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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1951
Page
3
M Arthur receives invitation to present views at a Senate inquiry next week. The event aims to hear perspectives on ongoing policy matters and may influence upcoming discussions in the chamber.
The April 13 AP bulletin reports House Democrats inviting General Douglas MacArthur to address Congress and Senate Armed Services Committee to review U S military and Far East policy. Republican leaders push for a joint session invitation while MacArthur plans a U S return and may speak in New York if not heard.
More than 200 000 spectators and winter visitors watched a two hour pageant blending old West pageantry with modern innovations in Phoenix. Parade marshal W Roy Wayland called it the biggest and best behaved crowd yet as police and officials assessed the turnout.
Washington April 13 Chairman John R. Murdock of Arizona blocked a united Republican drive to table the Central Arizona Project Bill by adjourning the House Interior Committee, ending the session in a crisis over the bill.
Republicans led by Murdock forced a 10 to 8 committee vote and adjourned the hearing on extending draft service from 21 to 26 months. Shafer’s bid to 24 months failed 126 to 60 as GOP and two Coast Democrats move to table the Arizona Project bill. The House aims to settle Colorado River issues before project authorization, with a Friday caucus planned amid tense reactions and planned next Wednesday hearings.
In Tehran nine people were killed in oil field riots, including two British sailors and an Italian, as armed police massed near Parliament Square. A Communist run group plans a public demonstration despite a government ban. Britain signals possible action if Britons harmed.
Tom Mason, a Phoenix restaurant man for 16 years, was named price specialist for Arizona restaurants and beverage venues by the Office of Price Stabilization. He expects a surge of ceiling price reports in the next two weeks as owners race to meet the April 30 filing deadline. About 2,500 establishments exist. only 250 have filed due to complex forms. A OPS spokesman said Mason will provide guidance while interpreting the charts, aiding food and beverage businesses filing. He is a former president of the association.
International News Service reports reactions from Joseph W. Martin, Henry M. Winston, and General Ridgway. Martin calls Truman’s removal of MacArthur a crushing blow to victory in Asia. Winston says it was essential to show civil authority over military power for foreign relations. Ridgway offers a terse comment on having no laws to speak of at the moment.
The United States rejected Britain's proposal to include Peiping China in Japanese peace treaty negotiations. The State Department reiterated support for the Nationalist government of China and said Formosa will remain neutral for now, with its final status to be decided later. Ambassador Dulles was to travel to Tokyo to discuss the treaty with Japanese leaders.
Lt. John Hodgkin piloted a ski equipped Piper Cub to Mount Rainier where engine failure left him stranded in minus 20 degree cold near the summit. A ground party of forest rangers and Air Rescue Service members scaled the mountain to drop survival gear and reach Hodgkin, who sheltered in his plane overnight.
Secretary of Defense Marshall said he strongly recommends against expanding the Marine Corps. Senator Benton proposed a 90 day freeze on awarding new television channels to allow Congress a rapid review and investigation of TV allocations.
York market update shows oils rails and steels with higher rail demand. Bonds steady with a slight drop in prices. A commission house indicates tighter finance and a 26 cent decrease in top cattle quotes. Overall cattle steady to 50 cents lower and rails higher in demand.
The air force announced that five United States B 29 Superfortress bombers were shot down in Korea. Two were lost in a recent air battle near the Yalu River with Red jets, as disclosed after an air force briefing.
Massive Chinese forces push into Korea adding 160 000 to 180 000 troops south of Pyongyang as UN lines contest ridges near Kumhwa and Yongchon. American tanks enter Yonchon city abandoned by Reds while air forces report heavy fighting, dozens of sorties, and MiG 15 losses amid ongoing bombardment and artillery bombardment.
Judges picked top honors for the rodeo parade featuring city and civic floats. Winners include Boys Ranch best city-sponsored float, Roadrunners of Arizona best civic float, First Reynolds Metal Company best business-sponsored car, and Western Saddle Club top group of riders, with multiple individuals earning best rider titles.
Ambulance crews treated at least 25 spectators, mostly seniors, who fainted along the rodeo parade route amid 87 degree heat. A hospital treated Shirley McCord for a wrist injury after a parade incident. Two teens were injured in a vehicle collision en route to the parade, and a fire wagon damaged two cars in follow up incidents.
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