October 18, 1953

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 17 -- Alabama drove once to the 13-yard line and again to the 6, but couldn't shake off an old jinx or a superb Tennessee defense today as the arch rivals of Dixie battled to a 0-0 draw before 40,000 fans and millions on television.

A rising stock market usually generates optimism. Last week's was no exception. Although there was little change in the prevailing uncertainty regarding the business outlook, some views expressed were noticeably less pessimistic than before.

430 Chinese POWs processed by Communist explainers; 9 ask repatriation; 1 int lasts over 2 1/2 hrs; leads to outburst among neutral observers; Thimayya cuts off int; guards bar assault on explainers by some POWs; Amer observer asks neutral repr if he wants captive to go to sure death by asking repatriation; charged with serious insult; Peiping radio links difficulties to NNRC failure to break up 'reign of terror' within compounds

Growing interest in extending group life ins to retired workers discussed; Equitable Life Assurance Soc forum cited