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[October 14th, 1946] The Buffalo Bisons of the National Basketball League (NBL) signed William "Pop" Gates, making him one of the very first African American players to integrate modern professional basketball

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[October 14th, 1946] San Diego residents saw a bullet-shaped spaceship with wings during a meteor shower. While authorities are skeptical, an occult medium claimed the craft, named Careeta, came from an unidentified planet.

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An occult publication even claimed a medium identified the craft as "Careeta" from another planet.

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[October 14th, 1946] Many San Diegans reported seeing a bullet-shaped "space ship" during a meteor shower on October 9. While witnesses described an object with wings, local authorities remained skeptical.

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[October 14th, 1946] An unidentified woman, about 55, died instantly Monday after jumping from the tenth floor of the Stowers Furniture Company Building. She struck a metal awning. Witnesses saw her step onto a ledge. A note in her pocket promised identification if contacted.

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[October 14th, 1946] Mohawk Valley Community College was established as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Utica to train World War II veterans.

[October 14th, 1946] Today's magazine covers

[October 14th, 1946] Delegates from 25 countries met in London to establish a new global body that became the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

[October 14th, 1946] Former Assistant U.S. Attorney General O. John Rogge delivered a prominent speech in New York City warning against the enduring threat of fascism after World War II.

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[October 14th, 1946] The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) was founded in Manhattan, New York, under its original name: the Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers.

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[October 14th, 1946] The Nuremberg trials concluded after 216 days of testimony. Twenty-two accused Germans faced charges for crimes against peace and humanity. Several key figures, including Hermann Göring, received death sentences, while others were acquitted or given life imprisonment. (Life)

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[October 13th, 1946] Jack McGrath won the 30-lap main event at a hotrod racing program in Saugus. He finished with a time of 12m. 6.99s before an audience of 11,000 fans. Other winners included Bud VanMannen in the trophy dash and Mickey Davis in the semi-main.

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[October 13th, 1946] Today's Gordo comic

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[October 13th, 1946] Rita Hayworth takes a break from the filming of ‘Down to Earth’ and taking advice from Chef Emil

[October 13th, 1946] Migration documents of Rita Hayworth (Margarita Cansino Welles)

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[October 13th, 1946] The Idaho Air National Guard was officially established when its first unit, the 190th Fighter Squadron, received federal recognition.

[October 13th, 1946] J. W. Dick Strain is running for Sheriff as a Democrat in Oklahoma City. He pledges to provide impartial law enforcement and courageous service to all citizens. His campaign aims to stop crime, vice, and juvenile delinquency.

[October 13th, 1946] The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1, forcing a deciding seventh game. Harry "The Cat" Brecheen pitched effectively, contributing to a streak of 15 scoreless innings. The final game will be played tomorrow in St. Louis.

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[October 13th, 1946] Twelve parking meters were damaged over five days, prompting city officials to consider stricter punishments. Two naval personnel were recently fined. Additionally, an enlisted man named Anderson broke a meter on Fleming Street but escaped before police could arrive.

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[October 13th, 1946] The Canadian government officially awarded the contracts to aerospace manufacturer Avro Canada to begin design work on a new jet-powered, all-weather interceptor for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

[October 13th, 1946] The Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) was officially dedicated.

[October 13th, 1946] Today's magazine covers

[October 13th, 1946] Autumn is described as a mystic, cryptic season that balances beginnings and endings. It evokes deep nostalgia, often bringing back memories of school and past loves. The essay portrays autumn as a complex part of a seasonal family, blending serenity with death.

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[October 13th, 1946] Following months as a daily strip, the Archie comic strip gained a Sunday page.

[October 13th, 1946] The prominent Belgian painter Joseph "Jef" Van de Fackere passed away in his native city of Bruges. He was 66.

[October 13th, 1946] NH G-4-a 4-6-0 #836 at Northampton, Mass, built by Baldwin in 1905

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[October 13th, 1946] Three Ahmadiyya missionaries, Sheikh Nasir Ahmad, Chaudhry Abdul Latif, and Maulvi Ghulam Ahmad Bashir, arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, marking the post-war introduction of Islam to the country.

Some refused religious solace, choosing to spend their time reading instead.

[October 13th, 1946] Julius Streicher urged his condemned Nazi associates to remain brave during their final hours before execution. As the Allied Control Council denied their appeals, prisoners like Ribbentrop and Keitel faced death by hanging.

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(now Kraslice in the Czech Republic). Thirteen of these displaced craftsmen came together in Waldkraiburg, Germany, to establish a cooperative company—originally named the Graslitz Musical Instrument Makers Cooperative.

[October 13th, 1946] German brass instrument manufacturer Miraphone was officially founded. Following the end of World War II, many German-speaking people were forced to leave Bohemia, including highly skilled musical instrument makers from the historic manufacturing town of Graslitz

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[October 12th, 1946] A surplus two-motor transport plane landed safely in San Francisco after its makeshift gas tanks failed at sea. Two rescue planes shepherded the aircraft to safety after both motors failed. Pilot Kirk Kerkorian reported losing thousands of feet before getting the plane running

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The Army awarded him the Combat Infantryman's Badge, an honor he had long desired.

[October 12th, 1946] The University of Washington defeated Washington State College 21-7 on Saturday. Although Washington State scored first, the Huskies tied the game in the third period. Washington ultimately secured the win by scoring two touchdowns in the final period.

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[October 12th, 1946] Gen. Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell, 63, commander of the Sixth Army, died today at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco, California. A veteran of two wars, he passed away following a liver operation.

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[October 12th, 1946] The Moore Chamber of Commerce in Moore, Oklahoma, was officially founded.

[October 12th, 1946] The legendary open-wheel driver Ted Horn won the inaugural race at the Richmond Raceway.

[October 12th, 1946] A TWA Constellation passenger plane, the "Star of Geneva," crashed and burned near New Castle, Delaware. This accident follows a 48-hour series of airplane crashes occurring globally. An Army Board is currently investigating the incident.

[October 12th, 1946] The 158th Fighter Squadron was officially established in Savannah, Georgia. Upon its activation, the unit was equipped with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft and formed a core part of the Georgia Air National Guard.

[October 12th, 1946] Seven children are living in dangerous conditions due to a peeling wall filled with stagnant, germ-bearing water. Dorothy Fernandes, a mother of a three-year-old, highlights the severe health risks these residents face.

[October 12th, 1946] Today's comic book issue covers

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[October 12th, 1946] Today's magazine covers

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[October 12th, 1946] Advertisements from the Saturday Evening Post

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It provides a human perspective on the immediate and long-term effects of the blast and their individual struggles for survival amidst the devastation.

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[October 12th, 1946] Advertisement: John Hersey's "Hiroshima" is having an offering from the book-of-the-month club. The story follows six survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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