Senate blocks open hearings on MacArthur ouster
Senate Democrats used filibuster tactics to block a Republican move for wide open hearings on Gen Douglas MacArthur's ouster. The 42 to 40 vote recessed without a vote on open hearings, as MacArthur prepared to testify behind closed doors.
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Senator Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Wake Island
Ferguson
R-Mich
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Neely
D-W. Va
UN Chief Declares First Round Victory in Korea
Tokyo reports the UN field commander announcing a great Allied victory in the first phase of the Red spring offensive against Korea. He cautions that larger assaults may follow as Reds prepare fresh three-division pressure on Seoul.
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Korea
Seoul
Ridgway Presents Proof Reds Started Conflict
Lt Gen Ridgway reports to the United Nations with captured North Korean orders dated June 18 and June 22, arguing they prove the Korean war was initiated by the Communists. He calls the orders a complete proof of a deliberate plan to conquer the Republic of Korea.
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United Nations
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World Organization
Korea
Republic of Korea
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Shah Signs Bill Taking Over British Oil Firm
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi signed the act seizing the giant British owned Anglo Iranian Oil Co as Britain and the United States pressed for negotiations Mossadegh urged moderation while envoys sought to keep options open. The oil dispute shapes Iran Middle East stability amid a large May Day pro Soviet demonstration.
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Mig
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Parliament Square
Soviet Union
Accused of Lying in Espionage Case
Clarence H Vetterli a 35 year old instructor at El Camino junior college near Santa Ana Calif was arrested on a secret federal indictment charging perjury in testimony involving an alleged spy ring The indictment says Ignacy Witczak a spy suspect in 1949 Canadian espionage trial was in contact with Vetterli in 1941 It accuses Vetterli of false testimony to a grand jury in 1949 US attorney Ernest A Tolin says the testimony misled federal agents Vetterli is in county jail on 10000 bond and faces federal court arraignment Monday
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Los Angeles
Clarence Howard Vetterli
el Camino Junior College
Santa Ana
Calif
Ignacy Samuel Witczak
Vetterli
United States
Ernest A. Tolin
Missouri Levee Break Triggers Flood Danger Downstream
Heavy rains revived flood danger as a small levee broke along the Mississippi below Alexandria Missouri flooding about 2500 acres of farmland. 15 to 20 farm families evacuated after moving livestock. engineers warned Mississippi levels could reach 23 feet at Hannibal by May 8.
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Mississippi
Alexandria
Des Moines
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End of Marshall Plan Aid for Ireland Ends
Washington reports Ireland's Marshall plan aid has been suspended after its government agreed to end the program. The ECA cited Ireland's progress, noting the economy is likely stronger than at any previous period. Over three years the U S provided 18 million in funds and loaned 128.5 million, with 2 million final allotment drawn Feb 16 for machinery transport equipment grain tobacco and petroleum.
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Ireland
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Wake Island conference highlights with Truman and MacArthur
Washington report summarizes Wake Island documents. President Truman asks about chances of Chinese or Soviet interference. General MacArthur says intervention would have been decisive if early. He notes Red air force in Manchuria and asserts strong allied support.
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Senators Urge Repeal of Beef Order
The Senate agriculture committee on Wednesday urged quick repeal of the government beef price order, warning of a meat famine and early rationing. The plan would steadily cut live cattle ceilings and retail prices, prompting producers to rush cattle to market and risking future meat supply. House members warned of a black market and called for immediate, practical action before the crisis deepens.
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Iowa
Congressional Record
Sioux City
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Montana Meat Dealers Face Price Squeeze
Helena May 2 The state price stabilization office says Montana meat dealers are in a costly squeeze after selling meat below the national average ceiling during the Dec 19 Jan 25 base period. Sirloin steak runs 89 cents a pound as the Helena independent markets show today, while the national ceiling was 1.23.
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State
Montana
OPS
Two Former Montana Truckers Die In Alaska Crash
Anchorage Alaska May 2 Two former Great Falls Mont truck drivers Chester Sprout of Alaska Transport and Donald Nelson of Tabor Trucking were killed when their tractor trailer veered off Glen Highway 170 miles northeast of Anchorage. Suspected lift of Nelsons stalled trailer led to fatal crash. Bodies were flown to Anchorage by U S Deputy Marshal Nels Nelson of Copper Center.
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Mont
Glen Highway
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United States
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Copper Center
New City Council to Meet Monday in Butte
Five aldermen attended the last regular meeting of the Butte city council. The outgoing council will adjourn Monday noon by Mayor Thomas R. Morgan, then at 7:30 p.m. the new council will meet for a reorganization. City Clerk Beryl Wilson will administer the oath of office as a council president and vice president are chosen and officers appointed. Incoming aldermen are T. W. Kelley, E. J. Hastings, Emmett Malone, Phil Farren and Thomas J. Carrig. All are Democrats. An ordinance granting salary increases for the mayor, clerk, and city attorney was approved by the outgoing body to conform to state law. increases are Mayor 5,000, Clerk 4,500, Attorney 3,600. Budget and payroll details follow in the article.
