Bradley cites Joint Chiefs push to dismiss MacArthur
Gen. Omar N Bradley told Senate committees that the Joint Chiefs of Staff advised removing Gen. Douglas MacArthur for not aligning with Korea war limits and for disobedience to civilian control. He cited public statements, independent armistice talks, and failure to clear policy statements before public release as key factors.
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Washington
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
MacArthur
Pacific
Bradley
Military High Command
Thur
Korea
Joint Chiefs
White House
Chiefs of Staff
Marshall
Gambling Czar Adonis Pleads No Defense in New Jersey
Joe Adonis, a renowned crime czar, and four aides pleaded no defense to New Jersey gambling charges. They seek mercy as a jury prepares for trial over a theorized $1,000,000 dice empire in Northern New Jersey. Judge Leyden indicated he would accept the pleas, following pretrial talks that reportedly included possible deal motions for lighter sentences.
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Hackensack
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Joe Adonis
Selsen
Theodore D. Parsons
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Moretti
Cattle Receipts Slide as Price Controls Begin
Chicago May 21 AP Cattle receipts at 12 stockyards were light as a new price order limits packers to 10 percent below January averages. USDA tallied 41 100 cattle today vs 77 700 last Monday and 68 800 a year ago. Industry wary of early effects with further rollbacks planned Aug 1 and Oct 1 amid inflation controls and protests of confiscation fears.
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Chicago
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Price Stabilization
Drought Delays Plantings Across South Amid Rain Hope
The Associated Press reports a severe drought holds up crop planting in the South, with officials saying a $100,000,000 rainfall would aid farmers. Forecasters expect showers today, while Nebraska reports a "good" rain causing flash floods in Big Springs. Elsewhere, lingering fog and light rain affect the New York area and air traffic dips at LaGuardia and Idlewild.
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Associated Press
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Mississippi
Nebraska
Big Springs
Chappell
Neb
Julesburg
Colo
Atlantic
North Carolina
New York
la Guardia Field
Idlewild
New England
Mid- Atlantic
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Truman to Seek Billions for Europe Aid in Next Days
President Truman signaled plans to ask Congress in two to three days for slightly more than 2 billion dollars for the Economic Cooperation Administration and additional billions for economic and military aid to United States allies. House Speaker Rayburn and Senate Leader McFarland offered no final totals, noting ECA funding would be just over two billion, while overall requests may reach nine billion as aid shifts toward military support for West and other allies.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Economic Co-operation Administration
United States
Capitol
White House
Rayburn
Senate
McFarland
Ariz
Reds begin pullback as Allied forces repulse major five day offensive
Tokyo reports the Korean front sees Red withdrawals after estimates of about 60,000 casualties in five days. General Almond credits United Nations firepower with halting the drive, noting the Second Division killed or wounded roughly 37,750 Reds and that the front line held across the peninsula amid rain and heavy artillery.
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Tokyo
Edward M. Almond
George A. McArthur
Pukhan
Hongchon
Chunchon
United States
Eighth Army
Almond
United Nations
Korea
Troopship and Tanker Ram In Fog Near Seattle
A U S troopship carrying 5 000 soldiers turned back to Seattle after colliding with the Union Oil Tanker St Clair in heavy fog. Both hulls were damaged with holes and buckled bow plates. the Munemori reported no water intake and no injuries. The St Clair lost about 2 800 barrels of Diesel oil.
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Seattle
Wash
Sadao Munemori
Far East
St. Clair
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Munemori
Navy
Robert Kline
Otto Weidemann
Union Oil Company
Arizona Toll Rises With Six Weekend Fatalities
Six people died in Arizona over the weekend raising 1951 accident deaths to 130, one short of last year's pace. Victims included William A. Holton of Gila Bend, John Ignacio and his wife of Ajo, Marie Clifford of Los Angeles, Julius Nez of Leupp, and Ernest Noriega of Buckeye.
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Arizona
William A. Holton
Gila Bend
John Ignacio
Ajo
Marie Clifford
Los Angeles
Julius Nez
Leupp
Ernest Noriega
Buckeye
Holton
Ignacios
John Brady
Ignacio
Utah convicts riot at state prison seize guards
Four hundred inmates staged a five hour uprising at the Utah State Prison near Point of the Mountain on May 21, taking control of the facility and holding seven guards as hostages. No injuries were reported as ringleaders demanded a full investigation while officials negotiated through a prison manipulation committee.
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Point OF the Mountain
Utah
Dream Prison
Utah State
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Mountains
Great Salt Lake
Alvin O. Severson
Utah Board of Corrections
Severson
Fair Trade Law Narrowing Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state fair trade laws do not prevent stores from cutting prices if they refuse to sign pricing agreements. Justice Douglas delivered the decision, which attorneys warned could undermine fair trade laws in 45 states.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Douglas
High Court
Reds Hide Arrested Americans in China
The State Department voiced extreme concern over the imprisonment of more than 30 Americans by Chinese authorities. The statement noted no explanations or welfare details, and cited denial of access to legal counsel and British officials. It also flagged exit permit denials in Shanghai affecting Americans and others.
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State Department
Department
Britain
Peiping
British Foreigh Office
China
Shanghai
Noted Figures Comment On Tax, Training, Iran War Risk
International News Service reports from Washington Worcester and Tehran. Senator Martin criticizes extra taxes as wasteful. Senator Stattenstall urges parental training for youth safety with modern weapons. Iran’s Oil Nationalization Board secretary Malik warns Iran is a powder store and could flare if Britain provokes it.
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International News Service
Washington
Martin
Worcester
Mass
Stattenstall
Tehran
Husein Malik
Iran
Oil Nationalization Board
Senators on McCarthy list linked to Hiss defense fund
Two senators on Senator Joseph R. McCarthy's secret contributors list for Alger Hiss's defense fund remain unnamed. The list also includes several State Department officials and current and former members of Congress. Hiss is serving a five year prison term for perjury after denying handling confidential documents.
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Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Alger Hiss
Wisconsin
State Department
House
Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Slightly Cooler Weather Forecast in Phoenix Area
The United States Weather Bureau predicts cooler weather for Phoenix today and tonight with scattered light showers or thunderstorms in northern mountains. Showers will move to southeastern mountains tomorrow. Forecasted temperature range is 94 to 64 degrees for the current 24 hours, with 97 downtown and 67 at the airport for the prior 24 hours.
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Phoenix
United States Weather Bureau
U S Units In Korea Win Praise
General Ridgway praised the superior spirit and conduct in battle of American units in Korea, with special commendation for the Second Division under Maj. Gen. C. L. Ruffner. He noted it bore the brunt of the Communist offensive and inflicted substantial losses, calling the professional competence and gallantry of Eighth Army and its air and naval support an inspiration.
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Washington
Matthew Ridgway
United States Far Eastern
Defense
Marshall
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ridgway
C. L. Ruffner
van Fleet
Eighth Army
Door To Door Hunt For Girl In Buena Park
Sheriff deputies and Civil Defense volunteers canvassed one 25 square mile area for 10 year old Patricia Hull missing since Saturday after a theater incident. Henry Ford McCracken, 34, a musician, was questioned and later booked on suspicion of kidnaping amid blood and hair evidence. two Buena Park girls identified him as the man who accosted Patricia and two friends at the movie. Police report a long crime record and recent release from Orange County jail on a prior molestation case.
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Buena Park
Calif
Sheriff’s
Civil Defense
Patricia Jean Hull
Russell Campbell
Irma Shaw
McCracken
Patricia
Orange County
Plymouth
Mich
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