U S Isolationism Shifts After World War II Policy Shift
James Marlow explains how the United States abandoned strict isolationism after World War II, noting the Truman Doctrine and Monroe line of thinking. He argues that fear of Soviet expansion and the need to lead global peace pushed the U S to embrace international cooperation against communism and aggression.
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Truman Doctrine and postwar U.S. foreign policy timeline
The article reviews the March 10 1947 Truman address proposing 400 million dollars to Greece and Turkey marking the start of a global U S policy to counter communism. It notes the Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan NATO SEATO bases and U S alliances shaping Cold War strategy and leadership. It also covers sports results and a local Kansas basketball nod amid ongoing conference play.
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Dukes beat Temple 68 54 as camp rumors swirl on bids
Duquesne and Temple clashed in a 68 54 victory by the Dukes improving to 16 7 while Temple drops. In Philadelphias camp chatter the Nationals race includes three bids and possible placement for veteran players. Olympic veteran Hodge earns silver and pursues NCAA glory in Pittsburgh with top grades and family life noted.
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Cancer Surgeon Evarts Graham Dies in St Louis
Dr Evarts A Graham renowned for lung cancer work dies in St Louis after long illness. His death ends a career that shaped cancer treatment and early surgical approaches.
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Evarts A. Graham
Phils eye midseason push amid spring camp chatter
Lefty Gomez in midseason form jokes aspirin mishap after requesting pills from Frank Wichek. John Kennedy shows promise at shortstop. Mayo Smith eyes Jack Sanford return, Angelo LiPetri seeks bullpen spot. Baltimore could add Willie Miranda if he leaves the American League.
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Jack Sanford
Angelo Li Petri
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Baltimore
Willie Miranda
Sooner Wrestler Hodge Extends Seven-Year Winning Streak
Norman Oklahoma reports U S Olympic hopeful Danny Hodge, a 177 pound senior at OU, rides a seven year win streak in American style wrestling. He has 38 straight college wins with 16 pins in a row, and eight this season all by fall. The article highlights his long career from Perry High School to Oklahoma and notes Olympic rule challenges.
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Wet Weather Examines Broad Western Southern Storm Belt
Wet weather prevailed over broad areas in the western and southern United States as a low pressure belt stretched from the Pacific Northwest to the Southern Plains. A disturbance moved into the Atlantic from northern Florida, bringing rain overnight to many South Atlantic states and signaling more showers in Florida during the day. A thunderstorm is noted.
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South Atlantic
Perfect Bail-Out Saves 12 Lives
In a night rainstorm a Flying Boxcar crash survivors the crew of twelve. Captain Franklin Greenspan praised for discipline as Air Force investigators probe the wreckage. One engine failed shortly before landing near Columbia South Carolina. The parachuting crew spread over a mile area and narrowly missed Lake Murray.
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Franklin Greenspan
Eugene L. O'Konek
St. Cloud
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Chanute Air Force Base
Ill
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Greenspan
Bomber's Designed Speed Is 1 000 MPH
The Convair B 58 Hustler, first flown last November, reportedly reaches speeds near 1000 mph. An F 104 fighter has been assigned as an observation chase plane for B 58 flights. The B 58 is a delta wing bomber 95 feet long 31 feet high with a 5 foot wingspan and a claimed top speed around 1000 mph. The Navy in Japan uses WWII maps to print telephones bills to servicemen, saving paper.
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RAF Transport Plane Crashes in England Killing 17
A Royal Air Force Beverly transport crashed into two farm houses near Drayton England during approach from Abingdon base en route to Malta. Seventeen killed including fifteen airmen and two occupants. six police dogs also perished. Three airmen survived with injuries as witnesses described a wing striking a tree and the fiery crash.
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Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Abingdon
Malta
London
John Dawson
Bizarre Search Ends With Escapes And Injuries
A group was found within about an hour after a wide search. Sgt. Vernon Nelson of Topeka said it was his first time and he would return by train. Sgt. William Burke of St. Joseph, Michigan, pulled his jump ring so hard it snapped and struck him in the mouth.
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Topeka
Kan
William Burke
St. Joseph
Mich
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