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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1952
Page
2
CHICAGO Dec 29 Official word on the Brodie Siamese twins was still no substantial change but surgeons were heartened by their life grip. Rodney and Roger separated 12 days ago remain critical with Roger in a coma and Rodney alert near normal. infection risk remains the great danger while Rodney is off oxygen and Roger still receives supplement.
Lt Col Melvin Voorhees describes Eighth Army's complex UN logistic mission in Korea 1950 51. Thai, Canadian, Australian and 18 national units uniformed under UN command relied on US feeding, transport and maintenance policies. Diverse dietary needs and distinct practices required flexible, multi national provisioning and accounting.
Sgt Joseph W Koerber of the Maryland National Guard spotted a bazooka shell in traffic and stopped in time to miss it by a hair. Police removed the shell and a bomb disposal expert declared it empty. The origin remains unknown.
Paris dispatch notes 80 year old Edward Herriot, president of the French legislature, urging people to stay active and not accept impossibility. He cautions that waiting could lead to others achieving what seems out of reach.
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer predicts another year of good business with no large general price hikes but possible rent and lagging item rises. He spoke to the American Marketing association citing an 80 000 word official survey by 19 economists showing higher capital investment plans for the next three years and 1953 investment programs at 26 500 000 000 versus 27 000 000 000 in 1952.
In Tel Aviv on December 29 an official Israel source outlined that Americans drafted into the Israeli army would not lose citizenship under the Carran act. They may serve in nonmilitary roles with the labor ministry. The State Department and American citizens raised concerns as some Americans remain in service despite expected passport changes. The Carran act, effective at Christmas, bars foreign armed service by Americans.
The wife of Korean War ace Cecil G Foster disputes newspaper reports that he is a Texan after six Communist jets were credited to him due to his marriage to a San Antonio girl. The Associated Press noted the mix up as Foster’s family in Texas weighs in.
A user in Michland, Michigan requests to be called a Michigander. His wife says their home is here and they will stay after he finishes service, noting his address on force records as Texas.
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