MacArthur Defends Korea Policy In Chicago Speech
General Douglas MacArthur defended his Korea policy in Chicago's Soldier Field, urging a positive and realistic approach to end the war. His remarks, delivered amid a roaring crowd of about 50 000, touched off heated interruptions and a massive civic reception in Milwaukee.
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Bulk Gasoline Station Explodes in Troy Illinois
An explosion at a Sinclair bulk gasoline plant ignited a 472000 gallon station and damaged storage buildings and five tanks. Fire destroyed a residence and a storage building while firefighters saved a nearby Shell station. No injuries were reported and nearby residents were awakened by the blast. Robert Moats reported the pump house explosion preceded the larger fire.
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Talks on Housing Plea Continue Amid Funding Standoff
The Chamber of Commerce industrial development panel and city plant representatives met at the Hotel Corry to tackle residential building financing. They discussed 10 to 15 two and three bedroom homes to ease dwelling shortages, noting estimated costs of 10000 to 12000 dollars and a possible down payment of 3000 to 3000 dollars. A pilot model home was considered, with plans not yet firm and the project in a holding pattern.
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Accountant General May Get Seat Okay
Senator G Graybill Diehm said Pennsylvania may create an office of accountant general with Senate committee action possible next week after subcommittee study of New Jersey’s system. Amendments may drop pre audit powers and resolve whether the governor or the legislature controls the office.
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Aero Plant to Move to Six Day Work Week
About 650 production employees at Aero Plant in Agra Supply Mig Co tie will shift to a six day week starting next week. The six day schedule aims to reduce labor shortages catch up on orders and boost take home pay according to general manager R Benson. Office staff excluded. Other local plants like Reymond Ajax Iron Works already use extended hours.
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French cabinet survives crisis over election law
Paris April 27 The French Cabinet narrowly avoided collapse after Premier Queuille offered to resign following a failed attempt to pass a new election law aimed at reducing Communist seats. President Auriol declined the resignation and a compromise proposal sought to revive electoral reform and a general election on June 10. The vote on the bid failed by three votes short of a required majority. Queuille warned the government would not continue if the reform was not adopted.
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Journalists Resume Watch for Vogeler
Six Austrian journalists were allowed to resume monitoring the Hungarian border for news on American businessman Robert A. Vogeler from a Hungarian prison. No sign of Vogeler or a release date was seen, and authorities doubted any crossing had occurred during the observers’ absence near Nikelsdorf in Austria's Soviet Zone.
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Warren City Lines Files $8,000 Rate Increase Request
Warren City Lines of Warren filed an $8,000 annual rate increase with the Public Utility Commission. The action is scheduled for consideration on May 2.
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Maybank predicts defeat for parity freeze idea
President Truman's proposed parity freeze and broader anti inflation plan drew mixed reaction in Congress. Senator Anderson praised aspects for farmers while Calman Maybank forecast the parity freeze will not gain traction. The package includes tax hikes, defense production authority, rent control extensions, and tighter price enforcement.
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GOP Lawmakers Seek To Block Appeasement Of Red China
Senate Republicans denounce appeasement of the Chinese Communists and criticize military policy shifts. They warn Congress should not back away from pressure on Manchuria and MacArthur’s role, urging tighter scrutiny by armed services and foreign relations committees.
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Money Sought for Detention Prison Camps
Washington April 27 Congress weighs a plan to build four detention camps for 14 000 political prisoners in case of a national emergency. Federal prison director Bennett testified the camps would hold suspects under the Internal Security Act with separate housing from criminals. He cited a $40 000 000 cost and noted the facilities could be rehabilitated for regular prison labor if unused.
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Duff Awarded Scroll as Honest Politician
Senator James H. Duff of Pennsylvania was named an honest politician along with nine others by Liberty Magazine. The ceremony included several politicians from both parties and branches, with praise from Publisher A. Lawrence Holmes in the vice presidential room.
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Churchill cancels planned U S visit amid British crisis
London April 27 Winston Churchill cancels a planned trip to the United States citing upheaval in the Labour government cabinet and political uncertainty. He tells Harold Stassen president of the University of Pennsylvania that events make it impossible to fulfill the May 8 speaking engagement in Philadelphia.
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Auto Crash East of City Injures Driver
One driver received minor cuts and bruises after two autos sideswiped on Route 77 nine miles east of Corry at 8 40 p m Investigating officers said J R Richards 63 of Garland sustained injuries while the other operator Patrick M McGough of Grane Valley was unhurt Corry residents returning home from Warvert reported the mishap shortly after it occurred
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Six Die in Ship Explosion Near Gibraltar
A Royal Navy ammunition ship blew up near Gibraltar causing civilian and naval casualties. Reports state the ship carried explosives for Korea and saboteur activity is suspected. Officials expect a full investigation while casualties include civilians and naval personnel with several in serious condition.
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Van Fleet vows to stall Red forces north of Han River
Allied commander Van Fleet says U N troops will halt the Chinese advance as they withdraw north of the Han River, while heavy fighting continues along the 100 mile Korean front. He reports taking a tremendous toll as U N units pound enemy positions and civilians flee toward safety in Seoul.
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