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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1951
Page
6
Felix Robert Mendelssohn, a 60 year old cellist and relative of the famed composer, collapsed on stage during a concert in Dehnany Hall Baltimore. Attendants rushed him to Mercy Hospital where he died from a heart condition noted as a cor piece in D Major.
Hollywood May 16 UP An Alabama housewife won CBS mystery jingle contest by identifying Grandma Hush from clues. Mrs Oliver Hopkins of Birmingham named the prize winner as Mrs George M Cohan widow of the famed entertainer. Prizes valued at 30 000 dollars were awarded.
The Senate inquiry into MacArthur’s removal wrangled over whether General Bradley must reveal conversations with President Truman. Bradley was excused until Monday after a heated session. a noon vote was set to decide if he should testify about the White House talks.
Military leaders in Bolivia declare a temporary government after deposing President Urriolagoitia and moving to assume power. Urriolagoitia leaves La Paz for Arica as the armed forces, citing threats to democracy and church, claim a sacred duty to act.
Russell urged lawmakers to treat Wiley’s position as the Congress weighs sensitive matters. He said the investigation should be handled by Americans at the table, not along party lines, and refused interruptions to avoid partisan fighting. Knowland indicated a method to obtain information on policy decisions.
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