Ridgway Named to Succeed Ike as Allied Europe Commander
Paris dispatch reports Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway chosen by NATO to replace General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe. The announcement marks a major leadership transition in the Western alliance amid ongoing postwar security efforts.
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Ridgway named NATO Far East successor in shift
Weather bulletin warns small craft in harbor to 9 am with winds up to 30 mph. Foggy dawns give way to sunny afternoons and warmer temps, highs near 67. President Truman nominates Ridgway to head NATO SHAPE, with Clark set to replace him in the Far East and Gruenther remaining in planning duties. Eisenhower resigns June 1 to pursue the Republican nomination.
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Ridgway Named U N Commander in Korea in Major Reshuffle
President Truman designated Gen. Matthew B Ridgway as U N commander in Korea today following his succession of Gen Dwight D Eisenhower. The reshuffle also moves Gen Alfred M Gruenther, Eisenhower’s deputy, into a key post as part of the changes.
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On Borrowed Time Editorial Health Care Fight
Editorial notes troubles in low cost medical care in California as a privately run system shows bad billing by some doctors. The piece argues over government supervised health insurance and the debate affects access for those who cannot pay top fees.
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Claims pledge broken on golf course plan
Clark A. Searle told Lakewood Taxpayers Assn members that Louis Boyar, president of Lakewood Park Corp, had promised not to subdivide the Lakewood Country Club golf course. The association approved a letter to the Board of Supervisors urging prevention of any subdivision, expressing astonishment over the alleged reversal and loss of land for residential construction.
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Probe Waits Wasp Brings 61 Survivors
The Hobson sank four minutes after being stashed by the aircraft carrier Wasp during high speed maneuvers. One hundred seventy six crewmen from the Hobson are missing while 61 survivors are aboard the Wasp headed to New York. Adm. Lynde B. McCormick will convene a court of inquiry on arrival to examine orders given and possible radar and radio issues affecting both ships. Families accuse the ship of unsafe condition, while Navy officials deny it. a special board had inspected the Hobson and updated systems. A House committee member says a full Navy report is expected.
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Mediators Report Oil Parley Gains
Washington April 28 mediators said progress in talks to avert a nationwide oil workers strike. Clyde Mills reported both sides moving at 14 venues as AFL CIO and independent unions bargain with industry. One company reportedly offered seven cents and unions lowered demands below 29 cents per hour.
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