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October 25, 1948

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1948Dave Cowens, American basketball player and coach^[†]

David William Cowens is an American former professional basketball player and NBA head coach. At 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), he played the center position and occasionally played power forward. Cowens spent most of his playing career with the Boston Celtics. He was the 1971 NBA Rookie of the Year and the 1973 NBA Most Valuable Player. Cowens won NBA championships as a member of the Celtics in 1974 and 1976. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991. Cowens has also held coaching positions in the NBA, CBA, and WNBA.

1948Dan Gable, American wrestler and coach^[†]

Danny Mack Gable is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. Considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Gable is a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, a World gold medalist, and an Olympic gold medalist. Gable was only the third wrestler to be inducted into the United World Wrestling's Hall of Fame in the Legend category. In 2014, Gable was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.

1948Dan Issel, American basketball player and coach^[†]

Daniel Paul Issel is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning All-American twice en route to a school-record 25.7 points per game for his career. The American Basketball Association Rookie of the Year in 1971, he was a six-time ABA All-Star and a one-time NBA All-Star.

1948Sigleif Johansen, Norwegian biathlete^[†]

Sigleif Johansen is a former Norwegian biathlete. He won a silver medal in the 20 km individual at the World Championships in 1977 in Lillehammer, and a bronze medal in Ruhpolding in 1979. He received a silver medal in the 4 × 7.5 km relay in 1978.

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Headlines from October 25, 1948

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TRUMAN REAFFIRMS HIS ISRAEL STAND IN REPLY TO DEWEY; Cites Platform in His Support of Original Partition Plan -- Favors Loan to State 'POLITICS' IS DEPLORED Some Conflict With Marshall's Backing of Bernadotte Proposals Observed TRUMAN REAFFIRMS STAND ON ISRAEL

By Clayton Knowlesspecial To the New York Times

Truman scores Dewey lr as breach of tacit accord; reaffirms own stand; Alfange and H Brownell Jr comment

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DEWEY GETS READY FOR 7-STATE FINISH; Policies on Labor, Business and Agriculture to Be Theme in Chicago Tuesday DEWEY GETS READY FOR 7-STATE FINISH

By W.h. Lawrencespecial To the New York Times

spends quiet day in Albany; attends ch; sec announces Chicago s plans; other speaking plans for 7-State tour

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Russia Sets Out 15-Year Plan For Reclamation of Her Soil; Defense of Steppes, Water, Forestry Projects Over 300,000,000 Acres of Eurasian Lands Announced by Cabinet and Party RUSSIA SETS PLAN FOR RECLAMATION SOVIET PLANS A VAST PROJECT TO PREVENT DROUGHTS

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Pravda claims new USSR conservation plan is possible only under socialism; scores alleged US erosion resulting from capitalistic plundering of land

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ELECTION OUTLOOK PUTS BRAKE ON U.N.; Leading Delegates, Convinced Dewey Will Win, Postpone Action on Key Issues ELECTION OUTLOOK PUTS BRAKE ON U.N.

By Thomas J. Hamiltonspecial To the New York Times

US seen delaying action until after Pres election if USSR vetoes compromise

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NLRB CURBS UNIONS ON 'MASS' PICKETS, BARS ANY COERCION; Auto Trailing of Non-Strikers, Blocking of Plant Driveway Are Among Forbidden Steps NEW RESPONSIBILITY SET International and Local Held to Share Jointly in Illegal Acts in California Case NLRB CURBS UNIONS ON STRIKE ACTIONS

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

NLRB rules against ILWU and Local 6 mass picketing practices in Sunset Line & Twine Jan strike case, Petaluma, Calif

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DEWEY FAR IN LEAD; A TIE IN THE SENATE STRONG POSSIBILITY; Big Electoral Plurality Likely, With House Control Kept by Reduced Majority UPPER-HOUSE FIGHT CLOSE Democrats Need Net Gain of 4 to Avoid a Tie, but Rise of Only 3 Is Seen Dewey and Warren Viewed as Far Ahead in Race as Campaign Enters Its Last Eight Days

By James A. Hagerty

NY Times correspondents, reptg on States regarded as doubtful, see Repubs retaining control of House, probably by reduced majority, and possibility of tie in Sen

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Mayor Intervenes to Bar Strike On Bus, Trolley Lines Tomorrow; MAYOR INTERVENES TO BAR BUS STRIKE

By A.h. Raskin

O'Dwyer orders labor relations dir T W Kheel intervention; conf set; Quill discusses threat; sees drivers turning demonstration into all-out strike; Maltbie declines comment; TWU to aid emergency services

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PALESTINE FIGHTING SPREADS IN NORTH; Troops of Israel and Syria Locked in Fierce Battle -- Peace Restored in Negeb PALESTINE BATTLE SPREADS IN NORTH

By Sydney Grusonspecial To the New York Times

Egypt asks Security Council session on alleged continued attack by Israel

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TRUMAN DEPARTS ON BIG-CITY DRIVE; Heads for Chicago, Cleveland, Before New York Visit -- 40 Appearances Set TRUMAN DEPARTS ON BIG-CITY DRIVE

By Anthony Levierospecial To the New York Times

Truman leaves Washington for tour of big cities; 40 appearances in 8 States planned; Pres pleased with Pittsburgh and Penna reception; with J A Farley pledge of support

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FRENCH REINFORCE TROOPS TO COUNTER WIDE STRIKE TODAY; Communist Mine Union Orders 24-Hour General Stoppage in St.-Etienne Area REDS AVOW POLITICAL END Party Paper Says Mine Episode Is Part of Soviet-West Conflict and Struggle for Peace AS TENSION MOUNTS IN THE FRENCH COAL STRIKE FRENCH REINFORCE MEN IN STRIKE

By Michael Jamesspecial To the New York Times

CGT calls 24-hr gen strike, St Etienne area, in protest against shooting of miner; more troops arrive; Communists re-form wartime resistance forces; Workers Force leaders fear martial law declaration; Firminy clash reveals miner opposition to strike; Communist pub calls strike pol

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