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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
2
A CG-4 air liner crashes into the sea off Bermuda, resulting in the deaths of thirty seven people. Rescue operations are underway as crews search the waters for survivors and wreckage. Authorities report the disaster occurred during a routine flight near the island.
A Cuban airliner Star of the East crashed into the sea off Hamilton Bermuda killing most aboard. Coast guard boats and air force crash crews rescued four survivors and ten bodies, while reports from Havana claimed six survivors but lacked verification.
A Pan American flight from Madrid to Havana via Bermuda crashes about three miles off an island after takeoff from Kindley Field. Thirty three aboard plus eight crew. one pilot dead. Survivors rescued as heavy seas hinder rescue efforts. Most passengers Cuban and Mexican. no Americans on list.
Hartville Mo Dec 6 Wright County grand jury concluded a two day probe into a Mountain Grove school board election last April with insufficient evidence to return true bills. Prosecutor Garner Moody noted not all witnesses were interviewed and cited two factions the women and farmers.
Roy Ferrell aged 59 of 6814 East Thirty-seventh street was sentenced to sixty days in the municipal farm by Judge Edmund B. Smith in municipal court. He faced charges of disturbing the peace after allegedly stabbing 17 year old Robert D. Chapman of 3716 Fremont avenue in a restaurant at 6422 East Thirty-seventh.
Mrs. Lillian Tuttle age 77 of 1024 Pennsylvania avenue was struck by a motor car yesterday at Tenth and Wyandotte streets and reported in good condition today at St. Marys hospital. She suffered shock bruises and cuts according to attendants.
A Kansas City Kansas Negro women’s club members contributed to pay a $50 police court fine for a member who bought two cases of Missouri stamped beer for a club event. The purchasing agent admitted the beer, arguing it would be shared, while Judge Ernest N. Yarnevich noted the law and imposed the minimum fine. Ten club members who accompanied her paid the fine, and two men also received $50 fines on the same charge from state liquor agents.
President Truman urged western European nations to accelerate ratification of the unified defense pact and the West German peace contract. He welcomed the Bundestag approval and warned that delaying ratification by signatories could threaten Germany's position and the free world’s defense amid opposition in France and West Germany's anti rearmament Socialists.
The Westport branch of the National League of American Pen Women gathered at the Business and Professional Women's tea room on Walnut Street for its annual Christmas party. Miss Susan C. Chiles presided at the morning meeting and luncheon, with Glad Robinson Youse presenting a choral program joined by contralto Lavon Graham Holden and pianist Martha Wimp Pate from Pittsburg Kansas.
Walter W. King, regional director of the Department of Labor, announced the termination of investigation services for the Wage Stabilization Board effective January 3. The information and advisory program ended October 1, completing the wind down of wage and hour services. inquiries should be directed to the wage or salary stabilization board offices.
Frank F. Fangrow, 52, of Rainbow boulevard, said he dozed at the wheel before his eastbound car struck a steel pole just west of the State Line on Southwest boulevard in Kansas City Kansas. He suffered severe facial and neck lacerations. Mrs Agnes M Strawhacker, 49, of Southwest boulevard, suffered a fractured left arm and lacerations to both legs. Both were treated at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Intruders failed in two burglary attempts early today but succeeded in a third try at a Kansas City address. They disturbed papers at the offices of Dr. J Myron Auld and Dr. John C. Taylor on Troost Avenue and took $30 from Dr. A Schmanke at the same address.
A German china doll valued at 35 dollars was stolen yesterday from the China House at 6040 Troost Avenue. The doll was described as wearing a blue blouse and a white lace skirt. Investigate Newcomer's prearranged funeral plan. No obligation. -Aadv.
Reliable reports from Katmandu indicate the Swiss expedition led by Dr. Gabriel Chevalley was beaten back by 30 below zero cold and strong winds after abandoning the attempt on November 20. Climbers Raymond Lambert Ernest Reiss and Sherpa ensing with seven Nepalese porters had reached Camp Seven before retreating. The group hoped to reach the summit within days, but the Swiss Alpine Foundation later announced they abandoned the ascent.
Five Girl Scouts from troop No. 49 Raytown were advanced to the curved bar rank during a ceremony at Mrs Clyde Blace home 9510 East Sixty ninth street Raytown. The event marks a milestone akin to the Eagle rank in Boy Scouting.
