MacArthur says Washington blocked bombing base in North Korea
General MacArthur stated U.S. authorities refused permission to bomb a Chinese backed North Korean base. Allied forces on the west central Korean front advanced several miles with patrols pushing north, while enemy concentrations remained nearby. Ridgway warned of continued heavy costs for both sides as talks of new war tricks surfaced.
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Seoul
Heavy shelling along the Israeli Syrian frontier escalates clashes
The report details heavy fire along the Israeli Syrian boundary with multiple attacks near Tel El Muteila by Syrian and regular forces repelled by Israel. UN observers cite 42 Syrians and 33 others killed, as both sides suffer casualties in the demilitarized zone and beyond. A Syrian communique disputes Israeli claims, while a Damascus note condemns alleged new violations.
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Stock Market Climbs Fast New York Railroads Lead Session
In New York trading railroads led the advance with gains over a dollar a share in the group. Chrysler opened down and slipped further after a disappointing earnings report. U S Steel rose on a block trade while the market set a 1951 high in the AP average at 97.80, with several names—the Santa Fe, Pennsylvania Railroad, Chesapeake and Ohio, Union Pacific, Atlantic Coast Line, and others—posting solid gains.
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Allied Chemical
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Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Montgomery Ward
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U. S. Rubber
Crackles on Self Mockery Highlighted by a Quote
A humor quote notes that men struggle to laugh at themselves because they miss the joke, suggesting self awareness challenges. The line hints at the difficulty of self irony and the limits of personal perspective.
Aly Denies He Seeks Custody Of Daughter
Prince Aly Khan denied plans to pursue custody of his 17 month old daughter Yasmin amid reports Paris papers published in New York said he would file suit in the United States if Rita filed. Hayworth headed to Nevada with two daughters, to establish residence as lawyers weigh divorce or separation options.
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Pennsylvania Man Receives Coker Award in Science
Talbot A. Chubb of Carapolis Pennsylvania will receive the William Chambers Coker Award in science at the University of North Carolina. The 28 year old completed graduate work in physics at UNC last fall and now works at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington. He did confidential research at Oak Ridge Tennessee before starting his graduate studies.
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William Chambers Coker
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Schedule For Release Of Reservists
The defense department announced plans to release enlisted reservists as soon as possible. The Air Force will begin immediately with the Marine Corps in June, Navy in July, and the Army by September, prioritizing World War II veterans.
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American MP Shot Down By Russians In Vienna
An American military policeman Cpl. Paul J Gresen was shot dead in Vienna by two uniformed Russian soldiers after he and another MP halted them for a routine check. The attackers fled. an Austrian civilian was wounded. An investigation was begun with high officials meeting to discuss responsibility.
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Truman Faces Senate Hearings on MacArthur Clash
President Truman expressed confidence in Senate hearings to justify his stance over MacArthur. He denied MacArthur’s CIA claims and said the CIA operated in Tokyo only recently. Truman stood by Ambassador O’Dwyer, saying he would not fire him and doubted his resignation.
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Agriculture Department Budget Cut Sparks Budget Debate
The House appropriations committee recommended a 12 percent cut to the Agriculture Department budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, approving 720 million dollars and trimming President Truman's request by about 100 million dollars. The panel also directed debt cancellations on CCC notes and redirected funds, with large loan programs for farm production and rural electrification remaining, subject to further House action next week.
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MacArthur Testimony Cited On Korea Bomb Point Near Russia
A senator alleges General MacArthur testified that Washington blocked bombing a key North Korean supply point near the Russian border. The transcript was censored and released to reporters amid Senate probes of MacArthur’s split with the Truman administration over Far Eastern policy.
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Manchuria
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Rosie) O'Donnell
Truman
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Foreign Relations
Independent MP files censure motion on China exports
Independent MP Raymond Blackburn filed a censure motion against the Labour government over exports of strategic materials to Red China. The motion argues Britain shipped 120000 tons of ru in 1950 51 and lists iron steel goods electrical apparatus and vehicles. Attlee and Shinwell deny and Eden seeks full export figures.
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Britain
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Royal Wedding In Egypt Televised Amid Festive Preparations
Cairo plans a televised royal wedding as King Farouk and Narriman Sadek wed in a quiet, modest ceremony. Festive arches and thousands of lights illuminate Gezira Island while Moslem ritual keeps Narriman apart until the marriage is performed.
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Senate votes on open hearing for MacArthur testimony
In Washington the Senate debated opening the MacArthur hearings to the public with Republicans pressing for full, public questioning of Gen Douglas MacArthur. Democrats argued secrecy protects military secrets, while tempers flared amid a 42 to 39 recess, and the issue hung on a vote expected near 12 PM.
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Weather update notes cool tonight and warm tomorrow
Tonight low around 55 degrees with a high near 75 degrees tomorrow. The previous low was 59 degrees.
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