Death sentence commuted for Army officer in Korea
First Lt. Leon A. Gilbert of York Pennsylvania had his death sentence by court martial reduced to 20 years hard labor plus dismissal from the Army and forfeiture of pay. Gilbert, the fourth man in Korea to be convicted for misbehavior near the enemy, served with the 24th Infantry in the 25th Division.
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Understandings Form Over Time in Rocky Gooper Family
Understanding arose about the time Mrs. Rocky Gooper recently went east with their daughter. Now only his picture work is keeping them apart, he said.
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Barkley gains Secret Service escort after assassination attempt
Vice President Barkley, who previously rejected Secret Service protection, now has an official escort assigned about two weeks ago. The move follows the November 1 assassination attempt on President Truman at Blair House, as stated by a Secret Service spokesman.
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