Confusion Over Truman Order on Armed Services Segregation
Washington reports a polarized reaction to President Truman s executive order on equality in the armed services. Republicans largely silent while Southern Democrats and critics warn it could undermine discipline and loyalty. Army Chief Omar Bradley sparked controversy by stating the services will remain segregated if the order is interpreted as abolishing it.
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Washington
Truman
Armed Services
Army
Ed Gossett
Wichita Falls
Texas
Henry Wallace
Gossett
Esprit de Corps
Louisiana
Overton Brooks
Congress
Omar Bradley
Bradley
Notice of Updated Appointment Records
Fragmentary notice indicates appointment records will be updated by an office in Iowa. Readers are asked to watch for official postings and confirm details as they become available.
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Sonn Lowa
Bob
Arts Corporation
Bo Smythe Sizn Company
Cedar Rept
Lowa
Board of
Executive Council
State of
Iowa
Rte Opaly
Robert ©. Smythe
Harmony
Séarmony
Bernie Shelton Buried in Pomp in Peoria
Bernie Shelton, second of the Shelton gang to die, was buried with pomp near his Parkview cemetery in Peoria after being shot outside his tavern. More than 1,000 attended his brother Carl’s earlier burial. Agnes Shelton mourned and cursed the killers as a heavy floral funeral marked the event.
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Peoria
Ill
Bernie Shelton
Shelton Brothers
Shelton
Carl
Fairfield
Bernie
Parkview
Boland
Agnes Shelton
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South
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Des Mekots
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Cedar Rapids Lowere
Bob Smythe
Robert O Smythe
Maurice Nathanson
Pomp
Florsheim
Armstrong
Tweedie and Selby
Armstrong Street
Akom
Mainsock Athletic Union
Armstrong Men's Furnishings
Armstrong Wen
Armstrong Men's Clothing
Third Ploor
Armetrong Men's Rober
Siass
Splendid Bass
Armateong
Istbrunner’s
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Sale
Armstrong Coats
Armstrong Millinery
Epalon Afeler
Ntire
Armstrong Boxs’ Store
Boys’ Furnishings
Shep
Furnisminge
Armetrong Girls’ Shop
Armstrong Sport Shop
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