[October 2nd, 1946] Colorful covers of this month's comic book issues

[October 2nd, 1946] Illustration of several judges of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, Germany, as sketched by Stars and Stripes artist Don “Shep” Sheppard

[October 2nd, 1946] The Great Gildersleeve: Leila's Wedding Invitations www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsPx...

Great Gildersleeve radio show 10/2/46 Leila's Wedding Invitation

Everyone assumes Gildy is upset over Leila's upcoming marriage.

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[October 2nd, 1946] Jack Carson launched a new season of his comedy-variety radio program, "The Jack Carson Show". youtu.be/cdqqXElmPUQ

"Give Me the Simple Life" by Jack Carson & Norma Jean Nilsson, 1946

Jack Carson and Norma Jean Nilsson performed this song on Jack's successful radio show, "The Jack Carson Show," on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1946. Norma Jean was a series regular, playing his next door…

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[October 2nd, 1946] Today's Modest Maidens comic

[October 2nd, 1946] Dolphins member Robert Dowell in his Model A at El Mirage

[October 2nd, 1946] The Vought XF6U Pirate prototype made its first flight at Muroc Dry Lake (now Edwards Air Force Base) in California

[October 2nd, 1946] Today's Judge Wright comic strip

[October 2nd, 1946] The Illinois Bell Telephone Company is offering mobile radio telephone service in Chicago. This allows two-way calls between equipped vehicles and the Bell System. Users can call from their dashboard or receive calls via a bell and light in the vehicle.

[October 2nd, 1946] Political cartoons: 1. The Verdict (Richmond Times Dispatch)

[October 2nd, 1946] Police are seeking a South Boston man for the murder of Sgt. William F. Healey. The sergeant was killed while interrupting a theft at a Fayette Street apartment. A stolen .32-caliber pistol was found near the scene, and two suspects are currently being held in custody.

[October 2nd, 1946] The Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals are competing in the National League championship play-offs. The Cardinals lead the series one game to zero. A sellout crowd is expected at Ebbets Field for the next game, featuring a pitching matchup between Dickerson and Hatten.

[October 2nd, 1946] The PS Waverley was launched at the A. & J. Inglis shipyard on the River Clyde in Glasgow, becoming the last paddle steamer built for service on the Clyde and remaining the world's last operational seagoing passenger paddle steamer.

[October 2nd, 1946] Leyton Orient F.C. officially changed its name from Clapton Orient to Leyton Orient as football resumed following the Second World War

[October 2nd, 1946] Paratroopers from the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment conduct amphibious training in Yokosuka, Japan

[October 2nd, 1946] British forces raided a Tel Aviv cafe and seized 50 Jews, many believed to be leaders of the Irgun Zvai Leumi. Thirty detainees were sent to the Rafa detention camp. The raid followed the bombing of a house owned by a woman who refused to fund extremist groups.

[October 2nd, 1946] The Nuremberg trials address the legality of aggressive war. The verdict establishes that initiating an unprovoked war is a crime against peace and international law.

[October 2nd, 1946] The American League for a Free Palestine launched "Palestine Resistance Month" to gain support for the "Hebrew fight for freedom." The campaign urges the US to help displaced Jews return home instead of spending millions to maintain them in camps.

[October 2nd, 1946] Disabled buses that have littered the streets of Tokyo are used to help relieve the acute housing shortage in the Japanese capital. Japanese who hauled the buses into a vacant lot are converting them into homes for their families

[October 1st, 1946] Colorful covers of today's beginning of the month magazines

[October 1st, 1946] Referees Johnny Lehl and Joe Krejci will officiate a six-man rassle royal this Wednesday at the fair grounds arena. Promoter Adam Krieger's event features various villains and heroes. The order of elimination will determine pairings for upcoming matches. The event starts at 8:30.

[October 1st, 1946] Dr. Helen B. Taussig discussed the Taussig-Blalock operation to treat "blue babies" with cyanosis. The procedure creates an arterial bypass to ensure blood reaches the lungs for oxygenation. This medical breakthrough significantly improves survival rates for these infants.

[October 1st, 1946] The University of Washington saw record enrollment with over 15,000 students, many of whom are war veterans. The school introduced a new president, a medical school, and a dental college. This image notes registration may reach 18,000 and the sex ratio is three men to one woman.

[October 1st, 1946] The western film "Sunset Pass", directed by William Berke from a screenplay by Norman Houston, based upon the novel of the same name by Zane Grey, premieres in theaters

[October 1st, 1946] The Phi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the graduate chapter based in Phoenix, Arizona, was established.

[October 1st, 1946] October's weeks each feature a unique observance. These include Fire Prevention, themed weeks like Candy or Apple week, Columbus Day, Navy Day, and Halloween. It also notes the month is a time for seasonal preparation and shopping.

[October 1st, 1946] Rapid Robert Feller, a confident Cleveland Ace pitcher, playing in a 30-game barnstorming series against the Negro All-Stars. Major league stars competed against the Negro league team managed by Satchel Paige.

[October 1st, 1946] The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists explains that safeguarding atomic weapons requires extreme secrecy and constant readiness for retaliation. This creates an atmosphere of suspicion that restricts freedoms and complicates diplomacy, making an inevitable explosion more likely.

[October 1st, 1946] It Finds You Guilty (Washington Evening Star)

[October 1st, 1946] A massive early-season snowstorm hit upper New York, bringing over a foot of snow to some areas. The storm caused power outages, school closures, and disrupted communications, particularly in Malone and Potsdam.