04 May 1951
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1951
Page
1
General MacArthur, defiant after a dramatic recall from Korea, testifies before Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees outlining his push for a broader war against China. President Truman argues for patience while defending his decision to remove MacArthur from command.
Williamsport district property assessments are challenged as too low and in need of equalization. Clopper argues current figures reflect true value growth and fairness across districts, with older properties improved and taxes should not favor other areas. Attorney Wagaman notes prior board involvement as hearings proceed.
Local quotations from Kilme Brothers show prices paid to farmers for produce and poultry. Poultry includes Capons, Turkeys, and Ducks with varying weights and prices. country butter, ham, bacon, and lettuce prices are listed.
Kansas faces heaviest abandonment of seeded wheat in 11 years as drought, cold snaps, and pests devastate fields. Forecaster A W Erickson notes 80 percent of a 60 000 square mile area shows dead plants while farmers replace wheat with cotton corn oats or sorghum. States from Oklahoma to Texas report drastic reductions with Colorado predicting the best outlook.
The Liquor Board suspended Eagles licenses for 20 days and four other groups for 40 days after guilty pleas to possessing gaming devices. The Knights of Columbus received a lighter 20 day penalty for first offense. Facles lodge faced only a punchboard charge.
Rita Hayworth seeks Nevada residence in a quiet hillside home near Lake Tahoe close to Reno. Her attorney William Woodburn Jr says he cannot confirm a divorce from Prince Aly Khan and notes the move is to establish Nevada residency.
A 52 member Williamsport High School choir under Mrs. Heffner presented a varied program at a Kiwanis meeting. The girls and boys performed religious numbers, a nursery rhyme novelty, a Russian song, and the Battle Hymn of the Republic to grateful applause.
General Douglas MacArthur claims the United States risks endless bloodshed if it delays action in Korea and accuses leaders of failing to defend Asia. He reiterates the president had authority to dismiss him and blasts allies for not backing a broader Pacific defense. He warns against allowing Communists to gain power in China and urges a more forceful strategy.
Obituaries continue detailing the deaths of Lena R. Martin two month old Marlin Risser, Lillian Mae Liskey, and Cal I. R. Brewer. Services set for Saturday and Friday with interments at Cedar Hill and River View Cemeteries. Survivors include family members and location details in Hagerstown Williamsport and Greencastle.
College Park May 4 More corn topatosa and anaphoniusbit Ra easy on the watermelons Joseph OH BlandfordThoatyman of the State Production and Mare keling Administration and Marye jland farmers are being asked to atop up production of field corn and wich cANnINg crops wR aWweeal corn tomatoes and anap bean American farms produced about $500 billion worth of produce in 1959.
A speaker urged AB S leaders to adopt a hard posture against China, arguing for intensified measures to curb communist influence. The gathering emphasized unity within the party and the need for decisive action to safeguard national security.
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