Bradley states Joint Chiefs backed MacArthur dismissal
Gen. Omar N. Bradley testified that the Joint Chiefs of Staff favored removing Gen. Douglas MacArthur for not following Korean war directives and for acting independently. He cited three reasons: MacArthur differed with policy limits on Korea, violated presidential direction, and endangered civilian control of the military.
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Cattle Flow Slows Under New Price Controls
Chicago dispatch reports light cattle receipts at 12 markets as the USDA enforces a price order 10 percent below January averages. Analysts note early effects are unclear, while officials including DiSalle defend the measure as needed to curb inflation and lower retail beef prices despite opposition in Congress and from cattle feeders.
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MacArthur discharge sparks new Senate clash over half truths
Senate investigators summon Gen. Omar N. Bradley as a new round of dispute erupts over Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s dismissal. Fulbright labels parts of MacArthur’s testimony nearly deceptive while Taft and McMahon dispute administration shifts toward MacArthur’s Far Eastern policy. Russell signals another Bradley appearance and possible responses from MacArthur.
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Truman to ask about $2 billion for ECA aid
President Truman said he would request in the next two or three days slightly more than two billion dollars for the ECA and additional billions for economic and military aid to United States allies. He briefed Capitol leaders at the White House meeting as Speaker Rayburn and Senate Leader McFarland declined to reveal the total.
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Pilot killed by jet suction at Westover Base
An Air Force pilot Lt. Thomas A. Kirkes age 26 of Lawton Oklahoma was killed when the suction of an aircraft air scoop pulled him into the F 36 fighter plane mechanism yesterday at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts. An Air Force spokesman said Kirkes had walked in front of the aircraft.
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Boy Prodigy Visits GE Jet Center in Lockland
Ronald Wheeler, 13, of Ilion New York, toured General Electric jet engine operations in Lockland near Cincinnati as a guest after proposing a dual afterburner concept to boost jet power. GE engineers noted the idea parallels ongoing work but cited material limits for a second reheat stage.
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Supreme Court rules fair trade laws not barred by price cuts
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision held that state fair trade laws do not prevent stores from lowering prices if they refuse to sign agreements. Justice Douglas delivered the ruling, which attorneys said would undermine fair trade statutes active in 45 states, including Ohio.
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Parched South Cries For Rain
The South seeks a large rain to ease drought with forecasts of scattered showers. Mississippi agriculture officials estimate up to 100 million dollars in value for farmers if relief comes. Nebraska reports a flood in Big Springs from a one hour seven inch rainfall, isolating the town. Other spots see heavy rain and basements flooded in Julesburg Colorado. An Atlantic hurricane moves away from land causing high tides and fog with little damage.
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Demo Rally To Attack MacArthur's Policies
Democrats press the MacArthur issue with a three day Denver rally as military testimony shapes a Senate probe into his ouster. Kerr Harriman and Barkley headline, with Taft weighing a GOP bid and Chicago as the likely 1952 convention site amid party strategy.
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Gambling Czar Adonis pleads no defense in New Jersey case
In Hackensack New Jersey Joe Adonis once dubbed one of the nation’s seven czars of crime pleaded no defense to gambling charges and four alleged associates did likewise. Judge J Wallace Layden accepted the pleas, as protracted pretrial talks led to a jury panel awaiting a ruling. The five defendants face conspiracy and maintaining disorderly gambling dens in a case centering on a North Jersey dice operation worth about 1 million dollars.
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Solly) Moretti
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Stratemeyer Collapses In Tokyo Golf Heart Attack
Tokyo AP Gen Matthew Ridgway was the only visitor allowed to see Lt Gen George E Stratemeyer Far East Air Forces commander in an Air Force hospital today Stratemeyer suffered a heart attack while playing golf Sunday Doctors said he was resting quietly Monday
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Industrialist Dies at 91 Founder of Olin Industries
Franklin W. Olin of Alton Illinois, 91, died at Barnes Hospital after a heart attack. Founder of Olin Industries and former president of Western Cartridge Company until 1944, he had been ill several months and remained a director at his death.
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U S and Russia Clash Over Japan Peace Treaty Plans
The United States denounces Soviet proposals to discuss a Japan peace treaty, accusing Moscow of conniving at aggression. Washington insists on U S forces aiding Japan against potential Communist threats and rejects a four nation ministerial meeting, citing Russia’s limited wartime role and veto concerns.
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OSU Man Chosen Michigan President
ANN ARBOR Mich AP Dr Harlan Henthorne Hatcher vice president of Ohio State University was chosen president of the University of Michigan set to take office September 1 succeeding Dr Alexander G Ruthven who will retire July 1 and remain until September 1. The selection was announced at a special meeting of the Michigan board of regents.
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276 Casualties Added to Korean War Toll
The Defense Department identified 276 additional casualties from the Korean War today. The list includes 23 killed, 154 wounded, 39 injured, 54 missing in action, and 6 died of wounds.
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Commies Lose Nearly 60 000 Men In 5 Days
Allied estimates show Communist forces suffered about 60 thousand casualties in a five day offensive on the Korean front. Lt. Gen. Almond reported 48,341 killed or wounded on the east central front and 10,220 on the west central front. The Second Division bore the heaviest losses, while Allied artillery, planes, and mine actions blocked Reds advancing across 20 miles of front.
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Riot at Utah prison frees two guards and damages facility
About 200 inmates seized eight guards as hostages at Utah’s new penitentiary, rioting for four and a half hours. Two guards escaped during the height, while six others were released after inmates met with the warden and corrections board. Officials pegged damage at 50,000 to 100,000 dollars.
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Leslie D. Burbridge
W. H. Horton
Albert Wiggin Dies at 83 Former Chase Chairman
Albert H Wiggin 83 retired chairman of Chase National Bank died in Greenwich Conn with wife J Duncan Hayden and two daughters Marjorie Prescott and Muriel Selden present. He joined Chase in 1904 rising to president in 1911 and board chair in 1918. Under his leadership assets grew from 133 million to 2.648 billion. He testified before the 1933 Senate Banking Committee aiding creation of the SEC. He was linked to three investment pools he helped form but faced failed activations.
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Quake Felt In Italy Shakes Teramo Town
An AP report says a ten second earthquake jolted Teramo in east central Italy shortly before dawn. Authorities reported light structural damage and residents evacuated upper floors as tremors rattled the area. Local officials urged caution and described the quake as a moderate event with no major injuries.
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