MacArthur Flying Home On Monday
General MacArthur will fly to the United States Monday in a fighting mood to challenge President Truman over war policy. Whitney’s statement asserts MacArthur seeks only limited action to end the Korean campaign with minimal bloodshed, rejecting appeasement and warning of a wider war. The plan calls for a Tokyo departure, Hawaii stop, and arrival in San Francisco, with travel by his Constellation Scap.
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Showdown on RFC shakeup dominates Senate vote today
President Truman faces a Senate vote on a plan to overhaul the Reconstruction Finance Corporation amid an investigation into influence on RFC loan grants. Senator Fulbright leads a subcommittee alleging a White House influence ring, while Capehart vows to block the plan. A mink coat scandal at the White House adds to tensions as Mrs. E Merl Young resigns. A recorded exchange with Tobey alleges improper fees by Congress members over RFC loans.
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House Pushes Final Vote On Draft UNIT
The House defeated a bid to bar sending draftees to war theaters without commander authority, 112 to 62. A bitter debate over the draft bill's reach continues as a final vote on a lower draft age and longer service looms, with amendments and a national security training corps under consideration.
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Flier Stranded on Mount Rainier After Takeoff Failure
Lieut. John Hodgkins of Selma California, piloting a Piper Cub, landed atop Mount Rainier and could not take off. He survived freezing temperatures while Air Force and Park Service attempted rescues, including two emergency drops by a B 17 into the crater near his perch amid drifting snow.
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Concern Over Vandenberg Health Reported
In Grand Rapids Michigan concern rose over the health of Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg the 67 year old Republican senator and foreign policy leader who has been ill for months at home after lung and spinal operations The family bulletin issued after 1 a.m. cited increasing concern as he failed to maintain a slight improvement.
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Armed Services Group Seeks MacArthur's Senate Testimony
The Senate Armed Services Committee invited General Douglas MacArthur to testify on U S Far East policies. Chairman Russell announced the invitation in a formal statement detailing the request for his views.
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Taft urges aggressive steps in China war debate
Senator Robert A. Taft argues that preventing a third world conflict requires an aggressive war against Communist China. He warns President Truman’s policy is inconsistent and questions the aim of Korea operations while MacArthur seeks a public platform and potential Remington Rand role grows.
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British Proposal On Chinese Reds Rejected By U S
The United States rejected Britain's plan to include Communist China in Japanese peace treaty talks while affirming no change in Formosa policy. Washington maintains Formosa neutrality during the Korean conflict and disputes China's return to the island.
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General Van Fleet Heads to Tokyo Front
Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet departed Honolulu for the Korean front and his new post as head of the U S Eighth Army. He stopped briefly in Honolulu and his plane was due in Tokyo around noon Friday EST. He succeeds Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway after Gen. MacArthur was dismissed.
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MacArthur May Address Congress If Invited
House Republican Leader Martin says General MacArthur will give his first public speech in New York unless Congress invites him to speak Wednesday or Thursday. He stressed MacArthur would prefer Wednesday for a speech to Congress if invited.
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New York
Marshall Opposes Move To Double Marine Corps
Secretary of Defense Marshall strongly opposes raising the Marine Corps to 400000 and says the Joint Chiefs of Staff oppose giving the Marine Commandant a seat on the Joint Chiefs. Senate hearings on the Marine Corps bill open led by Senator Douglas and supported by 43 other senators.
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Bradley May Be Asked To Retain Post
Gen Omar Bradley may be asked to stay on as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff beyond next August 16. The 58 year old five star general had planned retirement after his two year term but President Truman reportedly wants the GI general to remain on, amid Korea era military and Western Europe buildup pressures. Bradley’s role as a key adviser included handling the MacArthur reprimand crisis shaping U.S. military policy.
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Filipino Patrol Slays Five Japanese Stragglers
Manila AP report says five Japanese soldiers, still in tattered imperial uniforms, were killed by a Philippine army patrol near Bongabong village on Mindoro Island on April 9 after they failed to surrender. The fighters were armed and had held out for years since Japan's defeat.
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Twain private books sold for 340000 at Hollywood sale
Hollywood auction of Mark Twain's library and furnishings brought over 40000 dollars, with his daughter's home likely to fetch a sum as the four day sale concluded on the five acre estate of Mrs. Clara Clemens Samoussond, Twain's only surviving child.
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Royalty Visits Pope in Private Vatican Audience
AP reports Pope Pius greeted Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in a private half hour audience at the Vatican. The meeting marked the third papal royal audience in over 25 years and was described as affable by the Vatican.
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Growing Red Air Arm May Hit Troops
The Air Force in Washington reports five U.S. B-29s shot down in Korea with several damaged in combat near the Yalu. General Stratemeyer warns the expanding Communist air force may launch heavy strikes as Allied forces advance, while Allied jets claim multiple MIGs shot down and air battles continue over northwest Korea.
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Wounded Marines and War Dead Arrive in San Francisco
Two military transports approach San Francisco docking today. One carries 600 wounded but walking Marines with 54 Navy hospital corpsmen. The other transports 97 Korean War dead.
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What’s What Sunday Get Ready Dad Spring Cleaning Time
The Sunday lead feature previews spring house cleaning as a yearly rite. Trent on Gratis seniors perform in Nearby Communities with photos of two productions and a remodeled Amanda Methodist Church in Execello. Twenty Years at Roosevelt Junior High profiles the school paper. Spring weddings and engagements are featured on page one Society Sunday.
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