Eisenhower Sees Air Power as Dominant in Future War
General Eisenhower stated at a Pentagon news conference that air power will be the dominant factor in any future war. He challenged anyone who claims the foot soldier can be eliminated to show how, recalling Billy Mitchell and noting efforts to separate air power from ground forces. He cited his postwar push with Spaatz and said air power remains crucial.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Pentagon
Robert A. Taft
U. S
Billy Mitchell
Carl A. Spaatz
Air Force
Admiral Standley on memoirs and politics in Corona
In Corona do California Admiral William H Standley writing memoirs in a small improvised office questions U S betrayal by Soviet Russia era and criticizes Truman administration and Roosevelt era policies. He voices anti Communist views and recalls colleagues with varied political alignments.
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San Diego
Calif
Coronado
William H. Standley
Soviet Russia
United States
Truman
Roosevelt
Russia
State Department
White House
Senate group OKs civil service bill in executive session
A Louisiana Senate committee favorably reported the administration civil service bill after an executive session approving four amendments. The measure creates a state civil service system, incorporates New Orleans, bans political activity, and allows a referendum for cities over 50 000. Amendments include a five member commission, police and fire inclusion by petition, district exams, and veterans preferences with point allocations.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Senate Judiciary
New Orleans
Robert Kennon
Civil Service Commission
Sen
B. B. Rayburn
Bogalusa
Bernstein Brother Dies in Dallas Hospital
Albert Benedict Steinau, brother of Mrs Arnold Bernstein, died at 8 am Tuesday in a Dallas Texas hospital. He was the son of the late David and Sybie Steinau. Funeral services are set for 11 am Tuesday at Hixson Brothers Chapel. Survived by wife Gertrude Anderson Steinau, three sisters Mrs Bernstein, Mrs Leah Baer of Napoleonville La, and Mrs Philip Loewenberg of New York, one brother Henry Steinau, and several nieces and nephews.
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Albert Benedict Steinau
Arnold Bernstein
Dalllas
Tex
David and
Sybie Steinau
Hixson Brothers
Gertrude Anderson Steinau
Bernstein
Leald Baer
Napoleonville
Philip Loewenberg
New York
Brvother
Henry Steinau
Congress Hesitates After Court Rolls Back Steel Seizure
Congress stalls over what action to take after the Supreme Court struck down President Truman’s steel seizure. Lawmakers seek guidance from the White House and debate Taft-Hartley options and broader legislation to cover national welfare strikes beyond the cooling-off period. Senators Stennis and Russell weigh in as Rep. Celler moves to push Morse's bill in the House.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Truman
Executive
House
Senate
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Sen. Stennis
Dmiss
Rep. Celler
D-Ny
Judiciary Committee
Morse
R-Ore
Monroes Bid Tally for 500000 Gallon Water Tank
Monroe city council opened bids from Chicago Bridge and Iron and Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel for a 500000 gallon tank in the college area. Proposals A and C ranged from about 79 910 to 879 580, with engineers to review.
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Monroe
John E. Coon
College Area
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Company
Chicago Bridge and Iron
Pittsburgh Des Moines
Johnny Simmons
Forsythe
21St Street
Jack Burke
May permits total 185000 for Monroe building
Sam Anl announced Tuesday that Monroe building permits issued in May totaled 185002 dollars. The report lists 27 dwelling unit permits totaling 166767 dollars, four non dwelling permits 3250 dollars, and 20 additions alterations and repairs totaling 14985 dollars.
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Sam Anl
Monroe
Supreme Court Won't Overrule Two Capital Cases
The Supreme Court refused to hear appeals in two capital cases. Oscar Collazo, who helped in the 1950 Blair House attack, faces execution with only executive clemency possible. Tomoya Kawakita, a Nisei treason convict, also awaits clemency as his California trial stands. If executed, he may be the first U S citizen put to death for treason alone.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Truman
High Tribunal
Oscar Collazo
Blair House
Los Angeles
Kawakita
Calexico
Calif
San Quentin
United States
Safe Drivers Named in Twin City Contest
Monroe officials name H. E. Roberts and Mrs. George Evans as Safety Drivers of the Week in the Twin City Safety Driver contest. Roberts and Evans receive cash prizes and vie for an all expenses paid Nassau Bahamas trip via Delta Airlines.
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Monroe Fire Department
H. E. Roberts
North Sixth
Monroe
George Evans
North 11Th
West Monroe
Roberts
Evans
Brown Clothing Store
Ronnie
Monroe News-Star—World
Nassau
Bahamas
Delta Airlines
Hot contest in South Dakota shapes GOP race
South Dakota Republicans mobilized for 14 presidential nominating votes as Taft and Eisenhower battle for early leads. Voter turnout was expected near 120,000, below 1932's figure, with results possibly delayed until Eisenhower’s Abilene homecoming speech.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Associated Press
Taft
Eisenhower
Abilene
British seal Radio Berlin as forces encircle station
British military police ringed Radio Berlin with barbed wire in the western sector, detaining about 20 Russian guards inside. British and German police restrict reentry, citing retaliation for Communist seizures along Berlin’s fringes as control belts form to separate West Berlin from the Soviet zone.
