20 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1951
Page
1
Chinese Communist troops defended the Kumhwa Valley area, holding high ground against a UN advance. An American tank infantry force captured a hill north of the eastern tip of Hwachon Reservoir after a four hour fight with 309 Chinese Communists.
MacArthur states Joint Chiefs agreed with him on broadening Korea policy. The editorial by Marais Childs analyzes the decision amid surprise from readers aware of the prior removal of the Far East supreme commander. Page 29 features editorial and sports listings. pictures on page 26.
Police converged on Madison and Montgomery to investigate a shooting report. A compressed air rivet gun fired unintentionally on a workman’s leg at the Onondaga County Way Memorial building. Worker 44 nf 1024 W Beldenay, taken to University Hospital, suffered a steel screw injury.
The United States plans a mission to Formosa to train over 200 civilian products and 10 personnel, using aluminum in making military items. The program aims to increase nylon allocation for nylon used in brushes lenses and industrial parts, with a potential total funding of up to 850 million dollars in the next fiscal year.
The Army spokesman reported in Siington that enemy forces in Korea had suffered 813 873 casualties through Wednesday. The total includes 2918 Chinese Communists and a large number of Korean Red casualties, with many taken prisoners.
About 11100 American soldiers from Korea start returning home under a new rotation plan. They will sail to Seattle aboard the transport General Eltine.
Acting Gov Franc C Moore welcomed Gen Douglas MacArthur to New York in place of Gov Thomas Dew who is recovering in Bermuda from a virus infection. The lieutenant governor spoke at a city lunch at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
A league statement claims 2,260,000 individuals were executed in purges by Chinese Reds. The charge dates from today’s briefing and calls international action against the regime.
A clipped humor item centers on a father-in-law quip about his daughter’s inheritance of 30000 dollars. The line plays on misheard phrases and family dynamics in a light newspaper humor brief.
Gulf of Mexico collision between Standard Oil tankers Esso Greensboro and Esso Suez leaves one burning with all crew presumed dead. Esso Suez reports fatalities among first mates and burns aboard other vessel. Coast Guard says no survivors aboard Greensboro. Sighting and survival status remain uncertain hours after impact.
Government cost of living index suggests a nine cent hourly increase for 70 000 GE electrical workers. March index figures pending official release show a rise to about 184 5 percent of 1939 levels, with the union slated to gain an extra cent per 1.14 point rise.
Tonight low 28 degrees forecasts show cool weather across the region with a high of 45 tomorrow. The five day outlook temp averages 2 to 4 degrees below normal with intermittent rain possible early next week.
Executive: Heitor Herald-Journal reports General Douglas MacArthur’s arrival in Washington as crowds jam streets, a monument ground throng the largest seen, and a thunderous, united reception dulling recall rancor. He delivers three speeches to Cong, A. R., and West Point crowds before resting amid editor meetings.
About 7.5 million people crowded New York streets for General MacArthur's homecoming in a 50 car motorcade. Police report set a record turnout far exceeding Eisenhower's 1949 welcome. Torn paper showers and whistles added to a festive atmosphere as the general saluted from an open car.
In Washington lawmakers from both parties demanded the Joint Chiefs disclose whether they shared General MacArthur’s Korea war strategy. ABC quoted Tokyo sources claiming documents prove consensus, while officials avoided direct confirmation and noted White House ties.
FARU W. VLEEGEL, 39, of 205 ral av., Minos, a New York Central Railroad brakeman, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for examination today after he tumbled from a railroad car bus ear. Deputies said he was paralyzed from the waist down by his injuries.
The Herald American lists 13 115 requests for Elmer Wheeler’s Fat Boy reducing chart. Readers may obtain the chart by mail or in person at 220 Herald Pl. Mail a stamped self addressed long envelope to Fat Boy. The item mentions a person named Tsubei and calories wisdom.
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