War Writer Randolph Receives Silver Star in Korea
AP war correspondent John Randolph was awarded the Silver Star by General Van Fleet in front of 100 reporters for rescuing wounded men during a four hour battle on April 23. The citation, signed by President Truman, praised his courageous action and noted the press as part of the United Nations army.
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Korea
United Nations
John Randolph
James A. van Fleet
United Nations Army
Randolph
Truman
United States ‘Army
Mass Production for A-Bombs Near
The article reports Senator McMahon’s claim that the United States can mass produce atomic bombs at under 240 thousand dollars each within about three years. It notes a shift toward using atomic arms as standard firepower while acknowledging ongoing roles for existing weapons, with thorium’s potential role as part of bomb material.
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U. S
Brien McMahon
D.-Conn
Congress
Tagon
United States
McMahon
U.S
Pentagon
Air Force
Army
Nevada
Navy
Rep. Durham
D.-N.c
Senate
House Atomic Committee
Gelett Burgess Dies at 85 Humorist Behind Purple Cow
Carmel reports Gelett Burgess humorist and creator of the Purple Cow died at 85 after a heart attack. Born in Boston in 1866 he moved west young, founded The Lark magazine in 1890, and married actress Estelle Loomis at 48. No funeral planned. Relatives include a sister who died recently.
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Gelett Burgess
Burgess
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Southern Pacific Railroad
Estelle Loomis
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