Truman delays MacArthur firing decision amid China fears
The article details President Truman’s late Tuesday decision to dismiss General MacArthur, prompted by a Tokyo tip that MacArthur would preempt with his own statement. It covers White House reactions, a secret Joint Chiefs session, Ridgway’s 60 day holdout cable, and Truman’s tempered mood. It also notes Rayburn’s remarks on non-Chinese troops and the broader risk of Red divisions near Siberia.
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Omar Bradley
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Forrest Sherman
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Admiral Sherman
Defense
Marshall
France
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Matthew Ridgway
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Joe Martin
MacArthurs
Scripps-Howard
Maury Maverick
Texas
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Sam Rayburn
Congress
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Siberia
MacArthur Dismissal Sparks Nation on Main Street
A national debate erupts as General Douglas MacArthur is dismissed, with Main Street towns reacting amid questions of civil power versus military authority. Ridgway takes over in Tokyo, Van Fleet in Korea, and observers see a potential turning point in U S history.
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FARM SECURITY TAXES FIRST SOCIAL SECURITY REPORT DUE
The first social security tax and information returns for farm and household employees, with tax payments, were due by April 30. The return covers January to March 1951. Employees brought into the social security system on January 1 fall under this rule. Farmers are urged to consult their local internal revenue collector if unsure about tax obligations.
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Internal Revenue
Be Wise With Freezer Stock Says Cattleman Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea urges households to avoid hoarding and to buy seasonally. He warns excess freezing raises costs and hurts taste and nutrition, advising meat turnover within a year and frequent use of sausage and cured meats. He highlights affordable frozen fish and seasonal vegetables as smart, practical choices.
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Joel McCrea
Race-Track Bettor Who Couldn't Lose Winds Up in Jail
London Sessions Court jailed 71 year old Arthur Clinton known as Little Arthur after he used a $98 tip to claim three straight Doncaster winners. He transferred funds from Michael Green’s mother and fled with winnings totaling 12289.20 before pleading guilty to fraudulently converting the money.
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London
Eng
Little Arthur
Clinton
London Sessions Court
Arthur
Michael Green
Doncaster
Green
Budore
Malt Barley Important To Minnesota Economy
Shakopee, Minn. processed one ninth of Minnesota malting barley in 1950. The plant handled over 3,000,000 bushels of premium malting barley as state growers received a high premium over feed barley.
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Minnesota
Shakopee
Minn
Simple daytime frock pattern for all occasions
Sewing circle presents pattern No. 8607 in sizes 12 14 and 14 for a short sleeve frock with three quarter sleeves. Price 25 cents. Also notes a ghost story and local chat about ice cream and a deceased druggist with a salty chicken salad remark.
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