseph P. McCarthy may have violated the use of his free mailing privilege. The department has written McCarthy for specific data related to the frankling but has not received a reply. The inquiry follows last week's complaint about material sent free that appeared ineligible.
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Forest Fire Frenzy In Arkansas Rages Out Of Control
State Forester Fred Lang says the forest fire emergency in Arkansas is out of control as 62 fires burn across timberland. He warns residents of danger while crews struggle with exhausted firefighters and failing equipment. South Arkansas reports 43 fires burning 8,000 to 10,000 acres, Northwest Arkansas 19 fires over 860 acres, with towns El Dorado Yellville and Vick affected and suspicions of arson shaping the crisis.
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Venue changed in death trial of oil field worker
District Attorney Ragan Madden said the court ordered a change of venue for Johnny Mac Donald, 44, charged with negligent homicide, drunken driving, and leaving the scene after his car struck and killed Mr. and Mrs. Sam G. Reiser in Ruston on June 2. The trial will be moved to Union Parish.
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