28 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
1
Eisenhower signals a strong, hard hitting campaign with plans to begin soon after meeting New York Republican leaders. He expects substantial labor backing and mentions discussions on communism and corruption with eight metropolitan counties officials.
Thirteen people remained hospitalized Thursday after a Continental Trailways bus collided with an empty gasoline truck on U.S. Highway 66, five miles east of Albuquerque. Twenty four passengers were released after examinations. Four injured were listed in critical condition at Sandia Special Weapons Base. Three are sailors from San Diego naval training centers, including Lawrence Pusch of Topeka Kansas, William W Farrell of Parsons Kansas, and Donald E Jones of Enterprise Kansas, all with head or chest injuries.
Texas health officials report a 40 percent drop in polio cases, with 162 new cases last week, the lowest since June and signaling a possible peak pass. State Health Officer George W. Cox calls it a definite break in the outbreak as the year’s total rises to 2,946 compared with 1,053 last year.
Samuel Lubell receives the Woodrow Wilson Foundation prize from the American Political Science Association at its 48th annual meeting for his book The Future of American Politics. The award honors the best publication in government and democracy.
State accident records show 344 traffic fatalities listed for the same period in 1952 and 366 for the prior period. Data covers the latest 24 hours and year-to-date totals, noting the ongoing tally in Kansas traffic fatalities.
In New York, Gov. Adlai Stevenson meets with foreign born citizens and plans talks with Trygve Lie and Bernard Baruch as he and Eisenhower push campaign strategy. Stevenson touts Democratic foreign policy and accuses Republicans of delays. both candidates speak at American Legion events amid a split in GOP foreign policy.
Life magazine reveals Ernest Hemingway will publish a 30 000 word novel The Old Man and the Sea in its September 1 issue. The text will run across about twenty pages of the magazine highlighting Hemingway’s latest work.
President Truman told reporters that the American Legion’s demand for Secretary of State Acheson’s dismissal was driven by a few young members and that choosing the best man for the post would be Dean Acheson. He avoided answering whether force might be used to roll back the Iron Curtain and spoke on Korea, the McCormick third-party push, and Stevenson’s stance on oil lands, noting political shifts and regional views in Texas and Louisiana.
United Nations President Jacob A. Malik is slated to depart for rest and reassignment as Valerian Zorin is named deputy foreign minister and chief U N delegate. The Soviet government informed the U N secretariat of the change, with Zorin expected to arrive September 13, ahead of the General Assembly session.
Albert D. Burkett was arraigned in County Court on passing and uttering forged instruments and second degree forgery. His bond set at 3000, bound over to Douglas County District Court for trial in November, or waived. possible 30 year maximum on each offense. Police seized two cars after his Aug 22 arrest. accomplice William A. Miller fled, with revived leads and a stolen 1950 Buick linked to the case.
Washington report says Turkey is developing a modern unified armed forces, with Turkish and American teachers training over 30,000 commissioned and noncommissioned officers. It notes more than 3 million Turkish males are subject to military service.
Civil Service Commission on Thursday announced applicants for postal hostmaster positions in Kansas. Listed names include Frank Lill Floyd Earl Wilson Christopher Wix ames Obert Cook esters Charles David Victor Livte Immiasche Philip Redding Woodbury Robert William Morgan Frank Eugene Render Warren Richard Jones Newton George Ernes George Eldon Clark John Warren Long Bernard Stein her Harry Francis E Roberts Frank Will Loose Jacob John Verdun Lee Thomas Grace Myrella Sterlin F Little Cecil George Hors W Don Brown Herman A Orimann
The banks of Lawrence will not be open Monday September 3, 1952, in observance of Labor Day. The notice from the state division discusses crude production estimates and pipeline operations around Kansas, noting adjusted weekly figures and work ending August 2.
The Kansas Board of Health survey of Lawrence's water department urges substantial outlays for expansion and modernization to meet future demand. Water Superintendent Mounsey and staff are praised for safety and reliability, with notes on fluoride treatment beginning this fall. The report stresses planning for costly, large-scale improvements as the city grows.
Fragmentary report notes extreme heat with highs near 95 degrees and plans to drop a lid in western areas. Record shows a one inch rain in Dodge Dry and scattered showers elsewhere. Low clarity limits specifics on timelines and locations.
Washington dispatch reports Brig. Gen. Fredrick S. Foltz retired cavalryman and 1879 West Point graduate died Thursday at Walter Reed Army Hospital. He was noted as the academy's oldest living graduate at his passing after a career fighting Indians in the Northwest Territory and serving in Cuba Puerto Rico and France during World War I.
About 1,500 attendees joined the opening night program at the Douglas County Agricultural Fair in Big Springs. The three day event, run by the Lawrence and Topeka chambers, featured novelties, musical acts, and an afternoon tractor derby won by Clifford Houk. Friday brings terrapin races, athletic contests, baseball games, and an amateur talent show.
A Federal Judge statement asserts the Justice Department hindered a St. Louis grand jury probe into tax cases. Elis Slack, then a DOJ attorney, denied involvement in drafting or pushing a partial report. Grand jurors indicated the report favored a whitewash and James Finnegan was later indicted for misconduct. Slack testified Moore sought investigation and denied pressuring for a partial report.
In a high scoring game the Philadelphia Athletics won 6 to 4 over the Boston Red Sox. Cass Michaels doubled home three runs in the eighth to seal the lead after four players were ejected by umpires for arguing and fighting. Dick Gernert De Wilbur and Dave Philley homered for their teams.
The site MacArthur Park in Little Rock was selected for a scheduled Eisenhower campaign address on Wednesday. The birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur is noted as the location in the report, with the event tied to midweek campaigning.
New York closing average stocks finish at 107.9, up .3 as gains lift market sentiment. Investors monitor broad moves across sectors and weigh modest inflation signals against earnings outlooks.
Wichita hospitals report two additional polio deaths, naming Jerry Timmermeyer aged eight from Wichita and Virginia Hickely aged sixteen from Liberal. A Douglas County draft board clerk notes September quotas for preinduction physicals on September first and eight men slated for induction, with calls to begin soon.
A three year old, James Ronald Stalions, died after a Wednesday four car head on crash on Highway 240, near Reno. Seven others were hospitalized including his parents Glen and Mra Stalions of Aurora Colorado, with injuries ranging from fractures to facial lacerations. Police described conditions as fair. exact crash sequence disputed as drivers attempted passing.
Seoul dispatch notes fresh incidents at a POW camp with four prisoners killed and six injured amid unrest since Sunday. The report promises more details to be issued in July, with a timeline between the 11th and 26th. Military sources indicate ongoing prisoner demonstrations and related safety concerns.
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