Hal Boyle Wins VFW Gold Medal for National Security
AP columnist Hal Boyle, honored as the 1950 recipient of the Veterans of Foreign Wars gold medal for distinguished contributions to national security. Award presented by Chief of Staff Ay Bradley who praised Boyle as one of the most thoughtful writers on military and world affairs.
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VFW Award
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APY
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Deine Chiefs of Staff
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Ameria Kiclith
New York
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Nelson
Owdieny Cowen
Pinaelden
Associated Press
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Needy Pensioners to Get Hearing Aids Proposal
A new ruling by the state welfare agency approves subsidized hearing examinations for age pensioners. The plan sets a cost of 819 for an examination by a licensed audiologist and aims to help those in need access hearing aids.
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New Red Jet Flies Away From Saber in Korea
Alston ton February reports a possible new ultrahigh speed Soviet jet seen in Korea. US airmen glimpsed a mysterious red fighter outpacing the F 86 Sabre, prompting questions whether it is a new design or an upgrade on Mig or Lavochkin types.
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Eisenhower Sails for Europe Again
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower sailed from New York to return to his Atlantic Pact command in Europe. He stated the United States acts from enlightened self interest and expressed hope the mission would end soon with all doing their jobs. He declined to reveal plans for the trip.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Eisenhower
Europe
Nine Die in Crash Beside Safety Sign
Manila reports a flaming motor bus collision with a truck on a provincial road killing nine and injuring sixteen. The crash occurred beside a safety sign that read Drive Safely Seven Killed Here, a prior marker now noted at the scene.
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Mundt Links Moscow Donation to Far East Study Group
Senate inquiry details a $2500 Moscow contribution to the Institute of Pacific Relations. Mundt says documents show Russian correspondence with the IPR and ties to Amerasia case figures, Lattimore Jessup links, and Field involvement. Surveyed papers seized in an Massachusetts raid fed the probe.
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Carthy
Amerasia Magazine
Amerasia
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Jessup
Owen Lattimore
Philip C. Jessup
Acheson
Killer of Narcotic Peddlers Convicted
SAN FRANCISCO February 16 A jury of six men and six women found Sherman Arnold Jr 27 guilty of murdering two narcotics peddlers on October 21 after a brief deliberation. He was convicted of first degree murder in the shooting of Kenneth Greenway 29 with a life imprisonment recommendation and of second degree murder for killing Edwin Cavness 24 that same night.
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Atomic Project Held Main Spy Object
Gordon Dean, head of the Atomic Energy Commission, said at the University of Pittsburgh law school that the U S atomic weapons program is the primary target of enemy espionage and that the AEC must stay on guard against enemies of the country.
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Gordon Dean
U. S
Atomic Energy Commission
University of Pittsburgh Law School
AEC
Solons Stand Firm on New Tax Delay
Washington February 16 AP lawmakers on the House ways and means committee urged full hearings before drafting a tax bill amid President Truman urging faster action. Doughton defended the delay while Reed and Simpson warned of impact on the economy and wages. The panel planned a full investigation of potential revenues before any tax proposals, halting the two phase plan for a quick 10 billion dollar increase and a further 6.5 billion later this year. Boggs backed hearings to ensure careful consideration.
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New York
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Richard Simpson
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Petroleum Shortage Forecast for 1975
Corvallis Oregon February 16 The United States will face a serious petroleum shortage 35 years from now Dean George W Gleeson of the Oregon State College school of engineering joins northwestern highway officials to discuss the forecast
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George W. Gleeson
Oregon State College School of Engineering
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Allies eyed include Spain Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey
In Washington officials discussed tying Spain Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey closer to the Atlantic defense system. Marshall suggested any battle worthy troops would help, but their current strategic positions complicate adding them to Allied forces. Considered options include an eastern Mediterranean alliance as an alternative to widening the Atlantic Pact.
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West to Propose Big 4 Preliminary Parley
Paris reports indicate western powers plan to propose March 5 for a deputy foreign ministers meeting in Paris to set the agenda for a potential Big Four world peace meeting. Russia has signaled no objection and may discuss subjects beyond Germany, though German remilitarization and unity remain priorities.
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