Britain protests detention of 48 by Chinese Reds
London protests to Peiping over the arrest and detention without trial of four Britons, six Canadians, three Australians, and about 35 Americans. Foreign Office says representations were made April 30 and no reply has been received. Authorities gave no explanations or welfare details for most detainees. The group includes two missionaries, a radio operator formerly with the Tibetan government, and a British subject of Chinese origin.
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BBC bans stunt ads over eager volunteers on BBC program
The British Broadcasting Corporation ordered a ban on anonymous stunt advertisements after a London classified insert drew about 200 women to the Criterion Restaurant steps and 800 more in the street amid traffic jams. Broadcaster Brian Johnson said he anticipated only a few volunteers. The BBC deemed the episode undignified and vowed no future anonymous stunts for its programs.
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Students Told Not to Buy Books on Aptitude Tests
PV ASEINGTON May 21 College students were advised not to buy books claiming to teach aptitude test tricks for the forthcoming selective service exam. Henry Chauncey of Princeton urged reading sample questions from draft boards instead. He noted 172,000 college men signed to take the May 24 test at 1200 centers and said books are unnecessary. Draft boards will issue applications for later tests on June 16 June 30 or July 12.
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California Army Camp Given OK
The Senate preparedness subcommittee said Camp Roberts California is functioning well and training recruits in a generally satisfactory way but suffers a serious shortage of housing for dependent personnel. Morale was high. recruits are well fed though more doctors and nurses are needed. Recreation facilities were adequate and complaints about fees came mainly from Negro engineers who felt underfed due to diet differences.
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Officer Dies in Leap From Disabled Jet Over Louisville
An Air Force officer died when he bailed from a disabled jet near Louisville Georgia. Witnesses said the aircraft appeared to struggle as it and four others flew over the town. The pilot jumped but his parachute did not fully open, leading to a fatal crash.
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Ask Acheson Ouster Calls for Fresh Secretary
Washington May 21 A group of forty three Republican House members all in their first terms demand the removal of Secretary of State Acheson. They urge replacing him with a man “in whom the people can have confidence” signaling a bid to reshape the State Department leadership amid postwar policy debates.
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Ousted Oklahoma Professors Plan State Court Plea
Oklahoma City May 21 A group of Oklahoma A M professors fired for not taking the loyalty oath planned to appeal to the State Supreme Court Their aim was to have the high court back State Attorney General Mack Williamson that portions of the non Communist oath are unconstitutional District Judge W A Carlile ordered those who signed an altered oath or refused to sign at all to be dismissed and some pledged allegiance to this country and swore they weren't Communists or members of orphans
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Windy City Banker Near RFC Deputy Post
Chicago banker active in Republican politics may become deputy administrator of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Bukowski, a former RFC Chicago loan manager, is reported as the likely appointee in the revamped agency.
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Free Medical Exam Offer for Men at Centurefit Offices
An advertisement claims a free medical examination for men with a range of symptoms including fatigue and aging concerns. It markets a painless non surgical treatment and piles cure by L. E. Dollarhide, D. C., Ph. D., located at 610 Pacific Ave with daily hours until 2 PM Saturdays and 20 years of experience.
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RFC leadership reshuffled as Symington takes helm
The RFC gains a new head, W Stuart Symington, a longtime ally of the agency. He has replaced the former five member board earlier this month, with informed sources noting Truman is expected to approve a single new administrator soon.
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