Seventh Army Builds Ready European Shield
In Europe the U S Seventh Army under Lt Gen Manton S Eddy reorganizes from occupation duty into a combat ready force. Six divisions including the Fourth Infantry and Second Armored train with allied forces to deter Soviet aggression and defend Western Europe. The corps trains vigorously amid recreation and improved morale as overseas duty shifts from police to potential battle.
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Manton S. Eddy
United States
Eddy
Second Armored
New England
43Rd
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Red Army
Europe
West Germany
Eisenhower Command Expands Western Allied Force
The Seventh has strengthened Eisenhower's force from a paper army to an 18-division, combat-ready Western allied force. Time in winter and two-thirds in summer signal readiness to move into actual combat on two hours’ notice under his direct command.
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Seventh
Eisenhower
VA Report on His Death Somewhat Exaggerated
Oklahoma City AP report details A C Russell learning he was listed as dead by the Veterans Administration after a hospital stay in Shawnee Oklahoma. A mis-mark in the medical report caused the error. Russell who served 314 years in the air force regained consciousness and was released, with the VA promising to correct the record.
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Oklahoma City
A. C. Russell
Veterans Administration
Russell
Air Force
Shawnee, Okla
Acheson backs Eisenhower call for European unity convention
Secretary of State Acheson endorsed General Eisenhower’s plea for a constitutional unity convention among six NATO nations France Italy Western Germany Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg. He said the United States supports the idea and noted foreign ministers in Paris had urged a similar meeting in December. Senators Kefauver and Wiley also praised the move as a step in the right direction.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Europe
Acheson
Congress
Kefauver
D-Tenn
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Ike
Wiley
R-Wis
Foreign Relations Committee
France
Italy
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Paris
Quotes and remarks from politicians and actors drift in
A collage of remarks includes Sen Estes Kefauver denying a presidential run while not closing the door, Senator Neely noting coal mine disasters as the price of reform, actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dismissing Corrine Calvet’s glamor, and a Groton case where a man was arrested and entered a court date while Edwards admitted triggering a church incident by playing organs.
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Miss Calvet
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Corrine Calvet
Groton
Edwards
Organ Music Lands Sailor in Police Court
New London police court action filed against 18 year old sailor James M. Edwards after two clergy accuse him of breaching peace by performing pipe organ concerts in their churches without permission or audience.
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New London, Conn
Shoes Add To Age In Birmingham Woman's Claim
Emma Carpenter aged 95 says her great great-grandchildren won t reach her age because their shoes will ruin them. She wore pointed toes after turning 80 and found they slowed her activity.
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Birmingham
Ala
Emma Carpenter
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