Military buildup in Southern California quickens pace
Increased activity unfolds with detailed training plans for new Air Force pilots, reopening of Long Beach Naval Base, and faster housing projects at George and Victorville bases. March AFB Riverside and Lackland shifts drive overcrowding relief as Inyokern workers move to six-day weeks. Marine recruits at San Diego depot exceed 10,000 since Korea, with $2.5 million for barracks to replace tent city housing.
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B 26 bombers sent to French Indochina for frontline use
United States has delivered a fleet of B-26 bombers to French Indochina for quick use against the Communists. Sources say 25 planes arrived last week as preparations are made for talks between President Truman and French Premier Pleven. Additional B 26s and F 8F Bearcat fighters are planned, along with other arms shipments to support French and native forces.
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French Indochina
Truman
Rene Pleven
Pleven Tries to Secure U S Aid Plan from Truman Tomorrow
French Premier Rene Pleven travels to Washington for two days of talks with President Truman and officials on American backing for France in Indochina. He seeks assurances of military supplies and diplomatic support, avoiding a request for U S troops. Eisenhower’s view on Europe’s defense also looms at the talks.
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China
New Prison Riot In Puerto Rico
In Rio Piedras Prison San Juan inmates rioted today wounding at least four guards and destroying the cafeteria warehouse and pharmacy. Two guards were killed in the initial outbreak on October 28, and the breach is linked to Puerto Rico s Nationalist uprising and the November assassination attempt in Washington.
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Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras
Truman
Washington
British Meat Dearth Fuels Political Storm
London reports on a 20 percent meat ration cut sparked a political crisis for Prime Minister Attlee's Labour government. Newspapers across the spectrum condemn the bulk-buying system and Argentina talks as Brits face higher prices and tighter supplies. Argentina seeks 140 pounds per long ton for chilled beef. Britain offers 111 pounds 10 shillings.
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Liberal News- Chronicle
Daily Herald
Trades Union Congress
Bandit Steals 194 Dollars From Western Union Office
A bandit armed with an automatic pistol robs Western Union at 9830 Belmont Ave. in Bellflower, taking 194 dollars from clerk Katherine Schramm 37 and forcing supervisor Pauline Campbell to stay at her desk before fleeing. The suspect, about 24, six feet tall, wears no further details.
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Western Union
Belmont Ave
Pauline M. Campbell
Schramm
Sisters 70 Join Civil Defense Wardens in North Adams
Two sisters aged about 70 volunteered for civil defense duty in North Adams Massachusetts. They were accepted as wardens along with director Mrs Ethel Lockwood and Mrs Viola R Peterson who also volunteered.
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Civil Defense
Ethel Lockwood
Viola R. Peterson
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