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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1952
Page
7
Sen Taft says bombing Korea hydro plants could avert world war yet supports striking Manchurian bases. He heads to Chicago with delegates, forecasts about half of Taft’s strength, and criticizes a smear campaign. Pennsylvania and Maryland delegations shape convention dynamics as Eisenhower paces toward the GOP platform.
Generally fair weather continues for Sefferson City and Central Missouri tonight through Wednesday. Lows near 75 tonight, highs in the 90s Wednesday. Record-keeping notes include mid morning and overnight readings. river levels near moderate readings on the Missouri River and related tributaries.
John Anderson Jr of Johnson County Kansas says Charles W Isgrigg of Joplin faces first degree murder charges in the Deputy Sheriff Willard Carver slaying. Isgrigg was captured after a pursuit near Bonner Springs. Evidence tied to home robberies and a car theft case is under review by investigators including an FBI agent.
Denver AP Ike Eisenhower urged a foreign policy plank in the Republican platform acceptable to both him and Sen. Robert Taft. He warned against a bitter convention fight and urged truth about global dangers. He endorsed collective security and free trade with vital raw materials regions, aligning with Dulles and UN NATO goals.
Central Missouri faces 90s to near 100 degrees with humidity high and thundershowers foreseen. Record warmth was felt across Kansas City St Louis and surrounding areas, while breezes offered brief relief in places like Springfield and Kirksville as temperatures hovered around the mid to high 90s. The Missouri River level dipped briefly overnight before high heat returned.
City Attorney John Goodin and Jefferson City Lines attorney James T. Blair were set to meet at Blair’s office to negotiate a settlement of the two month old bus fare dispute. The council had directed talks toward a lower adult fare and a broader fare schedule, with provisions limiting future increases and separating labor issues from fare decisions.
William Healey son of Mr and Mrs Paul Wealey 1546 EL High St was chosen as one of two Missouri delegates to Boys Nation. The other is John Nolan Joplin. They were selected from about 440 boys at Boys State in Boonville last week. The national gathering runs July 3 30 at the University of Maryland at Cumberland. Five youths were candidates for national delegates with Healey and Nolan named after interviews by counselors Lewley 1% will be a senior at Public High School Alls this fall. Healey sponsored by the Boonville Lions Club was elected lieutenant governor at Boonville. Nolan served as a corps judge at the state gathering. Days programs are sponsored by the American Legion. Expenses for the two Missouri youths will be paid by the Missouri Department of the Legion.
Massachusetts leaders Sinclar Weeks and Robert Bradford, both Republicans, endorsed Dwight D. Eisenhower, giving him a solid edge among the Bay State delegation. Taft remained uncommitted with weeks to decide, while Eisenhower’s camp called him the logical candidate and urged Taft’s withdrawal. Basil Brewer, Weeks’ campaign manager, mocked the move as humorous and pointed to Taft’s potential victory elsewhere.
AP report from Brooklyn notes the Dodgers, led by a dominant lefty ace, beat the Cardinals 6 to 0. Preacher Roe remains undefeated this season as Duke Snider contributed a home run and solid offense in the victory.
A manhunt for three escapees from the state penitentiary Honor Farm continued into daylight in the rough wooded country north of the Lake of the Ozarks. State Highway Patrol Capt Clarence B Potts said officers believe the fugitives are in a small wooded area but had not been captured. Bloodhounds and a patrol airplane aided the search as cars remained in the area. One convict was reportedly caught.
Attendance at local pools rebounded to normal after a cool weekend. Memorial Park pool reports year to date attendance nearly doubled 1991 with about 12 496 paid admissions by Memorial Day compared with 6 121 last year. Community Pool also busy with an average of 50 daily users since opening. Red Cross life saving classes attract about 25 participants at Memorial Park while community pool classes are described as the largest in history. A weekend incident near Warsaw involved four escaping inmates from a Boone County facility, resulting in a high profile manhunt near Lincoln with state patrol backing and no federal charges yet announced. Local turnout includes about 400 people for a free swim period each Saturday and about 100 visitors from nearby communities on Monday and Tuesday mornings. A swimming meet is planned at Community Pool Friday night featuring teams from Jefferson City and Sedalia, with potential attendance from Fort Leonard Wood.
Washington AP report says Senate committee rejected House bids to block Truman from appointing a Vatican ambassador without approval. The panel approved a 1015,016,795 budget for State Justice and Commerce, dropping a provision tied to that rider. Blair and Treon Shepherd shared top honors as Heart of America tourney co medallists with 70 total.
WEIRTON W Vale AP report says about 000 steelworkers in the Independent steelworkers union received a 16 cent hourly wage increase today after peaceful negotiations with Weirton Steel Co. The new contract covers workers in Weirton and Steubenville, Ohio, with an average earnings boost likely around 227 dollars per month and about 88 dollars for some C10 steelworkers nationwide.
The Signs Club hosts a Thursday Derby picnic at Memorial Park with barbecue, beans, potato salad, and ice cream for about forty boys who registered. Derby officials announce a 4:30 PM swim, 7 PM picnic, prizes including a trip to Alston, and guests Mayor Ellis and Lions Club members. Contestants come from six states and nearby towns.
In St Louis the first 23 days of June average highs reached 92.6 degrees marking an unprecedented early summer spell. A heat stroke victim, 80 year old Mrs Catherine Probst, died after suffering on June 13. Forecasters expect today and tomorrow to reach about 100 degrees.
Crystal Amusement Company of Kansas City leases former laundry building for potential television station and studio in Jefferson City. Lease contains protective clause barring sale for theater use. Durwood says plans are tentative and long-range. Capitol Broadcasting with KWOS and KWOS FM already filed FCC TV application January 6, 1952. Durwood heads Capital City Amusement and operates multiple theaters in the area.
United States forces conducted a second day of coordinated air strikes on North Korea's hydroelectric stations. Nearly 200 Navy planes supported Air Force bombardment, targeting five generating stations including Suiho, Changjin reservoir, and Songchon River sites. Air and naval pilots faced MIG fighters but returned safely. one Navy plane was shot down by anti aircraft fire with four others hit, while no pilots were lost. The attack follows a new hard line policy to pressure stalemated armistice talks and is seen as a decisive strike to break the impasse.
Washington reports outline plans to derail the existing price and wage controls extension bill. Republicans and southern Democrats threaten amendments and a date change to align with the current law expiry, aiming to block passage before the expiration.
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