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today? tonight and Thurekajcfilfej tered afternoon thundendudUa * Hkrty in we*. ' ; *' * -* • VOLUME 1 RED SPRING OFFENSIVE CITED AS FAILURE Ralph Hanna Returns To Mayors Post Smith Praises M'Arthur, Seeks Political Unity PINEHURST, May 2—(IP —Sen. Willis Smith praised Qe n. Douglas MacArthur last night and called on pol itical leaders to forget part isan differencees. Addressing the North Car olina Dental Society here, Smith said the American people need more undistort ed facts and Congress needs more voice iii shaping the nation’s defense policies. He also advocated bombing Chin ese communist bases in Korea, Manchuria and on the China coast. “Partisan political expediency should be relegated to the limbo of lost courage and lessened pat riotism," Smith declared. “Today the Republicans are abusing in vile and violent language the president of the United States and the Democrats are replying in kind by hurling abuse and epithets at a man who for 52 years has given himself to his country’s cause. “But I do not believe, with all his faults and frailties, the Ameri can people will forget the patriot ism, the services, the character or the greatness of Douglas MacArth ur." Smith said the American people “know now better than ever before fc, fContlaaed on Page 7) State News Briefs MOREHEAD CITY, May 2 (UP)—Doctors treated Fire Chief Orady Bell, 41, today for injuries received when the city’s new fire truck overturned on a test run yestreday and killed Fireman An drew Bell, 54. Fireman John Parker said the truck was traveling about 35 miles per hour when it struck a soft shoulder on a curve near South port. The . vehicle overturned and pinned both bells beneath it. Vol unteer Firemen Eric Lewis was thrown clear. HIGH POINT, May 2—(UP)— Mrs. W. B. Harison complained to day to police that two faith heal ers who promised to cure her of the misery stole S2OO from her bosom. v The “healers,” both women, came to her house early today, Mrs. Har rison said, “for prayer” to cure her. They “put their hands all over me” during the praying, she said, and when they left she discovered the money was gone. I■ • ■ m igtt^FVcsMkMK;Jssk Buries, vice-president; Magda lne Ennis, secretary; and J. K. Adsx, treasurer. ’■ ’ V TELEPHONES 3117 - 3118 - 3Hf & i jams|H . j tomm 1 ft twW r ■, T 1 f • s '-:J. I • >:. J *JrM&it£wm?. - w- ,v: - * ’ ML Bp ■ * WmSm BALITI HANNA Hoey Will Speak At Wildcat Vets Meet U. S. Senator Clyde R. Hoey will be among the speakers at the an nual convention of the Wildcat Veterans Association to be held in Dunn on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 30-July 2. Plans for the convention were made here last night at a meet ing of National Adjutant James E. Cahall of Raleigh, city and cham ber of commerce officials and re presentatives of local organizations. T. A. (Tommy) Core of Dunn was named chairman of the ar rangements committee, and Olin C. Jemigan was named as vice chairman. Both of these well known men are veterans of the famed Wildcat Division. Approximately 500 of the State’s 7200 Wildcat veterans are expect ed to attend the three-day con clave. In addition to Senator Hoey, M W I rfl ■ ■ 1 W ■L B I S I ■r ■ I l> tB 9B m|V WLr ■ I I I M M other notables expected are: Brig. Gen. Charles D. Roberts of Chevy Chase, Md., chief of staff; Nation al Commander B. P. Pritchard, Jr., of Charleston, Miss., and National Senior /ice-Commander John J. McCarthy of Chicago. A big parade will be held on Saturday, a memorial service will be held on Sunday and Monday’s closing sessions will be devoted to election of officers and other bus iness. In addition to Co-Chairmen T. A. Core and Olin O. Jemigan, other members of the committee appointed last night were: Roy J. Brown, president of the Harnett Reserve Officers’ Association; May or Ralph E. Hanna, Waite W. Howard, president of the Lions Club; George F. Blalock, com manding officer of the Veterans of (Continued On Page Six) DUNN, N. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1951 GOP Asking For O'Dwyer's Scalp WASHINGTON, May 2 tIPI Republican pressure built up to day for Ambassador William O’ Dwyer to resign or clear his name of charges that he helfferf the New York underworld. * Democrats were silent for the most part, but it was apparent that many felt some move had to be made by the ambassador to Mex ico and former mayor of New York to remove what one Republican called a “cloud” over his head. Neither the White House nor O’Dwyer had any comment on the Senate Crime Committee's charges yesterday. But Cbwyer indicated he might have somthing to say later. In the Senate Crime Commit tee’s 195-page report, the com mittee charged that O’Dwyer—both by action and inaction —“contri- buted to the growth of organized crime in New York and racketeer ing and gangsterism” in New York City. Republican demands for O’- Dwyer’s scalp followed almost im mediately. Senate GOP Leader Kenneth S. Wherry, Neb., called (Continned On Page Six) Dunn Students Elect Officers Three of the top offices in Dunn High School’s Student Association were filled Tuesday afternoon when votes were counted in a second primary in the annual balloting. Elected were Doc Corbett, pres ident; Magdalene Ennis, secretary; and J. K. Adcox, treasurer. Louis Buries was elected vice president by a majority vote Mon day in the first primary. He was the only candidate to poll more than a plurality in the first round of voting. Corbett beat out Aubrey Hardi son for the top post by eight votes, 115 to 107. In both the other sec ond primary contests the voting was close. Becky Lee, unsuccessful candidate for secretary, drew 101 votes to 122 for Magdalene Ennis. Treasurer Adcox polled 121 to L. C. Draughon’s 101. ‘ Polls were open at the school Tuesday from 9 am. to > pm.