MacArthur Hearing Limited to 25 Senators in Closed Session
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees will hear Gen. Douglas MacArthur behind closed doors with only 25 senators present. House Republicans demand public access and urge fuller disclosure citing the Wedemeyer Korea report and broader U.S. policy concerns.
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Congress
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
MacArthur
House
Mass
Senate
Martin
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Kee
D-W. Va
House Foreign Affairs Committee
C. Wedemeyer
South Korea
Russell
Senate Armed Services
Korea
Ching
Armed Services Committee
Foreign Relations
Johnston Assures U S Will Hold Dam Against Inflation
Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston told businessmen at the U S Chamber of Commerce meeting that the government will hold inflation back until arms production peaks. He warned of a potential "new inflation flood" and said wage price ceilings will be removed when controls are no longer needed, about two years away.
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Washington
Eric Johnston
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Johnston
Three More Days To Pay Poll Tax
Deadline looms for state poll tax payment to vote in this year’s elections. Taxes may be paid at the County or City Treasurer offices or mailed to the Treasurer J William Hollis City Treasurer and Harry McCann County Treasurer.
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J. William Hollis
Harry McCann
Festival Schedule of Events Tonight and Thursday
Tonight and Thursday outline a busy festival with Queen Elect Guririe and court, orchard tours, luncheons, coronation, a parade led by Harry Wismer, fireworks at Handley Grounds, teens dance at George Washington Hotel, square dance at Lupton's, and the Queen's Ball at the National Guard Armory with live music.
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Guri Lie
Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Virginia Horticultural Society
York Inn
Guririe
Oslo
Norway
Shenandoah
Handley Bowl
Harry Wismer
ABC
Handley School Grounds
Handley Grounds
Iron
Valley Avenue
Les Arnold
Lupton
Orchard Service Auditorium
N. Loudoun Street
Shorty Billmyer
Twilight Band
Queen's Ball
National Guard Armory
Johnny Long
Farm Land Prices Hit Highest Levels
The Agriculture Department reported farm land prices reached a record high, up 14 percent from March 1951, 9 percent above the 1948 peak, and 8 percent since last November. Major factors cited are inflation protection and rising farm product prices. Mortgages on farm land last year totaled over 1.7 billion dollars, the largest since 1934.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Virginia Fruit Market Opens for Festival Week
Prank M Yeakle Jr owner of Virginia Fruit Market at 629 N Sanne specializes in fruits vegetables and groceries. The shop proclaims plenty of apples and remains open seven days a week including festival days.
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Virginia Fruit Market
N. Sane
M. Yeakle, Jr
U.S. Casualties Up 1 055 in Week
The United States reported Korea war casualties totaling 62 799, up 1 055 for the week. Total combat deaths rose to 10 813 with 9 603 killed and 42 246 wounded. Army casualties reached 52 305, Navy 668, Marine Corps 9 278, and Air Force 548.
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Washington
Korea
U. S
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Boyd's Drug Store to Close at Noon This Thursday
Closing notice states Boyd's Drug Store will shut at 12 o'clock noon on Thursday and Friday. Alternate contact numbers and an emergency line are listed for WILDS and ANDERSON for coverage Thursday through Saturday.
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Boyd's Drug Store
WILDS
Ww & Anderson
Esther Williams Named Parade Marshal for Apple Blossom Festival
Esther Williams MGM star will be Grand Marshal of the 24th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Grand Feature Parade in Winchester. Paul Anderson, festival director, says 150000 visitors are expected on the second day. The change from a male marshal to a glamorous film star reflects new festival tradition. Williams, born in Los Angeles and former national swimming champion, rose to fame via Aquacade appearances and MGM films. Thursday begins with orchard tours and photos of the queen and court, followed by luncheons. One highlight is the crowning of Guri Lie of Oslo daughter of UN Secretary Trygve Lie.
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Esther Williams
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Bob Hope
van Johnson
Miss Williams
Los Angeles
Cal
City College
San Francisco
Andy Hardy
Orchard
Guri Lie
Oslo
Norway
United Nations
Trygve Lie
Washington
Winchester
Elinor Lee
Wtop-Tv
George Murphy
MGM Screen
Miss Lie
Frances Kerr
International Press Division
State Department
Mary Warden Boyd
Dawson to Face Senate Accusations Over Influence Ring
White House says President Truman backs Dawson in agreeing to testify before a Senate subcommittee about alleged influence ring ties. Dawson plans to appear May 10 with potential extended questioning, aiming to conclude the affair quickly.
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Washington 4
White House
Donald S. Dawson
Senate
Dawson
Truman
Van Fleet Declares UN Victory in Korea After Red Offense
Tokyo dispatch reports Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet announcing a great United Nations victory as the Red spring offensive is halted. He cites heavy Communist losses, river crossing blocks at Hwachon and Pukhan Han, and ongoing Chinese ambushes as Allied planes target highway routes. He cautions the Red drive may resume but expects similar outcomes.
