Navy Secretary Takes Over Job
Francis P. Matthews of Omaha Nebraska was sworn in as secretary of the navy in Washington. Gordon Gray of Winston-Salem North Carolina took the oath as undersecretary of the army and Dan A Kimball of Los Angeles California was inducted as undersecretary of the navy. Young sturgeons have teeth but older sturgeons do not.
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Why Great Men Commit Death by Own Action
HAL BOYLE discusses suicide among high officials after World War II, citing James Forrestal, John G. Winant, and Jan Masaryk. He notes each faced pressure in peacetime, with motives ranging from avoidance of disgrace to escaping punishment, while disputing whether external forces propelled Masaryk.
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Hal Boyle
New York
James Forrestal
John G. Winant
Britain
Jan Masaryk
Czechoslovakia
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Winant Masaryk
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Masaryk
Rome
Germany
Japan
Fire Engine Passes Tests Charters New Milwaukees Engine
A new fire engine delivered to Milwaukee Fire Department passed required pump tests by the National Fire Underwriters Bureau. It features a 300 gallon water tank and will be stationed at No. 4 with capability citywide. Chief George Hanson notes two units are needed for northern protection.
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Henry J. Ahrens
George Hanson
Riverside Park
National Board of Fire Underwriters
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Fire Insurance Rating Bureau of
Milwaukee
No. 4
Hanson
Minnesota Fire Equipment Co
Minneapolis
Arrival Of Sailor Awaited In Waukon
WAUKON Ia Special Michael J Norton seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Norton Waukon will arrive in the States May 24 after a five month cruise in the Mediterranean aboard the destroyer USS C R Ware which has been operating with the Sixth task fleet.
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Michael J. Norton
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Mediterranean
C. R. Ware
Band Mothers Name Leaders At Ontario High School
Ontario Wis special report notes Band Mothers held their last yearly meeting at the high school. New officers elected include Mrs James De Witt president Mrs Davis Carson secretary and treasurer and Laurel Busch band president.
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Davis Carson
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