Burma turmoil deepens amid rival leftist factions
In Burma a multiple party struggle intensifies with at least 12 active parties, eight armed, pitting White Flag Communists against Red Flag factions. The revolt of the Havens challenges the government, while Karen demands a larger Karenni state. US aid was cut for anti Communist pledge lapses, and talks on southeast Asia security follow the Truman Churchill pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Payne
Asis
People's Volunteer Organization
Burma
United States
Washington
Southeast Asia
France
Indochina
Anniversary gathering for ex servicemen planned
March 19 event by Lieut. A. W. Thompson Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, draws a large turnout in the city. Also noted are a model garage upgrade by William VanVleet on Church Street and community party scenes at Miss Myrtle Kysur’s West Washington home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William AsrVleet
Church Street
Center
VanVleet
Myrtle Kysur
West Washington Street
Blaine Foster
Louise Thomas
Ruth Kinley
Billy Betts
East Main Street
King George VI Funeral Costs Released to Parliament
The funeral bill totals 58,000 pounds and rises with 4,000 pounds for royal entertainment and travel. The largest single charge, 35,180 pounds, covers armed forces expenses for troops in the ceremonies. The government asks Parliament to approve the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Een Orem
London
George VI
Duncan sisters stage comeback after decade lapse
Hollywood February 27 The Duncan sisters known as Topsy and Eva revive their act with a 45 minute concert at Sag Hie and Sirloin in San Fernando Valley. Vivian Asther joins as pianist and Evelyne Asther, Vivian’s daughter, appears in close harmony finale amid a 300 student show business school in Burlingame California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmeillumura
Hollywood
Duncan Sisters
Topsy
Eva
Sag Hie
Sirloin
San Fernando Valley
Vivian
Bva
Rosetta
Evelyne Asther
Duncans
Burlingame
Calif
Crawford County Increases Real Estate Tax to Ten Mills
Crawford county commissioners voted a real estate tax increase from eight to ten mills for 1952. Five mills fund county government and five for the institution district, with plans for courthouse remodeling and additions. A 30 day inspection period will precede final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Crawford County
Harry W. Wentworth
Court House
Wentworth
Court Home
Thes County
Backfire in Burma in the Cold War era
Britain notes Burma as a potential target of Communism, not Indochina, as central Burma remains under Communist influence. Since independence in 1948 Burma's transport is disrupted with air travel dominating. Burma joined the United Nations in 1950, with the Anti Fascist People's Freedom League ruling and its early stance on Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Indochina
Britain
People’s Freedom League
Popular Front
United States
Great Britain
United Nations
China
Korea
County Officials Comment On Tax Rate Increases
State approval noted as official. Chairman explained the higher tax rate and 9 to 10 percent raises for most county employees were part of rising costs and did not imply court house work would stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Service Yesterday for Walter L. Bishop
Funeral services for Walter L. Bishop were held yesterday at 1 p.m. at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with Rev. Wilmer Hetter of the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church officiating. Bearers included George Roof Edward Moore Howard Gates Blaine Myers Merle Upeman and William J Johnson. Interment followed at Chestnut Grove Cemetery Ashtabula with Aerie 1463 Fraternal Order of Eagles presiding over the committal. Attendees from afar included Mr and Mrs George Curtis of Washington DC Mr and Mrs John Stough Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher Mrs Alice Huffman Mrs Walter Graham and John Hoover of Erie Mr and Mrs Merle Upperman and Mrs Blanche Pease of Union City William H Johnson Mill Village Miss Clara Stough McKean and Mrs Jennie Sarle Savona NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Hetter
Christian Missionary and Alliance Church
Walter L. Bishop
Bracken- Keating
George Roof
Edward Moore
Howard Gates
Blaine Myers
Merle Upperman
William
J. Johnson
Aero Supply
Chestnut Grove
Ashtabula
Aerie 146
Order of Eagles
George Curtis
Washington, D. C
John Stough
Robert Fisher
Alice Huffman
Walter Graham
John ‘Hoover
Erie
Blanche Pease
Union City
William H. Johnson
Mill Village
Clara Stough
McKean
Jennie Sarle
Savona
N.Y
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Corry
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B.D
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Unitis
Alaska
Russia
Winston Churchill
New York
U. S
King
Comeback
Duncan Iters
Crawford CO
Missioners
Institution
Meerdink’s
Academy
Devstrom
Berdink’s House OF Furniture
Sunfo Wire Wit
Seln Velva
Gabardines
Webster
Gabardine
Al’s
Clothes
VITA
Uport
Rca Victor
Davis
Pheilling Tnsiina
Viena
Pak Ot
Davis Radio
Amity
North Center Street
Dial
Horace Andresen
National Bank of
the National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Safety Deposit
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