Van Fleet Leaves Army With Heavy Heart For Korea
Gen James A Van Fleet announces retirement effective March 31 after turning over Eighth Army command to Lt Gen Maxwell Taylor who will lead in Korea early February Taylor expresses sadness at leaving loyal troops and United Nations forces in Korea and US officials discuss possible allied actions to end the stalemate in Korea with Eisenhower and other top commanders shaping plans.
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Seoul
James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
Maxwell Taylor
Washington
Taylor
Eisenhower
Tokyo
Mark Clark
United Nations
Clark
van Fleet
United States
U. N
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Korea
Eigh
Syngman Rhee
The
Republic
Park Sun Yuk
Sayen
J. Lawton Collins
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Army
Normandy
Europe
Far East
Japan
Missouri
North Korea
Pyongrang
Woonsan
Pyongyang
Hungzam
Long Lost Virus Surfaces After Decades of Dormancy
Dr Novy led a decades‑long secret study in which blood from dying rats was used to keep a deadly virus alive. Tubes were found in cleaning, tests confirmed the virus survived, prompting renewed investigation with electron microscopy. The Chicago‑born physician, once Pasteur’s pupil, now directs resumed work.
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Novy
Dr. Novy
C S Andrews Rites to Be Held Monday
Funeral services for Charles S. Andrews 42 associate dean at Long Beach City College will be held Monday at 9 a m in Mottell's Chapel Interment follows at Oakwood Cemetery Chatsworth Andrews died Thursday from a heart attack.
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Charles S. Andrews
Long Beach City College
Mottell’s Chapel
Oakwood Cemetery
Chatsworth
Andrews
Marine Lt Kerrigan Seeks Combat Reassignment In Korea
New York City born Marine Lt Kerrigan, a two war veteran with five Purple Hearts, was wounded in Korea while leading a night patrol. Despite grievous chest wounds and multiple previous purple hearts, he demanded return to his unit once healed, sparking a tense discussion with medics and patrol staff. His recovery involved a grueling evacuation over snow and barbed wire to reach a base hospital.
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Marine
Korea
Hont S. Kerrigan
Kerrigan
New York City
Arnold J. Marsili
Peckville
Fey Hill
Marsili
Earl Milligan Ends 30 Years Service
Earl L. Milligan, Intertype operator for the Independent Press Telegram, retired Friday after 46 years in the printing trade including 30 years continuous service dating to the former Long Beach Press. He lives with wife Ruth at 3525 Gaviota Ave and received a wrist watch and cash gift at a farewell ceremony by staff and management. Milligan, a Kansas native, came to Long Beach from Keewanee Illinois and serves in his 24th year as secretary of Monte Vista Lodge 653 F and A M.
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Earl L. Milligan
Independent Press Telegram
Ruth
Samuel CG. Cameron
Intertype
Independent Press- Telegram
Long Beach Press
Milligan
Gaviota Ave
Samuel €. Cameron
Kansas
Long Beach
Kewanee, Ill
Monte Vista
Broken Glass Wielded in Gang Attack on Sailor
Four youths attacked 21 year old Robert Schindler of the USS Frank Evans as he hitchhiked from Los Angeles to Long Beach. A broken bottle was used to slash his wrist severing a tendon before the assailants fled in a car. He received treatment at San Pedro Receiving Hospital and later at the Naval Base dispensary.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Robert Schindler
Frank Evans
Figueroa St
San Pedro
Schindler
Naval Base
L B Raiders Arrest Seven in Dope Cache Raid
L B police arrested seven people including James Joseph Critic after tracking marijuana caches near Roswell Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. Officers recovered crackers of dope, scalers, and paraphernalia. six tins of marijuana valued around 600 dollars. Critic reportedly led detectives to more marijuana and to a hidden stash. Police said surveillance and stakeouts surrounded the suspects for days.