- Balloting Monday gave tDS fol- President: Corbett, 94; Hardison, « W 86; on, 9g; Nancy Atamathy, Suing Town d Lists 2 New Members Mayor Ralph E. Hanna, returned to office for anoth er two-year term, today was sttling down to the task of “endeavoring to give the people of Dunn the best city government possible.” It wasn’t until nearly dark yes terday that Mayor Hanna learned that Earl G. Vann, second high man In the three-way mayoralty contest, had decided not to ask for a runoff. Diinn’s 40-year-old chief ex ecutive obviously was pleased with the fhet that there would be no run-ass and immediately expressed appreciation to citizens of the town for their confidence and also ex pressed appreciation for Vann’s statement that he will give the new administration his “full and whole hearted support.” “Mr. Vann has shown a very fine spirit,” said the Mayor, “and I greatly appreciate his attitude.” With the withdrawal of Vann from the race, two ether runoffs were alsq eliminated. Jesse H. Capps of Ward II and Emple D. Hall of Ward IV announced al most simultaneously that they will pot ask for a second primary. NEW BOARD CINE-UP The new board will be composed of Mayor Hanna, L. L. Coats In Ward I, for two-year term; J. V. (Crow) Bass In Ward n, Jtor a got*-year* term, R. G. Tfcgt in Ward* 111, for two-year ternfc and * .vat Btacey in Ward TV, for a four-year term. Pointing out that he has no desire to perpetuate himself in office, Mayor Hanna reiterated to day that this will be his last teim and he plans to devote it “to those things which are most beneflcal (Continued on Page 7) Cbwwfvd Qapitol Sqjuunte By. LYNN NISBET RALEIGH CORRESPONDENT SPLINTER—Governor Scott told newsmen at his latest press confer ence that, in his opinion, the Re publican Party will afford the only real opposition to the Democratic ticket next year, and that the Dem ocrats will carry North Carolina with usual majorities. The governor does not think any of the so-called splinter parties, like States Righ ters or Dixiecrats, can gain a foot hold in this State. These opinions were voiced soon after the gover nor had reiterated his belief that Harry Truman will again be the Democratic nominee for president. Scott had declared in Washington a few days before that he would support the Truman candidacy. CHANCE—Newsmen asked what had brought about the change in attitude since 1948, when—they re minded the governor—he did not mention President Truman’s name or put in a plug for the regular Democratic ticket throughout the general election campaign until the night before election day. Gover nor Scott explained that he had troubles of his own then. Report ers writing for admittedly pro- Scott papers sought to make it ap pear that failure to support Truman occurred in the primary rather than the general election campaign. Neither this attempt at side-step pint nor the governor’s explana tion can change the record. EACTS During the primary ctubpaiffa Truman had. not been nominated and there was strong sentiment among party leaders for B<xd6 other presidential candidate. (Continued on Page 7) ~ t - ~ VEW POST MEETS , The Dunn post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its ne ed include the dedication of a School May Id A film depicting the naval bombardment of Iwo Jima ■wu»4uu,.mpTO. .... FIVE CENTS PER COPY r L. L. COATS Ward I CommiMoner 111 I • Mm R. G. TART Ward 111 Commissioner Local National Guard Unit Will Load Parade Saturday Dunn’s 90-man National Guard unit will act as honor guard and lead the big street parade which will open the 20th annual conven tion of the North Carolina Reserve Officers Association here Satur day morning. The announcement was made today by Capt. George F. Blalock, commanding officer of Battery B, 113th Field Artillery Battalion of the 30th Infantry Division. Captain Blalock said his top ranking Guardsmen will march as a unit for the first time Sa. In addition to carrying the colors for the parade, the Guard unit will display three 105 MM, Howitzers and nine vehicles equipped with machine guns and communication gear. The 90 men will. march In two platoons in full field equipment, complete down to carbines, he add ed. Lt. Ed Wade will command the first platoon and Lt. Francis Hall will be in charge of the second group. Captain Blalock said that the 97th National Guard band from Raleigh has accepted an invitation to appear in the parade, which will feature troops, bands and dis plays from various service units. RANKS THIRD IN STATE Battery B ranked third highest in North Carolina in all-around efficiency and competence last year, the commanding officer point ed out. Os a filed of 120 units, the local group was beaten out only by the New Bern and Goldsboro Guard units he