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October 29, 1946
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Headlines from October 29, 1946
CHINA ROLE SCORED; Russian Says Civil War Is Spread by American Troops and Arms BRITAIN LINKED IN CHARGES Egyptian Urges Assembly to Denounce Pressure Brought by Presence of Soldiers
K V Kissilev charges in UN Assembly that presence of US troops is violation of UN Charter; says US troops and arms help spread civil war
Meat Prices in Shops Remain High; Big Supply Cuts Wholesale Level; MEAT IS ABUNDANT, RETAIL PRICES HIGH
NYC wholesale prices drop while retail levels stay high; comparative tables by cuts, of former retail ceilings and current prices
Clark Orders Lynching Case Be Presented to U.S. Jury; ATTENDING OPENING OF THE HERALD TRIBUNE FORUM HERE
S on Columbia, Tenn, riots, NY Herald Tribune forum
NO STRIKE ON COAL, TRUMAN DECLARES; TALKS ARRANGED; Krug Aide Will Meet Lewis on Friday and Mine Chief Looks for New Terms HE SO TELLS SECRETARY Latter Merely Omits Stating, as Before, That Agreement Cannot Be Reviewed
Truman announces no strike will occur; Lewis discloses Krug telegram agreeing to conf with UMWA; agreement interpreted as capitulation to UMWA demand to reopen contract; Lewis accepts conf offer, telegram to Krug; text; various alternatives discussed
Notable Births
1946Peter Green, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2020)[โ ]
Peter Allen Greenbaum, known professionally as Peter Green, was an English blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who was the founder and original leader of the band Fleetwood Mac. Green formed the group in 1967 after a stint in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and quickly established the new band as a popular live act in addition to a successful recording act, before departing in 1970. Green's songs, such as "Albatross", "Black Magic Woman", "Oh Well", "The Green Manalishi " and "Man of the World", appeared on singles charts and several have been adapted by a variety of musicians.