GOP Finds little to crow about in 1950 election returns
The Associated Press reports Republicans failed to gain momentum from a Tuesday voting surge. Herbert Lehman won the U S Senate seat in New York, defeating John Foster Dulles, while New Jersey kept Gov Alfred E Driscoll and City results shifted away from Democratic machines. The president praised the results as shaping 1950 prospects, with party leaders noting mixed outcomes nationwide.
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Associated Press
New York
Truman
New Jersey
Andere
Marc
New York State
Herbert Lehman
John Foster Dulles
U. S
Senate
Dulles
Lehman
Wanen
Democratic Club of Washington
F-38 Faulty Probers Hear Bolivian Testimony
Bolivian aviation official testifies the F-38 fighter was tested for faults that led to government rejections before the Aviation disaster that killed 53. Maj German Fal of the Bolivian air force claimed the aircraft remained property of a U.S. company at the time of the crash. Survivor Erick Rios Bridoux provided his account in a private session with air safety investigators.
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German Fal
Bolivia
Univer. Sql Marine and Supply’ Co
Pal
Civil Aeronautics Board
Erick Rios Bridous
Pol
Yaulty Burkes
Bridoux
Coffee Up in Brazil Coffee Up in Brazil
RUUSIAN reports on Brazilian coffee prices rising from 35 to 40 centavos per unit. Claude W. Cou, first secretary of the U.S. embassy in Rio, notes coffee retailers’ two day strike in protest and government pressure to raise prices.
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Ruusian
Brazil
Claude W. Cou
U.S
Rio de Janeiro
New York City Council Loss Ends Davis Reign
In New York on Nov 9, Benjamin J. Davis Jr. the Communist party figure and city council member was defeated by Karl Brown, who ran with a Democratic Liberal coalition and won 63,030 votes to Davis' 21,962. Davis, one of 11 convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government, had been sentenced to five years but is at liberty on bail.
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New York
Communist Party
Benjamin J. Davis Jr
New York City
Karl Brown
Vater Brown
Davis
Prisoin
Perishes In Gym Blaze At Menla School
One man died and about 500 students were evacuated from a dormitory when fire destroyed the living quarters in the old gymnasium at Menla School and College. The victim was William H. Hartshorn, 50, an employee. Damage was estimated between 5000 and 10000 dollars.
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Atherton, Cailt
Menla School and College
William H. Hartshorn
Tunnel Cave In Dumps One Body During Seattle Rescue
In Seattle a tunnel collapse at the University of Washington shaft trapped two workers after a 18 hour shift. One body identified as James McWabb was recovered after an all night effort. Ed L. Olson remains missing amid ongoing search in rain.
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Seattle
Hescue
Washington
James McWabb
Ed L. Olson
Isis
Price Index Rise Blamed on Coffee
New York reports higher wholesale prices driven largely by coffee, pushing the Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food price index up to 5.74 from 5.69. Washington notes the index remains 10.2 percent below the year ago level as Truman addresses Democratic Women, predicting a possible future female government and crediting women voters for the party’s victory in New York.
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New York
Dun& Bradstreet
Washington
Truman
First Northern California Storm Deluges Bay Area
Strong storms lashed northern California with heavy rain and high winds early today. It marked the season’s first real storm, uprooting trees in the Bay Area and leaving water several inches deep in streets of some communities, with heavy Sierra snow.
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San Francisco
California
Sierra
Bay Area
Sun to Vie With L A Clouds Over San Antonio
A San Antonio weather note predicts a struggle between sun and clouds as a low pressure system and light south wind bring mild temperatures. Fog over the city airport at sunrise Wednesday reduced visibility and planes were grounded. the forecast calls for highs near 84 to 89 with improving conditions by Thursday.
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San Antonio
Encour Bureau
Sanmunteipat
Antonio
Five Bexar Warrant Issues Rejected by Voters
Voters across Bexar County overwhelmingly rejected five warrant issues totaling 1 176 102. that would fund improvements to county institutions and roads from current funds. In Tuesday's vote they also elected W W Jackson to the State Board of Education by a 3 to 1 margin over Arthur Nentwich. Voters approved some constitutional provisions but rejected several. One warrant issue to spend 162 125 on improvements to the Bexar County Home for the Aged trailed by 5997 to 5024. Total turnout reached 16 303 with rural boxes still outstanding.
