Truman backs benefits for Korean veterans in line with others
President Truman said Korean veterans should receive all government benefits available to veterans of other wars. In Tucson, David Arellano Jr., a 21 year old former marine, was denied VA hospital admission for throat cancer until Pentagon officials review if his illness is service connected. VA officials note Arellano is a peacetime veteran unless service connection is proven, while lawmakers push bills to extend wartime benefits to Korea veterans.
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Truman
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Veterans Administration
David R. Arellano, Jr
Tucson
Ariz
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J. E. Gaines
Korea
William T. Hardaway
Phoenix
United States
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Reds Fight Signs As Allies Move Up Parallel Front
UN tank patrols reach Munsan 21 miles from Seoul as Reds dig in near the 38th Parallel. Allied air strikes hit enemy troops in the hills northwest of Uijongbu while tank led forces push toward Chunchon and Kapyong. Fifth Air Force sorties total 275 with raids on Sonchon Chunhwa Pyongyang and Hamhung air fields.
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Truman Denies Acheson Departure and O Dwyer Recall Rumors
President Truman said there is no foundation to reports that Secretary of State Acheson will leave office within months. He also denied rumors that former New York Mayor William O Dwyer would be recalled from Mexico City. The meat price control order by Michael DiSalle drew protests he described as the same old fight. Moran's conviction and the Crime Committee report on O Dwyer were cited as fueling rumors, which he dismissed as baseless.
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William O’dwyer
Mexico
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Disalle
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Mexico City
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
James Moran
Moran
Slain Girl Found To Be War Bride In Tucson
In Tucson on May 10 AP reports a slain woman found last January behind a motel has been identified as Solong Whit ney Belgian war bride who came to the United States in 1945. Harold Whitney, her husband, was arrested in Kansas City on a warrant from Pima County. Whit ney’s body was found clothed only in pink panties with a belt around the neck. autopsy noted pregnancy. Identity was confirmed by fingerprint comparison with immigration papers. Whitney had not reported his wife missing, and the couple’s Tucson residence history remains unclear.
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Solong Whitney
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Harold Whitney
Kansas City
Pima County Sheriff’s Office
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Whitney
Jane Doe
Tucson clubwoman killed in two car crash
Mrs. Charles R. Reynard a 55 year old Tucson clubwoman died after a collision at East 22nd Street and Country Club Road. Her husband and Eric Lobb and wife were in fair condition with multiple lacerations. Other injured included Gale McClure and Edward Marques. Mrs. Reynard led Bundles for Britain and aided the American Refuge for Holland activities in World War II.
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American Relief For Holland
Pilot Dies Of Injuries In Wreck
Bert W. Chavose twenty five the pilot died of injuries from a plane crash in Flagstaff after a westbound cross country flight. His brother Robert K. Chavose twenty three was in serious but not critical condition at Flagstaff Hospital. The two Artesia California men had stopped to eat and refuel before takeoff. They crashed to the ground from about four hundred feet and were cut free by rescue crews. An official ticket indicated they had stopped in Tucumcari New Mexico for fuel Tuesday.
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Dr Stoner Funeral Rites Planned In Phoenix
Dr Alton B Stoner prominent osteopathic physician and youth worker died last night at 1301 East Bethany Home Road heart attack He was active in Rotary Masons DeMolay and Boy Scouts and served as secretary of the Phoenix Rotary Club since 1928 He helped lead the Roosevelt Council and held DeMolay leadership roles Funeral services are arranged at A L Moore and Sons.
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Explosion Injures Sixteen At Cincinnati Cafe
An explosion at a west side Cincinnati cafe injures sixteen, four seriously. Police say four women in a restroom lit a cigarette, triggering a flame that ignited leaking gas. Twelve others receive treatment for minor cuts and are released.
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Secretary Denies Parallel In Ridgway Comment On Korea
Secretary Marshall told the Senate panel no parallel exists with General MacArthur’s dismissal debates. He cited no public field discussions on the 38th Parallel and noted Ridgway’s morning statement aimed to uplift his troops.
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United Nations
38Th Parallel
Truman says Marshall testimony exact truth on MacArthur ouster
President Truman told a news conference that Secretary Marshall's testimony on the MacArthur ouster was the exact truth word for word. He spoke in response to questions about the Senate inquiry into Far Eastern commands.
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Washington
MacArthur
Senate
Noted Leaders Comment On Korea War Effort
U S Eighth Army commander Ridgway lauds troops and foresees history recording their resolve breaking the Communist wave. General Hershey warns against complacency amid a dangerous world. Secretary Tobin states an atom bomb on New York would kill more than the Korean War in ten months.
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State Fair May Include First Ever Horse Show
Arizona horsemen pressed for decades to stage a show at the State Fair. A $10,000 purse is proposed for 59 adult and 20 children’s classes with breeding and 10 stake events. Tentative dates set for Nov 5 8. Concerns arise as $75 000 in unencumbered funds were not appropriated, possibly delaying funding.
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Panama Chief Restores 1946 Constitution After Riots
President Arnulfo Arias reversed his move to scrap the 1946 constitution under police and public pressure. Riots last night left at least three dead and about 110 wounded as crowds demanded his ouster. Vice President Alcibiades Arosemena was sworn in by the assembly before it dissolved, then impeached the president.
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Arnulfo Arias
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Alcibiades Arosemena
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Assembly
Dawson Denies RFC Influence In Senate Appearance
President Truman patronage adviser Donald S. Dawson testified before a Senate Banking Subcommittee that all RFC board appointments were cleared with the Democratic National Committee and denied abusing his office to influence loan awards. He defended the RFC's work while disputing the panel’s assessment of influence and offered limited memory of recommending specific directors.
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Donald S. Dawson
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Ate Banking Subcommittee
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Fulbright
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RFC Board
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Corporation Taxes Boosted
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approved a $2.08 billion increase in corporation taxes today.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
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