General Quesada Plans Expanded Air Force Reserve Training
Washington May 6 AP The Air Force announced an expanded training program for Reserve officers and men to train more than 35 000 reservists and provide training pay to over 75 000 of 12 000 veterans, with the regular Air Force mobilizing more trained reserves. Lt Gen Bowden Fr Peter Quesace organized the reserve project under Gen Hoyt Vandenberg. The plan includes training at 70 regular Air Force bases and 23 local centers, with 18 centers to be discontinued and two new sites activated. The program follows President Truman's directive to maximize civilian reserve skills, detailing mobilization assignments, paid training periods, and extension courses at Mitchel Field and other sites under the Air Command.
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Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Hoyte. Vandenberg
Papieliean
Bawned
Peter Quesace
Jwho
Coir Smach
Tactical Air Command
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Bares
Ander
Truman
Renuinent Forte
Wil Os Credita
Air Taeerahy
wHinental Air Command
Mitchel Field
N.Y
Satire Claimed in Estate Battle Letters Unfold
Los Angeles reports detail a feud over a $771,429 legacy involving Fields family letters. The widow Harriet Fields and sister Adel Smith present correspondence that allegedly exposes infidelity and lavish living.
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Fields
Estate
Los Angeles
W. A Fields
Harriet’ Y
Fes
Adel Smith
Smith
Parker Soros
William
Dallas
Truman Seeks Navy Undersecretary After Realignment
GTON May 6. President Truman needs a new Navy Undersecretary following a reshuffle. Reports indicate the administration awaits a formal nomination while awaiting possible resignations and reorganization within the defense department.
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Truman
Navy
Senate approves 300 million aid to education bill
The Senate passed a 300 million federal aid to education bill to the House for the second year in a row. The measure, approved 58 to 15, would earmark 200 million for teacher salaries and school operating costs to help states pay educators and run schools.
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Senate
Wisancron
May
House
Ie Byrd
Connally
Texas
O Conor
L. Vere
Wherry
Neb
Ecton
R-Mont
Sen. McMahon
D.cann
Cease-fire Talks Reported For Indonesia Conflict
Batavia May 6 Indonesian delegates announce a cease fire agreement restoring government to Jogjakarta and planning a peace conference at The Hague. The accord aims to establish a United States of Indonesia under Dutch governance with immediate deescalation and exile of opposition leaders.
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Batavia
StEt Dubbma
Jogiekarsa
Bangke
Jean B
Mohammed
Tadenth Isaders
Atanear
Hague
United States
Indonesia
Gaming Boss Faces Income Tax Lien
SAN FRANCISCO May 6 Elmer F Bones Remmer, a gambling boss known as Bones, faced an income tax lien for 86599.24 dollars plus penalties. The filing appears in local tax records, detailing back taxes and assessed penalties.
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San Francisco
California
Elmer F. (Bones) Remmer
Polish Foreign Minister Zegrunt Modzelew Hospitalized
In Warsaw on May 6 1960 the Polish foreign minister Zegrunt Modzelew was receiving treatment at a Warsaw hospital for a heart ailment, a government spokesman said today.
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Warsaw
Poland
Zegrunt Modzelew
Warnte Hospital
Abductor Sought in Three Army Wives Disappearance
FBI and CID investigate after three pregnant Army wives vanish in Columbus Georgia area. Report says a tall dark man with a hanging habit abducted them, forced them to hide in a car for about 12 hours, and fled near a Georgia Florida line after an altercation with a filling station attendant. One victim is Mrs Mary Filey, 18, of Tarenta. Others cited are Mrs Joyce… and Mrs Tasca Fazio, both tied to Camp Benning.
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Columbus
Fort
Smith & Premise
Georgia-Florida State Line
CID
Mary Filey
Pea Ts
Tarenta
Onlo
Joyce Eka
Scottsville
Ry Fine
Fazio
Hospital Man, Friend of Truman, Dies
Local obituary notes the death of a hospital official and longtime associate of President Truman. The deceased, tied to naval and medical institutions, had prior roles at McCleary Hospital and Sheatntad. Details are limited due to damaged text, but the tribute highlights a career in hospital administration and public service.
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Truman
Ooley
Truman Aay
Alricken
Slater
Sruzan
Jerana
Chinese Reds Open Drives on Shanghai Report Big Push
AP reports a major Communist offensive toward Shanghai with attacks rolled up from the southwest and northwest. Troops allegedly by-passed the city, seized positions, and pushed toward Hangchow and Nanchang while rail lines were cut. Casualty claims cite 200 dead and wounded after a two hour clash as Red forces advance toward central and southeast China.
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China
Kashing
Hangchow
Chengehik
Ron
Taichang
Sin Wan Pao
Fukien
Mmunigins
Chiang Kabshek
Kitale Yenan
Nanchang
Chilis Dehpens
Grain Elevator Loss Hit by 350000 Dollar Fire
In MORO Oregon on May 6 a short circuited electric switch sparked a blaze that destroyed a large grain elevator and its 10 000 bushels of wheat. The grain neill smoldered through the day and the fire, which began yesterday, was controlled after about five hours.
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Moro
Ore
Neill
Rutgers Students Injured In Lab Bomb Blast
Rutgers University chemistry students created a paper cup bomb in a lab. One student Anthony Tanarone sustained both hands blown off and chest injuries, others were lightly hurt. The incident caused minor damage to the lab. medical updates listed him in fair condition at St. Peter’s Hospital.
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Brunswick
N. 1
Rutgers University Erestiman
Anthony J. Tanaronee
St. Peter's Hospital
Lohby
Rey
Tornado Rips Wheat Near Adrian Texas
A tornado struck a wheat field near Adrian Texas on May 1 at 7:30 PM, rain and fog limiting visibility. No injuries were reported though townsfolk described a funnel cloud and a brief crosswind path across the crop before dissipating.
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Adrian
Texas
Panhandle
Wallstown
W. HL Tames
Nobudy
South Korean Major Joins Reds' Forces
South Korean Major Won Tied to lead a battalion across the border into North Korea amid two days of clashes. President Syngman Rhee announced 17 South Korean soldiers were killed and 193 wounded. He put Red casualties at about 400 with a second battalion crossing the border and later returning 96 of 360 men. Rhee blamed the battalion commander and described the first assault as a deliberate trap with no ammunition. Major Won attempted surrender during night maneuvers as forces near Seoul faced additional border activity. The South Korean government urged caution to avoid reckless actions that could involve neighbors.
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Seoul
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Ree
Rhee
Daj
Pyo Moo
Won
Fda
Saouihesat
Rhet
Southern Republic
Detroit Fanning Rivalry Between City and Suburb
Detroit May 4 reports a playful rivalry between Detroit and its suburban neighbor Highland Park. The comedic exchanges center on Detroit and suburb pride as both sides claim city identity and sway in local affairs.
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Detroit
Ue Perralt
Land Park
Highland Park
Deeels
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