Defense plans clash over jet fighters and draft reform
The article describes congressional debate on expanding air power with new jet fighters and bombers and balancing a defense program against a draft and universal military training. Lawmakers differ on a 66 group plan versus newer weapons, with action stalled as committees work to blend draft and UMT options for 18 year olds.
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Forrestal
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UMT _ Forrestal
Senate Armed Services Committee
Retired Justice Roberts Comments on Draft UMT Plan
Former Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts criticized the draft universal military training plan as an ill conceived compromise driven by election politics. He told Senate Committee Chairman Gurney that if enacted this session is not possible, the compromise remains the best temporary UMT option until a true program is enacted.
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Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
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Gurney
R-Sd
Senate Committee
Legion Suggests Civilians to Replace Army EP Tasks
Indianapolis May 6 The American Legion National Security Commission chief urged releasing fit men from housekeeping to combat training. Jerry Brown of Beaumont Texas said Legions could take over EP and non combatant duties to free fighters, noting a dwindling manpower pool and about 1.3 million eligible in the 18 25 age group. He cited veterans and unfit numbers as strain on national defense.
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Brown
Washington
May Consider Zoning Question for City
The article discusses the debate over zoning ordinances and the roles of the Mayor, Council, and zoning commission. It notes opponents fear arbitrary enforcement and proponents cite protection of residential values. Hearings, court recourse, and potential public hearings after city attorney review are described.
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North End
Zoning Commission
Rail Unions Plan Walkout Threat Amid Conference Efforts
In Cleveland head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers says willing to meet railroads to avert a tieup as 190,000 members across three unions prepare to strike at 5 a.m. May 11. Mediation actions and possible White House talks are discussed with President Truman and the National Mediation Board. Some railroads impose embargoes on ginning shipments this weekend.
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Alvanley Johnston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Truman
White House
National Mediation Board
Congress
Mediation Board
Frank P. Douglass
Francis A. O'Neill, Jr
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Mr. Truman
Louisville and Nashville
Southern Railway System
L. and N
Southern System
Association of American Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commiss
Railroads Prepare for Strike With Deep Staffing Reductions
Ernest E. Norris of the Southern system told employees there will be the fullest possible reduction in forces in all departments if the strike occurs. Most workers won't be needed if trains are not running, reflecting railroad plans to curb operations amid the dispute.
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Office of Defense Transportation
Ernest E. Norris
Southern System
Senate Moves On Margarine Tax Law Amendment
Senator Fulbright signals willingness to amend the House margarine bill to prevent fraudulent use while opposing no reasonable changes. He suggests licensing eating places handling margarine and stiff penalties for selling it as butter, or an added prison term and fines under a strengthened pure food act. House previously rejected amendments, focusing on tax removals and color tax levies.
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Fulbright
Bureau of Ternal Revenue
Vandenberg
GOP Sena
Senators Split Over Vote On Vandenberg Repeal
The vote split along party lines with four Democrats Chavez Downey Magnuson and Thomas backing Vandenberg. Aiken and Fulbright voiced surprise at the margin while Maybank predicted ten more votes at final action. In Canada the Senate rejected a repeal bill lifting the oleo ban 35 to 21.
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Vandenberg
Fulbright
Maybank
DSC
Canada
Canadian Senate
U N Commission Presses for Palestine Truce Pact
The U N commission again pushes for a truce in Palestine as Britain plans troop withdrawal by August 1 but resumes some deployments amid a deteriorating situation. British Under Secretary Christopher Mayhew warned the Middle East bases remain vital for safety and welfare of the Commonwealth and warned of intensified conflict after the Stern gang declared war on British forces Tuesday night.
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Holy Land
Christopher Mayhew
House of Commons
Britain
Palestine
Stern Gang
Three Die In Midair Crash Over Detroit
A midair collision near Detroit City Airport killed three men and seriously injured a fourth. Donald W. Baer, 26, Port Huron, was ejected from a Cub type plane and crashed through a porch roof. The second plane, a BT-13, caught fire and crashed in a backyard. the other craft landed in a cemetery.
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Detroit
Donald W. Baer
Port Huron
Mich
Detroit City
Robert F
Detroit figures in wartime training fleet inquiry
A 25-year-old Detroit aviation instructor who served with Baer and Joseph McKevits a 56-year-old Detroit owner of the BT-13 were noted among personnel connected to the Cub trainer in an ongoing wartime aviation report.
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Detroit
Cub
Baer
Joseph McKevits
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