First American troops sail for Europe from New York
The 4th Infantry Division led by Maj. Gen. Harlan N. Hartness will sail from New York this weekend as the first U S divisional troops to depart for Europe since World War II. They join Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's NATO effort, and after arriving in Bremerhaven about May 29, will be assigned across the American Zone.
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Not a Record Vote Editorial on Senate poker bill
The State Senate killed the anti poker bill by a tactic that hides how members voted. It cites secrecy to shield individual senators from voter scrutiny and notes possible committee avoidance. The piece argues the method undermines accountability and continues on page 22-A.
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Giants Assault Cracks Outer Allied Lines
China’s Communist forces launched a massive second spring offensive along a 30 mile front in central and eastern Korea. Six divisions with self propelled guns spearhead the attack to push back South Koreans near Inje and force US units east of Chunchon. Allied withdrawals described as orderly though fluid hours after the start.
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Gary Cooper and wife announce separation in Hollywood
Mrs Gary Cooper Veronice Balfe announces separation from film star Gary Cooper after 1933 marriage. Attorney Graham Sterling confirms negotiations for a property settlement are underway and provides few details. Sterling notes Balfe previously acted briefly as Sandra Shaw but declines further comment on divorce.
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Veronica Balfe
Graham Sterling
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L A Radio Stations Set to Broadcast Truman Address
Two Los Angeles stations plan to air President Truman's Citizenship conference talk today. KECA will broadcast at 1 15 p m and again at 2 15 p m. KEES will rebroadcast the program titled Citizenship and Foreign Policy.
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Forced to Sober Up Actor John Agar Marries Model
John Agar, ex-husband of Shirley Temple, wed Hollywood model Loretta Barnett Combs in Las Vegas after Clarke County Clerk Helen Scott Reed required him to sober up with coffee and courthouse laps. Reed set a 4 p.m. deadline for a license amid prior alcohol-related trouble.
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Bus Crash Injures Nine on Sunset Boulevard
In Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard a Pacific Electric bus and a car collided injuring nine people, one seriously, during a busy daytime period.
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Agar Bride Weds, Sneaks Off for Secret Honeymoon
Screen Actor John Agar and his bride Loretta Barnett Combs wed in Las Vegas this afternoon and arrived in Los Angeles tonight. They sped away to an undisclosed honeymoon destination, with no one meeting them at the airport.
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ANS
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Film Actor Secures License After Courthouse Circuit
A good looking film actor, after a 90 minute spree in Hollywood bistros, returned to the courthouse for a license inspection by Clerk Reed. She said the 90 minutes did wonders, noting he looked like a different man as he received the license.
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