Marshall, HST Lay War Risk to Mac
Defense Secretary Marshall testified before the Senate probe, stating that MacArthur was dismissed for publicly urging a Korea policy the Truman administration feared would risk total war with Russia and harm U S allies. He said a naval blockade of China was prepared and that Jan 12 joint chiefs recommendations for retaliation were approved and still stand.
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Allies Pressing North In Limited Offensive
Allies push north in a limited offensive advancing up to 13 miles northwest of Seoul and nine miles above the 38th parallel on the east coast. The United Nations forces moved to within seven miles of the border in the center and pushed the Communist foothold back to within 25 miles of the 38th parallel at the deepest point. New jet planes struck near the front for the second day as the enemy’s spring offensive looms, with indications it may roll southward within 48 hours.
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Local government as foundation of democracy warns against corruption
A column argues that the democratic system rests on honest local offices. It warns that without local control the state or federal government will seize power, threatening the political structure. The piece references continued discussion on page 16.
Jimmy Stewart Becomes Father of Twins
Hollywood reports movie star Jimmy Stewart and his wife Gloria Hat trick McLean welcomed twin daughters born by Caesarean at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Dr. Leon Kohn delivered them and both mother and babies are in fine shape as Stewart praises their beauty.
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President Rejects Go It Alone Plea
President Truman warned that General MacArthur's policy of going it alone in the Far East could trigger a global atomic war. He said such a course would cost the United States all its allies and leave American cities exposed to terrible destruction.
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Long Beach Voters Go To Polls In City Elections
Long Beach voters head to 230 polling places from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to choose candidates for 15 city offices and decide two city charter amendments. About 114,535 eligible, with forecasts of 35 to 40 percent turnout. The Independent offers ballot recommendations on Page 2.
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Cordell Hull in precarious condition at Bethesda Hospital
Officials at Bethesda Naval Hospital said early today that the condition of former Secretary of State Cordell Hull was precarious. The report notes Hull's health status as serious as of Tuesday morning in Washington.
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Willie McGee Dies in Chair in Mississippi
Willie McGee, 37, a Negro truck driver, was executed at 12:07 a.m. CST in Mississippi's portable electric chair after six years of legal battles. His conviction for raping a white housewife triggered international protests as his lawyers argued perjured and unlawful testimony. Chief Justice Vinson denied a seventh reprieve moments before the execution.
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