Britain Proposes Red China Get Island of Formosa
Britain official position on Formosa favors eventual return to China under Mao regime while avoiding immediate cession. Foreign Office notes Cairo and Potsdam pledges but says UN settlement will decide future. UK says Communist China should participate in Japanese peace treaty negotiations. US calls proposals unacceptable.
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Wired Protests Swamp Capital Switchboards
Washington April 11 telegrams and telephone calls flooded Congress protesting the firing of Gen. MacArthur by President Truman. Senator Nixon reported 378 telegrams, primarily from California, with about 90 percent urging impeachment. Senator Capehartsaid protests pour into his Indiana office, with one woman crying and calling it a terrible thing.
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Eisenhower comments on MacArthur dismissal in Germany
In Germany on April 11, General Eisenhower, reacting to President Truman's action against General MacArthur, expressed surprise and hoped MacArthur would not return to the United States to avoid acrimony. He noted the uniforms impose inhibitions soldiers accept and recalled their long service together.
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Britain Approves MacArthur Ouster
London officials, via Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison, announced the dismissal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, saying a military chief must answer to political leaders. Churchill lauded MacArthur’s war record, while Morrison signaled readiness to seek a Korea cease fire and praised Ridgeway as MacArthur’s successor. The move prompted cheers from some Labour MPs and sparked early reactions about peace talks with Red China in Korea. A separate memo from Britain urged a future return of Formosa to China, though not immediately.
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Strong Pillar Gone Hoover Comment on MacArthur Removal
Former President Herbert Hoover remarks on General MacArthur's removal calling it a tragedy for the country and a removal of a strong pillar in Asia. He says it does not solve how to end the war with Communist China without conceding to Soviet Russia and weakens U S defense in Asia.
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Weather Outlook: Clear Tonight Into Tomorrow Warmer
A calm, clear night sets up across the region with temperatures easing into a mild tomorrow. A slight warmup is expected, bringing higher daytime highs and lighter winds as skies stay mostly sunny.
House blocks deferment by aptitude test for students
Washington April 11 The House voted by voice to amend a draft and military training bill to prohibit deferment of college students solely on aptitude test scores. The measure allows tests as supplementary information for local draft boards in deciding student status, aligning with Kilday of Texas who noted boards retain final authority.
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Off the Teletype: MacArthur and more page references
A brief teletypesetting note lists where to find features on MacArthur and various departments. It details page locations for Beach Combing Boyle editorial financial obituaries radio shipping tides theaters and women’s activities across A and B sections.
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Truman's firing of MacArthur sparks violent public debate
Associated Press reports a nationwide surge of calls and letters after President Truman dismissed Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Public reaction ranges from pro MacArthur sentiment to calls for Truman's impeachment, with some callers urging investigations, petitions, or psychiatric help. The debate reflects sharp national divisions over Korea policy and leadership.
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Time for Calm Potshots at Mac or Truman Hit by VFW Chief
VFW Commander Charles C. Balls of Seattle urged calm intelligent action amid President Truman's dismissal of Gen. MacArthur. He told Salt Lake Telegram he might wear five stars if MacArthur should have been relieved, as he nears the end of a nationwide tour visiting state departments. He was to go to Reno that night.
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Truman Ousts MacArthur for U.N. Strategy Split
Washington April 11 AP President Truman fired Gen. Douglas MacArthur for failing to back United States and United Nations policies in Korea and for seeking to alter the war strategy. Lt Gen. Ridgway and Lt Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway named to succeed MacArthur in Korea and related commands. Ridgway also to lead postwar occupation duties as Japan moves toward peace treaty planning.
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President Truman calls Tobey recordings outrageous
The White House denounces Sen Tobey recordings of talks with President Truman as outrageous. Tobey claims the President discussed Congressmen taking fees tied to RFC loans and says he lacks evidence. Senate investigations and potential playback requests loom amid dispute.
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Allies Press On in Mud as Reds Build Up Power
Allied forces pressed forward on a rain soaked Korean front as news of General MacArthur’s dismissal spread. The Communists reportedly regrouped on western and central fronts with heavy rains curbing UN air support. Red strength was estimated at over 500000 with 18 new Chinese divisions identified, totaling about 695000. Lt General Ridgway returned to command to relieve MacArthur amid uneasy frontline reaction.
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MacArthur Invited to Address Joint Session Amid Impeachment Talk
Congressional Republicans pressed for an invitation for General MacArthur to speak to a joint session of Congress after Truman fired him. Sen. Wherry and Rep. Martin announced MacArthur would likely attend in about three weeks, while Democrats noted split positions and debated impeachment talk amid the controversy.
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Van Fleet to Confer in Washington on Korea Command
Gen James A Van Fleet, newly named commander of the Eighth Army, arrives in Washington from Florida for orders before heading to Korea. He says Army Chief of Staff Collins telephoned him about midnight summoning him to a conference. Ridgway to succeed MacArthur as supreme Far East commander.
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Geer Defies House Committee On Communist Ties
Screen actor Will Geer refused to reveal if he had ties to the Communist party or participated in its activities. He invoked constitutional privilege, declining to answer questions about 1942 actions and party membership, calling the term communism an emotional, hysterical word like the Salem witch trials.
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