MacArthur questions Soviet Asia power in Senate testimony
General Douglas MacArthur told two Senate committees he doubts the Soviet Union could wage a major war in Asia. He argued Soviet forces in Asia are largely defensive, China is weak, and Moscow cannot sustain a large air or naval effort. He warned Russia could not overrun Japan without sea and air control, which he doubted the Soviets could attain.
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Douglas MacArthur
Asia
Senate
Russia
Asiatic
Red China
Orient
MacArthur
Korea
Japan
MacArthur Hearing Sparks Heat in Censored Transcript
The letter preceded President Truman moving MacArthur as policy clashes dated months back. Kefauver and McMahon pressed the general about speaking to political figures, yet MacArthur denied fault. Reporters were barred from sessions, but leaks showed sharp exchanges. Senate Republicans failed to open hearings, 41 to 37, amid protests over censorship and disputed bomb restrictions near the Yalu and inside Korea near the Russian border.
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MacArthur
McMahon
Kefauver
Senate
Knowland
California
Yalu
Korea
Manchuria
Washington
Siberia
MacArthur Testimony on Korea and China Sparks Debate
Excerpts from MacArthur testimony reveal his view on UN force splits near the Korea Manchurian border, suspected Russian aid to North Koreans, risks to Formosa and the Philippines, and air power to strike Manchurian bases. Censors deleted three lines from the public record amid Senate inquiries chaired by Russell and Lodge.
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Philippines
Europe
Lodge
Massachusetts
MacArthur
Senate
Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Lee Macarerthur
Burglars Hit K&M Auto Service In West Tenth Break-In
Burglars smashed a rear window at K&M Auto Service 1511 West Tenth last night, stealing about $415 including $175 cash, three guns two shotguns a rifle and three fishing reels from stock. The office cash box was targeted. the break-in was found at 7 am by co owner A L Moore. Police investigate.
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K&m Auto Service
West Tenth
A. L. Moore
Tabor Keeling
MacArthur Offered Five Million For Memoirs
General Douglas MacArthur, with a yearly salary plus allowances of 18,761 dollars, received a five million dollar offer for his memoirs. The offer was disclosed by Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney, his aide, who would not identify the source or reveal MacArthur's reaction.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
Courtney Whitney
MacArthur
Whitney
June Draft Call Drops to New Low in June
The Army issued a draft call for 20,000 men in June the smallest monthly quota since the draft resumed last September. Since then about 550,000 men have been drafted or placed on call, with 80,000 drafted in each of the first three months of this year. April and May saw cuts to 40,000 as volunteer recruitment rose and casualties in Korea stayed lower than expected. Navy Air Force and Marine Corps said they would not need draftees in June, relying on volunteers and recalled reservists to meet needs.
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Washington
Army
Korea
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Amarillo talks extend over rates rise request
City and telephone company officials met for three hours this morning to discuss the request for rate increases in Amarillo. No decision was reached.
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Amarillo
Reds Express Regret After G I Is Slain
In Vienna on May 4 the Russian commander said he regretted the slaying of American MP Cpl. Paul J. Gresen by two Soviet soldiers during a street stop. A second MP fired back. both Russians escaped. An Austrian civilian was wounded. The Soviet account claimed the American fired first.
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U.P
Paul J. Gresen
New York City
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der Abend
Baseball NL Play Tonight Promises Mixed Results
Fragmentary baseball recap notes several players including Dempsey Walsh Muir Fitzgerald Maglie Noble and Hank Thompson. Homeruns listed for NY and Brooklyn with limited details. teams St. Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston and Cincinnati at Brooklyn show as upcoming games. Duke Snider belted a first inning homer for Brooklyn amid sparse box details.
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Dempsey
Walsh
Muir
Fitzgerald
Maglie
Noble
Bob Thompson
Hank Thompson
Jorgensen
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Pee Ea
Brooklyn
Bente
Fox
Smith
Promesa
Hatten
Haugstal
Campanella
Duke Snider
Baseball Night Mix Includes Six Interleague Games
Schedule lists Boston at Detroit this afternoon and Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis tonight with multiple American League and National League matchups across venues.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Senator Russell says transcript harms no security
Washington May 4 Senator Richard B Russell chairing the Senate Armed Services Foreign Relations Committee said the published transcript of MacArthur hearing contained nothing that would endanger national security. He explained Bradley’s concerns were about other documents not in the public version.
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Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
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Defense Department
Ridgway Says Chinese to Pay Bloody Price at Front
Lt Gen Matthew Ridgway returned from the Korean front confident Chinese forces will pay the bloody price they have been paying as long as they stay. He praised front line troops and noted Reds failed to attack, suffering heavy losses estimated near 80,000 since April 22.
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Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
Korea
Ridgway
Eighth Army
Ransom Paid for Release of Miami Woman
The Miami Daily News reports a $30 000 ransom was paid in Miami Beach for the release of Mrs Jean Rosenfeld a 49 year old former Providence Rhode Island resident wife of Louis Rosenfeld known as Chick Rosenfeld. She was kidnapped Monday from her Cadillac convertible in front of their apartment at 12 30 AM and found in hysterical condition at their home.
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Miami, Fla
Miami Daily News
Miami Beach
Providence
Weather summary for Amarillo and West Texas region
US Weather Bureau reports fair mild conditions across Amarillo and vicinity with highs near 79 degrees today and 77 yesterday. Tonight and Saturday look clear with moderate temps. Panhandle agricultural outlook remains favorable with stable temperatures. New Mexico also fair with little temperature change ahead.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
West Texas
New Mexico
Remodeling Loans Olver and Wiggin Lumber Co
Remodeling loans offered by Olver and Wiggin Lumber Company at 1200 Westy Sixth, with terms and eligibility details for homeowners and builders. Interest rates and repayment options summarized for local patrons.
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Westy Sixth
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