Irish Minister Opposes Pact Citing Irish Partition Concerns
Sean MacBride, Ireland’s external affairs minister, argued against joining the Atlantic Pact in San Francisco. He warned that adoption could entrench Britain’s influence in Ireland and threaten Ireland’s territorial integrity and political independence, unless Ireland’s own concerns are acknowledged. The remarks were made to the Irish Freedom League of San Francisco.
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Ballistics Expert Called In On Slaying of Wealty Realtor
Riverside, April 24 Officials said an outside ballistics expert would assist in the investigation of the slaying of John E. Owen 68 president of the National Association of Apartment House Owners and a friend of actress Irene Rich. Owen was shot Friday night at his Riverside residence.
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Public Interest on venereal tests in marriage laws.
A 1929 Texas law requiring male venereal disease certificates for marriage is criticized as ineffective. Dallas County records show 1948 data with 8170 marriages, many by courthouse ministers, and widespread reliance on doctors near the courthouse. calls for broader blood test laws and Parkhouse bills gain support despite limited action.
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Senators Hope for China Aid Despite Communist Sweep
Two Republican senators Knowland and Bridges voiced hope for congressional aid to anti Communist forces in China despite a Soviet sweep. They called for a full airing of past China policies and a dress investigation funded by a $50,000 staff and Senate grants. Bridges warned of an Iron Curtain if Communists gain China control.
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Army Stops Hiring Civilians in Germany
The Army halted hiring American civilians for military government jobs in Germany as organizational changes loom with a shift to a civilian high commissioner likely by July. General Lucius D. Clay plans to retire then, and John J. McCloy was mentioned as a possible civilian commissioner. The current American staff numbers about 2,500, the smallest payroll among occupying powers, with British at 8,000 and French at 9,000.
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Belgian throne fate in Swiss talks as regency looms
In Geneva talks over the weekend apparent Belgian regency crisis deepens. Prince Charles and Leopold in Bern. Leopold III at Pregny villa. Spaak travels from Lugano to Bern as Brussels contemplates return or fitting successor for the throne amid opposition and exile. Princess Josephine-Charlotte visits Belgium.
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