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L G % sl c E n - B a r r c i * 1 1 1 1 ] , ; ; • UP News Briefs General Vandenberg Stuns Airmen WASHINGTON, D. C, May 29.— General Hoyt S. Vandenbergs assertion that the Russian Mig-15 fighter has a jet engine superior to any American plane sjunned American aviation men today. They concluded that the general may not consider new engines which have not yet been mounted in operational planes. Britain Bows in Iran LONDON, England, May 29. — Britain agreed today to accept "some form" of nationalization of Irans oil industry but ruled out any unilateral action by that country. Meanwhile the government mapped a program of drastic gasoline rationing if Iran seizes the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. President Truman on Vacation WASHINGTON,-D. C, May 29.— President Truman broke out his yachting cap to began a five-day holiday cruise today, his first relief from official routine since his Florida vacation last March. From midday today through Saturday, Mr. Truman will cruise leisurely aboard the TJ. S. S. Williamsburg on the Potomac River and in lower Chesapeake Bay. Reds Defeated in Italy ROME, Italy, May 29.— Premier Alcide de Gasperis pro-Western Christian Democratic party has given Communists and Leftists a shellacking in municipal elections, returns showed today. . The Christian Democrats threw out Communist and left-wing Socialist governments in Genoa, Venice and Bologna. They also won in Milan. Demands Acheson Action WASHINGTON, D. C, May 29.— Senator Harry P. Cain R., Wash. demanded today that the State Department take "every necessary diplomatic and economic step" to prevent the British from .turning over 40 American-owned transport planes to Red China. Allies Pile Up Gains TOKYO, Japan, May 29.— United Nations forces crashed through mounting Communist resistance in Korea today for gains of up to nearly six miles. Eighth Army spearheads struck north all along the 120-mile front, gathering up scores more prisoners as they went.. They had won back nearly all the territory lost to the Reds during the enemys abortive spring offensive. Egypt Rejects British Bid CAIRO, Egypt, May 29. — The government rejected today a British proposal to revise the 1936 treaty permitting Britain to maintain troops in the Suez Canal Zone and demanded British troops leave the area. Sees Iran Peril WASHINGTON, D. C, May 29.— Senator Estes Kefauver D., Tenn. predicted that . [ ! ; "total war" would break out in the Middle East "this summer" if Iran shifts into the Soviet orbit. Kefauver also warned that Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhowers Atlantic Pact Army would be hamstrung by the same diplomatic problems which have beset the Korean fighting if some means is. not found to give tire general "one boss instead of 12." General Sweetser Removed TOKYO, Japan, May 29. — Brig.-Gen. Luther Sweetser has been removed as commander of the 452nd Bomb Wing for failing to get the most out of his men, Lt.-Gen. Earle E. Partridge said today. He took command of the 452nd August 14, 1950. Narcotic Investigation Next WASHINGTON, D. C, May 29. — The Senate Crime Committee prepared today to investigate the illicit narcotic trade in various cities. It was evident from the committees past hearings that at least New York, New Orleans and Kansas City would be targets for the inquiry, which will be conducted on information furnished by a dozen investigators.
