Protests To Mrs Ridgway Pressured Over US Troops in Japan
An open letter from Tamaki Uyemura, head of the YWCA in Japan and member of the National Public Safety Commission, asks Mrs Matthew Ridgway to urge General Ridgway to bar American servicemen from Japanese brothels and to isolate U S troops. The letter, published in Fuusin Koron, accuses U S soldiers of corrupting Japanese morals and cites bases at Tachikawa Iwakuni and other scenes of wartime prostitution among thousands of women and youths.
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Tokyo
Japan
Matthew B. Ridgeway
U.S
Tamaki Uyemura
National Public Safety Commission
Young Women's Christian Association
Ridgway
Fuusin Koron
Women's Forum
Uyemura
Mmne. Ridgeway
Tachikawa
Iwakuni
Honshu
Mme. Ridgway
Japanese Women Urge Protection Of Occupation Era Children
Mrs Uyemura appeals to Japanese to shield occupation-born children from moral danger amid war defeat. She cites estimates of 200000 illegitimate children and urges mothers to keep their youths away from prostitutes, cooperate with Japanese police, and protect American soldiers. The 62 year old Wellesley graduate speaks on postwar concerns in Japan.
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U. 8
Cripps in Zurich Reported Condition Unchanged
Sir Stafford Cripps remains in an extremely serious condition as of today. Dr Dagmar Liechti advised the bulletin after conferring with Cripps's wife about his illness, an ailment described as spondylitis affecting postwar austerity efforts.
Taft Eisenhower clash brews over Maryland delegates
In Maryland a Taft Eisenhower contest unfolds as Governor McKeldin aims to deliver the state's 24 GOP votes to Eisenhower at the national convention. Taft forces counter with a Maryland Taft Committee led by William C. Purnell. The state party convention will choose delegates and instructions on voting for the nominee.
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Maryland
McKeldin
Eisenhower
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Washington
William C. Purnell
Balimore
Paul Marshall
Montgomery County
House of Delegates
George Warner
Frederick S. Cates
Ogates
Maryland GOP primary favors Taft heavy delegate fight
Republican voters in Maryland head to the May 5 preference primary with no statewide ballot choice and focus on convention delegates. Western Maryland Railway counsel Purnell backs Taft as the sole candidate opposed to socialism, while Warner notes liking Ike but opposing his backers. District 16 United Mine Workers leader John T. Jones urges miners to back Gore for the U.S. Senate nomination, citing Gore’s criticism of Beall from Johns Hopkins Hospital after a major operation. Gore accuses Beall of a voting record of twenty four wrongs on labor issues.
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Maryland
Parnell
Western Maryland Railway
Maryland National Guard
Taft
Warner
Ike
Purnell
John T. Jones
United Mine Workers of America
H. Grady Gore
U .S. Senate
Gore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Glenn Beall
Beall
Senate
Jones
Beall blasted by Non Partisan League over record
Labor's Non Partisan League accuses Beall of missing 156 roll calls and introducing 30 bills that died, noting he spent only 24 minutes of House time on district legislation. The statement endorses H Grady Gore as the better candidate for the office.
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Labor
Beall
House of Representatives
J. Glenn Beall
H. Grady Gore
Civil Defense Leaders to Witness First A-Bomb Explosion
In Las Vegas on an unspecified April Tuesday 80 civil defense leaders including state governors will observe a test blast to study effects and safe practices. The exercise aims to show how people can escape unharmed with common sense precautions amid large volunteer participation across states and territories.
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Las Vegas
Yucca Flat observers study the effects of a 50 kiloton bomb
The report describes observers 10 miles away watching a simulated blast at Yucca Flat. Troops in foxholes endure the initial shock and learn about radioactivity, blast, heat, and fire risks. The analysis emphasizes public safety lessons and the dangers associated with nuclear testing.
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Japan
Yucca Flat
Jess
Two Aged Men Die In Auto Accident Near Federalsburg
In Federalsburg area on Route 318 a car went out of control at a turn, killing Luther Brewington aged 91 and W Edward Cannon aged 85. Both men were local residents. A third occupant, William Johnson aged 45, was in critical condition at Easton Memorial Hospital.
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Federalsburg
Luther Brewington
W. Edward Cannon
Easton Memorial Hospital
William Johnson
Federalsburg Crash Leaves Three Ejected From Vehicle
State police said the Federalsburg car occupants, all Negroes, were thrown clear of the wreck after the collision.
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Federalsburg
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