Branca to Start World Series Opener Against Shea
Ralph Branca 21 year old and 21 game winner will pitch the World Series opener for Brooklyn against rookie Frank Spec Shea of the Yankees. Yankees manager Burt Shotton earlier confirmed the choice after secrecy. The rookie Shea went 14 wins and five losses this season and becomes the first rookie to start a World Series game for an American League club. The Latkes started with an all rookie battery as Lawrence Berra backed up the plate. Crowd at Yankee Stadium neared 7,000 though fans were slow to fill bleacher seats. Continued on page 2.
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Lanker Stadioy
New York
Ralph Branca
Brooklyn
Frank A Spee Shea
New York Yankees
Burt Shotton
Coubt
Bucks Harris
Shotten
Bucky Harris
Yankees
Frank
Spec) Shea
Latvrence
Logi
Berra
Yankee ‘Stadium
Soviet Press Attacks Truman as U S Protests
Washington cites a growing violent anti American campaign by Russian outlets as a Moscow publication likens Truman to a “bank clerk” and a political boss. The United States condemns the Literary Gazette piece and demands a formal note, while Ambassador Smith schedules routine talks with Secretary Marshall amid the row. Molotov rejects the U S protest, flagging Soviet concern over the tone of Western criticisms.
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Washington
State Department
Wasa
Moscow
Cruman
Literary Gazette No 3d
Aoris Gorbatov
Truman Tessenger
Tom
Homo
Teor Myrich
Walter Bedél] Smith
Sovet Fore
Alto
Mayahall
Wall Street
States Department
United States
Sraith
Marshall
Smith
Truman
Volcanic Eruption Subside After Dormant 31 Years
Goenueng Ge feh volcano near BATAVIA, which erupted suddenly on Saturday after 31 years of dormancy, became inactive again today as observers noted reduced activity and no new lava flow. Local authorities monitored ash emissions and advised nearby residents to stay indoors if conditions worsened.
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Batavia
INS
Snow Falls Earliest Day On Record In Syracuse
Snow blanketed Syracuse and surrounding areas marking the earliest snowfall in history with intermittent flurries from early morning until noon. Reports noted light accumulation in Syracuse and heavier dustings in Old Forge and Malone, with records also set or tied at several nearby locations.
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Snow Falls
Syracuse
Old Forge
Ticanderoge
Marcelis
Shanavateles
Adrondachs
Watertown
Massena
Malone
Three Committees Called To Meet In Cuban Plot Fallout
News reports from Havana describe a dramatic Cuban crackdown on an attempted Dominican overthrow plotted with exile leaders, captured ships El Maceo and El Fantasma, and the arrest of revolutionaries. Cuban officials claim 700 remain at large as authorities warn peaceful surrenders are preferred.
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Havana
Lino Avasro Siips
Rationars
Traylle
Ankill
Cuba Bhayy
Annilla
Hilles
Cuba
Ann Lombers
Humais
Dominicas
Ciudad
Tengilo
Santo Domingo
Rafael IL Tropico Molina
Ionary
Dominica
Col Oscar Twaz
el Maceo
el Fantasmia
Ding
Sen Aurelio Alatez
Senate
Grau San Moin
Tiujila
Ganda Damera
Postponed Takeoff of World Flight Fails to Arm Turbulent Plans
George W Truman of Los Angeles and Clifford W Deans of Washington DC are delaying a planned World Flight mission to Yanghai. Officials postponed the event until tomorrow, citing unspecified logistical reasons.
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Ukeoff
Hong Kong
George W Truman
Los Angeles
Clifford W Deans
Washmelon DC
Sheeworld Fugit
Tomarrow
Yanghai
Grain Prices Jump as Futures Rally After Market Open
Sharp advances swept grain futures as the Chicago markets opened with Wheat up to 6 cents a bushel, Corn around 21% higher, and Soybeans up four cents. Oats rose to 3% with December at 1134 to 119 cents. Butter and eggs held steady while wholesale meat prices stayed flat. Cattle and hog futures rose on strong demand, with top steers near 95.90 per hundredweight and hogs up to 75 cents.
