Battle for Control of West German Army Faces Civilian Guard
The new West German army faces a clash over civilian oversight as the 28 member screening panel rejects four of defense minister Theodor Blank's close associates. Two camps emerge in the defense ministry between Prussianization fears and aims for an efficient force.
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Streitkraefte
West Germany
Theodor Blank
Konrad Adenauer
Blank
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Defense Ministry
Private Non-Profit Groups Get Third Of Federal Grants
Government figures show private nonprofit groups received more than three fourths of federal funds in early 1955 to expand facilities and services for rehabilitating disabled persons. Through November 30, $1,095,769 was allocated. private groups in 42 states or territories received $863,178, with the remainder to state agencies.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Debt-Ridden man accused in fatal two planters slaying
Madison Parish sheriff reports D. C. Bailey, a Black man, confessed to robbing two 66 year old planters near Tallulah, removing 10 cents from Nelson and 46 dollars from Montgomery, while missing over 500 dollars in their pockets. The men, Jesse Nelson and Eddie Montgomery, were lifelong friends on a plantation southeast of town. Montgomery also ran a nearby store. Bailey owed 35 dollars to another Black person, and he was arrested Tuesday night after the alleged fatal robbery and killings.
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Tallulah
C. E. Hester
Madison Parish
D. C. Bailey
Bailey
Jesse Nelson
Eddie Montgomery
Here
Montgomery
Nelson
Railways Ownership Shift Global Pattern Revealed
A study indicates that government ownership now controls more than half of the world’s railway mileage. Analysts note state railways span continents, reflecting policy choices and strategic economic planning. The trend underscores state influence over critical transportation infrastructure and potential implications for efficiency and investment.
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Roy Rogers
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Homart
Pee Eee Ey
Barber
Tith Street
Gore
Scott’s Air Conditioning Inc
Eugene L. Bowman
Roger Wilkerson
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