Angry Critics Call Removal Tragic Error
Congressional critics denounce President Truman’s removal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur as a tragic error and a forerunner to a Far Eastern Munich. The shakeup deepens U S policy splits over Korea and U SChina war risk, with GOP voices demanding MacArthur testify and justify policy.
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Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Munich
MacArthur
Europe
Arith Camminniem
Acia
Quarter Million Growth Revealed In Miami Valley
The Miami Valley saw a population rise of 258,243 across Butler Hamilton Warren Montgomery and Preble counties from 1940 to 1950. Total five-county population reached 1,349,182, up from 1,090,939, a 19.8 percent gain. Butler County grew 17.5 percent to 147,203, while Hamilton and Montgomery led with larger totals in the Cincinnati and Dayton metro areas.
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Butler
Hamilton
Warren
Montgomery
Preble
Ohio
Census Bureau
Butler County
Cincinnati
Dayton
Lower
About Rainy Outlook For Ohio This Week
Weatherman forecasts persistent rain and cooler, windy conditions through Thursday in Ohio. A high near 52 and a low around 40 are expected today with yesterday’s range from 37 to 48. The pattern calls for a slight warmup after Thursday but another cooling trend and weekend rain.
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Allies Grind On In Korea
UN forces in Korea shifted command from General MacArthur to Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgway amid ongoing operations. Allied air and artillery hit Chorwon base as attackers advanced on several fronts, while censorship limited progress reports. Ridgway and Pace toured the front as Milburn likely led the Eighth Army until Van Fleet’s arrival.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
MacArthur
Matthew B. Ridgway
Truman
Red Korea
Chorwon
Hwachon Reservoir
South Korea
Imjin
Ridgway
Frank Pace
Eighth Army
James A. van Fleet
Debate over Far Eastern policy fuels long overdue removal
In Martin's office a conference stirred strong emotion as a major debate on Far Eastern policy loomed. Senators Taft, Bridges, Knowland, Wiley Wise, Wherry, and Smith attended alongside House GOP members led by Martin, signaling possible far-reaching political repercussions.
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Taft
Ohio
Bridges
Knowland
Calif
Wiley Wise
Wherry
Neb
Smith
House Gop
Party
Market swings after MacArthur dismissal shock
In New York the stock market fell sharply on news of General MacArthur's dismissal, then recovered a sizable portion of the losses as traders reeled from the dramatic development and reassessed prospects for military and economic policy.
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New York
General MacArthur
Mrs. Della Gardner Dies In St. Petersburg Florida
Mrs. Della B. Gardner, 83, of 1003 South Main St., widow of W. S. Gardner, a former leading local realtor, died at 11 a.m. in St. Petersburg, Florida. She spent winters in Florida and planned to return to Middletown despite ill health. No close relatives are listed. Funeral arrangements by McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home pending body’s return. Burial expected in Greenville, her girlhood home.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Della B. Gardner
South Main St
Ters
Florida
Middletown
McCoy - Leffler
Greenville
MacArthur Relieved As Ridgway Replaces Him In Korea
Texts of orders reveal President replaces General MacArthur with Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway as Supreme Commander Allied Powers and Chief of Staff directs his transfer. General Marshall notes Ridgway will handle duties until Eighth Army turnover and Van Fleet reports for duties.
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MacArthur
Matthew B. Ridgway
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Hog Cholera Breaks Out In Three Counties
COLUMBUS AP Hog cholera has broken out in Highland Athens and Clark Counties, the State Animal Industry Division reported today. Dr H G Geyer urged caution and outlined a program including vaccination and quarantine, urging farmers to inspect new stock and warn neighbors if swine show fever or weakness.
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Highland
Athens
Clark
H. G. Geyer
Ohio
Geyer
Tobey Draws Could Be Tough On Him In Public Comments
Wheeler said he told Tobey that Dave viewed Dawson as a good guy and public servant and asked for leniency. Niles echoed the denial, saying he did not intend to pressure anyone.
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Tobey
Dave
Dawson
Niles
Hoover Reacts to MacArthur Removal With Warning
Former President Herbert Hoover condemned General MacArthur's dismissal as potentially tragic for the country. He argued the action does not resolve how to end the war with Communist China without benefiting Soviet Russia and said a strong pillar of Asia defense has been removed.
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Rcalif
Munich
Wherry
Nebraska
MacArthur
Congress
Kerr
D-Okla
Truman
Acheson
McCarthy
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America
China
Russia
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Rep
Joseph Martin
Republican House
Martin
Asia
Europe
White House
Washington
Seven Area Youths Enlist In Army, AF
Seven young men from Middletown Franklin and Lebanon have enlisted in the United States Air Force. They proceeded to Lackland AFB San Antonio for basic training. The recruiting sergeant said openings exist in both services with Air Force enlistees placed on a waiting list.
