Purge of disloyal federal employees ordered by Truman
Washington report details President Truman ordering a purge of disloyal federal workers. Rep. Keefe of Kansas chairs civil service talks on possible legislation to enforce the order and ensure loyalty, with opposition and support from key committee members and White House aides.
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Japan Election Watch Amid Tokyo Scramble
Reports indicate Japan election coverage in Tokyo with observers planned. British forces may deploy observer teams on transports during the April electons while foreseeing security and monitoring across multiple states and regions.
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Tokyo
Car Runs Away While KU Student Attends Class
University of Kansas chemistry grad student Donald D. DeFord left his 1936 Dodge coupe idling on Indiana Street. The car rolled downhill crossed a street and curb, finally stopping astride the sidewalk after brushing a small tree. Minor damage noted. officer warned of potential parking citation.
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Paraguay Rebels Press Toward Asuncion After San Pedro Victory
Buenos Aires reports Paraguayan rebels led by Col. Alfredo Ramos routed loyalist troops at San Pedro and advanced toward Asuncion, claiming open roads south from Concepcion. Analysts cautioned reports from El Mundo sources may be biased though air power favors the insurgents as the capital 95 miles away.
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Taft to Deliver Baker Commencement Address
Charles Phelps Taft, prominent Cincinnati lawyer and son of William Howard Taft, has been secured by President Nelson Horn to deliver Baker university’s 89th commencement address. Taft, president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ, serves on the provisional committee for the World Council of Churches. The address is set for Monday, June 2.
Army tightens liquor control for troops in Germany
In Frankfurt Army Headquarters announces strict limits on hard liquor for American occupation forces in Germany and Austria as part of a discipline drive. Starting April soldiers and civilians may buy monthly bottles through Army stores or clubs. private importation will be barred to curb black market trade while beer and wine remain unrestricted. A spokesman says aim is better control and normal social drinking, not curbing all consumption.
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Returning Troops Arrive as Army Transport From Japan
The only troopship due in United port today is the army transport Republic ar, carrying 420 army personnel from Japan. The Republic ar arrived in Seattle yesterday with 1,010 personnel from Korea and Japan.
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