40 000 Korea War Ex GIs Seeking Work Each Week
Washington reports about 40,000 Korean War veterans register weekly for unemployment benefits. Labor official Robert C. Goodwin told the House appropriations committee that the Labor Department seeks 32.2 million dollars more for next year to cover jobless benefits. He estimated two million veterans will be discharged for civilian life by year end, with about 3 percent unemployment overall.
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Korea
Robert C. Goodwin
Labor Department
Bureau of Employment Security
House Appropriations Committee
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The
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Trimming Cost of Korea War Slows Defense Readiness
Army testimony to a House subcommittee shows funds for the Korean campaign are stretched and not replenishing major equipment. Delayed replenishment and reduced standards hinder mobilization, with costs to be covered by special appropriations and future budgets. Goodwin notes many veterans lack prior work experience.
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Ruins of Quake Shattered City Probed for Survivors
TEHRAN Iran residents search mud rubble for survivors of a disastrous earthquake that struck last Thursday near Tehran. Rescue workers including U S Point 4 and American Red Cross teams work to restore water, provide care, and avert starvation as moke still rises from Torroud.
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Iran
American Red Cross
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Torroud
Guards and Reserves Enrollment Fall Short Demand Cuts
Defense officials told a House Appropriations Subcommittee that recruitment shortfalls force cuts of up to 83 million dollars from National Guard and Army Reserve funding. Active personnel strengths across three services are being trimmed to cover higher pay and combat pay costs enacted by Congress. Army officials propose saving 70.7 million from Guard and Army Reserve appropriations due to overestimated strength.
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Army
National Guard
Northwest Stratocruiser Sets Trans Pacific Run Record
A Northwest Airlines Stratocruiser set a new Tokyo to Seattle speed record of 16 hours 54 minutes, beating the previous mark of 16 hours 57 minutes. The flight landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday, surpassing the prior record set by the same airline on December 7.
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Tokyo
Northwest Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International
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Arthritis Conquered by Dr Duncan Treatment in Long Beach
A health notice describes a Iong Beach based chiropractic treatment by Dr Duncan D.C. claiming to ease arthritis symptoms by relaxing muscles improving circulation and digestion. First treatment advertised at 3.00 with contact at offices 1423 and 7th Street and phone 6-2065.
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