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Franklin
Lebanon
United States Air Force
George Stoker
Army and Air Force
Gene Settles
Auburn St
Warren Snodgrass
Sherman Ave
Jack Tudor
Avalon Dr
Melvin Winglewich
Smith St
Lowell Reynolds
Cherry St
Charles Davis
Main St
Jack Mayne
South River St
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Stoker
Army
Air Force
South Canal St
Vet Of Korea 16 Returns Home Hungry After War
In Cleveland AP report 16 year old veteran Jim Wallace arrives home from Korea weighing 242 pounds after enlisting at 15 and serving as a private first class. He says he would rejoin the same outfit and officers if given the chance. His mother Katharine Wallace welcomes him as he devours a substantial meal. The Wallaces live in Wheeling West Virginia.
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Jim Wallace
Katharine Wallace
Jim
Army
Wallaces
Wheeling
W. Va
Tokyo
Korea
Seattle
Eight Die In Alaska Glider Pickup Crash
At Ladd Air Force Base a routine glider pickup escalated into a fiery crash of a four motor C 54 transport plane. Eight people were killed yesterday in Fairbanks Alaska AP reports.
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Alaska
Ladd Air Force Base
Pause at 38th parallel fuels Korea war debate
The virtual call for a pause at the 38th parallel to determine diplomatic reactions draws criticism of Allied delays and raises questions over foreign aid and troop commitments. Administration insiders stress most Americans prefer avoiding a full-scale war with Red China and deem Europe more worth saving than Asia if a choice occurs.
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Korea
Europe
U.S
China
Asia
Rudolph Pringle Wins Harwitz Oratory Contest
Middletown High School’s Rudolph Pringle topped four finalists in the Harwitz oratory test this morning. He delivered “The Negro and the Constitution,” the same winning topic used in a recent state contest. Stanley Reinartz tied for second.
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Middletown High School
Rudolph Pringle
Pringle
Stanley Reinartz
Installing Own TV Antenna Not Safe Is Claim
A National Safety Coup rel ease argues that home antenna kits lead to fatal accidents. Paul Wilson and Joyce Nickell note amateur installers cause most deaths from electric shock or rooftop falls. Local students perform and raise funds for Miss Baker and Pringle to enter a national speech contest in California.
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Wilson
Joyce Nickell
Reinart
Miss Nickell
Geraldyne Baker
Our Town
Our Town” To Be Given April 17 To Raise Funds To Sell Miss Baker and Pringle
California
Arlene Ackerman
Fletcher Brate
Norma Dole
Ridgway Named to Succeed MacArthur in Korea
Lt Gen Matthew B Ridgway was named to replace General Douglas MacArthur as commander in Korea. He offered no comment to reporters, with a terse no comment recorded by a press officer traveling with him.
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U. S. Eighth Army Headquarters
Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
Douglas MacArthur
Ridgway
Lorain man pleads innocent in manslaughter case
Homer H. Neptune 76 of Lorain is bound over to the Wayne County grand jury on a second degree manslaughter charge after his car struck and killed five year old William Culp in Wooster last Friday. He pleaded innocent before Mayor F Emerson Logee yesterday.
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Homer H. Neptune
Lorain
Wayne County Grand Jury
F. Emerson Logee
William Culp
Recall Set for City Firemen Police and Park Worker
Warren AP reports Mayor Harold C. Smith says a recall vote on April 16 will restore 15 firemen 10 policemen and a park employee furloughed last January due to funds shortage. The council reports funds now exist to pay them.
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Warren
Harold C. Smith
Kings Mills Concert Is Set Tuesday
Kings Mill High School hosts its annual Spring Concert Tuesday evening April 17 at 8 00 in the school gym. The high school band and chorus from senior and junior high will perform a varied program featuring operatic tunes Tales From the Vienna Woods The Breeze and I Tubby the Tuba In My Garden Begin the Beguine and other pieces with soloists Gloria King Wanda Ellis and Barbara Joerling under director William J Hayes. No admission charge.
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Kings Mill High School
Vienna Woods
Breez and I
Franklin Garden Club Meeting Set
Mrs. Howard Monger will entertain Franklin Garden Club members at her Carlisle Road home Tuesday April 17. Guests will include members of two Mi amisb urg garden clubs. A Favorite Antique will be the roll call response and special music is arranged.
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Howard Monger
Franklin Garden Club
Carlisle Rd
Miamisburg
Couples Club Holds Dinner in Carlisle
About 60 guests attended the Couples Club dinner Saturday in Carlisle. Professor Pyle of Wilmington College gave an account of his around the world trip last year. Mr. and Mrs. Pyle are the parents of Mrs. William Freeman of Cha tauqua.
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Professor Pyle
Wilmington College
Pyle
William Freeman
Chautauqua
Truman Praised For Firing MacArthur
Cleveland AP report credits W. P. Kennedy president of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen praising President Truman for relieving General Douglas MacArthur. Kennedy commended the decision as a necessary exercise of civilian control.
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W. P. Kennedy
Brothershood
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Cancer fund drive contribution at Rose Westrick home
Trenton residents are advised that a cancer fund drive collection will be accepted by Rose Westrick at her residence at 211 East State Street. The announcement notes the local fundraiser will occur at the listed address, encouraging donations through the volunteer.
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Rose Westrick
East State St
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