Ford division aircraft plant manager C B W Rose will address the North Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at a luncheon on East Armour Road. He will discuss aspects of the new Claycomo plant and other Ford management leaders from the Kansas City area will attend.
Amedeo Cau, an unemployed father in Cagliari Sardinia, reported the birth of twins at city hall. This marks the third set of twins he has registered in four years.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told President Syngman Rhee he would study the letter and work toward settlement with Japan. He arrived in Korea to assess the overall situation, meet Allied commanders, and praise Republic of Korea troops for their fighting spirit and loyalty.
H Fox Jr county prosecutor and Bernard C Brannon police chief discuss ending street racing after last night incident. Johnson cites enforcement challenges while noting hot rodders push engineering limits. Breckenridge says most races aren’t clocked and speeds exceed 100 mph as the Troost track yields dangerous, unclocked runs.
Oregon Governor Douglas McKay flew out of Salem on secret orders, his secretary saying he did not know his destination. The trip sparked speculation he would meet President-elect Eisenhower, who has named him to the interior post. Wake or Hawaii were among discussed possibilities. Mrs. McKay declined comment.
Miss Shirley McGhee president of the Y M C A Promenaders announced plans for a square dance at 8 p m next Tuesday in the Downtown Youth center. Jess Hyatt will call. Proceeds aid YMCA programs in foreign countries. Co sponsored by the Y Promenaders and the Art of Living Square Dance class.
The fall meeting of the Mid west Optical Wholesalers association drew 75 delegates from eight states to the Hotel Continental. Robert O. Barber of Dayton spoke as E. P. Langley led the program which featured a panel discussion.
Clothing valued at 195 dollars was taken yesterday from a motor car owned by Glenn Drosselmeyer. The vehicle was parked at the intersection of Tenth and Jefferson streets in Two Buttes.
Early today an undetermined amount of money was taken from two vending machines at Hudson Oil company located at 418 East Eighteenth Street. No arrests were reported and no injuries were mentioned.
In municipal court Judge Ed mund B. Smith halted a courtroom brawl between defendant Robert Lee Willis and witness James Fuller. Willis, 19, and Fuller, 36, were fined 50 and jailed, with Willis ordered to sign a peace bond after a disturbance case stemming from an argument between Willis and his wife over mail from a soldier.
The True Kindred of Missouri held a grand conclave morning session with about 200 members at the Hotel President. Reports from Kansas City and St. Louis groups announced donations of wheel chairs bed side tables money clothing and other aid and thirty layettes were made. An afternoon ceremony honored members who died in the past year.
The St Louis police board will interview each officer promoted in the last two and a half years to see if payments were connected to promotions. The board reprimanded and transferred five officers for failing to report missing tavern funds. Sergt Glenn Scism was demoted to turnkey and suspended six months after testifying he gave $90 to the tavern operator as a victim of circumstances.
A veteran observer describes Korean soldiers as capable and disciplined, noting their high training and willingness to stay on front lines. She highlights literacy efforts, refugee aid, and international cooperation including French and Australian doctors, while praising changes in American attitudes toward foreigners.
Alonzo Marvin Smith, 37, of 3828 Harrison street, suffered facial lacerations and minor injuries when his car struck a safety island at 3705 Main Street. Treated at General hospital he was charged with careless driving after claiming he dozed off at the wheel. Damage to the car was about 350 dollars.
Gordon W. Johnson announces the Gordon Johnson Company has acquired the Greenbrier Company of Cleveland, both poultry processing machinery manufacturers. The purchase ends four years of patent litigation and involves a substantial sum.
Edward E Wolf of 7913 Chestnut Avenue was chosen commander of Oriental Commandery No 35 Knights Templar. New officers include Carlos Ellerbrook generalissimo James Donahoe captain general Leo Power senior warden and others listed with titles and roles.
Summit Lodge No. 263 in Lee's Summit elected Rollie McClenden as worshipful master. Howard Wright was chosen senior warden, Earl Miller junior warden, W. M. Burton treasurer, and W. A. Harvey secretary.
The Kansas City Star announces subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery, specifies rates for Missouri Kansas and nationwide locations, and notes post office classification and publication office address. The notice is dated December 6 1952 and identifies volume and issue numbers.
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