Bride Shot During Honeymoon on Mexican River Attack
New York artist Charles Edward Beach recalls his 19 year old bride Nan Peiker of Tulsa shot in her sleep by three masked bandits on the Balsas River in Southwest Mexico. He paddled her to Totolapan as bells rang and she died in his arms. The couple had four months of marriage after 25 miles of river travel.
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Bulgaria Prepares First Republican Government Vote
Bulgaria lines up a national vote to elect 465 assembly members under party lists as 4,000,000 eligible voters decide the first clearcut opposition challenge to the Communist led Fatherland Front. The Allied Control Commission monitors the result closely.
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Russia
Weather Forecast For New York Region
The U S Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy and cooler conditions today and tonight. Sunday will be fair with moderate temperatures and rising highs. Record highs and lows are noted from past years, with sunset today and sunrise tomorrow provided.
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New York
Greenland’s Sinkage and Climate Shift Predicted
A Danish scientific expedition reports Greenland is sinking at about 60 inches per century and its Arctic climate is warming toward a tropical future. The finding suggests maps will need revision to reflect an oceanic void where Greenland now lies.
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Greenland
Weather outlook stays mild through Sunday
Meteorologist says the recent cold front brought only light rain and negligible temperature change. Another mild front is headed toward Michigan with little expected impact, keeping temperatures steady with a low around 42 degrees and fair skies Sunday.
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Michigan
Marshall's Task Nears Failure
The Chinese war to seize Communist territory leaves Gen. Marshall, U.S. peace envoy, with little to mediate. Observers predict the mission will end soon unless the government halts the war long enough for negotiations.
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Nanking
Gen. Marshall
U.S
Marshall
Coal labor contract pressures fuel Krug exit options
The Justice Department reviews the May 29 UMW contract to avert a Nov 1 walkout by 400,000 soft coal miners. John L Lewis says terms allow contract termination without Krug. Krug’s stance ties to government mine operation. Attorney General Clark assigns George Washington to assess who is right, Krug or Lewis, with an election imminent.
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Mead 2000-Strong Dem Rally Lifts Senator Mead
Senator James M. Mead and the State Democratic ticket drew about 2000 supporters at Hotel Onondaga in Syracuse. The rally, the largest ever for a Democratic gubernatorial candidate here, followed by tours to Amsterdam and Schenectady. Mead's speech contrasted with Gov Dewey, signaling a campaign boost.
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James M. Mead
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Hunter Injured When Gun Explodes in Arm
James Ross aged 82 of 325 N Beech sr was injured today while hunting when his gun exploded in his arms. He received treatment for a deep laceration to his left forearm at Crouse Irvin g Hospital. Ross is described by neighbors as a contractor.
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Truman Acts to Get Scarce Wood and Nails
President Truman declared a housing emergency to secure lumber and nails for veterans housing. The government will remove import duties on wood for construction and pay a $20 per ton premium to manufacturers producing nails beyond quotas. Wyatt announced a prepared list of timber products and expected action by Monday.
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Wilson Wyatt
Wyatt
Dewey to Speak at Buffalo Rally Denouncing Truman Policies
Governor Dewey will close his upstate reelection campaign with a harsh critique of Truman labor and industrial policies. He will contrast them with New York’s so called enlightened, progressive approach and attack Workmen's Compensation administration amid questions from Senator Mead and Mary Donlon. The event is at Kleinhans Music Hall with Erie County Republican support and Irving Ives among speakers.
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Robberies Hit London Homes of American Born Nobility
Thieves struck three London residences on Friday night stealing jewels and furs valued over 63 thousand dollars. Lady Kathleen Hartington, daughter of Joseph Kennedy, suffered 40 thousand dollars in losses at St James Palace. Lady Legh and J Harvey also reported thefts, totaling 63 thousand dollars. Scotland Yard hinted at a connected spree.
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Barkley Flies Home After Wife Falls Ill
Mrs. Alben W. Barkley was reported critically ill at her home. Senate majority leader Barkley interrupted a western states speaking tour to fly back to Washington by plane.
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Alben W. Barkley
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Qin the Inside Journey from California to New York
Marquis Childs notes in a column from the editorial page that the wartime sense of doom remains apparent despite travel across the country. The piece reflects on morale, media, and public mood as the nation endures ongoing conflict and uncertainty.
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New York
Marquis Childs
Editorial Pape
Clark fires Rogge for rules breach over speech
Justice Department official O John Rogge was dismissed after quoting from a confidential report in a Swarthmore speech on German activity in the United States. Attorney General Clark cited wilful violation of department rules and warned that the speech contained direct quotations from Rogge’s Sept 20 report.
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Justice Department
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Swarthmore
Bread Price Rise Likely as Loaves Hit Prices
Washington report states the Agriculture Department dropped its emergency order to shrink bread by 10 percent. With no price controls, bakers may raise loaf prices as they increase loaf size at their discretion.
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Agriculture Department
Ship Strike Is Ended
A 26 day maritime strike ended after a New York signing. The accord settles union security for ship masters, breaking a deadlock that left nearly 1,200 ships tied up on the East and Gulf coasts. Ships could move within 48 hours as the agreement takes effect.
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Gulf
Goering Death Probe Seeks Hidden Poison Through Toilet Niche
Four power commission reports uncertainty over where Hitler ally Hermann Goering hid poison before his scheduled execution. They say the poison may have been secreted in his body at some point but was not in his abdomen during imprisonment. The findings absolve U S Army guards and note proper security under trial conditions.
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Goering
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Princesses to serve as bridesmaids at Mountbatten wedding
Royalty gathers in London as Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose attend as bridesmaids for Lady Patricia Mountbatten's wedding to Lord Brabourne. The bride is 22 and the groom 21.
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Margaret Rose
Patricia Mountbatten
Louis Mountbatten
Lord Brabourne
Norway seeks UN action to aid democratic Spain
Norway urged the United Nations to aid the democratic forces in Spain to avoid another civil war and restore freedom and constitutional government. Delegates challenged Russia’s veto power in the Security Council while opposing any Charter amendments.
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