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September 17, 1949
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Joint Chiefs of Staff, led by Gen. Omar Bradley, return from nine-day inspection of Alaskan military facilities without comment. Senator Tydings criticizes troop housing conditions due to wartime haste and urges Senate action on public works bill; Senator Magnuson pledges support.
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ALASKA TRIP OF MILITARY CHIEFS ENDS
No Comment on Findings But Senator Tydings Issues Statement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17-(A)
The Joint Chiefs of Staff have returned from a nine-day inspection tour of Alaskan military facilities.
They had no comment on their findings. The group was headed by Gen. Omar Bradley, who recently was elected to chairmanship of the defense chiefs.
While they maintained silence, Senator Tydings (D-Md) spoke up on the problem of far northern defenses. As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he issued a statement that troops have been withdrawn from Alaska "from time to time" because of lack of suitable cold weather housing.
"Since Alaska is one of our most important outposts," he asserted, "this situation is deplorable."
He expressed hope for early Senate action on a military public works bill to relieve the situation.
He said members of the armed forces in Alaska are living under "appalling conditions." Part of it was due, he said, to the haste with which shelters had to be erected during the war.
Senator Magnuson (D-Wash) also pledged his aid in trying to get Senate approval of the Public Works bill.
No Comment on Findings But Senator Tydings Issues Statement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17-(A)
The Joint Chiefs of Staff have returned from a nine-day inspection tour of Alaskan military facilities.
They had no comment on their findings. The group was headed by Gen. Omar Bradley, who recently was elected to chairmanship of the defense chiefs.
While they maintained silence, Senator Tydings (D-Md) spoke up on the problem of far northern defenses. As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he issued a statement that troops have been withdrawn from Alaska "from time to time" because of lack of suitable cold weather housing.
"Since Alaska is one of our most important outposts," he asserted, "this situation is deplorable."
He expressed hope for early Senate action on a military public works bill to relieve the situation.
He said members of the armed forces in Alaska are living under "appalling conditions." Part of it was due, he said, to the haste with which shelters had to be erected during the war.
Senator Magnuson (D-Wash) also pledged his aid in trying to get Senate approval of the Public Works bill.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Inspection
Military Chiefs
Troop Housing
Senate Action
Cold Weather Facilities
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Omar Bradley
Senator Tydings (D Md)
Senator Magnuson (D Wash)
Joint Chiefs Of Staff
Where did it happen?
Alaskan Military Facilities, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Omar Bradley
Senator Tydings (D Md)
Senator Magnuson (D Wash)
Joint Chiefs Of Staff
Location
Alaskan Military Facilities, Washington
Event Date
Sept. 17
Story Details
Joint Chiefs return from Alaska inspection without comment; Senator Tydings highlights deplorable housing conditions leading to troop withdrawals and calls for public works bill; Magnuson supports.