Congressman's War Hero Hoax Upends Utah Race
Utah Republicans confront Douglas Stringfellow after he admits his OSS war hero story was a hoax. The disabled veteran says he lied for years, ending his bid for reelection. State leaders weigh resignation and replacement as opposition presses Granger. Democratic chairman calls for accountability and reflection.
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Senator Watkins Backs Stringfellow Forgiveness View
Hagerty offered no comment as Stringfellow sought support from Sen. Arthur V. Watkins of Utah. Watkins, accompanying the younger senator, said that repentance warrants forgiveness and he would follow that admonition as a Christian.
Hurricane Hazel devastates Toronto area with heavy toll
Toronto and Ontario reports put deaths and missing at over 70 after Hurricane Hazel roared through parts of Ontario and Quebec. Flooded basements and stranded residents prompted relief mobilization as Canada records about 100 million dollars in damage and crews search for victims along Humber River and western suburbs including Etobicoke.
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Rural Fellowship Meeting Is Planned at New Windsor
A fall meeting of the Methodist Rural Fellowship at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor is planned for Friday October 22 from 3 to 9 pm. The event features talks by Dr John Howes Rev W DeWitt Dickey and Rev Snyder plus discussion groups on rural church topics. Supper at 6 pm followed by an illustrated address by Dr Raymond Miller on cooperation and public relations.
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Case Says Sister Loyal American Case Says Sister Loyal American
New Jersey Senate hopeful Clifford Case defends his sister Adelaide against links to alleged Communist fronts. He says reports cite mistaken identity and he sought FBI input, though Hoover did not respond. He calls the Newark Star Ledger piece a smear campaign and notes Adelaide’s past, while excluding specifics of the groups.
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Case
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Bella Dodd
Rocky Marciano vs Joe Louis pondered in sports roundup
In a New York byline sports column, Gayle Talbot weighs whether Marciano could have defeated Louis at peak. The piece cites a boxing measurement study claiming Marciano’s punch delivered about 925 foot pounds, more than a 45 Colt round and far above other punch estimates, highlighting uncertainties about who would prevail.
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Abid Rockaan
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Marciano
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Philadelphia
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Fight On Wednesday Title Fight On Wednesday
Kid Gavilan and Johnny Saxton meet for a 15 round welterweight title in Philadelphia Wednesday night in a rematch postponed twice. Gavilan, 28, carries an 8th title defense while Saxton, 24, is 43 2 2. CBS television will carry the bout at 10 p.m. EST from a postponed outdoor setting.
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Associated Press
Kid Gavilan
Johnny Saaton
Philadelphia
Gavilan
Saxton
CBS
Lut's Stuff You Need Not Know It All
A reflective snippet urges selective learning over vast knowledge hoards. It argues many avoid deeper study, preferring enough to win in competition. The author, N A Lufburrow, promotes purposeful, planned learning rather than exhaustive mastery.
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N. A. Lufburrow
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