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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1951

Page

2

Solons Hear Ways to Curb Sex Crimes

California lawmakers heard from an investigating group and Dr Karl Mann on curbing sex crimes while a Senate Assembly clash loomed over welfare liberalization. The Assembly urged extending Langley Porter sex crime research and stricter custody for dangerous perverts, and proposed broader prevention as citizens carry the burden. Welfare reform eyed repeal of the relatives assist rule, higher aid for the blind, and stopgap measures. Senate cautions against rapid changes.

Senate Assembly Karl Man University of California Langley Porter Clinic San Francisco California Senate Assembly Assembly Social Welfare Committee Harold K. Levering Los Angeles Legislative Assembly Committee Arthur H. Samish Jack B. Tepney Equor F. Presley Abshire R.-Geyserville

MacArthur’s Ouster Shocks Far East Observers

Aasael reports MacArthur’s dismissal stunned observers in Hong Kong and Formosa and drew mixed reactions in Manila and Taipei. Chinese Nationalists and Chiang Kai-shek allies feared a setback for anti-Communist aims, while some Hong Kong residents criticized his war policy. Philippine leaders invited him for rest and high regard persisted for his wartime service.

Aasael IHE MacArthur Far East Hong Kong Taipei Formosa O.K. Armstrong R-Me Korea China Japan Asia Manila Quirino Philippines United States Phillippines Arthur Uninese Chiang Kai-shek Washington Eenweger

Five Star Critic What Did He Say About Margaret

A Denver Post staffer reports a telephonine remark about Margaret attributed to MacArthur that allegedly influenced Truman to fire. The caller claimed to be a 54 special officer and spoke during a period of political turmoil.

Margaret Denver Post MacArthur Truman

Parley hoped after MacArthur ouster

Washington April 11 General MacArthurs removal was seen as clearing a path for new talks to end the Korean war or revive a 14 nation Korea declaration. The draft invited China to negotiate cease fire and settlement while upholding UN aims, with future unification to follow if bloodshed could end. The move sparked debate over policy and the timing of UN objectives.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Korea MacArthur Deepartment United States United Nations China Truman State Department White House Acheson Far East

Bullet and Shell Point to Walker in Cook Slayings

Riverside County prosecutors say a bullet and cartridge found near Doris Cook’s body match a gun in Lawrence Walker’s car. Walker, 20, Newark, N J, is indicted for murdering Doris and Richard Cook, kidnapping Betty Marna, assaulting Sgt. Hicks, and faces arraignment Friday.

Cook Walker Hsvenside Apriil William ©. Mackey Doris Cook Desert Sat Lawrence J. Walker Mackey Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Richard Riverside County Grand Jury Newark N. J Betty Marna Riverside James Hicks Washington Laboratory Hicks Lake Matthews Here I Mrs. Cook

British Support Truman Firing of MacArthur

The article reports broad British and allied reactions to President Truman's dismissal of General MacArthur, with U S leaders debating impeachment and broader inquiries. It notes congressional maneuvers, partisan divides, and international reactions as lawmakers discuss civilian control of the military and future Korea policy.

U N Diplomats Welcome Truman MacArthur Ousting

U N diplomats express relief over President Truman's order removing General Douglas MacArthur as U N commander in Korea. British French and Russian reactions vary. South Korean officials uneasy. Delegates privately praised the move despite fears MacArthur could provoke a larger war with China and the Soviet Union without consultation.

MacArthur Manchurian China Soviet Union

Memo Released On MacArthur Removal Case

The Truman administration publicized a memorandum detailing differences between General Douglas MacArthur’s statements and U.S policy as part of its case for his removal. It includes joint chiefs directives and MacArthur’s March 20 letter, signaling diplomacy limits in Korea and potential political fallout at home.

Truman MacArthur Senate House Martin House Cox D.ga State Department Rep. Short R.mo Cox Intell Sen. MacArthur Democrata Ashington Douglas Macarthur U.S United, Nations White House Joseph H. Short Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Department South Korea United Nations Korea U. N 38Th Joint Chiefs JCS Rep Joseph Martin Asia Europe Washington U. S China Congress Far East Red U.N 38Th Parallel Joe Martin Mass Formosa Red China

Military Men in Korea Shocked by MacArthur Firing

In Korea on April 11 1951 soldiers react to President Truman removing Gen Douglas MacArthur and naming Lt Gen Matthew Ridgway to replace him. GIs debate resignations and possible retirement, with officers and reporters noting the shift may alter war leadership dynamics.

MacArthur Ridgway Korea James A van Freet

President Ousts Gen. MacArthur from Korea War

Reports say President Truman dismissed General MacArthur after a public clash over Korea policy and Asia strategy. The White House announced the move and authorized MacArthur to return to the United States. The decision followed months of tensions over war aims and potential escalation in the Far East.

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