U S Military Strength Expands Over One Year
The United States shows a jump from about 1.5 million to 3.34 million armed forces with major gains in ships and aircraft. Navy ships rise to 980 with a plan for 1,161, air force grows to 87 groups and 850,000 personnel, army near 1.6 million. goal is rapid expansion if global conflict erupts.
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Congress Debates Extended Price and Wage Controls
House and Senate discuss extending wage price and rent controls beyond June. President Truman pushes hard for inflation fight amid Korea tensions, while lawmakers clash over scope. Workers union leaders warn watered down measures could raise prices by billions annually.
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Douglas Aircraft Secures Orders for Two Guided Missiles
Santa Monica June 25 Douglas Aircraft Co has received production orders for two new guided missiles one for the navy and one for the army ordnance corps The company says both projects have been under development for five years in collaboration with two electronics research organizations The army missile is a supersonic anti aircraft weapon
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Bible School to Present Play Here
The Vacation Bible School of the First Baptist Church in Monroe presents The Children of Lydia this Wednesday at 7:30 pm. A girls ensemble will perform musical numbers before and after the play, directed by Mrs. A. T. Robertson, with the public invited.
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Lake Charles to merge papers into single Sunday edition
The Southwest Citizen and American Press plan a joint Sunday morning edition with the Citizen staff reduced. The merger aims to preserve two daily papers in Lake Charles, though profitability hinges on cooperation from readers, advertisers, and both staffs. The deal includes an option and no disclosed purchase price.
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Merger Of Southwest Citizen With Lake Charles American Press
The South west Citizen merges with the Lake Charles American Press due to rising publishing costs. The Citizen Publishing Company Inc states higher newsprint and other costs force the move and promises full merger details in Monday’s American Press. The Southwest Citizen will suspend Monday editions.
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Court Hears Caution On Divorce And Selfishness
A judge laments a strained marriage where a wife lacks resources and education while a younger husband seeks flirtation. The ruling cites the couple’s immaturity and money woes, notes children’s welfare, and denies immediate divorce urging a year post graduation to stabilize.
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Four U S Destroyers Head to Persian Gulf
Four U S destroyers the Kennedy Fiske Rush and Hawkins sailed from Singapore today to join the Atlantic fleet and pass through the Persian Gulf. Naval officials gave no comment on a visit to waters off Iran amid a crisis over the British Iranian oil dispute, stating no connection to the Iranian situation.
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