Arizona insurance hike urged for 8000 employers
A Los Angeles firm told the Arizona Industrial Commission to implement a 10 percent blanket increase in 1950 industrial liability insurance rates for about 8,000 Arizona employers. The actuaries also proposed up to 100 percent boosts in 54 specific categories and urged a change in loss ratio estimates from 82.5 to 90 percent. The report notes a 1948 net operating loss of 1,021,364, conflicting with the commission’s 152,000 figure.
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Thousands Die as India Storm Ravages Madras Province
Thousands of people died and tens of thousands of cattle were swept away when a tropical storm and torrential rains struck Madras Province on October 27. Premier Nehru, back from a U S tour, urged nationwide aid as communications were disrupted and the full toll remained unconfirmed.
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Enraged Citizens Join Hunt For Child's Savage Slayer
In Southern California a mass manhunt targets 67 year old Fred Stroble for the murder of 6 year old Linda Joyce Glacoft. The victim died by strangulation and blunt force, with autopsy detailing a brutal attack. Police seek Stroble, believed missing after leaving his daughter’s home.
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Felons Deny Theft Of Car In Escape Trial Ordered
Felons deny stealing a new automobile from a Queen Creek rancher during an escape attempt. Charles Schultz James McCormick and Elias Doulamis faced preliminary hearings before Justice of the Peace Lottie C. Devine in Florence. They described walking along a barbed wire fence and deny ownership of the car, while authorities outline the escape route. The case moves to Pinal County Superior Court.
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Miami Copper Miners Union Calls Holiday
The Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers local here declared a one day holiday at Miami Copper Company. Officials said most workers reported to work and a meeting was planned to discuss contract talks amid a pending wage and pension demand. A strike was authorized at Miami Copper and Castle Dome.
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Weather Readout Shows Early Morning Temperatures
A sequence of readings lists temperatures at 12 30 am 56 1 30 am 51 2 30 am 52 3 30 am 43 4 30 am 48 and 6 30 am 7 30 am 8 30 am 9.
North Korea Holds Two Americans as Hostages
North Korea says two Americans Capt. Alfred T. Meschier and Chief Engineer Albert E. Willis, crew advisers aboard the Kimball R. Smith, are being held as hostages to pressure U.S. recognition of North Korea. The men, from Kinderhook and Brooklyn, disappeared after the ship sailed from Pusan on September 2.
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Noted Voices From Adenauer Truman Hoover
Bonn chancellor Adenauer says both Franco German circles seek to end animosity. President Truman pledges continued progress toward equal rights and opportunities for all citizens. Herbert Hoover voices a wary wish about advertising scenery during quiet fishing solitude.
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Kidnaped Little Girl Saved In Wild Chase
Detroit police rescued seven year old Karen Kuechenmeister amid an eight mile high speed chase by 18 scout cars. Mabrey, 35, detained on kidnapping charges after being found two miles from the scene.
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Truman OKs Housing Funds for 108 Cities
President Truman approved loans totaling 20 million for 108 cities to plan low rent housing for about 500000 people. Funds cover 134500 dwellings in 27 states Puerto Rico and Washington DC with construction planned within two years.
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Lake States Get Snowfall
Dawn broke clear and cold as snow covered the northern Lake States with nine inches on Pellston Michigan and seven on Marquette. Traverse City had three inches and Calumet two with flurries elsewhere. temperatures stayed below normal, including 33 in Birmingham and 26 in Corbin Kentucky.
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Truman Gets Coal Dispute
Cyrus S. Ching, federal mediation chief, turned the deadlocked coal dispute over to the White House for action. He reported to John R. Steelman that further attempts to get Union Leader John L. Lewis and coal operators into an agreement seemed useless.
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Chicagoan to be named assistant secretary of Navy for air
Chicago attorney and World War II Navy veteran John F. Floberg is expected to be named assistant secretary of the Navy for air. Informed sources indicate the appointment will be announced soon, reflecting his legal background and naval service.
Slaying Suspect Given Freedom In California Case
Los Angeles, Nov 16 AP Nicholas Meyers, 40, walks free as authorities drop charges due to insufficient evidence in the kidnapping and slaying of 6 year old Rochelle Gluskoter. Meyers was arrested after a tip linked his car to an abduction reported Feb 15, 1946, with the child's bleached bones later found on the desert.
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Acheson criticizes Nationalist act amid China tensions
Secretary of State Acheson protested to the Chinese Nationalist government after a Chinese warship fired on an American merchant vessel. He said the incident endangered American lives and noted Communist treatment of Angus Ward affects recognition prospects. He cited talks with Western allies, progress in Korea, and German reconstruction, with Far Eastern issues dominating Q&A.
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B 29 Believed Lost Ditched Off Bermuda
Mackay Radio reported interception of a radio message from Bermuda marine station indicating a United States Air Force B 29 aircraft 5289 with USAF markings was believed lost and about to ditch near Bermuda. The alert urged ships within 100 miles to watch for the aircraft and listen on 500 kilocycles. No further details were available.
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Chinese planes grounded in Hong Kong by nationals ministry
Hong Kong on November 16 with AP reporting the nationalist Ministry of Communications canceled the certificates of registration for two desert airlines grounding all their planes in the territory.
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National Kids Day to spotlight youth across the country
Kiwanis clubs and the National Kids Day Foundation announced the first National Kids Day to be observed on the third Saturday in November. Kid reporters covered the event at a Chicago news conference where plans included films parades and radio programs. Key aims are to spotlight youth achievement fight juvenile delinquency aid underprivileged children and engage public support. A nationwide radio broadcast featuring Bob Hope Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore is scheduled for Friday before the observance.
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