Raskob Dies Former Democratic Leader and GM Financier
John J. Raskob longtime Democratic Party figure and GM finance chief died at his estate at 71. A requiem mass planned for Wednesday pending wife Helena S. Raskob’s Arizona arrival. He authored the installment purchase plan for car buyers and, with Pierre du Pont, shaped early GM control. Survived by wife, three sons, seven daughters, a brother Will Raskob of Wilmington, and two Wilmington sisters.
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Grasshoppers Use Poison Dust to Decimate West
Washington reports Western grasshoppers fed on poisoned bait, doubling acreages treated and setting a 1949 record. Entomologist W. W. Popham notes aldrin shows promise as a spray or bait mix. Government aid totaled 1.6 million dollars, with emphasis on range lands and weed patch treatment.
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U S Indonesia Sign Fund Pact
In Jakarta on October 16 an economic pact was signed by Indonesia's Foreign Minister Mohammed Roem and U S Ambassador H Merle Cochran. The agreement will supply materials and technical aid in health, industry and education per Indonesia's priorities and may source goods from the United States or other readily available countries. It aims to foster sound international relations and healthy economic conditions.
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Jeep order breaks wartime record at Willys Overland
Receipt of the largest jeep order from Army Ordnance since October 1944 was reported by Willys-Overland Motors, marking a peak in World War II production.
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Cassidy Active Air Force Duty Noted in Ohio Race
Paul W Cassidy remains a Republican candidate for Congress in Ohio's 20th District while on active Air Force duty. His wife Elsie will handle speaking engagements during his training with a reserve unit.
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Archbishop Says Peace Talks With Russia Useless
Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio told a National Council of Catholic Women session in Cleveland that negotiations with Soviet Russia are pointless. He called the Soviet government diabolical, murderers, liars and thieves, insisting force is the only language they understand.
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Marrying For Love Berlin Tune Gets Chicago Air Time
WCMW DJ Jay Michael touts Perry Como in a new RCA Victor 45 from Irving Berlin's Call Me Madam. Marrying For Love debuts on his show Tuesday at 4 45 p.m. with Berlin's The Best Thing For Me See You on the reverse. Purchase the 45 from RCA Victor dealers.
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Keeping meat and fish longer at 45 degrees
Cooked meat or fish lasts longer at 45 degrees than when left uncooked. Cooking kills many bacteria and enzymes that cause spoilage.
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