Former pitcher Schwamb held on murder charge in Long Beach
Ralph Schwamb once with the St. Louis Browns and Globe-Miami was held on suspicion of murder in the slaying of Dr. Donald B. Buge, 44, in an oil field near Gardena. Ted Gardner, 30, unemployed carpenter, and Joyce Gardner, 24, aided the crime by beating the physician for his money, $53, which was split after his death. The doctor was found slain after meeting the Gardners at a bar earlier that night. Schwamb, arraigned on robbery charges, had recently sought bail when arrested at a bonding office.
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Blackie) Schwamb
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Long Beach
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American Association
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Joyce
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DR. Bage
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Two Policemen Slain by Suspect with Police Guns
In St Louis October 15 a Negro auto thief John Louis Johnson 26 confessed to killing two Overland policemen using their own revolvers. Sgt Pelham C. Scott 48 and Patrolman Edward C. Juettemeyer 30 were fatally shot after arresting Johnson and his brother in law in a stolen car. The trio were taken to the Overland price station when a melee erupted.
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British Army Moves On Canton and Hong Kong Warned
Chinese Communist forces reportedly seized downtown Canton while 40 000 British troops in Hong Kong went on full war footing and staged show of force near the border. Reports claimed rebels advanced south of Canton and disrupted the city as British convoys prepared for defense.
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Nehru Begins Transcontinental US Canada Tour
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India departs Washington to start his transcontinental tour of the United States and Canada. The visit aims to strengthen ties and showcase Indian leadership during a historic international trip.
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INS
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
United States
Canada
Sun Devils Seek Revenge Against BYU Tonight
Gazette Sports Writer Ben Foote reports Arizona State Sun Devils aim to prove they are a major college football program by hosting Brigham Young University at Goodwin Stadium in Tempe at 8 p.m. The National Collegiate Athletic Bureau ruling drops ASU along with Hardin-Simmons and Loyola from the schedule.
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Brigham Young University
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Major college lineups in Skyline Six clash at Goodwin Stadium
Tempe’s Devils led by Wilford White and Hank Rich meet BYU in a renewed clash after last year’s 27-25 BYU win. Ed Doherty’s offense seeks revenge to counter BYU’s speed while both teams field 19 lettermen. Don Bushore out with injury changes matchup dynamics.
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Ed Doherty
Goodwin Stadium
Devils
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Whizzer) White
Tempe
White
BYU
Don Bushore
Utah
Hank
Ripper) Rich
Three Hurdles Block Congress Adjourment Delay
Washington Oct 15 Three major hurdles blocked congressional adjournment as three key bills stalled. The displaced persons bill faces long fights over admitting 134000 more DP’s, the farm bill splits between flexible and rigid price supports, and the military appropriation bill disputes over Air Force size. Leaders warned Congress may stay in session until votes are taken.
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Senate
United States
House
Congress
Noted Figures Speak On Race, Steel, and Labor Policy
International News Service reports remarks from three prominent leaders. Judge Harold R Medina defends himself against race discrimination claims after the Communist trial. John L Lewis warns of allied forces aiming to crush the Steel Workers Union. Maurice Tobin praises the 75 cent minimum wage and stronger child labor provisions as advances over 1938 law.
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White Sulphur Sprinc
W. Va
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Maurice Tobin
House
Senate
Communists hail convictions as turning point
New York Oct 15 Communists hail the conviction of 11 leaders for revolutionary conspirac y as a turning point likely to draw masses to communism and deny that verdict will drive the party underground. Sentences face up to 10 years and $10 000 fines. defense attorneys begin appeals while leaders await sentencing and contested contempt duties.
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Justice Department
United States
Rajk and Two Others Hanged in Hungary Treason Trial
Laszlo Rajk once Hungary’s No 2 Communist and two co defendants were hanged at dawn for spying for Yugoslavia and Western powers. The mass trial, ending Sept 24 in Budapest, charged conspiracies with Marshal Tito and American agents to overthrow the Hungarian regime.
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Missing Actress Sought In Park
Police conducted a 200 man foot by foot search of Griffith Park Fern Dell area in Los Angeles as the mystery of actress Jean Spangler's disappearance entered its second week. Her battered purse was found in Fern Dell two days after she vanished.
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Navy Shake-Up May Be Asked By Johnson
Defense Secretary Johnson may ask President Truman to replace Navy Chief Louis Denfeld to resolve the Navy Air Force feud. Johnson will push for unification talks and defend his economy program and the cancellation of the super aircraft carrier. Truman will decide Denfeld's fate given his criticism of Pentagon policy.
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Two Firefighters Missing After Building Collapse
New York fire crews labored for over six hours to locate two missing fire patrolmen, Fred Lehman and Daniel Shea, trapped when a burning Loft Building on 21 West 17th Street collapsed. Rescue efforts resumed after flames were controlled, with several other firefighters treated for smoke and injuries.
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Fred Lehman
Daniel Shea
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William Hack
New York City Board of Fire Underwriters
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Atlantic hurricane near Bermuda stalls over open sea
The Weather Bureau said the hurricane, about 600 miles southwest of Bermuda, remains nearly stationary with winds up to 85 mph. A slow northward drift is forecast for 12 to 18 hours, posing a shipping risk only for now. The storm is small but extends heavy rains and squalls up to 200 miles east and north of its center.
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Weather Bureau
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Strikers Threaten To Soar Past Million
The Associated Press reports that nationwide strikes in coal and steel loom to exceed 1 million workers. CIO United Steelworkers at 16 Alcoa plants threaten a 12:01 am Monday walkout, potentially halving output. Government conciliators seek talks as miners pause, with a proposed $2.5 million weekly pool floated to unite labor fronts.
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Aluminum Company of America
CIO
Alcoa
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AFL
John L. Lewis
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