Old PFC Shoots The Bull With Brass At Marine Plan Talk
Washington January 25. Representative Mike Mansfield and many ex Marines met to discuss boosting Marine Corps strength. Notable attendees included Major General James P. Devereux, Colonel Clark W. Thompson, and Lieutenant Colonel Paul H. Douglas. Mansfield replied to a reporter asking his rank with a crisp PFC.
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Mike Mansfield
Dmont
Congress
Marine Corps
James P
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Maryland
Clark W. Thompson
Texas
Paul H. Douglas
Illinois
Mansfield
Pfc
India Hints Peace Move For Korean War Cease-Fire
Lake Success, January 25. India signaled that the lull in Korea may reflect Peiping readiness to order a cease-fire and urged the U N to seize the moment for peace talks. Rau backed by Britain urged seven-nation talks on an Arab Asian proposal to convene soon, arguing it could end hostilities earlier than a U S push to brand Red China as aggressor.
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New Zealand
Carl Berendsen
Endsen
Australia
Tacoma Marine Corporal Lost Limbs in Korea Wounds
A 20 year old Marine corporal Corporal Henry Schafer of Tacoma was reported in satisfactory condition after four bullet wounds in Korea and multiple amputations including the right hand lower right leg and foot. He also lost part of his left foot but his left hand remained intact. He suffered frostbite during the action and was grovibitien while awaiting aid.
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Calif
Korea
Henry Schafer
Marie Schafer
Tacoma
Oak Knoll Naval Itas
Young Schafer
Young Marine
Grovibitien
Orange High School Shows Atom Bomb Films
Orange January 25. Principal Paul Pearson reports two atom bomb films shown to Luthher Stark Senior High School students and adults. Films cover Hiroshima devastation and atomic attack survival with no adverse effects observed among viewers.
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Luthher Stark Senior High School
Paul Pearson
Hiroshima
Bill Butler
City Civil Defense
Pearson
Rangers raid Duval entertainment spots hit by police
In Alice Texas Rangers raided Duval County entertainment spots for the second time this week looking for prostitution and gambling. Five women were arrested and charged with vagrancy in justice court fined ten dollars and costs. Ranger Captain Alfred Allee warned police to keep the venues shut down as raids continue.
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Texas Rangers
Duval County
Justice Court
Alfred Allee
Carrizon
Spurned Woman Held After Detroit Boarding House Fire
A 21-year-old woman faced arson charges after a blaze at a Detroit boarding house killed 6-year-old Travis Burson Jr. Neighbors reported a violent quarrel with the boy’s father over a waitress job, and police say the suspect fled the scene as the fire started in the front hall.
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Detroit
Catherine Quick
Donald Sirois
Travis Burson Jr
Crith
Sirois
Miss Quick
California and Ohio Each Have Eight Cities Over 106000 Population
California and Ohio each contain eight cities with more than 106000 residents. Massachusetts New York and Texas also hold cities exceeding this population threshold.
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Ohio
Massachusetts
York
Texas
Air Raid Siren Test Flops in Downtown Pasadena
Pasadena officials report the first siren test under the civil defense program failed to alarm downtown. The main siren started then sputtered and died, smoke rose, and 40 auxiliary sirens across the city were much quieter than expected. Don C McMillan, manager, said the test will be repeated with adjustments.
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Pasadena
Calif
Civil Defense
Reagan High Student Dies of Spinal Meningitis
In Houston a Reagan Senior High School 16 year old Millard Ray Hendrick died from spinal meningitis while another Reagan student Billie Jo Griffin, 15, is hospitalized with a suspected case. Health officials urged parents to seek preventive treatment through family physicians.
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Houston
Reagan
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Millard Ray Hendrick
Billie Jo Griffin
Fred K. Laurentz
Fortune for Your Thoughts Jim Young’s idea fortune at 42
The article profiles Jim Young who, without finishing high school, built a fortune by selling ideas. After retiring at 42 he worked as an advertising consultant, teacher, diplomat, and businessman, sharing his method for generating valuable ideas. The February Reader’s Digest offers 45 condensed articles on lasting interests.
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