MacArthur says duty keeps him in Japan despite home longing
Billy Rose recalls interviewing General MacArthur in Tokyo and coaxing a candid reply. MacArthur explains his duty to remain in Japan to prevent false signals of capitulation, stressing the ongoing occupation and his vow to stay until removed by his government, even while desiring home comforts.
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United States
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Orient
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Sturrett Elected By Italian Group in Debold Grove
Joseph Sturrett of Canton was elected district procounsel of Alpha Phi Delta at a picnic and business meeting in Debold's grove. He succeeds Robert Logano after 10 years. The sixth district convention included delegates from Cleveland, Steubenville, Youngstown, Columbus, Erie, Canton, Ohio State, Western Reserve and Ohio universities. Frank Cavellero won a trophy for traveling farthest. a bocci match crowned Steubenville alumni over Canton.
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Alpha Phi Delta
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Joseph Bernabei
Frank Cavellero
Long Island
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Theaters Show Double Billings Across City Venues
The illustrated guide lists showings at Loew’s Palace Dueber Windsor Strand Valentine and Park venues. Double features include Ma and Pa Kettle Temptation Harbor Criss Cross Adventure of Gallant Bess Mother Is a Freshman I Cheated the Law You Gotta Stay Happy The Untamed Breed Blondie’s Reward Fighter Squadron Old Los Angeles Puddin Head Sinister Journey The Cobra Strikes Son of a Bad Man The Velvet Touch Blondie’s Secret The Big Clock Saddle Pals with stars such as Loretta Young Van Johnson Burt Lancaster Yvonne De Carlo Jimmy Stewart Joan Fontaine Sonny Tufts Bar bara Britton Penny Singleton Arthur Lake Judy Canova Fran cis Lederer Gene Autry and more.
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Valentine
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Claire Trevor
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Arthur Lake
Park
Ray Milland
Charles Laughton
Gene Autry
Cahokia Founded as Indian Mission Station in 1699
Cahokia, the oldest town in Illinois, originated in 1699 when French priests from Quebec established an Indian mission station there, marking the settlement's French colonial roots.
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Quebec
Movies in Home Denied To Princess Elizabeth
London report says no licenses will be issued for private home movie theater materials for Princess Elizabeth. The Labor government approves residence redecorations at Clarence House as the royal couple plans to move in with Prince Charles at month end.
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Prince Charles
New Philadelphia Girl Wins Ohio History Test
Jill Stiffler a junior at New Philadelphia High School and daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer A Stiffler of 417 Gooding Ave NW won first in Ohio history test scoring 91 of 100. The statewide exam drew more than 12 000 participants across the state.
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New Philadelphia High School
Homer A. Stiffler
Gooding Ave
Ohio
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Gromyko Flips From No To Maybe On Peace Talks
Andrei Gromyko, Russia’s No. 1 deputy foreign minister, said Americans and Russians can work together if they want to. He made the remark before departing for Paris for talks among the Big Four foreign ministers set for May 23.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
Russia
Paris
Joe E Brown Treated At Hospital After Fall
Toledo May 16 AP Physicians said actor Joe E Brown would be released from Toledo hospital today after treatment for a back injury. The comedian fell on a local stage Saturday night while pantomiming Elmer the Great and reinjured a back fractured in a 1939 auto accident. He was curtain calling for Harvey and planned to move on to Buffalo with the show.
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Joe E. Brown
Elmer the Great
Hollywood
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Buffalo
Polaroid Franchise War Names Rival Stores
A leading department store outside New York secured a 30 day exclusive for selling a new Polaroid camera. Rival shops bought stock in other cities to advertise availability, then bought out cameras from the first store, igniting a cycle of buying and selling with tax profits noted.
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New York
Seattle air and water worth six million to purge
Emil Jensen of the state health department valued Seattle's pure air and water at about six million dollars. He said that amount would be required to purify the city’s air and water if needed.
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Seattle
Emil Jensen
State Department of Public Health
Speech Freedom Case Is Reversed
The Supreme Court reversed Arthur Terminiello’s conviction by a 5 to 4 decision, ruling the Chicago disorderly conduct conviction for his 1946 hate speech violated free speech protections. Justice Douglas wrote the majority opinion, noting the ordinance as applied intruded on First Amendment rights. Terminiello, a former Birmingham priest, had preached against Jews, the New Deal, and communism, leading to a $100 fine.
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Terminiello
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Con
Actress Greer Garson Rests After Operation
Actress Greer Garson will stay in a hospital about 10 days to recover from an emergency operation. A studio spokesman said she had been ailing for some time and worsened Saturday prompting surgery. Her condition is not serious. the illness details were not disclosed and a European vacation plan has been canceled.
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Robert Merrill
Washington
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Merrill
Leila Edwards
Jose Iturbi
Iturbi
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Hollywood
Greer Garson
Mount Rainier Holds Third Highest Peak Status in U.S.
Readers learn that Mount Rainier spans roughly 100 square miles and is recognized as the United States' third highest peak, highlighting its scale and prominence.
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Mount Rainier
United States
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