Marshall urges Western arms aid to deter Soviet attack
Army chief of staff warns the mutual defense aid program may backfire by provoking Moscow. He urges Congress to approve $1.2725 billion in new arma aid for 1951, arguing arms for Western Europe bolster morale and defense and that inaction would be fatal. General Bradley supports arming Western Europe for reasonable security.
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Grandmother 72 Finishes High School in Los Angeles
A 72 year old grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Felder, graduated from Evening High in Los Angeles, nineteen years after starting in Chicago in 1931. She said she worked all her life and aimed to study foreign languages, hoping to return to school.
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Hickenlooper Margin Dominates Iowa Primary Returns
In Des Moines on June 7, complete returns show Bourke B. Hickenlooper leading the Republican field with 153,839 votes and 191,371 operatives. Earl Wisdom and Maynes Thompson trail, while Albert J. Iveland, former Undersecretary, wins the Democratic Senate nomination with 37,728 votes amid Brannan arm plan support.
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Toanz Says He Will Not Balance Out
Toanz asserts that the current plan will not balance the situation. He maintains the approach remains incomplete and calls for additional steps to address the imbalance.
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Cabinet Chiefs and Age Gaps Highlight Truman Era
The piece surveys U S officials under President Truman noting a mix of neophytes and seasoned veterans. It names budget chief Frank Page Jr and aide John F Steelman, mentions a veteran cabinet cadre and hints at a spread in ages among top men with a few aging beyond the average.
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Gunman Wounds Cabbie and Is Captured in Boston
A pint sized gunman fled from the scene of an attempted hotel hold up and shot a taxi driver before being captured by two policemen. William Ansley, 19, of Columbus Ohio, was booked on assault with intent to kill Albert F White Sr a father of three. White was felled by a slug through the neck as he attempted to stop the gunman near the Northeast Airlines office at the Hotel Statler.
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U of Texas Admits First Negro Student
Austin June 7 John Saunders Chase of Agatin became the first Negro to enroll as a student at the all white University of Texas. He seeks a master’s degree in architecture and follows the Supreme Court decision ordering admission of Heman Sweatt to the law school. Sweatt plans to enroll next fall.
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Heavy Earthquake Recorded by U. of C.
A seismic report from the University of California in Berkeley notes a moderate earthquake detected at 10 0030 m today. The event began near a point described as 230 yailes from a reference location, with details provided by seismologist Don.
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House Approves Cavalry Abolition Measure
The House approved a plan to abolish cavalry as a branch and reorganize the Army. It replaces cavalry with an armored force to create a more flexible military structure and was sent to the Senate for action.
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Killed and Wounded at Norfolk Union Meeting by Irate Worker
A 47 year old electrical worker named Charlie W. Drury opened fire during a union meeting in a Norfolk building. He killed Otis C. Freeman and another man, wounded two others, before police subdued him. Witnesses described panic as he fired while taking an oath, with guards restraining him as the crowd fled.
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F D R Memorial Unveiled in Oslo
Oslo June 7 a monument to the late President Franklin D Roosevelt was unveiled by Mrs Roosevelt in a ceremony attended by King Haakon and Crown Prince Olav. About 20,000 Norwegians saw a 10 foot high seated statue holding a scroll by sculptor Stinius Riis. The royal family and cabinet members joined a Royal Guards parade in the honor of the event.
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Elephants Flee as Strong Boy Fails to Lift Giants
In Trenton on June 7, two elephants fled a scene after Jack Walsh attempted a lift on 21 men at the Interstate League diamond. The 2 year old elephant Strong reportedly frightened the crowd as Walsh's act ended without success, with all players scrambling off. Earlier, Walsh had lifted an elephant four inches onto a platform, but last night the crowd remained unsettled as the elephants proved hard to control.
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Michigan Hall Fire Ravages Historic University Building
A blaze swept through the University of Michigan's Haven Hall yesterday injuring one firefighter and forcing five student volunteers to be overcome by smoke as spectators watched a tower fire. The library and records of sociology journalism and history were destroyed along with several documents and bulla et al. The city estimated replacement costs at 3,500,000.
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No Excitement in Silent City Pageant Sparks Parade Chaos
Kansas City on June 7 witnessed a quiet staged pageant turn chaotic as hundreds of performers and a 3000-pound cart scattered across an outdoor set. An actor portraying Daniel Boone and a technical adviser failed to coordinate cues, causing oxen and wagon parts to collide while a narrator spoke of a wagon train heading to Oregon, creating unintended tension.
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Notable Detroit Reckless Driving Charge Heard
DETROIT June 7, Henry Bedell, 27, appeared in court on a reckless driving charge. Bedell said he had tried to slow his nine year old car for six months, adding Your honor that was his aim.
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Weather Summary From Chicago June Seventh
Midsummer heat affected the eastern region with rising humidity and warm readings recorded yesterday. Officials noted elevated temperatures and a locally strong breeze around urban centers as residents adjusted to the day’s heat.
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Marijuana Plants Seized From Oakland Establishment
Police arrested a man tied to a restaurant in Oakland after discovering 500 marijuana plants in pots and drying racks on site. The suspect, dubbed “Barbecue Daniels, King” by the report, faced authorities following a June incident.
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