Alexander Likely to Get Defense Post
The British cabinet shakeup favored A V Alexander to become minister of defense heading army navy and air force. Alexander moved from minister without portfolio as 13 changes reshaped Attlee’s cabinet. Others gained posts including J Lawson leaving, G Hall moving to the admiralty, and Bellinger Creech Jones Noel-Baker and McNeil receiving higher roles.
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Dunkerque
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U S Marine Depot in China Under Attack
Reported attack on a U S Marine ammunition dump near Tangku sparked speculation that Chinese Communists staged the incident for propaganda to push Marines out of China. About 200 armed men attacked the Hsinho depot, but officials doubt they sought ammunition.
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Tangku
China
Hsinho
Ives Favors No Seaway Plan Yet
Irving M. Ives Republican candidate for U S Senator approves of no St. Lawrence Seaway plan so far. He did not address the electric power aspect in his remarks on deepening the river for ocean going vessels. He said his record on the Seaway speaks for itself and no plan has met his approval.
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Albany
Irving M. Ives
U. S
St. Lawrence Seaway
Ives
50 000 Join Army During September
Recruitment reports indicate 50 000 or more volunteers joined the Army in September amid a rush to meet the GI Bill education benefits deadline. The War Department had planned for 23 000 enlistees. Those aged 17 to 34 who join by October 5 for three years will qualify for full educational benefits upon completion of service.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Made in Syracuse equipage dominates Army tests Aberdeen show
Syracuse industry figures report on the 28th Army Ordnance Association meeting in Aberdeen Maryland where 6000 business leaders saw locally made ordnance in action. Demonstrations included rockets guided missiles recoiless cannon tanks artillery bombs radio fuzes and machine gun mounts showing Syracuse mass production and development roles.
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Army Ordnance Association
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Carl F. Dietz
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Rathbun Explains Milk Increase in Buffalo Bankers Meeting
Henry H. Rathbun president of the Dairy Men’s League Cooperative Association told about 100 Western New York bankers that consumers failed to understand the milk price rise. He said it costs more than twice as much to produce a can of milk today than in 1940 and 10 to 15 percent more than a year ago, and blamed OPA propaganda for the confusion.
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Newsprint Decontrol Plea Made
Washington reports the House Interstate Commerce subcommittee urged immediate removal of newsprint price controls to prevent chaos and support timely production expansion. The letter noted 81 percent of U S newsprint is imported from Canada and warned of long term supply diversions if controls persist. Canadian interests seek quick action to convert production toward other papers as demand grows.
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Truman
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Lyon Named Public Relations Director For Pan American
George H. Lyon a former Buffalo Johnson City Binghamton and New York City newspaperman has been appointed public relations director of Pan American Airways Atlantic division Lyon hails from Binghamton and will lead the carrier s publicity efforts across its Atlantic operations.
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Marine Corps Recruiting Trailer Tours New York District
A touring Marine Corps recruiting trailer, manned by veterans, visits Syracuse’s recruiting district to recruit 17 to 30 year olds and their parents. Capt. Alan G. Doubleday notes re enlistment options for discharged servicemen within 90 days and lists planned stops from Ogdensburg to Baldwinsville across October.
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Stocks Still Back Water in Saturday Market Session
New York traders left on a long weekend as stocks generally remained back. Dealings were sluggish with declines dominating near the close. Bearish views linger over labor disputes, international issues and a possible business stumble ahead. Automotive production slowed due to sheet metal shortages. Prominent decliners included Chrysler General Motors U S Steel Youngstown Sheet Santa Fe Southern Pacific Goodyear American Telephone Union Carbide Anaconda Kennecott Air Reduction Standard Oil NJ. Mild support came from Western Union Allied Chemical and Public Service of New Jersey bonds and commodities were irregular.
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Trial Bares Massacres In Stepinac Case In Yugoslavia
In Zagreb prosecutors opened witnesses in the collaboration trial of Archbishop Alojzije Stepinac. Croatian Catholic peasants testified that priests with pistols went to convert Serbs, who were locked in churches and killed. A survivor described a 650 personal massacre in his church.
