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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1951
Page
4
Yesterday the High Point veterans and many citizens mourn the death of Dr. J T Mann. He practiced medicine with both heart and head and was a great friend to the community and its veterans, leaving a lasting impact on many lives.
Former Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall reverses his early support for bombing Communist bases in Manchuria. He argues a strong response risks broader war with Russia and Japan under the Russo-Chinese treaty, warning that appeasement invites continued aggression rather than deterring it.
In Senate testimony MacArthur rejects Europe only defense. He argues for fighting Reds in Asia and Europe, using ground, sea, and air forces as an integrated team. He says the issue is fighting Korea to victory and saving the world from Communist aggression.
The President proposed 403 million dollars for civil defense but Congress trimmed to 186.75 million and the Senate panel recommends 84 million. In DC circles the moves are labeled economy while civil defense voices warn of playing with fire amid a possible atomic attack.
The article notes Lieutenant General Albert C. Wedemeyer, after acclaimed World War II service, may request retirement amid rumors tied to the MacArthur dismissal. It cites being passed over for command in favor of Ridgway and Van Fleet, and long-running clashes with General Marshall over China policy, suggesting a shrinking role under President Truman’s administration.
The article recalls the American pretzel turning 90 with praise fromRep. Bartram Dowing and others. It describes continued appetite for pretzels, mentions the MacArthur hearings, cloakrooms, and a lighthearted scene during a recess with Tass and other press. It cites Sittler and Taylor in a cloakroom mixup and Byrd praising a wartime government envelope.
A reader letter reflects divided views on President Truman and U S foreign policy, praising Truman's handling of world affairs while noting opposition. Also present is a column on statesmanship with Jefferson and Jackson, plus a Mother's Day notice about Mrs. A R Hammer and a light classroom joke about the stomach.
The May 10th Times reports a new instrument by Dr. Robert C. Mellors shown as a Damon Runyon Fund Fellow speeds cancer detection via early cell study. Dr. Cornelius P. Rhoads says it could expand large scale cancer screening. The piece notes Moscow editors respond with a critical climate toward Reds and editors.
The author argues U S aid since 1945 has failed to yield lasting friendship, highlighting Israel as a capital raising, self defending ally. Israel funds a 500 million bond issue and seeks a 150 million grant, seen as essential for a Western foothold against Soviet influence, while Arab states align with India in Korea.
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