Wake Island conference spurs Senate probe over MacArthur policy
Senator Russell announces Senate Armed Services will examine available Wake Island documents on General MacArthur and Korea policy. He requests staff to gather all facts while denying or confirming a joint chiefs stance and scheduling hearings with MacArthur as lead witness.
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MacArthur Not First General to Be Fired
Article notes MacArthur’s dismissal echoes a history of generals with confrontations against superiors and politics. It cites Washington’s Conway Cabal, Jackson and Taylor presidential bids, Civil War firings, and figures like McClellan, Burnside, Pope, Wood, and Mitchell as examples.
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United States
Spain
England
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Request for Review of MacArthur Speech Blunder
A Defense Department request for preapproval of General MacArthur’s congressional speech caused a public relations slip. Army public information chief Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks said MacArthur rejected prior review as policy allowed. A reporter’s request routed through Army channels led to confusion.
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Courtney Whitney
Sunday Specials Bring Spring Sports and Local Picks
The Gazette previews the season opener as the Senators face the Muskegon Clippers next Wednesday in Charleston. It highlights Columbia close-ups of this year’s hopefuls from Ernie White the new manager to the rookie on page 12, and notes Hoffmann on core page 6.
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Chinese Move Held Surprise
Maj Gen Courtney Whitney said no evidence existed at Wake Island that China planned to enter the Korean War. He disputed a New York Times report claiming MacArthur assured Truman of a non intervention stance and cited no warnings from the State Department or intelligence agencies.
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New York Times
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Europe
New York
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State Department
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Times
Truman
Red China rejects U S peace moves over MacArthur
Lake Success April 21 Red China refused to accept the removal of Gen MacArthur as a sign of U S peaceful intent and rejected the latest Asia Arab peace bid. Peiping says it will settle Korea only on its own terms and calls for UN condemnation to be revoked before talks proceed.
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Sardar K. M. Panniar
Egypt
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United Nations
Greet the Senators contest nears end
The Gazette urges readers to submit entries by midnight tonight for a chance at two season tickets to Charleston Senator home games. Entry blanks are in mailers on page 1k.
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City Plans to Paint Street Lines Downtown
City officials announce downtown crosswalk and traffic lane painting with wet paint signs. City Manager Harry Trotter cautions motorists to avoid downtown today to prevent traffic snarls from blocked streets during drying. If rain falls the plan will be paused.
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Eisenhower Favored by GOP Governors in 1952 Talk
Republican governors show strong backing for Eisenhower as the party’s presidential candidate with nine of 23 responding favoring him. Some back Taft, while Democrats contemplate Truman's run and potential party support, especially in the South. Coalition talk between parties is seen as unlikely for 1952.
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Huks Kill Five U S Airmen Near Manila
The Manila Times reports five U S Air Force personnel from Clark Field were ambushed and killed near a village south of Manila while returning from a fiesta. Two Filipina companions were wounded as gunmen opened fire, and Clark Field confirmed the dispatch but withheld full details.
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Allies Hammer At Enemy Line Near Chorwon
UN troops renewed the offensive near Chorwon on April 21 aided by tanks and artillery. They pushed into the Chinese defense line north of the 38th Parallel amid heavy resistance, with advances also south of Kumhwa and near Hwachon dam as air power disrupted Red concentrations.
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Umkhwa
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Matthew B. Ridgway
South Korea
Hwachon
Hwachon Dam
Republic of Korea
Kaesong
PSC Lets Readjust Bus Rates for Charleston Rides
The Public Service Commission revised its March orders on Charleston Transit Co fares. Cash fares to downtown Charleston rise to 10 cents from Kanawha City and nearby suburbs, with eight and one half cent tickets limited to central Charleston. A second school ticket option is approved for use where the 10 cent fare applies, and adjustments allow resale or adding two cents to old tickets to cover suburban trips.
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Editors Blame U S For Censoring News
Washington April 21 editors accuse government officials of withholding information and suppressing news. ASNE group chaired by James S Pope cites appalling evidence of arrogant suppression and demands government transparency.
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Committee On Freedom of Information
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Louisville Courier-Journal
World Capitals React to MacArthur Dismissal
Allied capitals and United Nations diplomats largely support the removal of General Douglas MacArthur as strengthening unity against communism. Yet most say the move lowers hopes for a quick peace in Korea and could trigger broader protests and friction among U N members.
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Terms of Deal Not Announced in Vogeler Release
Budapest reports confirm the release of Robert A. Vogeler, a U.S. businessman jailed 17 months on espionage charges, in exchange for Hungary’s claimed compensations. Ambassador Davis praised the negotiations while Vogeler’s wife Lucille and family awaited details and possible deportation.
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Hollywood Hearings Target John Garfield and Jose Ferrer
Washington April 21 House Un American Activities Committee will hear from John Garfield and Jose Ferrer next week as the inquiry into Hollywood Communist ties intensifies. Garfield and Ferrer deny membership and promise cooperation when hearings resume Monday.
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Moll Turns Stoolie In Snatcher Case In City
A thief was caught after a moll turned stoolie and named the culprit who stole a woman's wallet containing cash. The suspect, described by Frank Riddle, grabbed the billfold from a female motorist who gave him a ride. the moll then identified him. The boy who disappeared with the ready awaits Juvenile Court action.
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U.S. Orders Profit Control Tightened Under Yardstick Rule
Washington April 21 The government unveiled a tough price control policy using a yardstick standard. Industries cannot raise prices if their profits equal or exceed 85 percent of the average of their three best years from 1946 to 1949. Eric Johnston announced the move as part of inflation controls. DiSalle said price ceilings would be restricted even for firms under the 85 percent threshold except in unusual hardship.
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Econemic
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Areo
DiSalle
Johnston
Michael Y. DiSalle
Defense Production Act
House and Senate Near Compromise on Manpower Bill
A joint House Senate committee will meet next week to reconcile differences in draft legislation. The House seeks 19 to 18 draft age with immediate classification and 26 months service, while the Senate favors 18 and a 24 month period with a 90 day delay in classification. Both require 18 year old registration and outline basic training and deployment timelines.
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United States
BP Yosh
Page 10 column 4 provides brief note on BP Yosh with limited context and no additional details available.
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Spencer Woman Wins 70 In Gazette Sewing Contest
Mrs. W. B. Parrish of Spencer won the top prize of 70 in the 1951 Gazette Sewing Contest for a black and white polka dot crepe dress with a black ravan faille duster. She also placed second in the original design division with a gray chambray tailored dress. Judges said the entries reflect a couture home sewing trend amid inflation.
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W. B. Parrish
New York
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Mrs. Parrish
Bachmann in Spotlight for West Virginia Senate Bid
Republican talk places Wheeling Mayor Carl Bachmann as a potential challenger to Democratic Senator Harley Kilgore for the 1982 U S Senate seat. The report notes Bachmann and Senator Neely are longtime friends, with Kilgore dismissing GOP propaganda amid Parkersburg remarks.
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Prayer for Peace Requested by Pastor at Delparion Church
A local message titled Today’s 30 Second Prayer for Peace asks for divine blessings guidance and world peace. The note credits Pastor Ren Wo dL Canjptur of the Church of Got in Delparion and seeks Christ’s intercession to overcome troubling events.
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