Korea Battle Tests Truman Orient Policy
Washington May 5 AP Truman policy in the Far East faces a two fold test in Congress and on the Korean front. Analysts weigh whether limited war leads to a settlement or if MacArthur’s plan will push for broader action. Ridgway notes heavy enemy losses. officials seek a speedy, successful conclusion to the war.
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Washington
Truman
Far East
Senate
Korea
Congress
Douglas MacArthur
Matthew B. Ridgway
MacArthur
U. N
Korean
38Th Parallel
Acheson
MAC
Gen. MacArthur
Manchuria
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Ina
U. S
GOP Charges Democrats Run Price Control as Patronage Machine
Washington May 5 2 Republicans accuse Democrats of steering price control under political hacks and tame ducks. Chairman Guy Gabrielson of the Republican National Committee says the Truman administration uses the Office of Price Stabilization to build a large patronage machine for the 1952 elections. A number of Deserving Democrats have been given political plum appointments.
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GOP
Washington
Guy Gabrielson
Republican National Committee
Office of Price Stabilization
Four Youths Arrested in Whittier Marijuana Raid
Whittier narcotics agents arrested four persons, including an 18 year old and a 16 year old, in a housing raid near Whittier High School. One 15 year old acted as a runner between the house and the street as investigators say the operation targeted youths.
Germans Seek Army and Air Power to Aid Allies
London May 5 West Germany urged western allies to allow a 150000 man army and hundreds of light bombers to help guard against a Russian thrust. Bonn called the report a pure combination while confirming talks on a German role in western defense. Discussions since January 9 aim to form a 50000 man hard core within nine months, expanding to 150000 200000 troops for Eisenhower.
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London
West Germany
West
Bonn
Konrad Adenauer
Atlantic Council of Foreign Ministers
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Atlantic Allies
Europe
Tragic Hearing Missed Filming Links War Peace Hopes
UF Senator Mundt called the failure to film General Douglas MacArthur’s testimony a tragedy. He said the blocked hearings deprived Voice of America broadcasts of powerful material that could aid pro American sentiment and the push for permanent peace.
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Washinuiun
Sen
Mundt
R.S. D
Douglas MacArthur
Senate
MacArthur
Voice of America
Sia
Draft policy jelled but bills yet pend
Congress advances draft framework as MacArthur hearings unfold. Provisions set limits on service length to 24 months and extensions for certain enlistments. deferment rules shift for married men without children. high school students defer until graduation or age 20. 12 500 screened enlistees may be recruited by 1955. age 18 or 34 induction debated. universal training and women roles unresolved.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Douglas MacArthur
Senate House
National Guard
Armed Services
Senate
House
Congress
Nixon Urges Fivepoint Plan to End Korea War
Senator Richard Nixon on a Duke University law luncheon outlined a five point program to end the Korean conflict with victory. He urged stopping all trade with Communist China, air reconnaissance over the mainland, easing restrictions on Formosan Nationalists, stronger allied support, and warning China that bombing of bases may follow if aid to Korea persists. Nixon tied the plan to backing the 350,000 American troops in Korea.
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Durham
N. C
Richard Nixon
R.-Calif
Korea
Duke University Law
China
Hong Kong
Formosa
Nixon
Asia
JCS Pledged to Weigh Chiang Forces in Korea
Senate committee disclosed that on November 29 1950 General MacArthur asked authorization to negotiate with Chiang Kai shek Nationalist forces to join UN command in Korea The joint chiefs warned that such a move could trigger worldwide consequences and isolate the UN position The exchange was paraphrased after censorship but one sentence was deleted at State Department request per Sen Knowland's bid for public reading
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Ashington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
MacArthur
Joint Chiefs
Senate Armed Services Foreign Relations Committee
Formosa
United Nations
China
U. N
SapePet Wits Casnene
State Department
D Jon
William F. Knowland
R.calif
Amphib Air Squadron Activated at San Diego
A new unit of the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force, Tactical Air Control Squadron 5, was commissioned today at the San Diego Naval Air Station. The squadron will direct all air actions during amphibious assault phases as part of the force’s planned operations.
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San Diego
Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force
Tactical Air Control Squadron 5
San Diego Naval Air Station
Ryetin
Obias
Ecuador
MacArthur slams Britain over China policy
Gen Douglas MacArthur told a Senate hearing that Britain is “cutting their own throats” by backing Red China and handing Formosa to a potential enemy. He criticized Britain’s inflexible stance, urged allied unity, and warned a split among Anglo-Saxon nations would be tragic.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Red China
Far East
Pentagon
Chiang Kai-shek
China
British Commonwealth
MacArthur
U.N
Britain
Asia
Europe
Moscow
India
Senate
Formosa
Sen
Fulbright
United States
England
United Nations
Wes
Mac‘Arthur
Ridgway Silent on Manchuria Bombing Policy
TOKYO reports Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgway avoids comment on bombing Manchuria and blockading China amid pressure. While MacArthur urges attacks on Red bases to break stalemate, Ridgway defense chiefs say he may back action but is wary of implications. others say his stance differs from MacArthur.
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Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
MacArthur
Manchuria
China
Ridgway
Van Ausdeln to Head Seal Beach Lions
Howard Van Ausdeln named incoming president of the Seal Beach Lions with Art Van Ausdeln succeeding L. W. Hickman as president and installation ceremonies planned for a later date.
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Seal Beach
Howard van Ausdeln
Ece
Seal Beach Lions
van Ausdeln
Tamer
Bill Tafitwister
Belle Virzant
Pie "Fry
Art van Ausdeln
L. W Hickman
Wrathful Cattlemen Denounce Price Edict
Angry cattlemen urged Price Controller DiSalle to drop the beef price rollback or face a possible meat strike. Spokesmen from major farm and meat groups warned the move could revive wartime black markets and jeopardize the Defense Mobilization Law. DiSalle pledged support from the White House and predicted enforcement would curb illegal trade while growers continue production.
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Ashington
Michael V. DiSalle
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Eric Johnston
Congress
House
Senate
A. L. Miller
R.neb
DiSalle
Louis B. Heller
D.-N
Truman
Voters urged to shake up state Senate
Sacramento May 5 AP reports a bill co-author urged voters to speak up on arming the California Crime Commission with subpoena powers to question reluctant witnesses. Assemblyman Moss urged radio outreach to raise public awareness and pressure legislators. Debate centers on legislative impact and potential misuse versus law enforcement needs.
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Sacramento
California Crime Commission
John Ed Moss Jr
Repaint
Fuoley
Narre
Crime Commission
Perendisie
Assembly
Senate
Moss
Gordon A. Fleury
Vonly
Regul
Assembliliam H. Rosenthal
Los Angeles
Public Utilities and Oorations Commissions
Warren
John W. Evans
Parent. Com
California
Rosenthal
Pacific Teleone & Telegraph Co
Boy with rabbit foot mishap heals after hospital stay
Keith Vacenovsky eight from 2151 West Esther Street suffered back injuries after a rabbit foot in his jeans pocket was damaged in a wash. He was treated at Seaside Hospital, then confined to bed before being supported at home. A horse shoe project was vetoed by his mother. The family includes Betty, 7, and Yornie, 3.
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Keith Vacenovsky
W. Esther St
Keith
O. K
Betty Vacenovsky
Higa Ag
Leo Vacenovsky
Seaside Hospital
Cartan
Betch
Betty Lee
Yornie
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