Next War may hinge on first blow warned MacArthur
General Douglas MacArthur told Senate committees that the first blow in the next war could be decisive and urged a strengthened preparedness program. He argued surprise atomic strike might deter or defeat an aggressor and claimed release of American power could knock out Chinese forces. Presidents Short gave a no comment at a press briefing as the hearing continued.
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Washington
Korea
Soviet Union
Douglas MacArthur
Vsa
MacArthur
Senate
Truman
Joseph Short
Moment of Crisis as MacArthur's Pipe Breaks in Senate
Washington brief reports during hearings that General Douglas MacArthur dropped his corncob pipe, which shattered. A messenger was sent to buy him a new one while an aide found an old pipe in a desk drawer, cleaned it, and returned it to the general who has lately used conventional pipes.
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Washington
Senate
Doug MacArthur
MacArthur
Senate Armed Services Committee
Festival Enjoys Crowd Despite Weather Woes
The article recalls a lively festival with a playful queenlike figure seen in the hotel lobby and on the street. Attendees enjoyed press receptions, music, and cake while weather haunted events like the Firemen’s parade, yet crowds thrived and vendors reported brisk sales.
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Guririe
Marshall
U N Tank Infantry Probing Reds North of Seoul
UN tank infantry columns pushed into the Korean no man’s land as Reds withdraw on the central front. United Nations forces say the action is not a general advance. Casualty tolls run high for Chinese and Red Korean units, with estimates of enemy losses around 70,000.
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Tokyo—I
United Nations
No-Man’s-Land
U.S
Eighth Army
James A. van Fileet
Eiggh
Aece
Seoul
Sues
Amy
First GIs From Korea Reach U S On Return Rotation
The 1,434 enlisted men and 11 officers aboard the troopship under General Leroy Eltinge left Sasebo Japan two weeks and 5,000 miles ago and are now nearing Seattle after a homeland rotation voyage. The article notes many comrades lie buried overseas and that homecoming brings national gratitude.
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Korea
Sasebo
Japan
Puget Sound
Seattle
General MacArthur Calls for World War Abolition
General Douglas MacArthur urged worldwide abolition of war saying time is running out after Hiroshima and Nagasaki devastation. He warned of we have had our last chance and noted broad world agreement, as senators labeled the statement deeply moving and fundamental to global future.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Moody
D-Mich
MacArthur
Tobey
R-Nh
McMahon
Dconn
Controls Extended on Luxury Housing and Large Construction
The National Production Authority extended control to luxury housing and large projects. No single family home above 35000 may start without consent. Multi unit buildings over three stories require NPA permits. Broadly, factories to railroads fall under regulation. Outdoor advertising displays banned as NPR cites steel shortages.
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Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
NPR
Manly Fleischmann
Blossom Pageant Draws Record Crowds in Shenandoah Festival
About 20 000 spectators attended the festival events including the pageant and coronation. George C. Marshall attended in civilian clothes to crown Miss Guririe Shenandoah XXIV, sharing a moment with the Norwegian beauty. The festival drew praise as a well organized effort despite lacking a grand parade marshal.
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Gene
Wobon
George C. Marshall
Defense
Winchesterchester
Guririe
Shenandoah XXIV
Fireworks Display Held Last Night at Handley Bowl
A large crowd gathered at Handley Bowl for the fireworks show despite rain and a time change. Storm damage reduced many pieces but aerial bombs and bursts pleased spectators. hundreds applauded the finale on campus.
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Handley Bowl
Typhoon Strikes Philippine Islands Amid Widespread Outages
Red Cross emergency crews were ordered to stand by as a tropical typhoon roared through the Philippine Island chain. Communications were cut off in the southern Bicol Peninsula Northern Samar and the Masbate Islands with reports of great winds. The Weather Bureau said it would pass south and west of Manila Sunday.
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Manila
Red Cross
Philippine
Bicol
Samar
Masbate Islands
Weather Bureau
President's Funds Cut In House Budget Slashes Emergency Pots
House economy moves slash President Truman emergency funds by 24 million and reduce housing starts to five thousand while trimming 27 million from 27 agencies in a 144 million dollar appropriation bill. Senate action pending.
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Washington
House
Truman
Deat
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
US Committee
Savina
Banned by Judge but Reporter Plans Court Coverage
Vernon Barrett of the Portsmouth Star intends to cover Norfolk County Circuit Court on Monday despite a judge’s ban on Star reporters. The Star notes no order exists banning coverage and challenges the judge’s actions as politically motivated amid county campaigning.
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Portsmouth
Vernon Barrett
Portsmouth Star
Norfolk County
Star
Edward L. Oast
The
Barrett
Oast
Commonwealth
Judge Oast
Clarke PTA Telegram Praises Governor Battle on Education
The Clarke County Parent-Teachers Association sent a telegram to Governor Battle praising state efforts to improve education. They call for fewer crowded classrooms better trained teachers higher salaries and improved financing to sustain democracy.
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Clarke County
Parent- Teachers Association
Battle
West Virginia Musicians Win Virginia Prep Bands Top Prizes
The Grand Feature Parade drew 100000 to 125000 spectators in Winchester with over 150000 for two days. Virginia colleges won college and prep band honors. West Virginia schools won Class A and B high school bands. Notable entries included Gibson Drum and Bugle Corps and several Maryland Pennsylvania groups.
