Asia aid shift to halt Communist advance in Southeast Asia
Dewitt MacKenzie reports on a new phase of U S aid to Southeast Asia aimed at stopping Communist expansion. Experts say more than 50 percent odds exist for stalling the offensive, but vast Western ideological and economic challenges remain. Democracy must be shown as a superior life through material aid and intensified personal outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Southeast Asia
Red
China
Burma
Indo- China
Weill
John M. Hightower
Washington
Asia
Herbert Morrison
Seamen Train in Caribbean Exercise and Liberty Stop in Tampico
About 500 part-time sailors from a New Orleans based division complete four days of anti submarine drills in the Caribbean aboard five ships. Firemen Fantle Utke Emery and Seaman Larson take two days ashore in Tampico Mexico before resuming training for a return to New Orleans and debarkation March 28 aboard destroyers Compton Purvis Gainard Sperry and Dickson.
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Gulf of Mexico
Willard E. Fantle, Jr
South 11Th Street
Larry V. Utke
South Seventh Street
Richard C. Emery
Winnebago Street
Robert R. Larson
Pettibone Island
la Crosse
Wis
Tampico
Mexico
Caribbean
New Orleans
Navy
Liberty
Mexican
Key West
President Truman
Compton
Purvis
Gainard
Sperry
Dickson
Airman admits slain sergeant at Hamilton air base
Sgt. Lyle H. Buswell confessed to the strangling of 44 year old WAF Sgt. Fairy E. Decker at Hamilton air base California. He said alcohol caused the killing and claimed no motive though autopsy indicated bruises and evidence consistent with rape. He denied raping her.
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San Rafael
Calif
Air Force
Lyle H. Buswell
Buswell
Vermont
FBI
Waf Set
Fairy E. Decker
York
Hamilton Air Base
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
Tomah Women’s COOF to Hold Potluck and Meeting
Tomah Wisconsin officials report the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters will host a potluck supper at the church basement on Tuesday night followed by a business meeting.
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Tomah
Wis
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Beloit and University leadership figures in early 20th century
Beloit College and University of Idaho former president Dr Melvin Amos Brannon 4 had notable roles as chancellor of the University of Montana. William K McKenney 59 a bridge analyst with Newspaper Enterprise Association born Cleveland. Lewis Eckels 62, character actor born Monongahela, associated with stage and radio.
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Gainesville
Fia
Melvin Amos Brannon
Beloit College
University of Idaho
University of Montana
Lowell
New York
William K McKenney
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Cleveland
Kansas City
Lewis
Eckels
Chharacter
Monongahela
Randall-Graw Hosts 2 Day Welding Show and Open House
Randall-Graw Co showcased the latest welding supplies and techniques at 417 South Third Street in a two day event with factory reps from Rentel-Grants Co. The display featured heli arc welding with inert gas and high frequency arc, demonstrating fast strong joints on aluminum copper brass and more. Farm welders and contractors saw demonstrations of low temperature alloys and a gas driven portable welder, while visitors learned about reusable old railroad iron and farm specific equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall-Graw Co
South Third Street
Rentel-Grants Co
Eau Claire
Jay Street
U. S. Claim To Have Best Fighting Tools
Edwin A. Speakman executive director of the defense department research and development board told a joint meeting of engineers and army researchers that the United States has a fair margin of superiority in weapon development. He warned Russia is making rapid progress in accumulating scientific knowledge and engineering techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Russia
Edwin A. Speakman
Department of Defense
Fabulous Figure Dies in Havana Cuba
Senator Jose Manuel Aleman aged 45, a Cuban politician and millionaire, died in Havana on Saturday from cancer. Once a clerk in the education ministry, he rose to head that ministry and became among Cuba’s wealthiest men as sugar revenues boosted fortunes. Wealth estimates ranged up to seventy million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Jose Manuel Aleman
Ministry of Education
Questions and Answers From The L T Tribune Information Bureau
A reader questions science and history topics answered by the bureau. Answers cover Troy’s rebuilt cycles, Trojan Horse legend, fish coloration, eyesight among birds, fur seammaking, Virginia rainfall records, autumn leaf color by frost, Adelina Patti’s opera debut age, and American Legion membership near three million.
Home Law Book Revised Edition Offered by Information Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau advertises a revised Home Law reference book with 48 pages covering marriage and divorce, naturalization, contracts, notes, wills, property, copyright and trademarks. It costs 20 cents postpaid and requires mailing a coupon to Washington DC with name and address.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
St. N. E. Washington
D. C
Eye St
N. E
Washington
Home Law Book
Poor Man's Philosopher Wants A Million Here Take Mine
Hal Boyle muses on dreams of a million dollars and why he would not spend it. He recalls childhood fantasies from buying a horse to gambling in Monte Carlo, then questions what to do with vast wealth and how it would affect conscience and generosity.
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America
Boyle
Hollywood
Tom Mix
Hopalong Cassidy
Tom
Tony
Monte Carlo
Riviera
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Department of Internal Revenue
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