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Richard Kasischke
Berlin
Radio
West Bevin
Free
Co. F. C. Coleman
Red Radio
Black-Square
Germany
West Berlin
Helmstedt
Wiest
GOP Governors Attack Taft Backers Over South Delegates
Ten Republican governors accuse Taft supporters of undermining party rules in Texas Louisiana and Georgia by naming rump delegates to the national convention. They urge the GOP to present unity before the November vote amid split delegations and ongoing power struggles.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
South
Ohio
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
C. Elmer Anderson
Minnesota
Edward F. Arn
Kansas
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
Walter J. Kohler Jr
Wisconsin
John Davis Lodge
Connecticut
Douglas McKay
Oregon
Frederick G. Payne
Maine
Val Peterson
Nebraska
Dan Thornton
Colorado
Adams
Norris Cotton
National Party
Hartley May Be Renominated As Louisiana Conservation Chief
Two U S senators say Maj B A Hartley of Shreveport would be ineligible to serve as Louisiana conservation commissioner unless he cuts ties with oil and gas interests. Gov Kennon plans to appoint Hartley when S L Digby’s term ends in December. The senators note Hartley is actively involved in Louisiana oil and gas production and would violate state law if he remains employed by or engaged with such interests.
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Baton Rouge
Maj
B. A. Hartley
Shreveport
Louisiana
Robert Kennon
Hartley
S. L. Digby
Dayton McCann
B. B. Rayburn
Ruston Couple Killed When Car Hits Sidewalk Crowd
In Ruston Louisiana Mr and Mrs Sam G Reiser were killed when a 1951 Ford convertible struck them near the White Buick Company. Driver Johnny McDonald is jailed on negligent homicide drunk driving and leaving the scene with a 4500 bond. A passenger David Vance faces 250 bond for drunken actions. The Rei ser children ages 16 12 and 8 were unidentidied.
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Ruston
Sam G. Reiser
White House
White Buick Company
Lincoln Parish
T. E. Raley
Johnny McDonald
Reiser
McDonald
Bennett
Raley
David Vance
Sheriff's Department
Barham Opposes Plan for $30 Million Bond Issue
Lt. Gov. C. E. Barham announced he will not support a proposed $30 million capital improvements bond. He argued borrowing while promising tax cuts makes no sense and cautioned the administration may not back the bill. Senate action cut the gasoline tax and raised income tax exemptions, saving about $12 million yearly.
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Baton Rouge
C. E
Cap) Barham
Barham
Rolfe McCollister
Percy Roberts
McCollister
U. S
Hale Bogg
Elmer Conner
Robert Kennon
Louisiana
Senate
House Puts Off Action On GI Bill For Vets
Washington The House delayed a vote on a Korean War GI bill. Rep Springer objected to a rule limiting debate and favored removing a provision for direct government lump sum payments to cover all tuition books and other education expenses, unlike the World War II bill.
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Washington
Rep. Springer
Steel Strike Drags On As Thousands Idle Across Industry
Steel production plunged from over 300000 tons daily to a fraction amid a national strike after the Supreme Court ruled against government seizure. About 26000 coal miners and thousands of railroad workers were laid off, with U S Steel plants largely idle. CIO head Philip Murray ordered 650000 iron and steel workers off the job until contracts are signed, signaling widespread but orderly walkouts across the sector.
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Pittsburgh
Supreme Court
Philip Murray
CIO Steelworkers
Murray
U. S. Steel Corp
National Association of Purchasing Agents
Minnesota
Hibbing
Minn
George Teller
Iternational Union
Ns. Steel the
Rescue squads dig for miners trapped under Penokee mine
Rescue crews toiled through the night to reach five miners buried 2900 feet below ground after a cave in at the Penokee Iron Ore Mine near Ironwood Michigan. Authorities doubted they would survive, while families waited amid unsafe, shifting ground and timbers supporting makeshift tunnels. The missing are Victor Cox Christopher Hocking Sera fim Zacharzewski Jorma Olkonen and Matt Krocker.
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Ironwood
Mich
Penokee
Theodore Nynan
Gogebie County
Victor Cox
Christopher Hocking
Serafim Zacharzewski
Jorma Olkonen
Matt Krocker
George Soderman
For Sale Notice by Mr C M Howard Jr
Made by Mr C M Howard Jr of 809 Alexander Avenue after placing the for sale notice in the News Star World want ads.
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C. M. Howard, Jr
Alexander Ave
Newsstar—World
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