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Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Virginia State College
Petersburg
University of Richmond
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton
Randolph-Macon
Front Royal
Massanutten Military Academy
Woodstock
Elks Club
Virginia Department of Forestry
Rotary
American Legion
Winchester Cold Storage
B & M Chevrolet Company
Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce
Colonial Beach
Robinson Cold Storge
Appalachian Apple Service
Martinsburg
W. Va
National Fruit Product Company
Acheson Viewed Likely to Leave Cabinet Within 90 Days
Chicago Daily News reports Democrats expect Secretary of State Dean Acheson to depart the cabinet within 90 days. Acheson’s critics fear public opinion damage from Republican attacks and possible revelation from the MacArthur committee hearings. John Foster Dulles is named as the top replacement prospect under consideration.
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Chicago Daily News
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Truman
MacArthur Committee
John Foster Dulles
New York
Firemen's Parade Prize Winners Revealed by Parade Director
Winners announced for the Firemen's Parade include Best Appearing Uniformed Company Harrisonburg Hose Company Westphal Hose Co No 5 Martinsburg W Va Best Pumper over 500 gallons Martinsburg Hose Co No 4 Vienna Fire Dept Vienna Va Best Pumper 500 gallons or more Toms Brook Va Annandale Va Class A Band V M I Lexington Harrisonburg Hose Co No Class B Bands Gary W Va High Byene Warwick High Ladies Auxiliary New Market Mt Jackson Company coming longest distance Riverside No 15 Harrisburg Pa Most original summer Emery Keyser Winchester Majorettes Sutton Liberty High School Band Penna Individual majorette Dunkhall Sunday School Band Baltimore Drum Major Martinsburg Oldest piece of equipment Manassas Fire Company Manassas Va
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Pb J. Hawse
Harrisonburg Hose Company
Westphal Hose Co
Martinsburg
W. Va
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Vienna Fire Dept
Vienna
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Annandale
Lexingbo Harrisonburg Hose Co
Gary
Warwick High Ladies Auxiliary
New Market
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Riverside No. 15
Harrisburg
Emery Keyser
Winchester
Sutton Liberty High School
Penna
Dunkhall Sunday School
Baltimore
Manassas Fire Company
Manassas
Gunfire Breaks Out At Dan River Textile Strike
An exchange of gunfire interrupted a ten day calm at Dan River Mills in Danville. A guard reported being fired on from a moving car while patrolling the plant, with shots exchanged before the vehicle fled. No injuries or arrests were reported as violence resurfaces in the southern textile walkout involving about 40,000 workers. Officials had not yet commented on Cyrus Ching’s mediation proposal requesting a three party panel to resolve the wage dispute and fringe issues.
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Dan River
Dan Rivers
Schoolfield
CIO Textile Workers Union of America
Cyrus 8S
Ching
For Sale Large Pane Wellence Near Hospital
For sale a large pane wellence near the hospital priced at 26000 dollars. Contact phones 7507 or 8638 for details.
Miss Guri Lie Bids Farewell to Winchester Guests
Miss Guri Lie of Norway, Queen Shenandoah XXIV, bids farewell amid honors in Winchester and Washington. The party toured Ransom and Warren ton areas, attended Virginia Gold Cup races, and planned a Norwegian Embassy reception before returning to New York.
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Guri Lie
Norway
Winchester
Noen
W. VA
Miss Lie
Blakely
Ea Ouser
Ransom
Washington
Jefferson County
Virginia
Wildcat
Russell Rundel
Warrenton
New York
Long Island
Mary Marshall Steck
Miss Pratt
James Thomson
Washington, D. C
Battle of Jordan Still Rages Today
Israelis and Syrians exchange artillery and mortars north of the Sea of Galilee with dawn attacks and a repulsed effort to seize Tel El Muteila. Damascus reports Israeli shelling with 27 Israeli deaths in the last 24 hours.
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the Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Tel Aviv
Tel el Muteila
Israel
Damascus
Friendship Resolution Wins Senate Backing for Peace
The Senate approved a bi-partisan resolution urging friendship and peace with all nations and sending the message to Russia. Sponsored by Senator McMahon of Connecticut and 23 others, the measure aims to counter Soviet claims that Americans are warmongers.
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Senate
Washington
House
Russia
McMahon
D-Conn
Unar
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Acknowledges Parade and Queen
Crowd estimates topped 150000 over two days as Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival wrapped. Officials called the Grand Feature Parade low key with no grand marshal while Queen Shenandoah XXIV Guri Lie held center stage alongside Miss Esther Wil.
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Shenandoah
Guri Lie
Esther Wil
Captured GIs Return to UN Lines After Escape
Continued from page 9, a group of American prisoners recounts dangerous days in North Korea. They describe wandering misdirection after escape, with Chinese guards, safe passes, and a wrong turn that nearly sent them back into enemy lines before American officers recovered them at a remote out post.
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Eesti
Og Naa
Derby Field Reduced to 20 Horses at Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby field was trimmed to 20 horses as Gink Bernwood and Kings Hope were scratched. Early arrivals poured into Churchill Downs as skies cleared ahead of the $100,000 added turf classic.
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Gink
Bernwood
Kings Hope
Churchill Downs
A. W. Jones
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