New U S .30 caliber light rifle demo at Aberdeen
Army observers including two British officers evaluated the new .30 caliber light rifle as superior in weight and power to existing arms. US ordnance reaffirms aim to keep the .30 caliber for standard infantry and develop a lighter, automatic capable weapon while noting Russia uses a 7.42 mm rifle. A Russian armored jeep test at 200 yards showed armor penetration with armor piercing ammo. Hecht Company declares dividends. local car dealer promotes used models with prices.
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Churchill plans 12 topic talks with Truman in Washington
British Prime Minister Churchill plans to discuss about a dozen broad topics with President Truman during late December talks in Washington. Topics cover Foreign affairs Economic matters and Defense including atomic energy plus Atlantic command. Churchill will arrive in New York, then Washington, with a possible Congress address on January 17.
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Thinks Ske Would Run If Enough GOP Want Him To
AP News Analyst Relman Morin reports on the 1952 Republican convention outlook with Harold Stassen Sen. Taft and Gov. Earl Warren as familiar names and Gov. Dewey likely to pose as a delegate power broker for Dwight D. Eisenhower amid uncertain support. The piece notes Eisenhower’s cautious openness and the shifting loyalties within GOP factions.
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Lumber Dealer Blamed In Deaths In Manchester
In Manchester, a wealthy lumber dealer secretly entered the Christmas decorated home of his estranged wife, killed her and two of their eight children before dying by his own hand. Upstairs, 14-year-old Arthur England found the bodies of his parents W Harry England and Louise England, and sister Zane, 24, along with brother Jonathan, 4. The house featured a Christmas tree and presents around its base. The Englands, married since 1925, had been living apart.
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Divorce Suit Proceeds as Court Case Leaves Family Split
A divorce suit filed by a mother remains pending in court. Five of the couple’s seven children, including a soldier recently returned from Korea, learned of the tragedy only when awakened by young Arthur. The sixth child, a married daughter, resides independently. England, a 50 year old brother of a former Manchester mayor, forced entry in defiance of a court order. Last week the State Supreme Court curtailed his actions.
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Arthur England discovery of family murders in Jane’s room
Police found bodies in Jane's room at 7 a.m. after a visit by Arthur to his family. A shotgun and pistol were recovered. Mrs England died from shotgun wounds with severe head injuries. The report notes the time window of Sunday Tuesday and Thursday visits and that the incidents occurred earlier.
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