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October 8, 1946

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CITY REGISTRATION HEAVY ON FIRST DAY; Increase Over 1942, Last State Election Year, Is 81.8%-- Leaders Ask Big-Vote Increases in All Boroughs CITY REGISTRATION HEAVYON FIRST DAY Tables On Registration Radio Appeals Sounded The Governor Registers

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SMUTS AT PARLEY WARNS THE NATIONS OF EAST-WEST RIFT; Assessing Results in Paris, He Urges Leading Powers Join to Dispel Fears TRIESTE PLAN AIRED ANEW Connally Defends the Program for Security Council Rule Against Slav Criticisms 'Cleavage' a Peril for World Two Achievements Cited SMUTS AT PARLEY WARNS THE NATIONS Approval of Plan Asked Chinese View of Parley

By Lansing Warren Special To the New York Times

S Tyrol issue solution lauded by Prime Min Smuts

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PACKER WINS SUIT ON MEAT PAYMENT; Government Seizing Products Must Give Replacement Cost Even if Over OPA Level PACKER WINS SUIT ON MEAT PAYMENT Just Payment Called For

By Bess Furman Special To the New York Times

US Claims Ct holds Govt must compensate packers if ceiling price paid on set-asides fails to cover replacement cost, J J Felin & Co case; case revd; implications discussed; Govt plans Sup Ct appeal

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German Police Arrest Schacht, For a Trial as a 'Leading' Nazi; SCHACHT ARRESTED BY GERMAN POLICE Clay Prefers Arrests Later Secrecy Still Cloaks Hangings

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Schacht seized by Ger police, Backnung, despite US recommendation to delay seizure pending trial; proceedings against Schacht, Fritzsche and von Papen started; Lt Gen Clay comments

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MEAD AND LEHMAN ATTACK 'REACTION' OF DEWEY REGIME; Democratic-ALP-Liberal Line Is Drawn as Labor Record of Governor Is Assailed 'SPECIAL FAVORS' SCORED Republican Administration Is Depicted as Wanting Return of Business 'Buccaneering' Direct Attack by Mead Mead, Lehman Denounce Dewey Sees "Tools of Reaction" Assails Record on Wages Basis of Enduring Peace

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Sen Mead praises Hillman pol alliance with F D Roosevelt

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1946Hanan Ashrawi, Palestinian scholar, activist, and politician^[†]

Hanan Daoud Mikhael Ashrawi is a Palestinian politician, activist, and scholar.

1946Jean-Jacques Beineix, French director and producer (died 2022)^[†]

Jean-Jacques Beineix was a French film director best known for the films Diva and Betty Blue. His work is regarded as a prime example of the cinéma du look film movement in France.

1946Dennis Kucinich, American journalist and politician, 53rd Mayor of Cleveland^[†]

Dennis John Kucinich is an American politician. Originally a Democrat, Kucinich served as U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th congressional district from 1997 to 2013. From 1977 to 1979, he served a term as mayor of Cleveland, where he narrowly survived a recall election and successfully fought an effort to sell the municipal electric utility before losing his reelection contest to George Voinovich.

1946Bel Mooney, English journalist and author^[†]

Beryl Ann "Bel" Mooney is an English journalist and broadcaster. She currently writes a column for the Daily Mail, having previously written – mainly as a columnist – for other publications including the Daily Mirror, The Times (2005–07), The Sunday Times (1982–83) and The Listener.

1946Jon Ekerold, South African motorcycle racer^[†]

Jonathan "Jon" Ekerold is a South African former professional motorcycle racer. He competed in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1975 to 1983

Headlines from October 8, 1946

CITY REGISTRATION HEAVY ON FIRST DAY; Increase Over 1942, Last State Election Year, Is 81.8%-- Leaders Ask Big-Vote Increases in All Boroughs CITY REGISTRATION HEAVYON FIRST DAY Tables On Registration Radio Appeals Sounded The Governor Registers

PACKER WINS SUIT ON MEAT PAYMENT; Government Seizing Products Must Give Replacement Cost Even if Over OPA Level PACKER WINS SUIT ON MEAT PAYMENT Just Payment Called For

German Police Arrest Schacht, For a Trial as a 'Leading' Nazi; SCHACHT ARRESTED BY GERMAN POLICE Clay Prefers Arrests Later Secrecy Still Cloaks Hangings

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