Ridgway Led Sicily Assault and World War II Fame
Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, famed airborne commander, planned and led the first large airborne assault in U.S. military history in Sicily 1943. He later commanded the 82nd Airborne, led paratroopers in Normandy, Ardennes, and the Italy campaign, and held key posts in Japan, the UN military staff, and the Caribbean command.
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Death of General Walker in Korean War jeep crash
Lt. Gen. Wallon H. Walker, commander of UN ground forces in Korea, was killed when his jeep crashed into a rock on a muddy road while returning to the front. Mrs. Walker learned of the tragedy in Yokohama. General MacArthur called Walker a brilliant unitary leader and recommended him for full general before he died. Walker had taken command July 13, 1950, succeeding Maj. Gen. William F. Dean.
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Shish Baronian Presents Music For Harem Dancing
Iranian composer Shish Baronian will introduce tar, kemanrheh, doodovg and danback to perform ancient themes for harem dancing sequences in the Arabian Rights whimey The Magic Carpet.
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Walker Death Called Huge Loss In Korea
War dispatch details Lt. Gen. Walton Walker's death near Seoul in a traffic collision. The AP veteran reporter recounts Walker's World War II leadership, plans for a planned withdrawal, and resolve to fight again.
Brussels Plans May Bring 51 War
The article discusses German resistance to Brussels proposals for West German divisions in a European army. It cites public pressure, German fear of Soviet penalties, and doubts about occupation forces. It notes continued wartime status and critiques UN efforts and Korean War casualties.
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Farm Lottery S67 Years Old In Persiceta Bologna
The article recounts a centuries old land division in Persiceta, Bologna, noting the estate of 4942 acres dividing among owners for 63rd time. It cites ambassador Bullitt in 1939 predicting war in Europe and quotes Kennedy about war’s economic impact, ending with Mexico City’s Christmas note on a year without foot and mouth outbreaks.
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Army Lifts Reporter Ban at Eighth Army Headqu arters
Two U S correspondents Peter Webb of United Press and Kenneth Kantor of NBC were confined to quarters at Eighth Army headquarters as an investigation into Lt General Walton Walker’s death continued. Public information officer Lt Col Robert L Thompson said the ban aimed to control the story. neither reporter was accused personally. Webb and Kantor described their actions to notify their offices and obtain authorized details from Tokyo.
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Dream Fulfilled for Dean Stockwell in Cattle Drive
Hollywood reports 14 year old Dean Stockwell fulfills a boyhood dream by performing his own riding in the new film Cattle Drive. The feature highlights his early entry into Western scenes and the challenges of adult roles for child actors.
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Washing Machine Parts Advertises Replacement Components
A local ad from Washing Machine Parts at 382 E Commeren promotes genuine fetters parts and other aids for washing machines. The listing includes contact information and model compatibility cues to assist customers in selecting correct components.
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Claudette Has Answer in Film Scene Microphone Dilemma
Hollywood report describes a movie tech problem in a Bonaven turn scene with Claudette Cole Bert Robert Douglas and Michael Pate. A suggested fix involved a stuffed owl placed in a belfry to hide sawdust and support a microphone boom, a workaround from early sound days.
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Ridgway Flies to Korea to Lead Eighth Army
Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgway departs Washington for Korea to assume command of the Eighth Army after Lt. Gen. Walker’s death in a Jeep accident. Secretary of the Army and other officials witness his air lift as Gen. MacArthur’s theater shift unfolds.
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