Air Force Seeks Urgent Builders for Alaska Defense
Air Force officials announced a critical need for more airdrome building experts to fulfill defense projects. Brig. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis said requests for additional troops and specialists are arriving from overseas, with Alaska needing about 10 000 laborers as part of a 73.6 million dollar program to strengthen air fields amid labor shortages. Private contractors rely on interstate labor, but turnover remains high.
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Ashington
Air Force
Samuel D. Sturgis
Air Engineers
Alaska
I Army
Sturgis
Driver to Explain Indiana Tragedy
Investigators planned to question the driver of a car that crashed into students returning from a Notre Dame victory dance in South Bend. Two students, Notre Dame junior Joseph Hailer and St Mary’s junior Marie Depres, were killed. eight couples were crossing the highway when the vehicle veered out of control.
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Ind
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
St. Mary's College
Robert M. No“ble
Iowa City
Iowa
Joseph Hailer
Los Angeles
Marie Depres
Grand Rapids
Mich
St. Mary's
Indian Troops Move to Kashmir in Looming Conflict
New Delhi reports say Hindu India directly intervenes in Kashmir revolt by airlifting troops to the capital to prevent storming by 10 000 to 15 000 peasants and tribes. Rebellion spreads to Junagadh and threatens broader war with Pakistan as plebiscite conditions are debated.
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India
Kashmir
Afghanistan
Junagadh
Pakistan
Toj
Aftidi
Spinagar
Ishibashi Claims Ouster Motivated by Bias
Former Japanese finance minister Tanzar Ishikura Ishibashi charges American officials ousted him from public office for not being a pure yes man to Allied headquarters. He spoke at a press conference as he seeks reinstatement through an appeal before Japanese screening officials.
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Tokyo
Tanzar Ishkbash
Allied
Ishibash
Flo
Half of veterans seek education or training
The Veterans Administration reports about half of the 14.5 million World War II veterans have applied for education or training benefits, but fewer than one third have started courses. A deadline of July 25, 1951, or four years from discharge, applies to begin training. 7,149,000 veterans applied and 4,370,000 entered training, including 355,000 under the disabled veterans rehabilitation program.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Patsy V. A
Disabled
Faulty Fire Alarm System Suspected in Utah Crash
Investigators probe possible defective fire warning system aboard a United Airlines DC-6 that burned and crashed in Utah, killing 52. Officials review baggage compartment fire origin, wiring, and why the hypoallergenic alarms failed to alert crew in time.
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Washington
United Air
Jearners
Douglas
Bryce
Canyon
Edmetom
Fflight
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Vets Eligible to Buy 39 Buildings
California Finance Dept announces sale of 39 buildings at Mines Field to qualified veterans. Auction starts 8 a.m. Wednesday with average price about 200 dollars per building plus state tax. Checks accepted if banked before removal. details at Veterans Service Center 241 W Broadway.
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California Department of Finance
Mines Field
D.-P. Ahéarn
Long Beach
Veteran’ Service Center
Veterans Memorial Building
W. Broadway
Minimum Wage Rise Proposed by Communications Workers Leader
Washington reports Joseph A. Beirne, president of the Communications Workers of America, proposed raising the minimum wage to 75 cents an hour. He urged eliminating a wage-hour act exemption for telephone switchboard operators in exchanges serving under 500 phones and presented the ideas to a House labor subcommittee reviewing the act for possible revisions next year.
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Washington
Congress
Joseph A. Beirne
Communications Workers of America
Beirne
House Labor
Air Force recruiting booming as Army lags behind
Washington reports the U S Air Force recruiting is booming with targets set for 337 000 enlisted and 63 000 officers by mid 1948 while the Army shows enrollments running about eight thousand a month below requirements. Air Force officials say recruitment meets monthly quotas despite budget limits and unification creating its own procurement system.
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Washington
URI
U. S. Air Force
Army
Air Force
Aiir
Alr
Mount Aso eruption dust used for face powder
Mount Aso in Kyushu erupted and produced volcanic ash that traveled for miles, damaging fields and farms. Dr. Fujita reported the ash contains a high percentage of talc used in making women's face powder, suggesting a surprising potential use.
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Aso
Kyushu
Milady
Japan
Fujita
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