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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1951
Page
1
In the English Channel 198 feet below the sea surface the sunken submarine Affray with 75 men aboard sent faint signals as rescue ships hovered overhead. The Admiralty said signals from a supersonic telegraph set were too weak to pinpoint the sub’s exact location.
An anonymous informant reports Lt. Gen. Sir H. C. H. Robertson, BCEF commander in Korea, voiced support for General MacArthur's plan to bomb Chinese bases in Manchuria. He warned that failing to act would risk a stalemated war and worsen supply lines into Korea, urging action beyond a mere defense line along parallel 38.
General Douglas MacArthur plans to appear at the Daughters of the American Revolution convention and at a meeting of newspaper editors in Washington. Representative Martin said the general will give a brief talk to the DAR at 3 p.m. EST and will attend the American Society of Newspaper Editors gathering without a scheduled speech.
The Army reduced the May draft call from 60000 to 40000, following a prior cut in April. Officials cited rising volunteer enlistments as the reason, noting since January 64000 have volunteered, about 4000 more than expected.
Cincinnati agents of the Internal Revenue Service search arrest records dating to 1948 for gamblers, dope peddlers and racketeers. Edward G. Weinewuth, chief deputy, said the records will be used to verify income tax payments and, for narcotics dealers, federal taxes on drugs.
Former clerk Clara Soliday testified she gave part of her salary back to Rep. Walter E. Brehm of Ohio during 1945 to 1948. Prosecutor Floyd Mattice said two women clerks were hired with the understanding they would return donations to the congressman.
McArthur Ohio held a MacArthur Day with 1400 residents crowding the Vinton County courthouse steps to hear speakers on Gen Douglas MacArthur and Duncan McArthur. Town businesses closed for an hour and schools let out early as Mayor John Crow proclaimed the day.
The United States has deployed some new snorkel submarines to Korean waters and at least one appears to have seen combat. The Navy cites secrecy and watch for enemy traffic in the Far East, with a Pearl Harbor photo noting a successful patrol by the Pickerel.
Washington AP report notes administration leaders expect swift Senate approval of W. Stuart Symington to head the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. No serious opposition seen. hearings to begin Tuesday as Truman nominates the ex Air Force secretary to helm the large government lender amid calls to abolish the RFC.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Anna Rosenberg testified that the Army plans to begin releasing enlisted reservists called to duty involuntarily by September. She described a broader Reserve program including ready standby and retired reserves, with releases by the Marine Corps and other services in coming months, dependent on the international situation.
Allied forces breached inland positions advancing 2000 to 3000 yards with heavy air and artillery support near Chorwon and Kumbhwa. Chinese and North Korean resistance slowed progress near Chipyong and Hwachon dam as clashes continued along the Pukhan River and Inje valley fronts.
Six West European countries including France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg sign a treaty to pool the coal and steel industries worth about four billion dollars annually. The move aims to fuse heavy industry to deter future war, with final approval by each nation's parliament.
Senator O Conor urges President Truman to meet with General Douglas MacArthur to discuss the Far Eastern situation. He says a meeting is due MacArthur for his services and would counter act the confusion over future American policies in the Far East.
Washington says North Korea’s UN message is propaganda not a peace feeler. Arab-Asian group in New York planned to study the cable relayed via India from Peiping, with hopes for a cease-fire near the 38th parallel.
In Newark, Democrat voters rejected Frank Hague’s comeback bid while Republicans ignored Senate Crime Committee gambling revelations. Administration Democrats led by John V. Doan held Hudson County and won state assembly and county offices. In Bergen County, the GOP defeated an insurgent group tied to Crime Committee testimony.
Washington AP reports Secretary of Defense Marshall and the full military high command will welcome General Douglas MacArthur when the deposed war chief arrives in the capital early tomorrow.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur departs San Francisco today at 3 30 p m EST for Washington and lands about 1 30 a m EST tomorrow. He arrives at the Capitol at 12 15 p m EST for his congressional address to begin 15 minutes later. After dark he leaves Washington for New York City with departure time undecided. Friday he leaves his New York Hotel at 11 a m EST for a Central Park motorcade and parade ending with a 2 p m EST luncheon.
General Douglas MacArthur returns to the mainland amid massive crowds in San Francisco. Gov. Earl Warren and Mayor Elmer Robinson join him in an open car as thousands line Powell Street and Union Square. The welcome continues to the St Francis Hotel for the night.
San Francisco AP report says no plan for a White House meeting with President Truman tomorrow. Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney notes MacArthur is drafting a joint session speech and may discuss limited war expansion against Chinese forces and Manchurian bases. Whitney cites Bradley’s Chicago speech as not official policy.
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