Drug Crackdown Shrinks Dope Supply, 500 Nabbed Nationwide
A Treasury Narcotics Bureau crackdown across the nation netted more than 500 suspected peddlers and disrupted supply chains valued at over 18 million dollars yearly. Officials said about 50,000 addicts may lose sources, with raids ongoing and undercover agents risking their lives to seize suspects. The drive targets heroin and marijuana traffickers serving teenagers, with officials noting possible sharp reductions in addiction and broader criminal impact.
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Washington
Narcotics Bureau
N. L. Harney
The
Treasury
Harney
Harry J. Anslinger
New York State
Upper
New Jersey
Harney Fair
State Dept. Loyalty Probers Face Scrutiny
The State Department loyalty program comes under fire as McCarthy and Anslinger allege it is ineffective. Transcripts reveal board members saying the panel aimed to clear employees, not protect government security, and demand Truman be told the program must work. Acheson promised review after the remarks.
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Anstinger
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy Jy
R.-Wis
Anslinger
Federal Loyalty Review Board
State Department
Hiram Bingham
Secretary of State
Dean Acheson
McCarthy
Truman
Lawrence V. Meloy
Saiud
Garrett Hoag
Step’ Bingham
State Departments
Wwith Acheson
Post Office Department
Bingham
Commerce Department
Oldest Army GI Delbert Jenkins Flirts With New Assignment
Army’s oldest active enlisted man Delbert Jenkins, age 71, refuses retirement after returning home from wars. He plans to report to Fort Ord for reassignment with wife Mariaetta, who is 71, and had led wartime Japan relief work. The couple, with children and 16 grandchildren, inspired a Yokohama petition to keep them in Japan.
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Delbert Jenkins
Paul Jenkins
Monlaco Rd
Lakewood
F. C. Jenkins
Hollywood
William B. Jenkins
Brock Ave
Downey
Jenkins
Fort Ond
Mariaetta
France
New Guinea
Philippines
Army of Occupation
Japan
Marinetta
Council of
U. S
ARMY
Yokohama
Jailed Doctor Bonded by Friends in Late Night Rally
In Louisville Alabama Dr Robert Norton a 68 year old general practitioner was arrested on morphine sale charges by Federal Narcotics Agent George Wilson. About 250 friends raised 25000 for bond drove 50 cars 180 miles to Opelika for a near midnight arraignment and Norton posted 5000 bond before being escorted home. Citizens George Little and John Hunt called Norton a respected local for four decades while Norton was bound over to a federal grand jury.
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Louisville
Ala
Dan
Robert ©. Norton
George Wilson
Barbour County
Opelika
U. S
Bertha M. Smith
Dr. Norton
George Little
John Hunt
Eufaula
Norton
Atomic Warfare Tactics Integrated Into All Exercises
The Army announced atomic warfare tactics are now part of all training programs including Exercise Snowfall in New York. Lessons from Nevada proving grounds guide current training from brigade to general levels, with service schools also adopting the approach. General Mark Clark noted widespread adoption as Snowfall proceeds at Camp Drum and joint Air Force Exercise Longhorn unfolds in Texas across March and April.
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Washington
Army
Nidnerte New York
Nevada Atoms¢ Proving Grounds
Mark. Clark
Lax Camp Drum
N. Y
Texas
Ideological Lag in Red War Colleges Rapped
The Soviet Army newspaper Red Star criticized in its January report that social science lectures and seminars in Russia's military academies are weak in presenting the USSR’s leading role in peace and democracy. It urged sharper focus on exposing American and British warmongers and their accomplices’ military ideology.
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Moscow
Red Star
Russia
Soviet Union
Talmadge Demands TV Halt Mixed Race Shows
Georgia Governor Herman Talmadge urged a boycott of sponsors and called for a halt to co racial television in shows featuring Negro and white performers. He condemned mixed race dances and equal dialogue as violating Dixie segregation.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Dixie
Clifton Fadiman
Talmadge
the Statesman
Stay Put Carlsen Heads Tow to Falmouth Harbor
London, Jan 5 AP Stay Put Carlsen sailed toward port behind tug Turmoil with Flying Enterprise in tow after six perilous days at sea. Captain Kurt Carlsen jubilant though wary as the rescue effort continues toward Falmouth Harbor, England. The tow line is 20 inches, the ship lists, and the crew awaits a safe arrival amid cautious hope and expected honors.
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London
Carlsen
Atlantic
Kurt Carlsen
Falmouth Harbor
England
Carlson
Enterprise
U. S
Willard Keith
Woodbridge
N. J
Kenneth Dancy
London Star
Cmdr
Leslie J. O'Brien
Jonesboro
Ark
Associated Press
Agnes
Kurt
Flying Enterprise
Isbrandtsen_ Line
New York
Dan Parker
Father
Dagay
Bride Vanishes From Fishing Spot Off Key West
In Key West area a petite French speaking bride, Madelaine Lucy Demers le May, vanished from Tom's Harbor bridge after fishing at 10:30 p m. Her husband George Je May was taken into custody for questioning as search teams including two planes, a police party and many private boats combed the area for her.
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Key West
Fla
Here
Tom's Haror Bridge
Madelaine Lucy Demers le May
George Je May
Tom's Harbor
Key Largo
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Pine Avenue
Baldwin
Towne Theatre
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Acheson
Sarge
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