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October 7, 1948

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Notable Births

1948Diane Ackerman, American poet and essayist^[†]

Diane Ackerman is an American poet, essayist, and naturalist known for her books and films.

1948John F. B. Mitchell, English climatologist and author^[†]

John Francis Brake Mitchell OBE FRS is a British climatologist and climate modeller.

1948Stephen Rucker, American composer^[†]

Stephen Donald Rucker is an American composer. Rucker studied piano with M. Mendelsohn of the Paris Conservatory. He has composed and conducted for the London Symphony Orchestra in the animated film, Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, with Thomas Chase. He has worked on film scores for animated series including Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, and Jonny Quest. He also composed the score for another Cartoon Network series, Codename: Kids Next Door, with Thomas Chase. Rucker and Chase also provided musical score for Alvin and the Chipmunks.

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Headlines from October 7, 1948

WALLACE IS '100%' FOR COAST STRIKES; He Lauds Bridges and Bryson as Democratic Union Chiefs -- Assails Foreign Policy WALLACE IS '100%' FOR COAST STRIKES

By Lawrence E. Daviesspecial To the New York Times

s on labor and West Coast maritime and oil workers strikes, San Francisco Civic Auditorium; s on US foreign policy and Far East, San Francisco Commonwealth Club; reiterates he is not Communist but welcomes Communists and others support who believe in peace and who oppose overthrow of US Govt by violence

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SOVIET BLOC ARMY IS PUT AT 5,200,000; Estimates Having Bearing on Our Policy Abroad Set Troops of West at 4,400,000 SOVIET BLOC ARMY IS PUT AT 5,200,000

By Walter H. Waggonerspecial To the New York Times

strength estimated at 4 million

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DEFENSE HEADS GET GURNEY PACT PLAN; Republican Proposes an Armed Alliance With West, Including Spain -- Officials Silent Gurney Gives Plan to U.S. Military; Farley Advises Franco Can Assist

By William S. Whitespecial To the New York Times

Sec Forrestal and US defense heads conf with Gurney; withhold comment

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11 UNIONISTS FACE CONTEMPT CHARGE; Two Attorneys Also Involved as Congressional Group Ends Its Hearing Here 13 Face Possible Contempt Charge

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S E Conn, W L Fetridge and J Altman testify on seceding locals attempt to affiliate with AFL Bldg Service Union; J Emspak refuses to reply on ties; 11 unionists face Cong contempt charge

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BRAVES, ON 2 HITS, DOWN INDIANS, 1-0, IN SERIES OPENER; Holmes' Single Drives In Masi Against Feller With 2 Out in 8th Before 40,135 SAIN YIELDS 4 SAFETIES But Clevelanders Advance No Runner Past Second Base in Game at Boston At the Opening of the 1948 World Series in Boston Yesterday: In the Stands and on the Field BRAVES, ON 2 HITS, DOWN INDIANS, 1-0

By John Drebingerspecial To the New York Times

Boston wins 1st game

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Lone Gunman Flees With $7,500 From Sherry-Netherland Hotel; LONE GUNMAN GETS $7,500 AT HOTEL

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Weinstock, H: liquor store: held up

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Meat Prices Again Cut in City; Further Week-End Drop Is Due; CHAIN STORES CUT MEAT PRICES AGAIN

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Dun & Bradstreet (D & B) wholesale index drops to yr's low

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TRUMAN RIDICULES REPUBLICAN 'UNITY' AS 'COMPANY UNION'; Links Party With 'Big Business' Trying to Keep Inflation as Source of High Profits 'DEAD HAND OF REACTION' It Would Weaken World Role, President Says at Philadelphia -- Cheered by Throngs on Way TRUMAN RIDICULES REPUBLICAN UNITY

By Clayton Knowlesspecial To the New York Times

Truman s on Repubs plea for natl unity; on 80th Cong record, Phila; sets warmest reception yet; Newark reception plans; Phila ovation causes s to be cut off air before end

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SOVIET HIT ON ATOM; Briton Says West Keeps Bomb Secret in Fear -- Cites Russia's Gains CANADA WILL AMEND PLAN Australia Seeks to Prevent Ending of Commission -- Vote on Question Due Today Briton Scores Russia's Atom Stand; Says West Keeps Bombs in Fear

By A.m. Rosenthalspecial To the New York Times

Australia asks comm be reconvened, Assembly pol com

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VISHINSKY IS SILENT; Hears Dr. Jessup Arraign Russia for Blockade and Warn of Peril WIDE TALKS ARE OFFERED American Says We Are Ready to Discuss Any German Topic Moment Duress Ends U.S. SETS CONDITION FOR GERMAN TALKS

By Thomas J. Hamiltonspecial To the New York Times

Jessup tells Security Council US will agree to Foreign Mins meeting as soon as USSR lifts blockade; revs Moscow talks and US stand; Cadogan and Parodi rev dispute; Vishinsky attendance eases tension; reprs of small nations silent

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