said. The parade Saturday morning will start the ball rolling in a two day meet of Army reserve officers which will Include, such events as a banquet, a dance, addresses by ranking military men and a con gressman, and the election of as sociation officers for the coming year. Congressman Harold D. Cooley of Nashville, representative from (Continued On Page Six) BULLETINS NEW YORK, May 2—(lP)—Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s chief aide said today that MacArthur had “never seen” the 1947 report by Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer on Korea and that ‘it was never discussed with him.” WASHINGTON, May 2~(m—The Senate Armed Set vices Committee today approved a bfll to raise the Mar ine Corps’ authorised strength to 499,990 men and give its commander a stronger voice in strategy. J. V. BASS Ward II Commissioner B. A. BRACEY Ward IV Commissioner Court Levies Big Fines On 2 Defendents Mixing gasoline and alcohol proved costly for two defendants who faced Judge Floyd Taylor in Lillington Recorder’s Court Tues day. Paul A. Woehler, a' Fort Biagg soldier who rammed four auto mobiles in a wild swoop through Lilling ton recently, was ordered to pay around SI,OOO for damages to the machines. Judge Taylor also taxed him with costs. Whoehler was convicted of speeding, care less and reckless driving and drunken driving. Conviction on similar charges brought a 12-month suspended sentence for Jasper Boyd. Boyd’s road term was lifted on payment of SIOO and costs, plus SSO a month for the next year to R. B. Moore and Ernest Johnson, for the use of Moore and also of Johnson’s (Continued on Page 7) i MARKET PROJECT CONTINUED Agroup of Lilllngton leaders met Monday night to continue work on the project to secure a tobacco market for the county seat and Chairman W. A. Johnson said to day the project was being pushed as rapidly as possible. Johnson said one obstacle in the way now is the government restric tion on new buildings. Since mar keting is vital and essential to farmers,' lt is hoped that priority for construction can soon be se cured. He said he hoper to have a more progress to report at an early date. Plant More ihSKHrlwOim ■ noiiv, scturuj. Drive Called Great Victory For ON forces TOKYO, May 2— (IP)— I The first phase of the commun ist spring offensive in Ko rea has ended in a “great victory for the United Na tions,” Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet said today. Van Fleet, commander of the Bth army, spoke ■as UN task forces probed as much as five miles ahead of the main Allied line seek ing contact with the elusive Red armies. The communists, bloodied by the loss of 70,000 men in the first round of their offensive, have pulled back up to 20 miles in some sectors to regroup for the second round. They are expected to resume the attack in three to five days. ‘‘We have punished the commun ist forces severely,” Van Fleet told newsmen in Korea after paying a flying visit to 10th Corps advance headquarters. PAID HEAVY PRICE “The enemy has failed in the first phase of his offensive. He has paid a heavy price. “The first part of the battle has ended in a great victory for the United Nations.” Van Fleet said he believed the Red offensive was designed to gain a quick military decision in Korea. “Certainly it is part of his an nounced plan to destroy us or force us into the sea,” he said. A big UN tank task force stabb ing deep into no-man’s-land north of Seoul, finally stirred up a com munist battalion—some 800 men— encamped in and around Uljong bu, 11 miles above the former cap ital and about five miles in front of the main Allied line. iThe tanks came under heavy fire along the road, but emerged un scathed. They knocked out sev eral Communist gukfc. . ,On the eastern front, another communist battalion attacked UN forces east and southeast of Inje, five miles north of the 38th Par allel. Two more enemy companies attacked UN forces east of Inje. MR. PARKER DIES Eugene T. Parker, abrat M, former Dunn resident and son of the late E. L. Parker of Dunn, died this morning at Us home in Rembert, 8. C. Funeral services will be held in Rembert Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Mr. Parkeg* is wrH known in Dnnn and has mahy friends here. • ** i Film Men Visit Godwin Home Os Gun Inventor^ Marshall Williams ot, Godwin, former convict who becamaa noted gun inventor, arrived home from New York City Tuesday with Met ro-Goldwyn - Mayer script writers and directors to begin work on the forthcoming movie about his life. While in North Carolina the Hol lywood movie men will visit Wil liams’ Godwin home, Caledonia prison farm and other State local ities to pick up background mater ial for the film. Production of the movie is expected to begin durl*ijp| the summer. For the past few weeks William* has been in Hollywood making air-' rangements for the film.Adtor Jim mie Stewart will play this lead rdle in the story, which was sold f*. <: MGM for an undisclosed sum. S At present the movie Is emasrißW to deal with Williams' l&fc MfBE the time he was a farm boy lln niiMMl' his final achievement with die famed carbine of World “War- ffIMM or of history in the graduate irtiiji j of North Carolina College to DSftv; NO. 102
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