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Natons
Chicages Board of Trade
Chicago
Cheago Inestich
Explosions Hit Jerusalem Amid Renewed Terror Attacks
The city faced a fresh round of blasts near the Jaffa Gate as violence flared after the deportation of unauthorized Jewish immigrants. A Palestine government spokesman cited uncertainty over whether ships carrying about 830 refugees from Bulgaria and Romania would head to Cyprus or return to the Balkans.
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Sven
Jalfa
Ald
Jerusatert
Anti
Babst
Holy Land
Palestine
Cyprus
Balkan
Paducah
Morthlands
Bulgany
Romania
Wwe
Pakistan and Yemen Push for UN Admission
The United Nations General Assembly considers admitting Pakistan and Yemen, with debates over Security Council reform and a new seat vacated by Brazil. Strong opposition emerges to Argentia’s campaign as Peronist charges shadow the process.
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Flushing
INS
Smied
Yalions General Assembly
Pakistan
Yemen
Jagal Laha
Meadows
SOSER
Argentia
Securiy Council
Brazil
Peron
Pennsy Train In Wreck Near Scie Othens
A Pennsy passenger train derailed near Scie Othens today. Authorities dispatched multiple emergency squads to the scene as the westbound No 267 was involved and a number of ambulances responded.
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Stforenvitee
iPenisyhannt Railroad
Ratroid
First War Dead Start for U. S.
Honolulu dispatch reports the first U S war dead in the current conflict to be shipped from Pearl Harbor toward San Francisco at noon today. The transport carries 30961 bodies to be safeguarded by a vast guard.
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Honolulu
Paale
San Francisco
Sullivan Keeps Democrat Post
Washington reports Gaet Sul Wan intends to resign as executive director of the Democratic National Committee after a White House conference with President Truman. The move affects leadership at a pivotal time for the party and its national campaign plans.
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Washington
Gaet Sul Wan Totay Withdeen
The
Democric National Committee
Aller
Truman Iskeadion
Chuckle: Veneer Comes Off Easily in Odd Quip
A quirky line notes that some people wear a thin veneer that can peel away quickly in a humorous aside. The brief reflects a lighthearted, clipped humor tone without naming individuals or places.
Airline Pilots Strike Halts Europe Flights
Pilots of American Overseas Air lines halted flights to Europe after a walkout announced by JAIN Pilots Association president Dard L Behncke. Indefinite strike began with multiple departures delayed or canceled including flights to Stockholm and Frankfurt.
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Europe
Amd
Theurope
Anay Mtalwand
Mont Lontion
Frankturk Gemany
Stockholm
Presiwigh
Scot
Dard L. Behncke
Jain Pilots Association
APL
Jin Ghengo
AW Behncke
Hie
Sino Communists Reported in Rout
A fragmented dispatch from wartime reporting claims a rout of Communist troops, noting sensational language and unclear details about Chemling fi Ge Wus Min Ol and the central command. The readable text hints at a major battle near a station, with references to headquarters and a dramatic victory claim amid censorship.
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Chemling
Radio Debate Overseas Seat Claims and Global Alliances
Radio reports and a broad coast to coast push frame a debate over the next United Nations seat for a Latin American bloc candidate. The Argentine delegation and allies race to secure votes while Poland and other states press for candidacy bids ahead of plenary decisions. The Security Council aims to decide on former enemy states’ memberships in coming days.
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Flushing Meadows
EAS
Franklin D Roosevetitius
Russius Andres Vieshinsey
Amora
Radio
Whycin
Canada Wall
Aus Finhanes
Ceechosion
Thy
Ukraine
Senate Group Hears Vandenberg Urge Western Europe Aid
Washington Senator Vandenberg told reporters the emergency European situation demands rapid action and urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to study Truman’s request to convene four committees. He chaired the group and said concrete proposals are not ready yet but urged early action to study relief for Western Europe.
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Vandenberg
Europe
Senate
Truman Vandenberg
Truman
House
Jessica
State Department
Soncrete
Imaginary editorial page features parody in playful edition
An amused editorial note previews today's features with a spoof aimed at readers. It mentions a dimmed cover illustration, a lighthearted theme, and references to crosswords, horoscopes, city life reports, and sports on different pages.
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Tung
Dean
Enol Fabheo
Joan Kane
Mary Haworth
Budget Financal
City Life
Eat Wilson & Sports
Winchell
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