GOP Leaders Pressing for Joint Session
Washington April 13 AP Gen Douglas MacArthur invited to testify before Senate armed services committee as part of broad scale inquiry into firing. Committee of seven Democrats six Republicans votes unanimously to invite him and review military and Far Eastern policies. Russell says inquiry is to get facts about Far East military situation and not an investigation. Hearings to start Wednesday with Marshall as first witness behind closed doors with publicing later if possible. If Congress does not invite MacArthur, he may speak publicly elsewhere or fly to New York from San Francisco.
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Tobey Receives Two Life Threats Reported in Chicago
Senator Tobey of New Hampshire, a member of the Senate crime committee, was said to have received two threats on his life. Harold G. Taylor, field director of the National Association of Evangelicals, told reporters Tobey disclosed the threats during a conversation with church leaders at the association's convention.
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Reds Retreat Allies Fear Air Attacks
In Korea the Reds withdrawal coincides with warnings of heavy air strikes as Lt. Gen. Stratemeyer notes a rising Communist air threat. In a major jet battle 80 MiGs attacked 115 U.S. jets and 32 B 29s. eight Reds were shot down and several American bombers damaged. Ground gains include a key ridge south of the Kwachon reservoir with Allied forces advancing while Reds pull back across the central front.
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MacArthur Flies Home Monday to Challenge Truman
Gen. MacArthur will fly to the United States Monday to challenge President Truman over war policy. His spokesman Courtney Whitney signaled a push to avoid a broader war, favoring bombing Manchuria and backing Chiang Kai shek to fight Red China, while Truman favors a limited approach. The return includes his wife and son Arthur, aboard the Constellation leap, with plans to address Congress. The move follows Truman’s claim that firing MacArthur stemmed from fear his policies could trigger World War III.
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Escape plot at Alcatraz led to guard arrest
San Francisco April 13 A guard on letter smuggling charges helped crush a budding Alcatraz escape plot. FBI and Asst. U.S. Attorney Charles O Gara described the island search of 237 convicts for weapons as thorough while Warden Edwin B. Swope said the 13 acre facility was under close watch. Lee McCandless 41 held on 2500 bail for trafficking an inmate letter with possible bribery aims. Peter Norris 34 former Public Enemy No 1 identified as the letter writer.
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Red China Voice in Japan Peace Rejected by U.S.
The United States rejected Britain's suggestion that Communist China help write a Japanese peace treaty. State Department spokesman McDermott said the U.S. does not contemplate talks with Peiping about a Japanese peace settlement and will decide Formosa's future by peaceful means. He noted British recognition of Peiping differs from U.S. support for Chiang Kai-shek.
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Stock Buyers Rush Into Rising Market
New York April 13 buyers thronged the stock market as prices advanced quickly. Trading reached an estimated 2,100,000 shares the best in a month, up from 1,520,000 yesterday. Gains rose beyond $2 a share with broad participation across sectors.
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Night fog and low clouds give way to sun by afternoon
Tonight and morning will be foggy with low clouds across the region. Tomorrow afternoon should turn sunny as conditions improve. A brief dip in visibility is possible during the fog burn off.
Thief Eyes Loss as Salesman Seeks Loot Return
New Orleans reports GP salesman J. E. Ditta of Memphis hopes the thief who stole his sample brassieres worth two hundred dollars will return them. Ditta laments the loss and seeks restitution from the thief.
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Aviator Seeks Highest Takeoff Record On Mount Rainier
Lt John Hodgkin 41 of Selma California stranded atop Mount Rainier after an intentional ski landing in a Piper Cub. Rescue teams struggled as the engine failed in thin air and a ground party fought through 20 below zero cold and gale to reach him.
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Republicans Blast Truman Ouster Of Gen MacArthur
Republican Senators denounce President Truman over MacArthur removal. Taft says aggressive action against Communist China needed to avert a third world war. Wherry blames admin policy for brink of war. Dirksen mocks the State Department’s ties to Britain amid the controversy.
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Five B-29s Blasted Down by Red Planes
U S Air Force said five B-29 Superfortress bombers were shot down in Korea. Two were lost in a yesterday air battle near the Yalu River, with crews unharmed reports unclear. The battle involved 32 B-29s and 86 Sabre jets, and further losses among MiG-15s and Red fighters were noted.
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Berling Trial Ends as Arguments Set for Next Week
Testimony in the Violet John Berling murder trial concluded today after 15 weeks. Attorneys anticipate jury instructions and closing arguments early next week, with a verdict likely near the end of the week. The defendant is charged in the death of 16 year old Kay Frances Erickson.
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House Firm on 26-month Draft Term
Washington April 15 AP The House stood firm on extending military service for draftees from 21 to 26 months by a 126 to 60 vote defeating Rep Shafer's 24 month alternative. A prior effort to bar sending American troops to war theaters without troops to bomb enemy supply sources was also rejected. The administration backed a bill lowering the draft age to 18, extending service to 26 months, and setting up a national security training corps with future UMT action.
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San Francisco Prepares Welcome for MacArthur Return
Gen Douglas MacArthur will arrive in San Francisco from Hawaii on Monday afternoon and ride in an open car to the St Francis Hotel where a presidential suite awaits. Mayor Elmer Robinson says a major public celebration will honor the homecoming as police gear up for a large turnout.
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Marines Bill Sparks Joint Chiefs Opposition Veto
Secretary of Defense Marshall urged against doubling Marine Corps strength and advised Senate Armed Services that Joint Chiefs unanimously oppose giving the commandant a seat on the JCS. Subcommittee opened hearings on the bill backed by Douglas and Ives, who argue Marines are best for global policing and UN forces. current plans call for 175,000 to 200,000, with a proposed top strength of 400,000.
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