War Hero's Mother Seeks to Spare Son From Korea
Mrs. Albert G. Whalen of Fairmont Ogden asks President Truman to keep Army MSgt. George Wahlen, 27, from deployment to Korea. Wahlen earned the Medal of Honor as a Navy Pharmacist’s Mate at Iwo Jima, was wounded, and now serves at FS Huachuca, Arizona with two children. He told his parents he would rather stay in America if possible.
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America
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White House
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Brilliant but Phony Surgeon Ordered Out
Ferdinando Waldo Demara, known as the Royal Canadian Navy surgeon Lt. Joseph Cyr, was ordered deported from Canada by immigration officials. An inspector said Demara, famed for posing as a surgeon and claiming to serve on the destroyer Cayuga in Korea, was released from custody aboard a Canadian hospital ship.
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Truman Deal on Files Seen
Indications grew that President Truman may offer a compromise as congressional investigators press for Justice Department tax fraud prosecution files in the internal revenue inquiry. Secretary Short said details must be worked out while the Ways and Means panel prepares to reconvene, as King D. Calif. and McGrath clash over full file access versus confidential information.
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Ex Justice Roberts Honored at Oxford
Oxford University awarded Owen Josephus Roberts, dean of the Supreme Court, the honorary Doctor of Civil Laws in recognition of his defense of democratic freedoms. The degree is reserved for eminent visitors.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Bar Plea to Halt Deportation of War Heroine Guerrero
The Baton Rouge Bar Association asks President Truman to intervene to stop the deportation hearing for Josefina Guerrero, a 35 year old Filipina war heroine and Medal of Freedom recipient detained at Carville U S Marine Hospital. Her case stems from an expired temporary visitor permit and a pending citizenship bill. A federal warrant for a Carville hearing was issued October 31.
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Author to Appear in Auditorium Show
Allen Boone and Jaine Alderman are among those appearing in a community program at Municipal Auditorium Tuesday evening under the All States Society. Ross McCline and T Neely Johnson announce the event for the Our Own America program. Admission will be charged. Also appearing will be John Phalsgraff, pianist.
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All States Society
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T. Neely Johnson
No Troop Transfers From Far East Seen
Allied foreign ministers reportedly decided against moving Korean based forces to Europe even if a Korean armistice is signed. NATO ministers met in Rome to discuss flashpoints and security, hearing updates from Dean Acheson and others. The council outlined a plan to maintain defenses in Europe with 24 divisions by 1951 and 40 by 1952 under Pearson's chairmanship.
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Kennan resigns post as envoy to Russ quits
PASADENA May 24 George F Kennan resigns as president of the East European Fund Ford Foundation due to pending return to government service. President Truman said he was considering Kennan as the new ambassador to Russia in a shift announced Tuesday.
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Russians Caution Mid-East Allies
MOSCOW warned the United States Britain France and Turkey against plans for a Middle East military command. Acting Foreign Minister Gromyko presented notes contending the command would subjugate eight Near and Middle East nations with foreign troops and bases. The State Department in Washington called the charges nonsense and said the plan is defensive and UN charter compliant.
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Judge Studies Killer's Fate
EL CENTRO November 24 Judge Luray Mouser will delay ruling on whether killer William Cook faces first degree murder with possible death in the gas chamber. A probation report could lead to life imprisonment if extenuating circumstances are found. The jury found Cook sane after a 50 minute deliberation.
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Robert Dewey
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Mouser
Insurer Renamed W G Wilson Named Third Term Director
W G Wilson of the Long Beach Insurance Association has been appointed for his third term as a director for Long Beach and vicinity on the board of the California Association of Insurance Agents.
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Cabby Turns in $20,000 Gems Left by Passenger
A New York cab driver turned over jewels worth 20,000 to police after finding them in a leather case left by Mrs. Antoinette M. Quilleret. The passerby driver, Myron Rosenbluth, struggled to reach a station as fares delayed him, finally halting at 21st Street to notify authorities. The jeweler said she would discuss a reward with partners.
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