The Courier-Journal from Louisville, Kentucky • Page 9

SECTION 1 SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 15, 1949. THE COURIER. JOURNAL, LOUrft'ILLE, KY. (mm Battlefield-Victor Fetes Aivait Clay On Return From Berlin Tuesday Special Tribute Is Paid To 28 Berlin Airlift Dead Washington, May 14 (AP) The armed forces today paid special tribute to the 28 Americans killed in the Berlin airlift who, says Defense Secretary Johnson, "gave their lives for their country in the same spirit as those in World War II." oiid THOUSANDS OF I 7new if tatok old HARD OF HEARING FRIENDS THE LOUISVILLE AUDIPHONE CO. 403 MARTIN BROWN BLDG.

LOUISVILLE 1, KY. 1 I 1 I supervision, were simple in comparison with the programs subsequently developed "From 1945 to 1949, General Clay has carried out an economic program for Germany which has progressed logically along those lines which serve the best interests of the European Recovery Program and the American taxpayer. This course has removed the threat to European economic stability which was most pronounced following V-E Day the prospect that a prostrate Germany would have to be sup V- Is now a representotive of Poravo, the nconally advertised Heor.ng A-d 4F TIP, I ti 4 GI Smuggler Only Member Of Ring Guilty Army Drops Charges On Others In Germany Munich, May 14 (U.f The U. S. Army's investigation into a smuggling ring which dealt in a reported $2,000,000 worth of contraband resulted in only one conviction that of an enlisted man, the records showed today.

All of the more than 12 American officers and civilians said to have been involved have been freed. Most of them have been sent home at Government expense, although three civilians were allowed to remain here long enough te marry German women. Even the cars used by members of the gang to smuggle goods across borders have been returned to their owners, complete with secret compartments, according to the records. The gang reportedly was broken up by American agents early this year, but charges were preferred only against Cpl. James D'Alba, of the Bronx, N.

Y. D'Alba was convicted Thursday by a special court-martial and fined $420. i i irff mm wash for PARAV0X times in CLASSIFIED ADS. MVDf' narnev 06 15? and a pleasure It's our pleasure, and your gain, that Paravox sales and service is now represented in your community. Call and find out how Paravox can serve Johnson announced that the National Military Establishment is sending special certificates of honor to the next of kin.

These awards were authorized at the suggestion of Senator Wiley a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. Since the start of the lift on June 26, 1948, 25 Air Force men, one Army, one Navy, and one U. S. civilian have died. To Get Decorations.

The Military Establishment also said military decorations will be conferred for individual achievements or acts of heroism by military personnel assigned to the lift. In addition, the occupation medal and the "Berlin Airlift Device" decoration have been authorized for all personnel who participated in direct support of "Operation Vittles" for 90 consecutive days. The special certificates are engraved, bear the seal of the National Military Establishment, and the signature of the Defense Secretary. Titled "Honorable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States," the parchment contains the name of the individ ual, the date of death and the certification that he died "while in the service of our country as a member of the Berlin airlift." 29 Planes Were Wrecked. A total of 29 planes have been wrecked in the airlift project 20 four-engined C-54S, eight twin-engined C-47S, one C-82 twin engined cargo transport.

Total value of the planes was about $7,522,000. Among the airlift casualties and their next of kin receiving the special certificates are: Pfc. Ronald E. Stone, Mr. and Mrs.

Sid Stone, parents. 238 W. Locust, Mount Sterling, Ky. Amm3C Harry R. Crites, Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Russell Crites, parents, Lafavctte, Ind. Sgt. Bernard J. Watkins, Ralph H.

Watkins, father, Lafayette, Ind. Spain, Denmark Sigrn Pact. Madrid, May 14 (JP) Spain and Denmark today signed a commercial agreement. It provides for exchange of goods valued at Danish kroner (about $10,418,000 at the International Monetary Fund rate). ported by her neighbors.

"Undoubtedly, the most dramatic event of the occupation has been the Berlin blockade. When it was imposed in June, 1948, it seemed that the progress made by General Clay in Berlin was doomed to an early end. But only five days after the last food train, the first plane of the airlift brought supplies to the populace. "General Clay had given warning that the Western powers were in Berlin to stay. Declaring that successful operation of the airlift was a "psychological and ideological victory." the summary adds: "New assurance was given the democracies of the world of the Western powers' determination not to acquiesce to intimidation." you, or your friends who are hard of hearing, with an inKrument that is a miracle of modern engineering: light in weight, small in size, and clear in tone.

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Clav who is coming home next week from the Cold War front line in Berlin. When he reaches Washington Tuesday morning, Clay will be greeted with full military honors, a 17-gun salute and a White House reception by President Truman. Reporters will miss General Clay, Poucher Coleman writes on Page 8 of The Passing Show. The elaborate welcome to the retiring commander of American forces in Europe and Military Governor of the U. S.

occupation 7.nne in Germany will start at the Washington National Airport when his plane lands. Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and Undersecretary Stephen T. Earry will head an official welcoming committee from the National Military Establishment. Honor Guard Drawn. In it will be acting Army Secretary Gordon Gray; Secretary-Designate of the Navy Francis P.

Matthews; Air Secretary W. Stuart Symington; and the military commanders of the three services Armv General Omar Bradley, Air General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Louis E. Den-feld. An honor guard of troops, drawn from each of the armed forces also will be on hand.

After the military greeting at the plane including the 17-gun salute will come the White House ceremony. There President and Mrs. Truman will receive the General and Mrs. Clay, who remained with her husband in Berlin throughout the "war of nerves," symobiz-ing the confidence, that an eventual agreement could be reached without gun play. Asked to come to the reception in the Rose Garden on the White House grounds will be the Clays' two sons, Lucius, and Frank B.

both lieutenant colonels in the Army. The biggest figures of Govern-menthave been invited to join the President at this reception. They include Vice-President Barkley; all Cabinet members; Speaker Rayburn; minority leaders of the Senate and House; the chairmen and senior minority members of the Appropriations and Foreign Committees of both houses and all members of the two Armed Services committees. Clay 52-year-old, lean-faced, soft-spoken but firm-minded, with the photographic memory of an Army engineer has been in Germany since the spring of 1945. First he was deputy Military Governor under General Dwight D.

Eisenhower, and kept that post when General Joseph T. McNarney assumed command. Clay became Military Governor and commander in chiefof American forces in Europe in January, 1947. An official summary noting that "General Clay's task became progressively difficult," said: "During the immediate post- Quirino Receives New Threat. Manila.

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