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Tokyo
United Nations
James A. van Fleet
Hwachon
Pukhan
Han
Reds
Ne United
Vinhee
Crime Committee Considers New Lines of Inquiry
The Senate Crime Committee explored possible probes into narcotics, organized prostitution, and sports fixing with Senator OConor taking over as chairman. The closed session debated staff rebuilding and leadership, while calls grew for Ambassador O'Dwyer to resign or clear himself.
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Washington
Senate Crime Committee
O’conor
D-Md
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Rudolph Halley
William O'Dwyer
Senator Wherry
Rneb
O'Dwyer
Wherry
U. S
Mexico
New York
Senate
Mexico City
House Vote on India Grain Bill Delayed
The House delayed the India Grain Bill until next week. Speaker Rayburn said the measure, set for a test today, was sidetracked to allow the House to first dispose of pending appropriations.
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India
Washington
House
Conoreo
Rayburn
D-Tex
WANTED Delivery boy with bicycle at Rhodes Drug Co
Rhodes Drug Co seeks a delivery boy with bicycle to pull time. No phone calls. Local notice dated 1p-5-2-21. Southern States Stephens City Service to close Thursday at noon and all day Friday for Apple Blossom Festival. inquire about 70 acre commercial orchard near Kerns. J. G. Holsinger & Son, phone 4220.
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Rhodes Drug Co
Stephens City
Saeet
Kerns
J. G. Holsinger & Son
Russia is Pulling a Gigantic Bluff at Luncheon
Henry J. Taylor, famed radio reporter back from a 35,300 mile world tour, warned luncheon guests that Russia is bluffing about war. He urged a moral rebirth, responsible government, and the elimination of corruption to strengthen the nation and preserve public funds. He said the burden lies with leadership to reform and act decisively.
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Russia
Nenry J Taylor
Jo.a. Civic
Taylor
United States
America
Telegraph Rate Increase Sought by Major Carrier
The company filed with the Federal Communications Commission to raise domestic telegraph rates effective June 1 for interstate messages. The plan calls for a 9.6 percent rise in total charges with a projected $14 million gross and $11 million net annual revenue gain. The minimums rise to 15 words for telegrams and 50 for night letters, with word rates adjusted, day and night press message charges falling to half and one quarter of full rates respectively.
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York
Eeen
Tas Bedell
Gembomeaieaiens Commission
FCC
Washington
New York
San Francisco
Only One Wedemeyer Recommendation Not Fulfilled
Secretary of State Acheson said the administration carried out the Wedemeyer Korea recommendations with one exception. He cited the creation of a military mission independent of Korean forces instead of a Korean scout force led by American officers as Wedemeyer advised. The White House said President Truman authorized releasing the Wedemeyer report and declassified Wake Island Conference documents.
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Washington
Acheson
Wedemeyer
Korea
Albert C. Wedemeyer
White House
Truman
Wake Island
MacArthur
Garbage collection schedule for Apple Blossom Festival
No collections during the Apple Blossom Festival. Trash for Thursday May 3 will be picked up Monday May 7. Trash for Friday May 4 will be collected Tuesday May 8. AGp-6-304, 620.
British Rubber Shipments Stir Commons Over China Flows
In the House of Commons the disclosure of large rubber shipments from British colonies to Red China sparked uproar. Official figures show British Malaya sent about 120000 tons to Communist China in nine months, with 27500 tons in all of 1949, plus 40400 tons to Russia from Malaya and Singapore. Defense Minister Shinwell faced criticism as Korea hostilities unfold. Independent Raymond Blackburn alleged Britain supplied steel and other war materiel to China in early 1949 months.
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London
China
House of Commons
House
Colonial Office
British
Malaya
Singapore
Russia
Emanuel Shine
Korea
Shinwell
Raymond Blackburn
Britain
London to increase bacon rations for Bri tons
The Food Ministry announced that starting May 20 the bacon ration for Britons will rise from four ounces to five ounces per week. The move targets meat availability amid supply concerns and aligns with wartime food policy.
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London
Food Ministry
Miss Lie Arrives For Pre Festival Schedule of Events
The blonde Norwegian Miss Lie arrives as Queen Shenandoah XXIV for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Weather forecast predicts warm, clear weather after an earlier rain reversal. Esther Williams is named Grand Marshal for the parade down The Trail of the Pink Petals.
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Miss Lie
Austin Champions U N Korea Policy Rally in New York State Speech
The article reports Austin defending U N Korea policy as clear and consistent, rebutting Gen MacArthur’s charge of a policy vacuum. His remarks to the New York State Convention emphasize unity against Russia and Chinese influence, framing U N policy as strengthening collective resistance amid wartime Asia.
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Asia
Austin
Gen
MacArthur
Korea
New York State
Eeentereas
U.N
Russia
Ne Itrom
Syiekse
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