Marshall Draft Plan Sent To Congress for Debate
The plan from Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall seeks universal military service, lowers the draft age to 18, and extends service and reserve terms. It aims to strengthen national security but faces Senate opposition and hearings led by Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey.
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Secretary of
Defense
George C. Marshall
Pentagon
Capitol Hill
Armed Services
Senate
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Senate Armed Services
Marshall
United States
Navy Defers Recall of Teacher After Pupils’ Plea
Navy defers recall of Perry J. Rockwell, 26, a school teacher, until June 25 at the request of pupils. Rear Admiral J. Cary Jones granted the relief after Janet Smith and 165 students urged leniency. Rockwell, a radioman WWII veteran, was to return to active duty Feb. 1.
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Navy
Hicago
Perry J. Rockwell
J. Cary Jones
9Th Naval
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Rockwell
Janet Smith
Riverdale
Admiral Jones
Janet
Jones
Dulles Sees Wide Support for Collective Security Plan
John Foster Dulles declares that most Americans favor tying U S defenses to allied nations. He cites positive editorials and public response to his New York speech advocating collective security over a Western Hemisphere fortress, while Senator Knowland publicizes Hoover’s contrasting survey results.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
Acheson
China Wall
Hoover
U. S
Formosa
Japan
Philippines
Britain
Dulles
Knowland
California
Converts arrive in Salt Lake City seeking Mormon roots
A husband, wife and five children from St. Albans England arrived in Salt Lake City to start a new life as converts to the Mormon church. They sold all possessions to fund the journey so their children could be raised in the Latter-Day Saints community.
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Salt Lake City
St. Albans
England
London
John Gillings
CCC Dried Eggs Not So Good Army Says
The Army states CCC dried eggs fail its specs for palatability and odor removal. It has been buying dried eggs on the open market because CCC stocks cannot meet Army requirements. The CCC stores eggs from various plants not equipped to meet Army standards.
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Army
Washington
U. S. Commodity Credit Corp
CCC
Fire at Hilton Hotel Forces 100 Guests to Evacuate
A fourth floor fire at the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque routed 100 guests, many in night clothes. One person hospitalized for smoke sickness. Fire started in a mattress and was under control in 30 minutes, with evacuation of fourth and upper floors.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Hilton Hotel
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Homer
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Miami Beach
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