Army Speeds Plans to Superform Global Flight
The Army Air Forces announced a provisional air task force for a round the world mission in a four engined goodwill fleet. No Russia overflight. routes pending state and war department approval and weather. Takeoff expected within a month with 158th Wing considered for the flight. Five soldiers executed at Trikkala for subversive activity.
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Russia
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Barrisers
War Department
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Bikini
Japan
Athens
Trikkala
Weather Humidity Report Notes October Means
Weather bulletin records humidity at seven percent for a Thursday. The note compares to October means, listing sixty four percent as the typical level for the period.
Argentina Seeks to Ease Meat Shortage with Boneless Canned Supplies
President Truman considers Argentine aid as ambassador Oscar Ivanissevich says Argentina will offer boneless canned meat to alleviate shortages. About 4,000,000 pounds are ready for shipment, with 70 percent of Argentina's fresh meat already going to Britain. The move could impact U S cattle marketing and heighten competition for domestic producers.
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Oscar Ivanissevich
Argentina
United States
Britain
Officer Rides Horse to L A for Retirement Trip
Col Harrison H C Richards plans a leisurely retirement trip riding two saddle horses and two pack horses from Front Royal through Roanoke to San Antonio with his daughter Landonia Richards a Vassar graduate. They expect to reach San Antonio around Christmas after starting September 19, traveling via Roanoke and other stops. Richards served as executive commanding officer at Brooks and Melly Helds and was a Japanese prisoner for three and a half years.
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Vassar College
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Vets Honor New Members At Military Order Dinner
The World Wars Vets Group plans a cocktail dinner at the St Anthony hotel Monday at 7 p m to welcome new members including Harry Affleck Woodward Altgelt Jack Beretta Nesbit Boehme Hugh Burns Gene Carrington Fidelio Chamberlain Herbert Clarkson Leavitt Corning Bond Tavis and others. The list also names Dewey De Foe Gilbert Denman Jimmie Gillespie Frank Gillespie C Coldsbury Gus Groos Archie Helland Bill Hensley Regan Houston The Kampmann Jr Blair Labatt Walter Mathis Frank Newton Albert Steves Walter Steves William Robert Smith Milton Spencer Robert Townsend and John H Wood.
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Gene Carrington
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C. Coldsbury
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Regan Houston
the Kampmann Jr
Blair Labatt
Walter Mathis
Frank Newton
Albert Steves
Walter Steves
William Robert Smith
Milton Spencer
Robert Townsend
John H. Wood
Erlander Becomes Sweden's New Premier and Party Chief
Tage Erlander, ex education minister, named head of Swedish government by King Gustaf V to succeed the late Per Albin Hansson. He also becomes leader of the Social Democratic party. Also notes the American liner America sailing postponed a week due to nationwide maritime strike.
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Tage Erlander
Gustaf V
Per Albin Hansson
Erglander
Social Democratic Party
New York
America
United States Lines
Eating Out Costs Up Nationwide Menu Prices Rise 15 Percent
Washington reports restaurant operators posted new meat dish prices under the 15 percent OPA increase. Some outlets plan to implement only part of the allowed rise. Tomorrow price ads will be lifted on all meals and beverages in railroad dining cars seafe bars and clubcars.
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Washington
OPA
Burned Plane Found Near Lolo in Chinese Territory
A search plane located the burned wreckage of a Chinese National Airways transport plane in the wild Lolo country about 20 miles southwest of Sichang. It is believed the American pilot and 31 Chinese aboard may have perished, though earlier reports claimed all aboard were safe but in the custody of local tribesmen.
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China
IFI
Chinese National Airways
Ina
Far West
Tram Collision Injures Motorman and Seven Passengers
In Des Moines a Fort Des Moines bound street car swerved onto a siding and collided with a railroad coal car. The motorman and seven passengers were injured. Officials suspect youthful pranksters caused the mishap.
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Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Dreamboat Will Fly to Germany
The B29 Pacusan Dreamboat will fly tomorrow from Cairo to Wiesbaden Germany, headquarters of the U S air forces in Europe announced today. The big plane flew 9500 miles nonstop over the Arctic from Honolulu to Cairo.
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Germany
Cairo
Egypt
Wiesbaden
U. S. Air Forces
Europe
Arctic
Honolulu
Cabinet Meets In Italian Crisis
In Rome the cabinet met amid a labor crisis with reinforced troops and police guarding the Viminale palace. A government communique reported two killed and 141 injured in riots the previous day, with 20,000 to 30,000 protesters clashing with security. 18 arrests were made. Premier Alcide de Gasperi warned political forces were exploiting the difficulties.
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Rome
Viminale Palace
Mussolini
Alcide de Gasperi
Hull Still Improves After Stroke at Bethesda Hospital
Washington reports from Bethesda naval hospital indicate Cordell Hull, former secretary of state, shows some improvement after suffering a stroke on September 30. Details note his condition is monitored as he receives treatment and medical care.
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Washington
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Ten Thousand Dollar Suit Filed Against Optical Firm
Bessie B Collier filed a $10,000 damages suit Thursday in 57th District Court against Texas State Optical at 503 East Houston alleging injuries from a slip and fall in the building.
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Texas State Optical Company
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