Universal military training bill moves to hearings
The House military committee advanced a universal military training bill with four days of hearings set to begin February 18. Chairman May predicted a recommendation for a four month compulsory program for 18 year olds, opposed by Truman, the army and navy favoring one year. A second priority targets extending the wartime draft beyond May 15.
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Washingson
House Military Committee
May
D.ky
American Legion
Truman
Army
Navy
Mey
Patterson Explains Stand Discharge Issue Narrows
Washington February 7 wartime demobilization debates ease as Secretary Patterson says 509000 of 2000000 surplus soldiers may be discharged by March 1 and 320000 fathers could still be in uniform by July 1 while the army remains in accord with the subcommittee plan. He lists five army duties through January to July and notes possible talks on extra releases if replacements exceed 400000, including fathers.
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War Department
Patterson
Yvian Senate
Elbert Thomas D.utaht
Full Military Coun
Feo
D.coin
Gurilg
Germany
Austria
Wacs
Philippines
New Draftees Get Benefits
Washington reports that draftees and enlistees now qualify for the same government benefits as war veterans under the GI Bill of Rights. The VA outlines eligibility rules based on enlistment or drafting dates, service duration, and whether the war ends before discharge.
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James Marlos
Washington
Veterans' Administration
Congress
Jones
G. I
Tom Smith
Smith
G. T. Is
Honored By Red Cross at Bexar County meeting
The Bexar County Red Cross First Aid Accident Prevention and Water Safety department honored five meritorious service recipients at its annual meeting. Charles B Weiner chaired the event, with Lehman Bellinger recognized for 15 years, and Leonard Horton and Mrs Octavia D. Smith for 10 years. Five and three year service groups followed with numerous named individuals receiving awards for dedicated years of service.
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E Altry
Bexar County
Red Cross
Charles B Weiner
Red Cross Safety Educational Services
Lehman Bellinger
Leonard Horton
Octavia D. Smith
R. N
A. K. Saatho
William Clark Gordon
Joseph
Burglar Steals Watches From City Home
Four women watched valuable timepieces including three diamond studded watches stolen from W N Capurro at 529 East Park Avenue. Burglary occurred after a side window was forced early Wednesday night, with cash amounting to forty five dollars also taken.
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W. N. Capurro
East Park Avenue
Thief Ready For Wedding Incident Report
A wedding theft involved Miss Hazel Herb at 927 Donaldson Avenue. Nine dollars and keys to the store she works at were taken from her purse Thursday. A female suspect was named.
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Cing
Miss Hazel Herb
Donaldson Avenue
Miss Herb
12 Soldiers Die Of Smallpox Outbreak In Korea
Seoul Korea re reports twelve soldiers of the U S 241 corps have died from smallpox in the only serious outbreak among American occupation troops in the Pacific theater. About twenty others were ill.
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Seoul
Korea
U.S
Pacific Theater
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