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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1953
Page
2
A Oklahoma farmer, Harry Decker, dumped two gunny sacks of tin cans on Henryetta main street after a dispute over debris. He was arrested, posted 325 bond, and announced he would defend himself in court with Sheriff Ellis Holly observing debris on his farm.
Task Force 77 aircraft bombed targets in eastern Korea, providing the day’s main action as winds grounded most land flights. Carrier crews from Valley Forge and Princeton hit Tanchon and Sopo, destroying supply dumps and at least eight trucks loaded with ammunition.
A Senate House committee reports the federal government holds over 135 billion dollars in unspent appropriations. Of this, about 82.4 billion is for military spending and 13.3 billion for foreign aid. Chairman Byrd estimates 102.9 billion will remain unspent at the 1953 fiscal year end. The panel notes 57.4 billion was allotted in 1952 and 77.9 billion in prior years. Military officials argue funds must be set aside in advance for large defense items.
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