Former Nazi designer aids fast Argentine jet
London report in Jane's All The World's Aircraft states Kurt Tank, former Focke-Wulfe technical director, designed a jet fighter for Argentina nearing the speed of sound at 646 mph. The Daily Express notes Tank was smuggled out of occupied Germany in 1947 and now works with other ex-Nazi air experts in Argentina.
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London Daily Express
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Truman Plans Nonpolitical Speech to U N
President Truman plans a nonpolitical foreign policy address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on October 24, marking the fifth anniversary of the UN Charter. He may add further talks while avoiding a broad campaign, with Boyle and the Democratic National Committee coordinating potential radio broadcasts and campaign messaging.
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Anderson
New Mexico
Democratic National Committee
Owner of Barbershop Slain by Brother-in-Law
Cincinnati police report that Ralph Fultz 30 confessed to killing George Barnett in Lockland barber shop violence. Barnett allegedly abused Mrs Barnett and forced entry into her barricaded room prompting the fatal shooting.
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Lockland
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George Barnett
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Barnett
Two Missing Boys Found Near Lake Erie
ASHTABULA Oct 9 Two youngsters Charles Parnell 12 and Robert Case 8 missing since Friday were found safe at home today. They were located along a road 25 miles south of here by Mr and Mrs Hodgkinson relatives of Charles. The coast guard canceled the lake search.
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Robert Case
Here
Lewis Hodgkinson
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Unemployment Stays Above Five Percent in 1920s
A survey shows unemployment in the United States rarely fell below 5 percent even in good times. During 1920 to 1927 the rate averaged 5.4 percent, underscoring persistent joblessness despite prosperity.
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United States
Use of A B Bomb on Aggressors Requested by Legion Committee
The 32nd annual American Legion convention executive committee urged recommending use of the atom bomb against Russia if aggression continues. They called for UN backed retaliation, occupation of Korea under Gen Douglas MacArthur, non recognition of Red China, continued defense of Formosa, aid to the Philippines, and a peace treaty with Japan under MacArthur. They criticized the State Department and urged a new secretary of state, plus Universal Military Training and an air academy.
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Formosa
China
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MacArthur
State Department
Dean Acheson
Erle Cocke Jr
Georgia
Harwood Post Band Wins Fifth Straight Joliet Contest
The Harwood Post No. 5 band from Joliet Illinois won the opening session band contest for the fifth consecutive year scoring 94.05 points. Portage Post No. 496 of Kent Ohio placed second with 92 points.
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Pheasant Nemesis Ties to Power Mowers Decline
The Fish and Wildlife Service reports that one factor in pheasant population declines in agricultural areas is the increased use of power mowers which kill nesting hens and their chicks.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Safflower Prefers Well Irrigated High Elevation Land
Safflower, an oil plant, thrives on well irrigated soil at elevations above 3000 feet, highlighting the need for quality water access and drainage in higher elevation farming environments.
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