Go Story Chapter 27 Agents Cut Platinum Smuggling Ring
FBI and SIS operations during World War II exposed a platinum smuggling network from Colombia to the United States and Argentina. Harold Ebury and an Austrian linked to him coordinated transfers as agents traced routes through Ecuador, Bolivia, and Monterey, with Ebury finally captured in 1943 and sentenced for censorship violations.
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Germany
Israel outlines long term Gaza plans and clashes
United Press reports Israel refused to return Gaza to Egypt despite UN urging. Israel plans irrigation, power plants, waterworks, and a nurses' school at Gaza port while authorities report renewed attacks from Sinai. UNEF injuries noted. Western powers push a middle road resolution at the UN seeking Israel’s withdrawal and Gaza administration changes.
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Sinai Peninsula
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Middle East
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Canada
Abba Eban
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Lester B. Pearson
Christian Pineau
Quotes From News Transcripts Reflecting Postwar Politics and Crime
Reports from Washington San Francisco Chicago and Venice detail Eisenhower remarks on a potential third term Saudi King Saud's spokesman denying a royal food taster in the U S Admiral Nimitz questioning missile warfare Chicago police discuss a briefcase theft tied to a Johns Hopkins physicist and Maria Montesi's mother appealing for innocence in her daughter's death asserting her daughter's saintly reputation and seeking defense against accusations
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Albert Defends Ath Requests Wilson Apology
Rep. Carl Albert of McAlester led a congressional outcry demanding Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson apologize to Oklahoma's 45th National Guard division for calling the Guard "a scandal" during the Korean War. Albert praised the 45th's combat record and noted many guardsmen lost their lives in World War II and Korea, dismissing the insult as unworthy of a veteran force.
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Washington
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McAlester
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Oklahoma
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Tax Course at Sill Aids Service Members Tax Returns
The Sill Staff Judge Advocate's office introduced an income tax orientation course four years ago to simplify service members tax returns. Leonard Preston of the Field Audit Division Oklahoma City led the class attended by a representative from each battery or unit. A Q and A session followed as tax officers with accounting or finance backgrounds noted answers.
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Sill
Judge Advocate’s
Leonard Preston
Chihk
Internal Revenue
Oklahoma City
Melton
Spe
Lawton Constitution Report On Shoeless Spouse Tale
Los Angeles war tax rep recounts 13 pitfalls servicemen face as Mrs Virginia Templeton testifies at divorce hearing claiming her husband allowed no shirt or shoes, making private consultations with men about forms and informal dinners.
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