Army Slashes May Draft Call To 40 000 Men
United States Army reduced the May draft call from 60 000 to 40 000, citing higher volunteer enlistments and lighter casualties in Korea. Since January 64 000 men volunteered, 24 000 more than expected, and March saw 18 000 volunteers. The total draft calls since last September rise to 530 000. In California Col Kenneth M Leitch said May calls will be about 2500, with 19 year olds largely exempt or delayed until almost 20.
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Pacific Security Advances Toward Five-power Pact
Washington reports plan for a Pacific security system well advanced in the State and Defense Departments. Negotiations may soon involve the United States Australia and New Zealand toward a five power pact by the time Japan's peace treaty is concluded. Amb Dulles noted urgency for a defensive arrangement parallel to a potential Japanese treaty.
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Man Kills Himself in Lodi During MacArthur Return Night
Erven D. Hawkins, 43, a Lodi hardware salesman, shot himself last night while viewing a television program about General Douglas MacArthur’s triumphant return to the United States.
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Washington Welcomes MacArthur Amid Parade Preparations
Washington buzzes with anticipation as General Douglas MacArthur nears the capital. Seventeen bands line his route to the Washington Monument, 2000 guards ready, and a citywide half holiday looms as offices and schools pause for the event. Public sentiment splits between support for MacArthur and President Truman amid a broader civil-military tension.
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New York Ovation to Be Greatest in City's History
New York predicts a record crowd of 5,000,000 for Gen Douglas MacArthur's Friday visit. Grover Whalen says crowds will rival Lindbergh and Eisenhower welcomes. parade starts at 11 am with City Hall Medal ceremony. Mayor Impellitteri urges time off for veterans and other workers. education board to excuse 50,000 teachers and staff.
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No Hotel Bills for Hero in lavish Capital stay
General Douglas MacArthur and family will move into Suite 1240 at the Statler Hotel upon arrival in Washington. The hotel will cover the suite and meals. The penthouse, noted for hosting presidents and dignitaries, features three bedrooms, two sitting rooms, four baths, and extensive mirrors and modern decor. Arthur, the general's son, will have a piano tuned for the stay.
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General’s Motorcade Through Central Park Draws Students
School children in upper grades watch as the general’s motorcade passes through Central Park, mixing civic pageantry with a rare public appearance. Police and organizers coordinate crowd flow while students glimpse the convoy and officials.
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Amputee Reunites with Old Commander in San Francisco
In the St Francis Hotel lobby last night Marine Cpl Werner Reininger, a quadruple amputee from Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, San Antonio Texas, glimpsed his old commander amid a large crowd. He spoke cheerfully about wanting to see his former boss and clenched a cigar in his teeth. Reininger, wounded during the Changjin Reservoir withdrawal, lost both legs above the knee, all fingers and most of one hand.
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Chinese Reds Rumored in Bid for Peace
United Nations delegates, amid Arab-Asian discussions, considered a North Korean cable and a possible new Peiping peace message relayed through India's ambassador. Rau denied receiving such a communique while signaling a discussion on clarification at the Asian-Arab meeting.
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Welcome Home MacArthurs in San Francisco Hotel Lobby
Mrs Jean MacArthur arrived at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco amid a cheering crowd. General MacArthur and son Arthur greeted guests as flowers filled the MacArthur suite and a bicycle was gifted to Arthur. Police and army officers staffed the scene while a Sixth Army liaison center began handling official messages and mail for the general.
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Conqueror's Grin Heralds MacArthur Homecoming
The official homecoming of General Douglas MacArthur at San Francisco International Airport marks 14 years of war and turmoil. He and Mrs. MacArthur, on honeymoon, are greeted by Gov. Earl Warren and thousands as the Bataan lands. An honor guard, military police, and cheering crowds surround the ceremony before the family departs for the city.
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MacArthur’s quiet return amid wild San Francisco crowds
General MacArthur urged a quiet entry as crowds swarmed San Francisco International Airport and the city. The 15 mile drive to the Palace Hotel stretched into two hours amid shouting, pushing mobs, with estimates ranging up to a million or more.
Congress Chilly to Cain War Resolution
In Washington on April 18, Democratic leaders pledged a sky's the limit Senate probe of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's dismissal as Republicans urged decisive action. The scene centered on MacArthur's arrival and review of Far Eastern policy before Congress, with Cain's war-declaration resolutions fueling the tension.
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Truman Orders Atom Bomb Shelter Modernized White House
Washington April 18 The renovated White House will have an ultramodern atomic bomb shelter. Frederick J. Lawton, budget director, testified that President Truman allotted 881000 from his funds for shelter construction.
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