Seven Killed In Car-Bus Crash Near Flagstaff
April 11 AP reports seven people died in a crash between a private bus and a car about 25 miles east of Flagstaff on US Highway 66 near the Meteor Crater turnoff. Scene details were scarce due to a radio dead spot. one person was reported critically injured and taken to Winslow hospital. Names and exact injuries were not immediately released.
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Flagstaff
Here
Coconino County
Sheriff's Office
Meteor Crater
Winslow
Suspect Targets Deputy in Farmhouse Standoff
Deputy Fay Mofford of Chandler went to arrest a California fugitive at a farmhouse south of Chandler. The man disarmed him, ordered him out, then retrieved a gun. Deputies planned to storm the house with tear gas bombs and shotguns after the deputy radioed for help.
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Fay Mofford
Chandler
Mofford
California
Sheriff's Office
Mort Baskin
Herb Barnes
UN Forces Meet Heavy Red Resistance North of Korea Front
United Nations troops on a 50 mile front north of the 38th Parallel faced stiff Chinese defense, with only slight gains from near Seoul to the Hwachon Reservoir. Inje fell to UN advance, weather froze progress as rains turned to snow and mud. American divisions pressed toward Chorwon while Chinese rear guards defended the dam at Hwachon as floodgates opened to hinder the drive.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
38Th Parallel
Seoul
Hwachon
U.N
North Korea
Inje
Han River
Chorwon
Truman Ousts MacArthur From All Commands
President Truman dismissed General Douglas MacArthur for failure to back and publicly support U S policy in Korea. He relieved MacArthur of all four posts in Japan, Korea, the Far East, and U S Army command, and named Lieutenant General Matthew Ridgway to succeed him in all duties.
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MacArthur
Japan
United Nations
Korea
United States
Far East
United States Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridgway
Concert Today Last Of Season At Phoenix Symphony
Tickets remain for the 8 45 p m concert today at the Phoenix Symphony at 45 East Coronado. Box office opens after 7 30 p m at Phoenix Union High.
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The
Phoenix Sym
Symphony of
East
Coronado
Phoenix Union High
South Korea reports major anti guerrilla gains in April
PUSAN Korea April 11 AP South Korea home minister Chough Pyung Ok said police last month killed 10071 Red guerrillas captured 1716 and received the surrender of 11326 the figures reflecting a sweeping crackdown against insurgent groups in the region.
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Pusan
Korea
South Korea
Chough Pyung Ok
Coronation Stone Reappears in Scotland
The Stone of Scone, or its twin, was delivered to Arbroath Abbey custodian today by two Scotland seeking self rule supporters. The stone, king William I burial site’s symbol, was stolen from Westminster Abbey on Christmas. Unsigned letters were left with the stone. Scotland Yard had hinted at solving the case earlier.
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Arbroath
Scotland
Britain
Arbroath Abbey
Westminster Abbey
London
Scone
William the Lion
George VI
General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland
Scotland Yard
England
Actor Delles Questioner In Red Probe
Washington April 11 Will Greer a gray character actor refused to tell the House Un American Activities Committee if he is a Communist He cited Fifth Amendment protection and said the word Communist is emotional like witch in Salem He declined several other questions on grounds they might incriminate him
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Washington
Will Greer
House Un-American Activities Committee
Geer
Salem
Communist Party
Frank S. Tavenner, Jr
Committee Council
Dr George Thomas Utah Educator Dies
Dr George Thomas former president of the University of Utah and a noted West educator died in Salt Lake City hospital after months of ill health. He was a leading figure in higher education and a prominent educator in the region.
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Salt Lake City
George Thomas
University of Utah
West
Thomas
Big Rodeo Parade Starts Earlier in Phoenix
The Phoenix Junior Chamber of Commerce World’s Championship Rodeo parade will begin at 10 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. The route runs from First Avenue to Adams Street and around to Van Buren Street. Grandstand seating is at Hotel Westward Ho and KOY Building with tickets at the Jaycee bunkhouse or Norman’s Flower Shop. General admission is sold at the Fairground gate.
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Central Avenue
Phoenix Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jay Stuckey
Rodeo
Westward Ho
KOY
Jaycee Bunkhouse
Adams Street
Norman’s
Fairground
Parking Prohibited Along Parade Route Friday Morning
Phoenicians and others were asked not to park their cars along the parade route between 7 a.m. and noon Friday, authorities announced to ensure a smooth event.
Rodeo Parade Moves To 2 P.M. Start At State Fairgrounds
Rodeo patrons are urged to arrive for the 2 p.m. show on Friday as officials adjust the schedule to avoid parade crowding. The two hour parade will proceed from Central Avenue and McDowell Road to Van Buren Street and First Avenue with food concessions available at the fairgrounds. For the first time the parade will be televised by KPHO TV while performances remain untelevised.
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Stuckey
State Fairground
Kpho-Tv
Central Avenue
McDowell Road
van Buren Street
First Avenue
Noted figures react to MacArthur dismissal
International News Service reports President Truman expressing regret at General Douglas MacArthur's apparent inability to support US and UN policies. Col Sid Huff recalls MacArthur receiving the dismissal with dignity. Senator Wherry comenta Truman fired MacArthur and kept Acheson.
