Ridgway to Leave Japan Post for Europe Command
Maj Gen Matthew Ridgway supreme United Nations commander in Japan will depart Monday for France to assume as supreme Allied commander in Europe. Army announcement states he leaves the United States May 24 to take over after Gen Dwight Eisenhower resignation. Gen Mark W Clark will arrive Wednesday to succeed Ridgway.
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Kefauver Gains In Florida as Russell Voices FEPC Fight
Florida voters faced Kefauver and Russell in a high stakes primary with Kefauver predicting a surprise and Russell affirming he will stay in the party. The campaign highlighted FEPC, Ohio delegate plans, and statewide races as Republicans and Democrats held multiple contests across Maryland Ohio Indiana New Mexico and other states.
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Minnesota
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Soviets Plan Seizure of Dardanelles
Belgrade reports the official Yugoslav press claims Soviet Russia is building bases in Bulgaria and Romania to seize the Dardanelles, with a two fold attack on Yugoslavia and then Turkey and Greece. Borba cites Stalin orders and rapid Black Sea port construction amid party purges and rail and canal projects.
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Guy Lombardo Cleared in Auto Death Case
New York May 6 Band leader Guy Lombardo was cleared of culpable negligence in the December 9 automobile death of Isaac Lilien aged 64. Detectives testified a misty morning and malfunctioning traffic lights contributed to the accident in Queens County motor vehicle court. Magistrate Corning G. MacKenzie cleared Lombardo.
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