Forrestal to Stay Awhile Fight Merger Plan
Secretary of the Navy Forrestal will delay resignation to oppose the military unification plan. He will speak as a private citizen, not an administration official, while remaining in post for a couple of months. The White House backs unification but faces opposition from cabinet members and Navy officials over air force transfer and personnel changes.
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Lan 2
Artemus L. Gates
V-12 Continuance Approved by Senate
Senate approves continuation of V-12 naval reserve education for about 20,000 students in 66 colleges until July 1, funding arranged, bill sent to the White House for signature.
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Washington
Naval Reserve
White House
Schick Veterans Host to Orphans Holiday Event
Veterans at Schick hospital host orphans from Davenport Sunday at 2 30 p m for a toy handout. The Clinton hospital canteen serves refreshments with Linn County Red Cross camp and hospital council arranging programs. Santa Claus dancers and entertainers travel from Cedar Rapids to cheer youngsters. Gift packages for veterans distributed Christmas Eve by American Legion auxiliary and Red Cross.
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Carroll School
Cedar Rapids
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Red Cross Camp and Hospital Committee
Ward Closes After 15 Packages for Wacs On Medical Duty
A closed ward handles a package tally of 15, with Wacs assigned to medical duty. The brief notes ongoing care arrangements and need for vigilance in duties.
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Senate Approves Regular Army Officer Increase
The Senate approved legislation to raise the regular army officer ceiling to 25,000 from 16,719. It allows appointment of reserve or temporary officers who served during the war to regular commissions.
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Senate
White House
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