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Bexar County
W. W. Jackson
State Board of Education
Twentieth Congressional District
Arthur Nentwich
Bexar
Big Waren
Voice 61
Dan Traugott
St. Hedwig
Texas Weather Outlook Feels Colder North West
The Associated Press notes Texas warmed briefly on Wednesday with a forecast of colder weather for the northwest regions. Dalhart recorded a low of 28 Tuesday, while Wednesday’s low rose to 41.
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Associated
Wress
Texas
Dalhart
Hog Prices Slip Further at Chicago Stockyards
Chicago hog prices fell 25 cents with early bids for top grades around 16.50. The drop marks the lowest level since October 1946 when ceilings were 16.25. Demand remains slow while receipts run about 10,000 hogs.
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Chicago
Moe
Texans Defeat Solon Pay Boost and More Amendments
Texans rejected a pay raise for state legislators and annual sessions. Two amendments were adopted, including trials without jury for insanity and rural fire prevention. Other measures failed or were uncertain as results from 211 of 254 counties show Women jurors, district court proceedings, and health and pension proposals split along strong lines with voters remaining light.
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Aunecy
Dull Night in New York Election Night Calm Amid Cheers
New York on Broadway saw a quiet election night with 700 police deployed to manage crowds. Officials estimated the peaceful gathering near Now-On Timer Square drew about 4000 celebrants after years of much larger turnout in the area.
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N.Y
New York
Timer Square
Broadway
Markets to Close On Armistice Day
Markets and commodity exchanges across the United States and Canada will be closed on Armistice Day and a schedule of livestock reports will be issued by the Department of Agriculture.
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New York
Finahelat
U.S
Canad
Department of Agriculture
Three Foreign Ministers Plan Joint Policy Agenda
The foreign ministers of the United States Britain and France will study a common policy to counter Yugoslavia and Communist China. They set an agenda that covers a wide range of subjects with Germany at the top of the list, as reported by an American official.
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SoUhe
Britain
France
China
Germany
Irate Men Smash Squad Car in Fredericksburg Incident
An empty police squad car parked on Fredericksburg road was damaged by two irate men who had been passengers in a speeding Chrysler. Officer C W Kilgore reported halting the vehicle and taking the driver to headquarters. the two passengers smashed windows and shield with a metal sign and broom hand tip before fleeing.
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Fredericksburp Rd
C. W. Kilgore
Algore
Armistice Sought on Atomic War in UN Session
UN Assembly President Carlos P. Romulo appealed to the Big Five and Canada for a short term atomic armistice and a start on the problem of atomic control. He urged a thorough study within the General Assembly despite no official replies. Russia opposes unlimited inspections and proposes an international framework allowing vetoes. In Berlin, Rep. Albert Thomas arrived to confirm U S backed plans for monitoring atomic activity in the western zones.
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UN Assembly
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Romulo
Big Five
Canada
Romula
General Assembly
U.S
Soviet Union
Assembly
Romuly
UN Fay
Russia
Solon
Germany
Berlin
Albert. Thomas
Texas
Miners End 31-Day Soft Coal Strike For 3 Weeks
The 31 day old coal strike of United Mine Workers was suspended for three weeks to allow further talks between John L. Lewis and bituminous operators. Miners resume digging under current contract terms, with a potential resumption of the strike on December 1 if no agreement is reached. Government mediation and a possible fact finding board are being considered as White House officials note the pause may precede broader action.
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John L. Lewis
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UMW
Snmm
CIO
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U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
USYW
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UMWA
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Lewin
Washington
Cyrus Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Ching
Lewis Order
Charles G. Riss
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Truman
Fair Wednesday with mild warmth and light southerly winds
Forecast calls for partly cloudy to cloudy conditions into Wednesday night with continued mild temperatures. Highs reach about 74 to 78 degrees, lows around 52, and light to gentle southerly winds.
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