Senate vote looms over Bradley talks with Truman
May 16 reports detail Senate probes into Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s dismissal and Gen. Omar Bradley’s confidential talks with President Truman. Russell accuses GOP huddles of politicking while Knowland calls for disclosure and a possible iron curtain. Short says Truman opposes Bradley’s publicizing details. Turn to MacArthur on Page 2.
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Ray Shooting Trials Unfold in Sonora Riot Case
Florence May 16 UP The fatal December shooting of Marcus Gaspar during a Sonora riot is being tried today in the case of Joe Frank Jordan a suspended Pinal County deputy charged with manslaughter. Witnesses describe crowd unrest and an alleged beating of Mario Ruiz as Jordan fired shots from about 12 feet.
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Army Seizes Bolivian Government in Coup
In La Paz on May 16 the Bolivian army ousted President Mamerto Urriolagoita, forming a military junta led by Gen Hugo Ballivan with Maj. Gen. Ovidio Quiroga as chief of staff. The move follows the May 6 elections in which Victor Paz Estenssoro won the most votes but failed to secure a clear majority.
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Chiang Declares He Could Stop Reds
Chiang Kai-shek told the AP that Nationalist forces on Formosa with 500000 troops could halt Communist aggression in Korea once a Formosan counteroffensive starts. He spoke during a rare interview in Taipei amid U.S. policy debates and with Maj. Gen. William C. Chase present.
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Blows Extend Along Whole Eastern Front
Red troops attacked across Korea's eastern front from Chunchon to the Sea of Japan. Allied officers warned the major offensive could begin Friday, with 390,000 Communist troops ready. US and UN forces tightened defenses as Chinese probes increased and morale appeared to dip slightly.
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Allies Driven From East of Chunchon in Blowing Attack
One bagle blowing attack drove Allied positions east of Chunchon before artillery broke up the Chinese force. Korean Reds attacked southwest of Inje after reoccupying the highway town on the eastern front. Skirmishing increased on the western front with sharp clashes about 17 miles north of Seoul. Reds used anti tank guns on an armored American reconnaissance patrol.
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Old West duel grips Nogales trial of rancher Hathaway
In Nogales Arizona on May 16 1950 a Superior Court jury tries Jim Hathaway a 55 year old wealthy rancher on a second degree murder charge for shooting lifelong friend Juan Telles 60 after an argument at Sonoita stock yards east of Nogales Telles died of wounds Hathaway was unhurt A 12 member jury heard testimony from rancher E A Stoddard detailing the gunfight during the Feb 16 incident.
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U S Turning Okinawa Into Gigantic Air Base
Kadena Air Base Okinawa becomes the likely largest Air Force base in Asia as a 109 million dollar expansion targets every modern facility. Maj Gen Frank Stearley credits Okinawa as the Pacific key with runways and weather enabling future aircraft support.
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Flagstaff Sees Light Snowfall Amid Warming Arizona
The Associated Press reports scattered snow in Flagstaff with six to eight inches from Monday night into Tuesday mostly melted. A cloud cover aided orchards in Oak Creek Canyon from frost as temps rose to 31 in Flagstaff. More snow and rain expected in northern Arizona as the storm moves toward New Mexico. Precip totals include Flagstaff 0.34, Payson 0.26, Winslow 0.17, Phoenix trace.
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Swelters As Southwest Fights Floods
A spring heat wave hit the East while heavy rains swelled rivers in the Southwest. Kansas Syracuse faced Arkansas River flooding with rail and road closures as Red Cross and National Guard teams stood by in Garden City. Texas Oklahoma rainfall broke records with Amarillo and Happy seeing extreme totals. East Coast warmth hit New York Boston as Chicago Detroit Nashville and Columbus posted near 85 to 89 degrees.
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Acheson says he will stay as secretary if President wants
Secretary of State Acheson told reporters he has no intention of resigning and will stay in the administration as long as President Truman wants him. He repeated he enlisted for the duration and is prepared to remain amid Republican criticism and quit rumors.
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Noted Leaders Comment On Peace, War Readiness
In remarks from Washington, Gen Omar Bradley warns against seeking a showdown that could forfeit peace. Oakland says Vice-Admiral Sprague calls pushbutton warfare a catchphrase. Houston reports Gen Maxwell D Taylor stressing battles against dullness and drudgery, praising well written letters.
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Draper Renominated for Federal Power Commission
Claude S. Draper of Wyoming was renominated by President Truman to another term as a member of the Federal Power Commission.
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Iran Faces Assassination Plot Against Premier
In Tehran a Moslem terrorist, Abolghassem Rafiee, was arrested after a gun battle with police while plotting to kill Premier Mossadegh. Rafiee, No. 2 in Fedayan Islam, confirms tension over nationalization of the Anglo Iranian Oil Co as Parliament locks Mossadegh inside Parliament.
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Grain Voting To Start In Senate On Grain Aid Bill
Washington May 16 The senate agreed to begin voting today on a disputed bill to supply 2,000,000 tons of grain mainly wheat to combat famine in India. Passage seemed assured in the afternoon.
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North Italy Rocked by Prolonged Earthquake Shocks
Early today northern Italy endured sharp tremors linked to a long initial quake that frightened residents in more than 20 provinces. No casualties were reported though some buildings sustained damage with broken windows and plaster falling. Cracks appeared in Milan walls near Lake Garda and Lake Como.
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Communist Tie Denied By Writer
HAL WASHINGTON May 16 UP Screen Writer Leonardo Bercovici told the House Un American Activities Committee he is not a Communist now but refused to say whether he was one yesterday or at any past time. He headed a list of four witnesses as the committee resumed Hollywood hearings after a three week layoff. He read a statement denying party membership and expressing willingness to defend his country if attacked.
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