Debate over posting names of fallen servicemen grows
Washington debate centers on whether to release names of killed or missing servicemen immediately or wait until relatives are notified. A new Air Force rule extends from four to twelve hours before public release, citing delays in reaching next of kin and administrative hurdles at home bases. The issue contrasts press urgency with families’ need to receive official word first.
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Washington
Air Force
Camp Drum
Maeuvers
Army
Navy
United States
Air Ote
Air. Force
Stassen Appeals to Eisenhower MacArthur Backers in Wisconsin Primary
Harr ol E. Stassen invites supporters of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gen. Douglas MacArthur to back his slate of delegates in the April 1 Wisconsin Republican primary. He says his policies align more with Eisenhower and MacArthur than with Sen. Taft or Gov. Warren, and notes he doubts either general will permit their names on the ballot. He views Warren’s bid as a separate movement without Eisenhower MacArthur backing.
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Madison
Wis
Harrol E. Stassen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Stassen
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Warren
California
Minnesota
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Shy
MacArthuy
Seven Local Girls in Water Show Next Week
Seven Lawrence girls listed to take part in KU Quack Chib annual water show at Robinson Gymnasium on February 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. Jean Renny Grace Endacot Nancy Gilchrist Martha Lawrence Pat Schrader Joan Squires and Marilyn Ringler lead scenes with 23 women and varsity divers. Under Miss Tuuth Hoover direction, tickets on sale at the Physical Education office on campus. CLASH NEAR MANILA Manila February 29 death toll rises as Army and Huk clashes near Pandi and Bailiuag left several soldiers and rebels dead.
Stricken Mother Returns San's Purple Heart to President
Memphis mother Mrs. Donna Cooper mailed the Purple Heart and scroll awarded after her son Paul’s death in Korea to President Truman. She calls the conflict a needless slaughter and says she cannot keep the medal, insisting it should not symbolize a war she deems unjust.
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Memphis
Tenn
Truman
Korea
Donna Cooper
Paul
Lin
Holds Manufacturer Must Take Some Responsibility
Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a car salesman may bear responsibility for injuries caused by an automatic gear shift when a buyer lacks sufficient instruction. Mrs. Alma Burke, who struck an oil truck after a short test ride, argued negligence for inadequate instruction. The trial court had dismissed the claim, but the appellate court reversed and remanded for trial on the merits.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Court of Appeals
Alma Burke
Weird Orange Objects Seen in Korean Skies
Tokyo reports American bomber crews seeing strange orange objects over Korea at night. Air Force spokesmen refuse to comment citing classified information. Night flights by B-29 and B-26 pilots are involved, with suggestions the objects might be exhaust flashes from MiG-15 jets or unknown airborne phenomena.
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Tokyo
Korea
Air Force
Washington
North Korea
Fifth Air Force
Stroudsburg School Board Qualifies for 25000 Bequest
Stroudsburg Pa February 20 The school board earned a $25,000 bequest by collecting ten copies of the temperance book Ten Nights in a Bar Room. An extended search for ten copies found fourteen, matching the will of the late Samuel M Schoonover which required securing ten copies before using the money.
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Stroudsburg
Samuel M. Schoonover
Schoonover
Only Way Out Tragedy in Renton Family
In Renton Wash two young boys, John Thomas and Michael Patrick Smith, were killed and their mother Madeline Smith gravely wounded after she said she chose the only way out of debts. Eugene J. Smith, a 20 year old consulting engineer, found them. a four page letter explained their motive. The mother, 31, told County Detective Chief Adam Lyskoski she spent the family earnings and planned to take the babies with her. The incident followed by a hospital statement and police notes.
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Renton
Wash
Madeline Smith
John Thomas Smith
Michael Patrick
Eugene J. Smith
Smith
New
Renton, Hospital
Adam Lyskoski
Lyskoski
Car
Reever
Flactors
Mrs. Smith
Choked gas and indigestion remedies on sale
An unusual ad fragment touts Bellans tablets as fastest-acting relief for heartburn and gas. It portrays gas issues as often indigestive and promotes the 25 cent price point, framed as a quick aid during strikes.
Lincoln Relics Bring Large Sum at a New York Auction
New York February 18 Relics from Abraham Lincoln drew strong demand at Parker Bernet Galleries. 392 items from Oliver R Barrett of Chicago fetched 185253 dollars. The sale highlighted letters to Joshua Speed Lincoln’s debates and intimate keepsakes. Proceeds from the Lincoln Collection Fund buy to Illinois state historical library.
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Lincoln
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Oliver R. Barrett
Chicago
Parker Bernet Galleries
Linccoln
Joshua Fr. Speed
Barrett Lincoln
Ilinois
Alfred Whital Stern
Chi- Sacp
John Vincent Cleared of Loyalty Charges by State Board
Washington February 20 The state department says John C Vincent a career diplomat has been completely cleared of charges involving loyalty and security by the loyalty board. The record indicates no evidence of disloyalty or security risk.
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John Vincent
Washington
State Department
John C Ter. Vincent
Nax
Kansans Named Among Korea War Casualties
Department of Defense lists Kansans wounded and missing in the Korean area. Wounded Corporal Paul E. Bullock of Oskaloosa. Lieutenant Wilbert W. Hahn of New Almelo. Private Charles L. Krier of Emgiewood. Sergeant Leonard J. Peterman of North Wichita. Corporal William E. Thu of Wichita.
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Department of Defense
Paul E. Bullock
Harry L. Bullock
Oskaloosa
Wilbert W. Hahn
New Almelo
Charles L. Krier
Emgiewood
Leonard J. Peterman
North
William E
Thu
Wichita
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