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Budget-Reservist Conflict Riles Pentagon Post Election
Washington insiders report a rift between President Truman and Defense Secretary Forrestal over next year's military budget. Officials say the White House trimmed the needed defense funds while ordering a rapid expansion of reserve forces, forcing a clash of priorities in the Pentagon. The clash centers on shifting funds to reserves and the National Guard, potentially increasing costs for regular army programs.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Washington
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Pentagon
Defense
James Forrestal
Forrestal
Truman
Dewey
National Guard
H. R. Bull
Bull