Vandenberg Dies in Sleep at Age 67
GRAND RAPIDS Michigan April 19 AF Senator Arthur E Vandenberg a leading Republican statesman and foreign policy expert died in his sleep at age 67 after years of illness His death removes a founder of the United Nations and a key advocate of bipartisan foreign policy in a postwar world Governor G Mennen Williams will name a successor with names including Prentiss Brown John Dawson and Stephen J. former Michigan Attorney General in consideration
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Allies Storm Past Dam at Hwachon in Korea War
Allied troops attacked north of the Hwachon hydroelectric dam and reservoir on the east central front. Reds reportedly pulled back along the central front as UN forces pressed the area. Rain and smoke hindered air observation, but patrols advanced with heavy rain slowing the western push.
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Red China Rejects UN Peace Move, Sticks to Viewpoints
New Delhi reports Red China will ignore United Nations peace overtures unless the UN rescinds a resolution accusing Peiping of aggression in Korea. Beijing may consider peace moves outside the UN if the United States shows willingness to accept Chinese views, a published source says. The Arab Asian bloc reportedly asked India to gauge Peiping on a possible truce in light of MacArthur's dismissal, with Peiping noting no policy shift.
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Senators Seek Truman Notice To Soviet Russia
A unanimous Foreign Relations Committee vote sent a resolution to President Truman urging him inform Soviet Russia of the American people's historic friendship. Sen McMahon and 22 others say removing barriers to free information could avert war and help people behind the Iron Curtain learn America’s true intentions, with broad Senate and House support anticipated.
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Tito Undergoes Gallstone Operation In Yugoslavia
London April 19 Tito, Yugoslav premier, underwent gallstone surgery today. Belgrade radio quoted doctors saying he stood the operation well. He has been ill for some time and is 58 years old.
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Weather outlook Mostly cloudy with light showers expected
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with occasional light showers through Friday morning, gradually clearing by Friday afternoon. Temperatures remain steady tomorrow as south to southwest winds shift from 10 to 20 mph into Friday afternoon.
War Threat Is Imminent, Ridgway Says In Japan Visit
SENDAI Japan April 19 AP Lt Gen Matthew B Ridgway UN commander told American troops newly arrived in Japan we stand under the imminent threat of war On his first inspection trip as supreme commander Ridgway told the 223rd Regiment of California s 40th Division you re here in war We stand under the imminent threat of war which can be unleashed at the time and place of choosing of other people The trip from Tokyo was unprecedented as MacArthur never inspected a Japan garrison outside Tokyo Assistant Secretary of the Army Earle Johnson said the MacArthur removal does not change our resolve to stop Russia and aggression The 40th Division commanded by Maj Gen Dan Hudelson has been in its new area only days It is the first occupation force in northern Japan since August when the Seventh Division sailed for Korea.
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MacArthur Guard Slain by Wife
A soldier assigned to the route of Gen. MacArthur's motorcade was beaten to death with a hatchet at his home. Cpl. Willie Jenkins, 28, a Black detachment member, was killed as his wife Jenkins admitted striking him repeatedly during a quarrel that began while he shined shoes for today’s ceremony.
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MacArthur Defends Far Eastern Policy Before Congress
Gen. Douglas MacArthur, 71, told Congress the Joint Chiefs share his view on Far Eastern policy and condemned claims he is a warmonger. He urged patience against appeasing communism in Asia, criticized lack of reinforcements in Korea, and rejected fears of widening the war as he spoke from the House dais amid strong applause.
Mississippi Flood Surges Into Dubuque Iowa Illinois
Flood crest reached 21.3 feet in Dubuque with an all time high forecast at 22.5 feet. Five feet of water flooded eastern Dubuque, forcing 200 residents from homes and idling 2060 workers at Dubuque Packing Co. Red Cross provided shelter and evacuated families as Clinton Prairie du Chien and LaCrosse also faced evacuations.
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Last Battle Hero Returns Home to Challenge Administration
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur arrived at dawn to challenge the Truman administration in a campaign style homecoming. The 71 year old war hero stepped from the Constellation before a 42,000 strong crowd and prepared to address Congress within hours. Debate rages over his Asia first strategy as Secretary Acheson warned that widening the Far East war would threaten world peace. Continued on Page A-2.
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Flags at Half Staff for Sen Van denberg
Washington April 19 flags at the capitol were at half staff today for the death of Senator Van denberg of Michigan. The notice marks MacArthur Day and honors the late senator in a national observance reflecting on his public service.
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Solons' Views on General's Speech Follow Early Stands
ASHINGTON April 19 GP The immediate reaction of Congress to General Douglas MacArthur's speech largely echoed initial positions on the Truman MacArthur issue. Senators Dirksen Ferguson Taft and O Mahoney offered succinct or nuanced replies while Connally and McCormack weighed the implications for policy and potential actions.
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Sub-hunters Hook Something Hope Dims for 75 Men
In Portsmouth England on April 19 Minesweepers dragging the English Channel contacted a object thought to be the vanished British submarine Affray with 75 men aboard. A diver was ordered to investigate but officials warn the contact may be a wreckage and not the sub. The Channel is cluttered with wrecks dating to 1588. Officials say hope is dwindling as oxygen may run out by tonight.
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Washington Crowds Cheer MacArthur on Historic Day
Gen. Douglas MacArthur urged unity against global communism in a Congress address. He then marched a 15 car motorcade to the Washington Monument, received the keys to the city, spoke at a civic program, and attended a Daughters of the American Revolution meeting. Tonight he flies to New York for a reception and ticker tape parade.
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Address on TV Radio Tonight Gen MacArthur Speech
Gen MacArthur address before the joint session of Congress will be on both television and radio tonight. Films from TV networks in Chicago are being flown for TV showing. KFL TV plans the showing about 6 o’clock. Other stations KNBH KTSL KTLA will show the film between 7 and 8. Radio repeats include HFWB at 8:30, KFI at 10:15, and KGER at 10:30.
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Holiday in East’s Factories Draws TV Show Audience
Large portions of the eastern United States paused work to view General Douglas MacArthur on television amid a national televised holiday. Schools and businesses joined the event with makeshift showrooms, assemblies, and home viewing, as TV interest surged beyond Kefauver era levels.
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