900000 Reds in Korea Army
Gen James A Van Fleet disclosed that Chinese and Korean Reds have about 900000 men in Korea with more weapons and planes. He estimated 450000 in front lines and warned a spring offensive is unlikely though capable of stopping any attack with adequate equipment and troops. He cited heavy artillery use by the enemy and praised the 40th and 45th divisions for their readiness and battle experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
James A. van Fleet
U. S. Highth Army
van Fleet
Tam
Penn
Felfish Army
Panmunjom
United Nations
U. S. 24Th Infantry
Eight U.S. airmen die in Jungfrau Glacier crash
Eight occupants of a U S Air Force C 47 died when the plane crashed into the Gugegi Glacier near Kleine Scheidegg Switzerland. The wreckage lay under fresh snow at 9000 feet after an off course flight from Spain to Germany. Recovery will be difficult as the site is barely accessible.
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Kleine Scheidegg
Switzerland
Jungfrau Peak
Spain
Germany
Gugegi
Karl Schlunegger
Europe
Five Suspects Talk in Dope Ring Probe Across States
In San Francisco on March 8 AP reports at least five of 23 indicted in a multi million dollar heroin conspiracy have talked and implicated major figures in other states. Several fugitives remain at large while arrestees face arraignment March 17. The investigation centers on Weney Gordon and a cross country distribution network with links to Chicago and Kansas City.
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San Francisco
U.S
Joseph Karesh
Keroh
Weney Gordon
Barney Gold
Chicago
al Reno
Eddie Sahati
Woody Zaine
Robert L
Reynolds
St. Paul
John R. Phelps
Isleton
Calif
Phoenix
Peter 8. Haines
Palo Alto
Ernest Gentry
Gordon
New York
Attica
Prigan
Gentry
Pudgy
Arents
Air Express
Chicagzo
Joe Olivero
Kansas City
Gent
Hart Winkleblack
San Bates
Celil Winkleblack
Sai Leandra
California socialism charge sparks tax cut push
California Assemblymen Harold K. Levering and Jonathan J. Hollibaugh accuse state government of welfare spending and push bills to cut sales and income taxes. They cite a hoped June surplus and criticize Gov. Warren’s tax stance amid a dispute over state finances and potential socialist outcomes.
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Sacramento
California
Harold K. Levering
Los Angeles
Jonathan J. Holisbaugh
Huntington Park
Levering
New York
Pennsylvania
Hollibaugh
State Finance Department
Free Easter Seeds Go to Children in East Liverpool
A minister's plan to beautify East Liverpool by gifting children seed packets for Easter morning progresses with local support. Rev Frederick T Gillette, with John Ridder, raised 50 dollars to buy seeds. a greenhouse firm will supply seeds, a container company envelopes, and the East Liverpool Dahlia Society will weigh and package them with planting instructions. The seed mix includes zinnias marigolds hollyhocks cosmos scarabosa and coreopsis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Ohio
Frederick T. Gillette Sages
John Ridder
Chamber of Commerce
East Liverpool Dahlia Society
South Korean Officers to Graduate From Allied Gunnery Course
At Fort Sill Oklahoma on March 11 one hundred South Korean officers will graduate from the special Allied officer course after receiving advanced artillery training. The group includes officers up to lieutenant colonel and is preceded by an advance guard of 10 interpreters who translated field manuals. about 75 percent understand English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ort Sill
Okla
Republic of South Korea
War Talk—U S Faces Preventive War Pressure
Washington officials confront persistent calls from defense advocates favoring a surprise strike on Russia to curb communism, sparked by diary extracts from Maj. Gen. Robert Groves. The Army detains Groves for reassignment while investigating the leaks and distortions aiding Soviet propaganda.
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Washington
United States
Red Russia
Russia
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Robert W. Graw
Graw
U. S
Mos Low
East Germany
Grew
Marquis of Queersbury
Grow
Decision Near on Tax Bureau Reform Vote
Three Democratic senators urged quick Senate approval of President Truman's plan to reorganize the Internal Revenue Bureau. They framed the choice as between discredited patronage and a merit-based civil service for tax collectors, with a vote expected next week and 76.1 billion in government revenue at stake. Senator Humphrey, Montoney, and Moody argued the move would replace 64 patronage appointments with 25 civil service posts while Senator Munro objected and urged Congress to act itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Truman
Fpubert H. Humphrey
DeMinn
A. S. Miler Montaney
D-Okla
Blair Moody
D.-Mich
Politica
Karl E. Munet
RAS. CO
Congress
Cow Vaccinator Faces Danger in Field Treatment
Dringerfield reports a cow vaccinator nicknamed Brazil Green who was giving a shot to a cow when he himself was struck by a shot of serum. The incident occurred during a routine vaccination in the field, highlighting risks faced by veterinary workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxa
Brazil
Green
Red Comfort Fund to Be Distributed Tomorrow
In Hong Kong on March 8 UP reports a $15,000 communist comfort fund will be distributed tomorrow without aid from a Red China comfort mission. The Hong Kong government banned the mission, triggering a riot by thousands of Chinese last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Red China
Gambling Tax Income Far Below Hopes
Washington reports Internal Revenue estimates show gambling tax revenue well short of expectations. Only 9 million projected this year from a 400 million target. 16,029 registered gamblers paid 1.46 million. Reasons include enforcement gaps and gamblers avoiding disclosure of names and addresses. Louisiana and Illinois show notable tax totals with Washington leading in registered players due to legal punchboards.
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Washington
Illinois
Ohio
Washington State
Stolen Walden Cabin Cruiser Recovered Near Newport Beach
Los Angeles Harbor Division police recovered the 46 foot cabin cruiser Walden, valued at about 20090 dollars, missing since Thursday from Newport Beach. Officers spotted a strange craft moored near a yacht landing and investigated. The boat belonged to Walter D. Douglas, an executive from Los Angeles, who reported it stolen from his home at 1990 Via Lido Nord.
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Los Angeles Harbor
Walden
Newport Beach
Walter D. Dougas
Los Angeles
Lido Nord
Newport
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