Angry Debate Breaks Off Senate Probe
In a heated Senate MacArthur hearings session Senator Knowland challenged General Omar Bradley over private talks with President Truman about firing Douglas MacArthur. Bradley denied an iron curtain existed, amid calls to reveal confidential discussions and questioning Bradley’s willingness to testify.
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Hollywood Trio Balks Before Red Probers
A trio of Hollywood witnesses refused to answer questions about past associations before the House Un American Activities Committee. Screenwriter Leonardo Bercovici invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid discussing past ties while denying current Communist party membership. Actor Alvin Hamner and former secretary Ben Winters likewise declined to disclose whether they ever affiliated with Communists.
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Local Government Bill Endorsed For State Aid and Appropriations
The House Taxation Committee endorsed a local government bill proposing 12 million dollars in appropriations for next year and 18 million for the following year. The measure would allocate 6 million dollars next year to local governments from the state surplus, with cities seeking 18 million dollars each. Existing local government funding totals 36 million for the current two years.
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Price Wage Curbs Seen Endangered by Congress
Senate Banking Committee chair Maybank warned that the Defense Production Act and wage price controls face possible rejection as June 30 expiry nears. DiSalle defended administration policy while Bricker questioned authority. Bricker speculated DiSalle could run for the Senate next year.
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Won't Quit Says Acheson
Secretary of State Acheson said he has no intention of resigning and will stay in the Administration as long as the President wants him. He stated at a news conference that the matter has been discussed many times and his position remains firm.
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House Unit Votes Tax Of 10% On Bookmakers
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to levy a 10 percent tax on bookmakers numbers operators and lottery managers plus a $50 annual occupational tax. Race track pari mutuels would be taxed and coin operated devices like slot machines would rise from 150 to 250 a year. Tobacco pipes holders would be taxed 20 percent at retail. No action on used autos tax. new car tax to rise from seven to 10 percent. golfers greens fees and tennis court charges not taxed. pleasure boats tax rejected.
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Senate clears way to send grain to India
The Senate voted 52 to 32 to approve a 2,000,000 ton grain shipment to famine-threatened India on a straight loan basis. The plan splits the aid as half loan and half gift, modeled on Marshall Plan terms with 30 plus years to repay, low interest, and six to eight years grace.
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Two Year Old Performs Circus Act on Windowsill
In Cleveland AP report, two year old Vicki Cannon staged a dangerous window sill performance, standing and swinging her legs over the edge while a crowd watched from below. Firefighters arrived and safely removed her from the sill by ladder as parents slept through the suspenseful scene.
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Army Seizes Bolivia Government After Coup
In La Paz the Bolivian Army ousted President Mamerto Urriolagoitia citing real danger and formed a military junta led by Gen Hugo Ballivian with Maj Gen Ovidio Quiroga as chief of staff. Martial law is declared, strikes banned, and mobilization ordered to maintain order. Paz Estenssoro, who won the May 6 vote but lacked a majority, accuses the coup of blocking his return to power.
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Tornado Strikes Formosa Killing Four and Wounding Many
A tornado from the west swept into southern Formosa killing four people and injuring over 100. Property damage exceeds 1 million as authorities assess the devastation and begin relief efforts.
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Quake Rocks Northern Italy with No Casualties Reported
An AP report describes sharp, lengthy earthquakes shaking northern Italy overnight and into today. Residents panicked but there were no casualties. the tremor caused damage to some buildings in more than 20 northern provinces before midnight.
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Keating Attacks Truman Aides Asks About World News
Rep. Keating charges moral and ethical concerns in the Truman Administration while recounting a speeding incident involving a government owned limousine carrying the President's sister Mary Jane. He cites Grady A. Stowe, a special agent, fined $20 for speeding near Hopewell New York. Keating also predicts a White House staff reduction over a mink coat loan matter involving Mrs E Merl Young.
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Red Offensive Set To Begin At Any Moment
Allied and Chinese forces faced mounting artillery exchanges along Korea eastern and central fronts as Red probing accelerates. UN officers warned a major offensive could open soon after predictions tied to a full moon. Prisoners and intensified patrols signal rising hostilities near Chunchon and Inje.
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Marie Wilson Is Ill After Near Death Blood Poisoning
HOLLYWOOD AP Marie Wilson star of My Friend Irma remains in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in an oxygen tent ten days after a near fatal bout with blood poisoning. Her condition is listed serious and she is under careful observation by medical staff.
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Jebb Pledges Firm British Fight On Reds
Sir Wyn Jebb, Britain’s UN ambassador, pledged full British support for the United States against Communist aggression, defending Britain’s Korean War record and trade stance toward Red China. He cited halting strategic material exports, with rubber now embargoed, and predicted UN General Assembly embargo actions as a 60 nation body debates measures drafted by a 12 nation sanctions panel.
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