October Morn at Malibu Defense Sparks Navy Air Feud
Admiral Radford calls the Big a billion dollar blunder and denounces air force strategic bombing. Navy air chief faults rapid B 52 like purchases without proper evaluation and criticizes Forrestal era policy. Johnson fund cuts loom under committee scrutiny as hearings push toward new policy appraisals and further testimony.
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Arthur W. Radford
Air Force
Navy
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Secretary of Defense
Forrestal
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Vinson
Johnson
Navy Air Force
AFL plans million new members to boost political power
The AFL aims to recruit about one million new members next year to increase its influence in the 1950 elections. The drive is framed as a centennial tribute to Samuel Gompers, the late founder who once urged labor neutrality in national politics, an approach the AFL has since moved away from.
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Samuel Gompers
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Labor
AFL Geeper shifts to pre election conventions
The APL convention voted to quit holding conventions five years after election day. AFL conventions will be held before presidential elections to boost political influence for Democratic aligned candidates.
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APL Conventon
Gompers
AFL
Housewives and pensions spark Washington debate
A housewife could attract government aid such as a pension or a government funded trip home, proposed to begin after 25 years of service. In contrast Irene Pilackas of Chicago Heights Illinois rejects any Washington handouts, warning of loss of independence and added charges.
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Irene Pilackas
Chicago Heights
Ilinoijs
Washington
Grafton Man Rehabilitated Finds Daily Work Brightens Life
A Galfton resident, aided by an artificial limb from a local company and rehabilitation division support, has recovered to good health and continues his daily work greeting the public. Despite a severe orthopedic difficulty, he remains active, aided by community cooperation and medical care.
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Weeuunuca
Galfton
Tutter
America
Coffee Named for Kaffa Province in Abyssinia
A brief note states that coffee derives its name from the Kaffa Province in Abyssinia with an accompanying claim about ancient Roman burials and asbestos. The piece presents two facts with minimal context and cites no sources.
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Kaffa
Abyssinia
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