Army plans 24 combat divisions by this summer
Washington reports the Army will reach 24 combat divisions by summer as troop replacements to Korea speed up. General J Lawton Collins notes calls for more National Guardsmen and a new regular division. Two National Guard divisions enter federal service Tuesday, with guard units undergoing training and equipping.
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Rhode Island
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Researchers From Two Continents Meet in Mexico On Synthetic Parley
In Cuernavaca Mexico researchers from two continents gathered to discuss substitutes for expensive and scarce acid and cortisone. They consider synthetic steroids and hormones with pregnenolone as a leading alternative, noting Mexico's role as a large producer from wild plant roots. The group of 53 researchers will examine tumor inhibition and arthritis effects, clinical disparities, and future research needs.
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Continents
I. V. Sollins
Sollins
Pact Nations Name Chief of Production
William R. Herod of International General Electric was named coordinator of the North Atlantic defense production organization. The post, created by 12 Atlantic Allies ministers in Brussels, mirrors Eisenhower’s defense role. Herod, 52, has led IGEC since 1945 after joining the firm in 1929. He previously served 1934–37 in London with Associated Electrical Industries.
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William R. Herod
International General Electric Company
North Atlantic Defense Production Organization
Brussels
Herod
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Electrical Industries, Ltd
Truman Seeks 40 Million For Texas Dams And Flood Projects
President Truman asked Congress to appropriate nearly 40 million dollars for Texas dams flood control reclamation and waterways. Major item is 15 million for Falcon Dam on the Rio Grande near Zapata with US and Mexico sharing costs. Also includes river and harbor projects and boundary commission work totaling over 61 million for flood control and waterway programs across Texas and neighboring states.
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Sabine-Neches Waterway
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Laredo
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Payne
SPA Fund
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Mississippi
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