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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1949

Page

7

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.

Indonesia The Hague Netherlands Ollander Indies Holland United States Hollander Plymouth Truman Manhattan Island India Burma Juliana

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.

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.

Fairmont W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Lyman Ramsdell George L. Ashton Youngstown Harry E. Watkins Ramsdell Ashton Martinsburg

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