Fall Of Fortress Will Not Change US Aid Program
The fall of Dien Bien Phu will not alter the US military aid to the French Union in Indo China. The defense posture in the Far East remains intact with sea air shipments and aircraft technician support continuing. US forces in Korea Japan Okinawa and surrounding areas total about 20 Air Force wings plus Navy Seventh Fleet at wartime strength.
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Indo-China
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Indo- China
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Free World
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Korea
White House
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Okinawa
Navy
7Th Fleet
Rubber Plant Sales Stir U.S. Bid Talks and Politics
Akron reports the U S government plans to sell 27 synthetic rubber plants built during the war with bids due by May 27. Private industry argues democracy in peacetime and freeing markets, while Congress may review bids and potential private monopolies. Industry officials expect brisk bids on four or five plants, with uncertainty on others as communication over pricing and government controls continues.
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Akron
U. S
Eek
Manny
England
Congress
America
Indochina
Tompkins Named U.S. Security Chief
William F. Tompkins a New Jersey crime buster was chosen to head the Justice Department's new internal security division The unit will broaden the crackdown on Communists spies and traitors and is called the most important step in the fight against subversion since the FBI took charge of counter espionage. Tompkins 41 is the current federal district attorney for New Jersey. Eisenhower planned to send the nomination to the Senate.
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Washington
William F. Tompkins
New Jersey
Justice Department
Internal Security Division
FBI
Tompkins
Eisenhower
Senate
Johnny Lee Wills Stampede awards $15000 in prizes
The 16th annual Johnny Lee Wills Stampede in Tulsa closed after a week with $15000 awarded to rodeo performers. The finals featured John Mabee guiding a 10 mule hitch through formations, and Mabee fired in the air with a pistol to cap the show.
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Tulsa
Okla
John Mabee
Mabee
Ex GIs Sell Daily Paper In Rome
In Rome the Daily American changes hands as Ray Vir Den of New York buys controlling interest from Louis Cortese. Vir Den pledges expanded coverage and non interference in Italian affairs. The paper was founded in 1946 by wartime Stars and Stripes correspondents.
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Daily American
Ray Vir den
New York
Louis M. Cortese
Vir den
Stars and Stripes
New York Stock Exchange
Lennon and Mitchell Advertising Agency
Dutch Treat Club
Judge Brett to Speak at Alva High School Commencement
Judge John Brett of the State Criminal Court of Appeals will address the 38th annual Alva high school commencement Thursday May 20 in Herold Hall on the campus of Northwestern State College.
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Alva
Okla
John Brett
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Alva High School
Herold Hall
Cas
Northwestern State
Colere
Nowata Declares Quarantine On Dogs
Nowata Oklahoma declares a six day dog quarantine after a mad dog attack on at least 15 animals. Mayor Glenn Page orders all dogs tied or penned during the period and warns stray dogs without inoculation tags will be killed. In Nowata about 80 dogs have already been killed.
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Delaware
Okla
Nowata
Glenn Page
Page
G. F. Hill
Onions Grow Near Roses in Early American Garden Patch
A brief note describes onions planted close to rose bushes in an early American garden, highlighting companion planting practices and small yard cultivation.
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