The Riddle of MacArthur Instalment Eight
A condensed profile of Douglas MacArthur recounts his World War I service in France, rise to Chief of Staff, and complex WWII leadership. The piece notes his conflicts with budget cuts, the Anacostia Flats eviction, and his later Manila defense plans, ending with a teaser for tomorrow’s installment on his escape from Corregidor.
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MacArthur
France
Champagne-Marne
Aisne-Marne
Misourian
Harry Truman
St. Mihiel
Wourve
Selan
Bonn
Germany
West Point
Philippines
United States
Roosevelt
Lewis Douglas
FDR
London
Douglas
Hoover
Anacostia Flats
Washington
Hurley
Manuel Quezon
Manila
Commonwealth
United States Army
Philippine
Mr. Roosevelt
Far East
Philippine Army
Clark Field
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
South Korea
Inchon
Truman
Wake Island
Corregidor
Fortifield
Man Injured In Fall From Fimed Bridge
A San Francisco steeplejack from Red Ss Cal, Risely 52, fell from the Golden Gate Bridge while viewing a yachting regatta. He rolled 150 feet to land and was taken to Letterman Hospital in grave condition with multiple injuries. His son Bruce Jr. witnessed the fall.
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AN Francisco
U.P
Cal
Letterman Hospital
Golden Gate Bridge
Risely
Marin County
Bruce, Jr
Parly
Letterman
H Bomb Tests Considered At Eniwetok
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission may test a hydrogen bomb at Eniwetok in the mid Pacific. An experiment of military maturity could occur in Kwajalein within days. Tritium production is under way as history's first H-bomb test possibility looms after Nevada blasts earlier this year.
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Washington
Eniwetok Island
mid-Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission
Eniwetok
Eommission
Hong Kong
Warren G. Magnuson
Washington Democrat
Kwajalein
Truman
Nevada
Former Senator Heflin Dies At 82 In Alabama
Former US senator and Alabama figure J. Thomas Cotton Tom Heflin died at his Lafayette home at 82. A fiery orator who championed white supremacy, Heflin broke with Democrats in 1928 over Al Smith and opposed Smith’s nomination. Funeral services were planned for Tuesday.
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Lafayette
Ala
Pi— J. Thomas
Cotton Tom” Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
South
Smith
Herbert Hoover
Heflin
Wolves of
Wall Street
Tammany Hall
Hierachy
Audie Murphy to Wed Air Hostess Today
Dallas April 23 Audie Murphy the most decorated WWII soldier will marry Pamela Archer in a civil ceremony today It is Murphy's second marriage after his divorce from Wanda Hendrix was finalized April 18 Miss Archer is 28 and this is her first marriage
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Audie Murphy
Dallas
Pamela Archer
Murphy
Wanda Hendrix
Kingston Harbor Ranked Seventh Largest Worldwide
Kingston Jamaica reports its harbor ranks as the world’s seventh largest by capacity. The city highlights the port’s significance to trade and maritime activity, noting ongoing developments to support larger vessels and increased cargo handling. Local officials emphasize growth potential and regional economic impact.
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Kingston Harbor
Kingston
Jamaica
Newfoundland Salmon Rivers Open for All Anglers
In St John s Newfoundland officials note there are many good salmon streams and no leased rivers or private fishing clubs. The region emphasizes public access and equal opportunity for sport anglers across the province.
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ST. John’s
Newfoundland
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American United Life Insurance. Company
Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas
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SAM D. George CO
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F. H. Plunder
the Panhandle
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