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Weather Delays Army Speed Flight At Muroc Field
Weather conditions and mechanical issues forced an indefinite postponement of a dual assault on the 616 mph air speed record at Muroc Field. The Army's Republic P-84 Thunderjet and Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star were to make runs today, with officials warning the flights may not occur until next spring or perhaps at a different course location.
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Advarce
Army Air Forces
Muroc Field
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Chicago Grain CHISAGO Market Update
Grain prices and bids for wheat corn oats barley rye and timothy from Chicago ChiSago AP report show No 1 mixed wheat 2.10 No 2 red 2.11 nominal No 2 hard 2.12 nominal corn No 1 yellow 1.08 No 5 yellow new 1.80 No 2 yellow 1.07 sample grade yellow 1.05 oats No 1 mixed 8844c No 1 heavy white 0c No 1 white Bd4e No 2 heavy white 80440 No 4 white Bac barley March barley bids 1.60 1.70 nominal feed 1.115 17.42 nominal rye 12.90 e226 nominal futures mixed with wheat January March May values and December close for various grains listed.
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Dow Jones Averages Close Lower on Mixed Trading
Preliminary closing figures show the Industrial average at 169.00, down 0.80. The Rail average slipped to 46.79, off 0.31, while the Utility index settled at 34.39, down 0.09. The 65 Sticks index stood at 60.79, down 0.30.
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Colleges Short of Textbooks Warn of Shortages
Nation Today reports a 4.5 million textbook shortfall for 1946-47 as enrollment surges to record levels. From the American Textbook Publishers Institute the piece cites paper and cloth shortages, wartime paper limits, printing delays, and competition for paper with magazines as causes.
Leavenworth Officials Indicted in Bootlegging Probe
A federal grand jury indicted Leavenworth mayor Cary Kirmayer and police chief Roy W. Murray on charges of conspiracy to violate liquor laws tied to a bootlegging ring. The case alleges officers directed bias against certain liquor establishments and tipped off taverns ahead of raids, prompting the mayor to condemn the move as underground prejudice.
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Ex Flying Tiger Slain in Manila Lobby Shootout
G L Prescott a former Flying Tiger from Gen Chenault unit was killed by a stray bullet in the Manila Hotel lobby. Two Filipinos were wounded as a gunfight erupted when a jeep stopped outside and assailants opened fire at Gulf Obispo a U S Army special counterintelligence agent who was also wounded.
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Ex serviceman offers 5 steers for apartment in Newark
Milford L Permison a 25 year old bombardier instructor and ex soldier offers United States graded steers at ceiling price in exchange for a four or five room apartment. He says only two and three room units were offered so far for him his wife and baby.
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Stock Exchange Closing Prices New York
Stock Exchange closes with daily results in New York. Trading statistics show price movements across key securities with overall market tone described as mixed. Investors react to economic data while volume figures indicate modest activity.
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New York
Markets Report Central New York Prices Mixed Amid Holiday Demand
Regional market shows few price changes with steady retail demand amid slow wholesale trading due to a Jewish holiday. Rose pears at 40 dollars per bushel, broccoli slightly stronger, onions and potatoes in heavy supply, butter soft but steady, live poultry and turkeys in active demand with prices rising. New York state dairy and fruit quotes appear across multiple lines with diverse items including apples pears and vegetables, reflecting a complex, high-volume regional market snapshot.
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Livestock market report from Buffalo and Ark City auctions
The cattle and calves trade showed mixed results with some prices steady to firm for top cows and steers, while lighter grades moved lower. Calves sold actively at auction with prices around 20.60 to 27.00, weight and quality driving value. hogs and lambs saw limited activity and varied by weight and quality.
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Hamilton Fish challenges Mrs. Roosevelt to public debate
NewburgHD COP3. Hamilton Fish issued a telegram to Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt inviting a public debate on Communist influence in the Democratic ticket and appeasement policies of Henry A Wallace. He sought an answer to arrange the event in Newburgh Middletown Poughkeepsie or New York City within the next few weeks.
Hat cher dies after power saw blade accident
Phillip E. Hatcher, 18, died Friday from injuries suffered when he fell onto the revolving blade of a power saw on September 12. Authorities reported the incident occurred at his work site near Albany.
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