Senate Defeats Bricker Troop Advisory Resolution
The Senate voted 56 to 31 against a Republican move to require President Truman to consult Congress before sending more than four divisions of U S troops to Europe. Administration forces blocked the measure which would have limited peacetime deployments and declared it advisory only. Also reported is the death of Rev Dr Calvin K Staudt founder of the American School for Boys in Bagdad Iraq at age 75.
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Universal Training Answer To Russia
Washington April 3 Chairman Vinson of the Armed Services Committee told the House that universal military training is the only affordable answer to the Russian threat and that the Reds will heed. Rep. Werdel countered that UMT fits a Pentagon blueprint for power to acquire and keep it in time of peace.
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Draft extension bill sparks five week political fight
The legislature debates extending the draft and lowering the induction age to 18, with Vinson pressing to strip training features. He warns against a large standing force, while Wardel and others argue for readiness amid global tensions and the Soviet threat. The News reports 778 bills passed to the governor, with Maryland lawmakers noting passage rates by chamber and total signings.
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