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Butte
Thomas R. Morgan
Beryl Wilson
William A. Curran
Dewey McGeehan
Walter Kinared
J. D. Flynn
H. B. Strasser
T. W. Kelley
E. J. Hasting
Emmett Malone
Phil Farren
Thomas J. Carrig
Wilson
Corrall
Probers to Hear Dawson May 10
A Senate banking subcommittee voted to hear White House aide Donald Dawson at a public hearing starting May 10. The panel charged Dawson with wielding outside influence on RFC loans and set aside up to three days for examination. Fulbright said he lacks written confirmation of Dawson’s agreed appearance and noted Dawson gave no hint of cross examination reservations.
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Senate Banking Subcommittee
White House
Donald Dawson
Dawson
Truman
Fulbright
D-Ark
British Malaya Rubber Sold to Red Chinese
London reports that in the nine months ending March British Malaya shipped 120000 tons of rubber to Communist China and 40400 tons to Soviet Russia, with a sharp rise in China deliveries since UN forces moved to curb Korea. Parliamentary debate featured Churchill and Shinwell, with figures supplied by T F Cook and overseas trade secretary A G Bottomley noting no action by the Rome rubber conference to curb exports to the Communist bloc.
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Colonial Office
British Malaya
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Malaya
Winston Churchill
Emanuel Shinwell
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T. F. Cook
A. G. Bottomley
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Rome
Interior Funds Bill Is Passed
Washington May 2 The House approved a trimmed Interior department money bill granting 496,764,500 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The cut, about 11 percent below administration request, marks the largest cut among current year money bills. The package also covers Treasury Post Office Labor and Federal Security Administration funding with notable reductions in Reclamation Bureau construction by 10,190,000 from the 207,190,000 requested. The measure advances to the Senate.
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Western Union Seeks Rate Hike To Fund Raises
Western Union filed with the FCC for a 9.6 percent rate increase starting June 1, aiming to fund a $14 million annual raise for employees amid looming potential strikes. The plan also raises press message rates by 15 percent and restructures telegram pricing from a 10 word minimum to a 15 word minimum, with night letters reduced to three words.
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Western Union
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Syrian Troops Defeated in Border Fight
TEL AVIV May 2 Syrian forces crossed into Israel and occupied a two mile stretch of the demilitarized border zone before being driven back by an Israeli counterattack against regular Syrian army units and irregulars The Israeli spokesman said all was quiet on the night of the clash Damascus reported four Israelis killed and several wounded in an earlier attack on Arabs in the demilitarized zone near the Sea of Galilee Abba Eban at Lake Success charged Syria with aggression and appealed to the Security Council for action The report recalled a prior incident where seven Israeli policemen were killed patrolling southeast of the Sea of Galilee and Israeli warplanes bombed Syrian held targets in retaliation
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Sea of Galilee
Chamber Presses End to Frustration in Foreign Policy
The United States Chamber of Commerce urged an end to frustration uncertainty and partisanship in foreign policy. Delegates called for full disclosure of essential facts to form informed public opinion and a sound nonpartisan policy. Powell C. Groner of Kansas City led the resolution as new chamber vice president.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Powell C. Groner
Kansas City
Dechard A. Haley
Dallas
Texas
Lone Star Gas Company
Huley
American Gas Association
Weather Outlook in Montana and Butte Thursday
Butte sees decreasing cloudiness turning partly cloudy and warmer on Thursday with lows near 32 and highs around 46. Across Montana west of Divide expect partly cloudy and warmer highs 45 to 55, while east of Divide temps rise to 60 to 70 with cooler nights.
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Divide
Strike Spreads as Atomic Plant Workers Walk Out
OAK RIDGE Tenn May 2 A strike by APL Construction Workers at a massive atomic plant project expanded with about 400 joining 1 100 who quit Tuesday in protest over failure to pay an above ceiling wage increase set to take effect. Union leaders urged an immediate return to work while Wage Stabilization Board approval awaited.
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Johnston
William H. Ruffin
National Association of Manufacturers
Wage Stabilization Board
Congress
Oak Ridge
Tenn
APL
Heiress Louise Berman Freed in Contempt Case
Washington May 2 A federal judge freed heiress Louise Branston Berman of contempt of Congress charges ruling she need not disclose whether she financed Communist activities. It marked the fifth acquittal in the district this year for witnesses who refused to answer on grounds of possible self incrimination.
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Louise Branston Berman
Congress
Lfth
Congressional Committee
Warmer Weather Ahead This Week
Helena reports a spring storm moved into Canada, bringing high winds and heavy snow in the mountains. Forecasters predict a warm spell Thursday and Friday with highs 45 to 60s, but lingering storms north and off the California coast threaten showers and cooler temps later. Snowdrifts closed passes on US 10 and MT 20, with Rogers pass described as treacherous. utilities and lines were interrupted in two counties as crews work to widen lanes and restore service.
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