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February 10, 1949

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U. S. URGES CHANGES IN ATLANTIC DRAFT TO MEET OBSTACLE; Would Drop the Word 'Military' From Pledge, Delay Validity Until All Nations Ratify CONSTITUTION IS INVOLVED War Without Congressional Assent Impossible -- Senate Attitude on Pact Vital U. S. URGES CHANGES IN ATLANTIC DRAFT

By James Restonspecial To the New York Times

US reptd urging ratification by all members precede effective date; wants no direct refs to mil aid; Reston on implications of premise that attack on 1 is attack on all

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Radar Fence for the Nation Is Sought to Bar Air Attack; Stations in Detection Network Would Have Range Up to 300 Miles at Sea -- Cost Set at $161,000,000 -- Bill Provides Secrecy Radar Fence for Nation Is Asked To Protect Against Air Attacks

By Walter H. Waggonerspecial To the New York Times

USAF to ask Cong for $161 million to set up radar aircraft warning network

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ACHESON CONDEMNS MINDSZENTY TRIAL; U. S. STUDIES ACTION; Secretary Calls Case Attack on Freedom That Sickens and Horrifies Americans APPEAL TO U. N. WEIGHED Pope Summons Cardinals to Special Consistory Monday to Hear Vatican View ACHESON CONDEMNS MINDSZENTY TRIAL

By Bertram D. Hulenspecial To the New York Times

US Sec Acheson sees persecution of ch leaders aimed at ending resistance to communism

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By Winston Churchill: The Second World War; Volume II -- Their Finest Hour Book I -- The Fall of France INSTALLMENT 6: BACK TO FRANCE By Winston Churchill: The Second World War Volume II -- Their Finest Hour INSTALLMENT 6 -- BACK TO FRANCE Book I -- The Fall of France Volume II -- Their Finest Hour High Morale of the Army -- My First Thoughts -- The Lost Equipment -The President, General Marshall and Mr. Stettinius -- An Act of Faith -The Double Tensions of June -- Reconstitution of the British Army -Its Fearful Lack of Modern Weapons -- Decision to Send Our Only Two Well-Armed Divisions to France OUR WAR GOODS REACH BRITAIN INSTALLMENT 6 -- BACK TO FRANCE PUTTING HIS LUNCH HOUR TO GOOD USE Book II -- the Fall of France The Battle of France: Final Phase -My Fourth Visit to France -- Briare -- Weygand and Petain -- General Georges Summoned -- My Discussion with Weygand -- The French Prevent the Royal Air Force From Bombing Milan and Turin -- The Germans Enter Paris -- Renewed Conference Next Morning -- Admiral Darlan's Promise -- Farewell to G. Q. G. --

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Jessup to Represent U. S. at Big Parleys; IN NEW POST DR. JESSUP TO BE ROVING NEGOTIATOR

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Dr P C Jessup to be roving negotiator for internatl confs

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1949Nigel Olsson, English rock drummer and singer-songwriter^[†]

Nigel Olsson is an English drummer, best known for being a lifelong member of the Elton John Band. He has had an equally long career as a session musician and composed, recorded and produced albums as a solo artist.

Headlines from February 10, 1949

U. S. URGES CHANGES IN ATLANTIC DRAFT TO MEET OBSTACLE; Would Drop the Word 'Military' From Pledge, Delay Validity Until All Nations Ratify CONSTITUTION IS INVOLVED War Without Congressional Assent Impossible -- Senate Attitude on Pact Vital U. S. URGES CHANGES IN ATLANTIC DRAFT

Radar Fence for the Nation Is Sought to Bar Air Attack; Stations in Detection Network Would Have Range Up to 300 Miles at Sea -- Cost Set at $161,000,000 -- Bill Provides Secrecy Radar Fence for Nation Is Asked To Protect Against Air Attacks

ACHESON CONDEMNS MINDSZENTY TRIAL; U. S. STUDIES ACTION; Secretary Calls Case Attack on Freedom That Sickens and Horrifies Americans APPEAL TO U. N. WEIGHED Pope Summons Cardinals to Special Consistory Monday to Hear Vatican View ACHESON CONDEMNS MINDSZENTY TRIAL

Jessup to Represent U. S. at Big Parleys; IN NEW POST DR. JESSUP TO BE ROVING NEGOTIATOR

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