Norwalk Boy Found Dead In Abandoned Ice Box
George Flowers reports that 10 year old Charles Houghton was found dead at 6 55 last night in an abandoned ice box near his Norwalk home. Sheriff Captain William A Barron ruled accidental death with no violence evident. The body and ice box were sent to Los Angeles for analysis to confirm identity and look for foul play. Charles A Houghton, the boy's father, learns of the grim discovery.
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Houghton
Charles
Chuck) Houghton
Norwalk
George Flowers
Southland
William A. Barron
Barron
United States
Los Angeles
Charles A. Houghton
Marsh Howard
Charles Houghton
MacArthur Plane Recalled to Tokyo for Ridgway Use
The Air Force ordered Gen. MacArthur’s plane The Bataan returned to Tokyo to serve Lt Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, new Far East supreme commander. The move cancels a plan to keep the aircraft in the United States for overhaul and affects pilot assignments and crew.
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Air Force
MacArthur
Bataan
Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
Far East
Washington St
Edt
United States
Col
Anthony Story
Mac
Not Inevitable War with Russia, Says General Mockhiihur
General Mockhiihur tells Senate committee that war with Russia is not inevitable. Observers William L. Shirer and others agree, noting that continued strength and resolve prevent intimidation. The analysts stress firmness as the key to avoiding conflict.
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Russia
Mockhiihur
Senate Committee
Long Beach
William L. Shirer
Ewope
Bonus Bill Over Hurdle
In Sacramento on May 9, a California veterans bonus measure cleared its first hurdle. Assemblyman William Rosenthal’s bill would award up to 250 for stateside service veterans and 500 for overseas veterans, with 500 yearly for amputees and totally disabled veterans. If approved, it heads to a public vote.
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California
Assembly Committee On
Ways and Means
William Rosenthal
Los Angeles
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Gomer Brown
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Arthur
William E. Grege
Columbus
Ohio
Story
Charles M. Evans
San Francisco
Travisite Force Bare
Calif
Thursaye
Drew Pearson
MacArthur Way
Ray Tucker
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