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Roswell Ave
Ocean Blvd
Herbert F. Green
Cornelius Bell
Los Angeles
E. Doyle
Poole
Doyle
State Department Official Hangs Self
A State Department official named Montgomery, linked romantically to Miss Margaret Truman, was found dead by hanging. Lincoln White, the press officer, said the case would be investigated by the security division as routine in such deaths. Braverman, upset, said he last saw Montgomery at breakfast Friday and noted no changes. Montgomery led the Finnish Desk within the Northern European section after years as an economist.
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Margaret Truman
Montgomery
Lincoln White
State Department
Braverman
H Im
Miss Truman
Department
Morse Criticizes Defense Nominee In Senate Hearing
Sen Morse challenged Defense nominee Wilson amid debate over stock holdings and potential conflicts. Wilson pledged to limit decisions involving firms with his aides stock and would consult Eisenhower on any possible misunderstandings. He admitted feeling foolish for taking the post but pressed to prove he can perform well.
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Wilson
Army
Navy
Air Force
Armed Services Committee
Detroit
Eisenhower
Roger Moyes
Robert T. W. Stevens
Harold Talbott
Air
Robert B. Anderson
Anderson
Saltonstall
R.mass
Stevens
General Motors
Bison- Hower
St Anthony Spring Festival Planned by Dads Club
Plans for the second annual St Anthony Spring music festival were outlined Friday night at a St Anthony High School Dads' Club meeting in the school gym on Sixth St and Alamitos Ave. James Horan was named temporary chairman and will be assisted by Father Hansen.
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St. Anthony High School
Dads' Club
Sixth St
Alamitos Ave
James Horan
Father Hansen
Realette Toastmistress Club installs new officers
Mrs. Margaret Braswell was installed as president of the Realette Toastmistress Club Friday night at Hoefly's Restaurant. Marion Davisson became vice president, Virginia Anne Welsh secretary, Jeremie Chigaras treasurer, and Carmel Tyo club representative.
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Margaret Braswell
Realette
Hoefly's
Marion Davisson
Virginia Anne Welsh
Jeremie Chigaras
Carmel Tyo
Truman Still Faces Problems After Presidency
Independence Missouri reports former President Truman adjusting to civilian life with unpacking, securing a job, and handling a flood of mail in Kansas City. He hopes to start construction on a 31.5 million library and cultural center on the family farm near Grandview, while managing family ties and possible future travel.
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Harry and
Bess 'Truman
Truman
Worth Delaware St
Kansas City
Mart Faret
Grandview
Brather
J. Vivian Truman
Mary Jane Truman
MiGs Downed and Air War Rages Across Korea
The Fifth Air Force reports a week of heavy air action from January 17 to 23 with four MiGs shot down, 19 destroyed in five days, and major bomber and fighter activity. Sabres, F‑80s, Corsairs, and F9F Panthers engaged, while ground firefights near Porkchop Hill yielded fifty enemy fatalities or injuries. Allied supply lines faced night strikes, and multiples targets including trucks and locomotives were destroyed.
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Air Forte
Reds
Taree
U. N
Navy
F Ub
Pyonpyang
Alli
Porkchop Hill
Eisenhower picks Allen Dulles as CIA head in reshuffle
President Eisenhower named Allen W. Dulles as director of the Central Intelligence Agency and planned to designate Lt Gen Charles P. Cabell as deputy. The move follows the confirmation of Gen Walter Bedell Smith for Undersecretary of State and comes as Adm Alan Kirk resigns from the psychological strategy board. Dulles, 59, previously headed OSS operations in central Europe and is a Waterford native. his brother John Foster Dulles is the new Secretary of State.
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Taylor
Eisenhower
Allen W. Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
Charles P. Cabell
Joint Staff of the
Joint Chiefs
CIA
Dulles
White House
Senate
Walter Bedell Smith
Cabell
John
Foster Dulles
Adm
Alan G. Kirk
Psychological Strategy Board
Watertown
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