Filibuster by Malone blocks slot machine shipment ban
Senator Malone of Nevada, known for a marathon 11 hour speech, halted a measure to ban interstate shipping of slot machines. He argued the bill infringed on states rights as Nevada licenses gambling revenue. The speech delayed a $17 billion defense bill and other actions, with Malone pledging to resume later if needed. Philadelphia report notes a separate 5 percent price rise across Philo refrigerators and freezers.
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C10 Steelworkers Demand Immediate Wage Boost
The C10 United Steelworkers served formal notice seeking an almost immediate wage boost for its 1406 firms. President Philly Murray announced the demands after a meeting of the executive board and set meetings for October 4 and 11 to finalize terms. The Aluminum Company of America had offered a 10 percent raise to 45,16 employees, affecting Alcoa's 29,009 production workers, which could influence steel talks.
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Philly Murray
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J Sells
NSW
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Boost In Sales Not Unexpected
Washington reports show a rise in department store sales during the warning period after the Fed announced installment credit limits. Stores saw a 20 percent jump from the prior week as consumers prepaid purchases of television sets and household appliances, while officials caution that demand may ease as withholding adjustments reduce buying power next month.
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Federal Reserve Board
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Negro Man 26 and White Bride Seek Quiet Life
Detroit story follows William Tibbs 26 and his 48 year old ex-wife Elesnor Stahl as they marry in Tuckahoe New York. They plan to face racial discrimination with their marriage and intend to live quietly in Detroit. Tibbs says he will work to support his wife, who has significant settlement wealth.
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Grosse Pointe Farms
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Bride-To-Be Hiding From Phantom Whistler
Paradis Louisiana reports an 18 to 19 year old bride to be Jacquelyn Cadow is hiding to avoid a masked caller who has vowed to kill her before her October 1 wedding. Her mother Mrs. Clifford Catlow says the couple will marry despite threats and police guard the home.
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Clifford Catlow
Nore
Jacquelyn Cadow
Jacquelyn
Hahnville
New Sreans
Two Men Injured In Minor Auto Mishaps In Washington County
Washington County men Mearl Pryor of Smithsburg Route Two and Lester B. Green Jr of Chewsville were treated and discharged after minor auto accident injuries including a fractured knee and a cut above the eye. Mona Jean Kendrick on Buena Vista Street injured her right hand. her finger was broken and two fingers lacerated.
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Mearl Pryor
Smithsburg
Lester B. Green, Jr
Chewsville
Mona Jean Kendrick
Buena Vista
Apple Pickers Needed in Maryland Countryside
Maryland Employment Services reports urgent need for about 25 apple pickers for eastern county orchards at 10 cents per bushel. Averages 60 bushels daily. few jobless benefits recipients qualify. officials say unemployment offices are slow to fill roles.
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Rains Aid Late Apples Harvest In Hancock County
A two inch rain in the Hancock apple region delays picking of Grimes Golden and Jonathans. Growers report showers improve size and tonnage of late varieties though Staymans suffer cracking if too moist. Harvest extends into mid to late October with Ned Delicious, Golden Delicious, Staymen and Yorks to come. The season is later than usual.
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Jobless Benefit Claims Dip Cites A0 Percent Drop
A representative notes weekly unemployment claims around 500 people, marking a decrease of about 0 percent from the prior month’s load. The report discusses the trend in benefit claims and its potential implications for the labor market.
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Red Army pushes toward Seoul amid swift Allied advance
US forces report a rapid 20 mile northward push by the 1st Cavalry Division as they break toward Yongdongpo and Sanju. The 8 day offensive sees the greatest single day advance with thousands of Reds surrendering and a rout in the northern sector near Tabu and the Naktong River.
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Seoul
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Taegu
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Sanju
Hobart R. Gay
Jack MacBeth
Kitzmiller Kids Still On Vacation
Kitzmiller Maryland residents report that school children remain at home as parents protest a consolidation program. An associate judge and six parents face court action after being indicted for duress related to removing children from classes.
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Marshall Plans Western Defense Ties and German Troop Question
Defense Secretary Marshall after taking office meets with the Joint Chiefs of Staff to align the Pentagon with broader Western defense plans. He intends to attend a New York meeting of ministers from the United States Britain and France to discuss a unified Western army and a common chief of staff. He hints at German troop participation as part of the framework. Marshall also notes the value of citizen armies and pays tribute to Rep. James Wadsworth at Rochester farewell.
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Wilfred J. McNeil
Paul H. Griffith
Griffith
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Omar N. Bradley
New York
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France
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Rochester, N. Y
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Wadsworth
Congress
Delegates to Spanish War Veterans Meet To Get City Pictures
Three thousand color postcards of the Spanish-American War Memorial Park at North Avenue and North Potomac Street will be given to delegates at the 50th Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans in Atlantic City. Distribution by Mr. and Mrs. William A. Tobias and Broadway accompany state delegates.
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North Potomac Street
United Spanish War Veterans ‘I
Atlantic City
William A. Tobias
Broadway
Convention to Draw Delegates to Advertise City
Tobias of the Ladies Auxiliary says delegates from every state will attend the convention to promote the city. About 3700 attendees are expected as the event runs through next Wednesday. In related news, iron ore is mined 3500 feet underground at Mootrea Wisconsin.
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