Vandenberg Dies At 67 A Grand Rapids Statesman
Sen Arthur H Vandenberg longtime Michigan Republican and foreign policy leader dies at 67 after years of illness His death shifts Senate balance and prompts a Democratic appointment to replace him Funeral services set for Park Congregational Church in Grand Rapids April 2 The death reveals his decades of public service and personal sacrifices for national interests involving family and colleagues from both parties
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Glad to See You MacArthur Tells Vaughan
President Truman's military aide Major General Harry H Vaughan greeted General Douglas MacArthur on his arrival in Washington. Vaughan saluted as MacArthur stepped from the plane and MacArthur returned the salute with the remark. Vaughan joked quietly, noting the simple greeting amid the crowd.
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Truman Plans New Wage Stabilization Board
President Truman announced plans to set up a new 18 member wage stabilization board within days to handle emergency labor disputes during the defense program. The move follows labor resignations over a wage ceiling. legal questions aside, he aims to act under presidential emergency powers rather than the Defense Production Act.
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MacArthur Speech Not Cleared With State Department
The State Department said no advance request was made to Douglas MacArthur for his congressional speech. Although military and government officials usually follow a presidential directive for public foreign policy statements, the department had neither his speech nor a request to review it.
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Japan Volcano Erupts Off Oshima Island
Mt Mi hara on Oshima Island erupted with a loud roar near Tokyo. Authorities weighed evacuating the 13,053 residents and ordered 800 fishing boats to stand by.
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Pacific Pact Aims to Fight Reds in Asia
President Truman outlined a three point program to curb communism in Asia and protect Pacific islands. Secretary Acheson urged steady Korea policy while Gen. MacArthur’s approach was criticized as risky. Plan includes defense ties with Australia and New Zealand, aid to Asian nations, and continued pressure on Korea.
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Ridgway Warns War Is Imminent
SENDAI Japan Lt Gen Matthew B Ridgway United Nations commander told newly arrived American troops in Japan that they faced an imminent threat of war On his first inspection as Supreme Commander he urged the 223rd Regiment of the California 40th Division to train quickly and reach veteran standards before the chips could go down He warned there is no certainty when hostilities may erupt and urged constant readiness.
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Ohio Senate OKs Sports Fix Bill
The Ohio Senate approved 26 to 0 a bill tightening laws against bribery of participants in sports events. The measure extends current rules from professional to amateur sports and was sent to the House for consideration.
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Hope Dies Out For Lost Sub Affray
In Portsmouth England the rescue of 75 men aboard the British submarine Affray fades as the Admiralty reports no new sign of life. Oxygen is exhausted after 48 hours, with the search by 34 ships continuing across the Channel and seabed sweeping but no clear rescue starting point. Faint underwater taps were not heard again.
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Millionth American Soldier Death Target In August
New York AP reports American war dead, including Revolutionary War losses, total about 996,500. The first fatality date traces to Lexington 176 years ago, with the millionth death expected around August 1 if Korea casualties persist at current rates.
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President Truman mourns death of Senator Vandenberg
President Truman mourned the death of Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan calling him a patriot who set national welfare above partisan gain. He praised Vandenberg’s independence and willingness to differ from powerful figures within his own party in pursuit of a secure, peaceful world.
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Draft Evading Contino Says Nerves Broke
Dick Contino the 21 year old accordionist arrested for draft evasion claims he fled an Army camp after a doctor threatened to throw him in the guardhouse He says eight hours of Army medical exams at Fort Ord unsettled him and led to an outburst with MPs feared.
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Driver’s Lucky Day in Santa Paula Car Rolls 150 Feet
An unidentified woman driver parked her new car a half block from Santa Paula’s busiest intersection and left to pay a bill. She forgot to set the brakes. The car rolled 150 feet across the street and stopped 26 feet from the intersection in the only available space, without touching neighboring vehicles.
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UN Troops Win Hwachon Dam as Reds Retreat
Thousands of Allied troops moved into the newly captured Hwachon power dam and reservoir area after Chinese forces retreated. The dam, 680 feet long and 250 feet high, once supplied Seoul with power and now sits behind floodgates opened a week earlier. Allied patrols probed Red positions near Chorwon and Chigyang as the UN drive continued toward the Chorwon Kumhwa line amid reports of 600,000 Reds massing for spring action.
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Truman Attends Hoffmann Screening For Symphony
At National Airport last night President Truman and Mrs. Truman joined Washington officials to watch Tales of Hoffmann. The event supported the National Symphony Orchestra as Gen. Douglas MacArthur arrived from the West Coast.
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MacArthur Defends Far East Policy Before Congress
General Douglas MacArthur told Congress his Far East strategy has wide support among military leaders, urging an economic and naval blockade of China, freer air reconnaissance, and using Nationalist forces with U.S. logistic backing. He warned against appeasing Red China and said intervention in Korea could not yield a decisive victory.
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MacArthur's Wife Plans Visit to Tennessee Home
Washington AP report says Mrs MacArthur intends to visit her Murfreesboro Tennessee home with General MacArthur. Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney quoted noting no date has been set for the trip and that the general would accompany if she tours other places.
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MacArthur Timetable: General's Washington Day Schedule
Nine Congress members escort General MacArthur from Statler Hotel to Capitol Hill at noon. He addresses Congress at 12:30 and lunches with party leaders. A 2 p m motorcade to the Washington Monument follows with a 17 gun salute and honors review. Keys to the city are presented at 2:23. He speaks at Constitution Hall at 3 p m and departs for New York at 4 p m.
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