Dutch Stand Firm on Indies Policy Amid Indonesia Issue
In The Hague on May 2, Dutch leaders defend a policy of cultural and economic bonds with Indonesia, arguing for gradual change and continued military balance. They cite 15 percent of prewar Dutch income from Indonesia and defend colonial heritage while resisting rapid sovereignty transfer.
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Plymouth
Truman
Manhattan Island
India
Burma
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How Many In The French Foreign Legion Answered
The exact legion strength is secret but estimated around 15 000. American law blocks enlistment via the French Embassy in the United States. Headquarters are at Fort Sidi Bel Abbes in Algeria. Enlisted men sign contracts from five to twenty years.
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French Foreign Legion
Foreign Legion
United States
Legion
Fort Sidi-Bel-Abbes
Algeria
Holdup Pair Await Court Sentence in West Virginia
Lyman Ramsdell and George L. Ashton of Youngstown Ohio face federal sentencing in Fairmont West Virginia after pleading guilty to the March 9 passenger train hold up near Martinsburg. They admitted halting the Washington to Detroit Ambassador and robbing about 1000 dollars from passengers. Sentences could reach 40 years each.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio
Lyman Ramsdell
George L. Ashton
Youngstown
Harry E. Watkins
Ramsdell
Ashton
Martinsburg
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