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Washington
Wherry
Neb
Truman
Acheson
MacArthur
Weapons Confiscated From Loitering Youths Near Stadium
Seventeen youths were rounded up by juvenile authorities outside Phoenix Municipal Stadium and 16 were held after confiscating a loaded sawed off rifle and several knives. A boy carried the .22 caliber rifle hidden in his pocket with a shortened barrel. Authorities say stolen items including beauty rims were linked to prior car prowling in the park area.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Senators
Capone Mob Leader Charlie Fischetti Dies at 50
Miami Beach Florida April 11 Capone mob figure Charlie Fischetti cousin of Al Capone and longtime bodyguard died at his Allison Island home from a heart seizure after a bout with virus and influenza He was to appear before Kefauver Senate Crime Investigating Committee soon and died within 20 seconds of a doctor’s arrival weighing the era’s mob ties and legal peril.
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Miami Beach
Filia
Charlie Fischetti
al Capone
Scar Face
Fischetti
Chicago
Capone
Kefauver Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Allison Island
MacArthur Removal Not U N Issue Says Lie
London report quotes United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie in Paris saying the removal of General Douglas MacArthur is an internal U S matter. He notes Ridgway's appointment is for President Truman to decide, as the U N asked for a supreme commander last July. The U N has no reason to intervene.
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London
Trygve Lie
United Nations
Europe
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Matthew B. Ridgway
MacArthur
Truman
U.N
Lie
Paris
Ridgway
Job Probers Call Truman Backers
In Jackson Mississippi pro Truman leaders were set to testify before a Senate committee about alleged federal job sales in the state. Sen Clyde Hoey chaired the inquiry and would summon Clarence E Hood and Curtis Rodgers to the witness stand.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Senate
Clyde Hoey
N. C
Clarence E. Hood
Curtis Rodgers
Eighteen New Chinese Divisions Raise Korea Strength
AP bulletin reports Korea hostilities with total enemy strength at 695000. Identified Chinese divisions add 97000 troops since Friday, potentially 180000 if at full strength. Overall force includes 212000 North Korean regulars and 13000 guerrillas.
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Bulletin
Washington
Korea
President Truman Relieves MacArthur From Commands
Washington April 11 updates reveal the President’s order replacing General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Allied Commander, Far East, with Lt Gen Matthew Ridgway. The message notes reasons will be public with the delivery of the order and attached statement.
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Washington
Truman
MacArthur
General MacArthur
United States
Allied Powers
Corner Nations
Far East
U. S. Army
Genatthew B. Ridgway
Truman Relieves MacArthur in Far East Command
President Truman announces the removal of General Douglas MacArthur from command in the Far East and designates Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgway as his successor. He cites MacArthur's inability to fully back U.S. and UN policies and emphasizes the need for military adherence to national directives. The president expresses regret and pays tribute to MacArthur’s past service.
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Washington
Truman
General MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
United States
United Nations
Far East
Matthew B. Ridgway
MacArthur
Peace Effort Aided in Korea Cease Fire Talks
London sources report Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison saying Britain ready to negotiate a Korean cease fire though the other side shows no desire to stop hostilities. British officials welcomed Gen Douglas MacArthur’s dismissal as boosting chances for peace with Red China and UN talks. Western diplomats in Moscow and Europe echoed cautious optimism about a settlement, while Peiping’s reaction remained uncertain.
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London
Herbert Morrison
Britain
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Red China
Moscow
Europe
Truman
United Nations
China
MacArthur Shows His Finest Hour in Dismissal News
Tokyo April 1 AP General MacArthur received word of dismissal from all commands today with calm dignity. Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney said the general would not comment for the time and praised his soldierly qualities, calling the moment his finest hour.
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Tokyo
Sid Huff
MacArthur
Courtney Whitney
United Nations Command
MacArthur Battles U.N. Policy Clash in Korea Crisis
Article describes a power struggle as General MacArthur challenges Washington policy on Korea and the Far East. It notes Lt Gen James A. Van Fleet poised to take over as commander in Korea and references secret messages between MacArthur and the joint chiefs. The piece frames Truman’s decision to relieve MacArthur as a response to his public push for broader action, including toward Red China.
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James A. van Fleet
Second Army
Fort George G. Meade
Eighth Army
Korea
Ridgway
MacArthur
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Defense Departments
Truman
United States
Far East
U.N
Republicans discuss impeachment over MacArthur return
GOP leaders held a secret meeting to explore possible impeachment of President Truman after firing General Douglas MacArthur. Senate leader Bridges said impeachment talk ranged from impeachment to policy reviews, while Martin announced a congressional probe of foreign policy and invited MacArthur to return for testimony. Speaker Rayburn criticized MacArthur's insubordination and urged civilian control, as Hoover warned Truman’s move could harm Asian defense and Korea policy.
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Washington
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
House
GOP
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
General MacArthur
Tokyo
Bridges
MacArthur
Congress
Martin
Sam Rayburn
United Nations
Rayburn
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
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International News Service
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Peiping
Red
Asia
Styles Bridges
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