Explosion Wrecks Gasoline Depot in Troy
An explosion at a 72,000 gallon gasoline bulk station in Troy set a fire that endangered a three block industrial area. Fire destroyed a storage building garage and five tanks at Sinclair Co. adjoining a Shell bulk station. no injuries. Residents woke to a citywide blast heard 12 miles away.
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MacArthur Urges Tough Korea Policy
General MacArthur addressed about 50,000 in Chicago at Soldier Field urging a positive and realistic Korea policy to stop through strength the slaughter of America's sons. He urged a policy aligned with military realities and condemned weak allied forces and vague goals while confirming his intent to press for an honorable end to the war.
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Grocers Get Two Week Extension on Price Order
The government extended the deadline from April 30 to May 14 for retail and wholesale food dealers to implement the new percentage mark up price system. OPS stressed the two week window applies only to filing store classifications with OPS district offices, with April 28 set as the notification cutoff for chosen classes. Prices must be recalculated weekly each Monday based on current costs.
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French Cabinet Faces New Crisis
Paris AP reports the National Assembly rejected a proposed French election law. Premier Henri Queuille warned he would quit if the bill failed. the vote was 308 to 270 but short of the 311 required for adoption. Queuille said the government could not continue if reform was not passed.
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British Ammo Ship Blows Up at Gibraltar
London AP dispatch reports the Royal Navy munitions ship Bedenham exploded in Gibraltar this morning, killing six and injuring an undetermined number. Earlier messages claimed no casualties while some naval personnel sustained minor injuries and other units escaped damage affecting seagoing efficiency.
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Red Offensive Losses Estimated At 35700 In Korea
Washington AP reports the Army estimates Chinese and Korean Reds lost 35700 men in Korea during April 22 to 26, raising total enemy war casualties to 816260.
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Thirty Huks Slain in Army Trap in Philippines
Manila AP report says a band of 30 Communist Huks including women and children were trapped and killed by Army troops last night according to government officials.
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Margaret Truman debuts in radio drama with mixed reviews
Hollywood commentary on Margaret Truman's radio debut in Jackpot centers on a range of reactions. Some praise from co stars and critics contrasts with lukewarm press responses and one outright pan. President Truman reportedly enjoyed the performance.
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Taft urges Congress to curb appeasement in Korea policy
Senator Taft declares three options in Korea fight and accuses Acheson of appeasement while urging Congress to constrain the administration. He faults Bradley and the Joint Chiefs for alleged dominance by the State Department and calls for not letting the military be guided by appeasement toward China. The dispute centers on Truman's firing of MacArthur and forthcoming Senate investigations into policy differences.
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Retreat From Both Ends Of 100-Mile Korean Front
UN troops pulled back on both ends of the 100 mile Korean front with retreats past Uijongbu and Yanggu and a line below the 38th parallel. Despite heavy Chinese pressure, Allied forces fought delaying actions, with Seoul threatened as civilians fled north and UN units reported taking a toll on enemy forces while maintaining unit integrity.
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Milwaukee Welcomes General MacArthur Home After 39 Years
Five star general Douglas MacArthur arrived in Milwaukee from Chicago to a four hour motorcade with sirens and cheering crowds. He stayed at the Plankinton House with his wife and 13 year old son Arthur, planned an honorary degree from Marquette University, and a 16 mile civic parade ending at MacArthur Square.
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Draft U MT Bill To Be Delayed
Washington AP reports a two week to month delay in finalizing the draft universal military training plan. Senate House differences linger as MacArthur firing probes occupy lawmakers, with Russell and Vinson citing ongoing hearings as the reason for the recess.
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Churchill Cancels U.S. Trip Amid British Cabinet Crisis
London AP states Winston Churchill canceled a planned May 8 speaking engagement at the University of Pennsylvania due to British government turmoil. He cited events making it difficult to travel and address the university. In New York AP notes Mutual Broadcasting System offered shortwave facilities for Churchill to speak from London to the Philadelphia Bicentennial program on May 4.
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Eccles Urges Abolition of the RFC
Washington AP Marine S Eccles a Federal Reserve Board governor tells Senate Banking Committee the Reconstruction Finance Corporation should be abolished without delay. He warns government lending to private enterprise is socialist and would weaken the free enterprise system as bills on the RFC loom before the committee.
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Farm Bluc Will Fight Truman Plan
President Truman faces sharp farm state opposition in Congress to a proposal to freeze farm parity as a price control measure. Some backers support it, while key lawmakers predict it will gain little traction. The plan ties to defense and inflation controls with tax and rent provisions and hearings set for May 7.
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MacArthur Cant Visit Columbus
General Douglas MacArthur has declined an invitation to visit Columbus Ohio at the moment Mayor James A Rhodes announced. A telegram from New York signed by the general expressed regret that time limits prevent acceptance. The Ohio General Assembly invited him to address the body and awaits Senate approval.
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Airmen aboard B-20 crash report under probe in Azores
London AP bulletin notes Third Air Division spokesman said an inquiry is underway into a report that a B-20 aircraft crashed in the Azores with 16 airmen aboard. Cincinnati AP reports Walter Mullery resigns as secretary treasurer of baseball.
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Proper Baby Care in Six Red Cross Classes
Sunday’s story explains a Home Nursing program run by the Red Cross teaching proper baby care through six classroom sessions. The pictorial feature outlines the infant needs and training emphasis for readers.
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Willoughby Plans Retirement to Rejoin MacArthur
Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby a MacArthur aide and former Bataan Corregidor commander has asked for retirement to rejoin General MacArthur. An intelligence officer, he would be among the two star generals a step from five star controversy with the White House. He said I expect to join him and offer what modest services I can render.
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