Earthquake in Iran Kills 200, Injures Thousands
An earthquake near Meshed in eastern Iran killed about 200 people and injured thousands. The Gowharshad Mosque collapsed as strong tremors affected multiple observatories Tuesday night. Meshed, capital of Khorasan, is a holy trade center near Tehran with the Imam Riza mausoleum drawing about 100,000 pilgrims annually.
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Judge George C. Scott Dies at 84 of Heart Attack
Sioux City AP reports former federal district judge George C. Scott died at his home at age 84. Born in New York in 1864, he moved to Iowa as a youth, studied law at Adel, and began a long career after being elected district judge in 1890. He served in Congress 1912 to 1919 and on the federal bench from 1922 until his retirement in 1943.
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George C. Scott
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Monroe County
New York
Iowa
Adel
le Mars
Congress
William Milchrist
Harry W. Pitkin
Harding
Reed
Oscar M. Hartzell
Drake
Henry N. Graven
Mason City
U S Faces Crisis In Battle On Polio
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis warns the United States faces its worst polio crisis. James D. Cunningham cites nationwide cases above 18,000 with a potential year total near 28,000, noting outbreaks in Texas North Carolina and Southern California strain emergency aid resources. A large march of dimes volunteer recruitment will begin immediately.
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Wisconsin
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California
Flames Sweep Warren Train En Route to Chicago
The rear car of Gov Earl Warren's private train caught fire early today forcing the governor and family from bed and halting the vice presidential special near Maysville Kentucky. The Aleutian journal box origin damaged the axle and the car was uncoupled to be hauled to Cincinnati for repairs. Mrs Warren saved only enough clothing for the Chicago trip as the train ran about 2 1/2 hours behind schedule.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
Wholesale Food In Sharp Drop
The Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food index slid to $6.51 on Oct. 5, the lowest since July 22, 1947, down 6.3 per cent in three weeks. Meats and livestock drove declines as corn oats barley beef yams bellies lard cheese sugar cottonseed oil potatoes rice dogs and lambs fell, while flour wheat rye butter cocoa raisins and steers rose.
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Dun & Bradstreet
President Truman Opens Third Campaign Tour in East
President Truman launches his third campaign swing from Wilmington Delaware en route to Philadelphia where he will deliver a major address. He vows to enact decent democratic labor legislation to replace the Taft Hartley act and attacks the GOP housing policy and slogan.
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Dewey Keeps Unity Theme In United America Push
Governor Dewey presses a unified America message arguing prosperity and economic commitments to Western Europe strengthen world peace. adviser John Foster Dulles reports dire Soviet Russia policy, noting tensions rose in four months and urging a campaign focus on unity to influence Russia. Dewey maintains election year debate won’t fracture national resolve.
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Lewis Urges Dues Hike At UMW Convention
John L. Lewis urged the United Mine Workers to raise monthly dues from 2.00 to 4.00 with the international taking 90 cents of each. Initiation fees would rise from 10 to 50 dollars. Pensioners drawing 100 a month or on distress rolls would pay 1.00, and local death benefit payments would end.
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Britain presses for yes or no on atomic control at UN
British Minister Hector McNeil demanded Russia give a clear yes or no on agreeing to atom control before any ban on the bomb. He urged a fully effective control system and removal of the veto, while Soviet Vice Foreign Minister Malik gave a noncommittal reply amid debate.
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Russia
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Andrei’ Vishinsky
Paris Meeting Shapes Berlin Blockade Resolution
American British and French U N security council leaders met to hammer out a resolution calling on Russia to end the Berlin blockade. They weighed whether the end the blockade measure would be a joint three power proposal or separate ones. The source noted the issue as likely a three power affair.
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France
Cominform Meeting Held In East German City
The AMG organ Die Neue Zeitung reported a recent cominform meeting in Dessau, Saxony Anhalt, in the Soviet zone of Germany. German communist leaders attended, with discussions on the cominform stance in open conflict and participation by Soviet, Czechoslovak, Polish, Hungarian, and East German officials.
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Eskimo Traders Missing On Siberian Trip From Nome
Thirteen American Eskimos were reported long overdue on a trading voyage from Nome Alaska across the Bering Strait to Siberia. Radio operator Roger Menadelock said 13 men including storekeeper Elmer Elsanga left Diomede Island earlier this summer in a large skinboat. They planned to reach the Soviet mainland about 40 miles away but are now over two months overdue.
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Prowler Fires Shot at Hungary Legation in Washington
A Hungarian diplomat reported a prowler entered the Hungarian legation in Washington Sunday night. The intruder fired one shot as he fled after seeing Mrs. Odon Pozsgai, the messenger's wife. John G. Florian said the incident was reported to the State Department Tuesday.
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Florida Escapes Damage By Winds
A tropical hurricane brushed Florida causing one heart attack death and six injuries in the Miami area while Cuba reported 11 dead and 300 injured with crop damage around 6 million dollars. The storm tracked over Miami late Tuesday night, moved to Fort Lauderdale and out to sea near Pompano Beach, with tornadoes and heavy rainfall totaling 9.56 inches at Miami International Airport.
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Typhoon Threat Looms Over Tokyo as Winds Peak
Tokyo reported winds up to 40 miles per hour while Okinawa suffered 10 million dollars in damage. High tides hit Honshu eastern coast as the storm approached. US bases at Yokohama Yokosuka and Tokyo Bay prepared to safeguard ships and weather observers forecast 60 mph winds near Tokyo around 2 a.m. Thursday as the storm center passed east of the city.
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Injured Flier Survives 20 Days on Desolate Mountain
Marvin Alvey of Forsyth Montana survived twenty days on Deer Creek range after a plane crash that killed co pilot Martin Mitzkus. He rationed candy and water, built signal fires, and was finally reached by an air and ground rescue team led by Col. Richard Knight.
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Indians Drop Opener 1 0 Braves Field
Boston's John ny Sain pitched a complete game shutout to beat Cleveland 1 0 in the opening World Series game at Braves Field before 39 000 fans. Bob Feller allowed two singles and a fourth inning hit while holding the Braves hitless for four innings.
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West Tells U. N. Of Soviet Menace
The United States Britain and France amid the United Nations security council charged that Russia endangers peace by blockading Berlin. Vishinsky declined to debate, and the council adjourned after a long dispute over proper forum and action.
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National Troops Quit Changchun in Manchuria Flight
Pro government reports say national troops abandoned Changchun the Manchurian capital and fled toward Mukden amid starvation in the garrison. About 100000 soldiers are described as moving south via Sze-ping-kai toward Tiehling, while Chiang Kai-shek reportedly ordered the withdrawal.
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Clemency Sought for Nazi War Criminals by Army
A special army commission recommended sparing a limited number of the 139 Nazis sentenced to die for war crimes. Army Secretary Royall and Gen. Lucius Clay declined to disclose how many commutations were proposed. Seventeen of the 139 had been previously given stays after the Dachau trials, including several linked to Malmedy killings.
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