23 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1952
Page
1
Nixon prepared to address the country in a 6 20 to 7 p m broadcast to explain amid a funding controversy. He will discuss personal and political finances and the use of donated funds in political activity.
Joe Walcott carries a 12 pound edge over Rocky Marciano for the 15 round title bout. Walcott weighed 194 pounds, Marciano 187 and a half at the official weigh in. Weather improved from rain and overcast as fight night approached.
The New York Times reported that the administration studied a criminal statute potentially aimed at Senator Nixon and his expense fund. Washington sources say Attorney General McGranery awaits Nixon’s fuller explanation. Democrats allegedly knew earlier but kept quiet to let Republicans face the campaign crisis. The law could apply to Nixon and to $18,235 paid by Southern California businessmen for his activities since 1950. The statute would fine up to $1,000 or six months’ imprisonment for government officials accepting outside salary or for contributors aiding official services.
The Post-Dispatch says trustee Dana C. Smith, linked to Red River Lumber Co. of northern California, says progress is being made on an $18,000 expense fund tied to Sen. Richard Nixon’s tax refund case, with the claim pending in the Court of Claims and the firm alleging three years of proceedings. Smith, a Pasadena attorney and stockholder, says Nixon was not involved and he merely made a courtesy inquiry through Nixon’s office.
The United States Britain and France Tuesday delivered their latest reply to the Soviet Union in the ongoing exchange over Germany. They responded to a Soviet note of August 23 calling for a Big Four conference, a united German government, elections under all-German terms, and withdrawal of occupation troops. The text of the Western notes will be announced later in Moscow London and Washington.
The American Federation of Labor backed Gov Adlai E Stevenson unanimously at its 800-member convention in New York praising Stevenson and condemning Eisenhower as lacking domestic policy knowledge. CIO already endorsed Stevenson, signaling firm labor support for the Democratic candidate.
Slightly warmer temperatures are forecast for Kansas with fair weather remaining through Wednesday. Lows Tuesday night range 45 to 55 degrees and Wednesday highs near 80. Eastern Kansas logged its coldest night of the season with lower 40s. Topeka and Leavenworth both reported 40 degrees with no frost. Monday highs varied 69 at Olathe to 76 at Hutchinson.
Mrs. Edwin Browne wife of KU director of radio and television and mother of three, is Lawrence's seventh 1952 polio patient and ninth in Douglas County this year. She has a mild spinal polio and is expected to fully recover. Illness began Sept 15 and she remains bedfast for about two more weeks at home.
New York stock market finishes higher as the up closing average for 60 stocks reaches 106.9, up 0.7 points. The gain reflects broader investor optimism amid early trading. Major movers included technology and financials, with traders watching macro data for cues.
A call to vote on November 4 advocates choosing Democratic or Republican candidates, urging citizens to participate and preserve their secret ballot. It frames voting as a duty and contrasts being a spectator with taking part, ending with a rallying line to see voters at the polls.
Governor Adlai E. Stevenson acknowledged a claim that he promoted a cash fund from private citizens to augment salaries of state officials. He denied any secret or improper aid, saying contributors were private citizens and recipients were not elected officials or office seekers. He cited leftover 1948 campaign funds and later contributions, asserting no promises or improper influence existed.
Deep sea diver Otis Barton plans a submerged test off the California coast near Santa Catalina Island aboard the yacht Monsoon and the barge Cherry Picker. He aims to descend in the benthoscope to a mile, testing a new 5,500 foot steel cable and filming undersea life for Life Magazine.
In New York, Simon W. Gerson and Isidore Begun were acquitted on charges of conspiring to teach and advocate violent overthrow of the government. Federal Judge Edward J. Dimock allowed the remaining 13 defendants to proceed with their trial, marking the first acquittals in this Smith Act case series.
UNIT RATED HIGH Company H 137th Infantry the Lawrence National Guard unit is one of four units of the 35th Division given superior rating during the annual field training encampment Aug 16 30 at Camp Ripley Minn Lt Karl Reber executive officer for Company H said the local unit was officially notified of its rating this morning in a letter from Brig Gen Joe Nickell state adjutant general In the Monday announcement Gen Nickell said the states National Guard units as a whole received the highest ratings in state history He added that all 52 units received satisfactory or higher ratings with 24 graded as satisfactory 24 as excellent and the remaining four superior the highest possible rating The units besides Company H to receive superior ratings are Co C 137th Infantry Newton Co F 137th Infantry Kansas City and the 42nd Army Band Kansas City All units were graded by an inspection team of regular Army officers sent to the camp The troops were graded on care of their weapons and individual equipment personal hygiene marksmanship teamwork on crew served weapons such as mortars bazookas artillery howitzers and machineguns food service in the mess halls cleanliness and orderliness their sleeping quarters care of vehicles and their military bearing and courtesy
Democratic nominee for governor Charles Rooney formally launches his campaign in Wichita with a rally at Linwood Park. The event features a musical program and free refreshments and will be broadcast by KFBI. Republican officials condemn Rooney’s record and question his qualifications while Rooney defends his anti corruption stance and shift toward change.
Two Cincinnati residents Shirlie Jean Wrenn 19 and Andrew Wrenn 23 were injured when their car left U S 24 two miles east of Williamstown Junction. Mrs Wrenn drove and was blinded by sun causing the crash into a ditch. They were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with Mrs Wrenn suffering a severe scalp cut and Andrew Wrenn with cuts and bruises. Car damage estimated at 500 dollars.
Gov Edward F Arn announced the appointment of Guy R Lemon of Salina to serve as sheriff of Saline County for the unexpired term of the late Sheriff Fred G Bell Lemon has been deputy sheriff and will assume duties following the vacancy created by Bell's death.
Eisenhower delays Columbus Ohio speech to hear Nixon defend his private expense account amid a nationwide campaign. The decision on Nixon's running mate remains undecided as Ike addresses a 50,000 strong crowd, blasting Truman and inflation while taft joins his Ohio whistle stop.
Chancellor Murphy announced Dr Mahlon H Delp named professor of postgraduate medicine and assistant dean at the University of Kansas School of Medicine effective Oct 1 He is the first assistant dean for the Kansas City campus and has served as acting chairman of medicine for two years An alumnus Delp has been on the KU Medical Center faculty since 1938 Dr Dimond named chairman of the department of medicine at KU Medical Center Dimond joined KU in 1950 as associate professor and has directed the cardiovascular laboratory continuing in that role
George Docking, president of the First National Bank of Lawrence, was notified Monday of his appointment as Democratic finance chairman for Kansas. He received a wire from Beardsley Rum of the Democratic National Committee and said he will accept though duties are not yet known.
The White House said President Truman personally asked Attorney General McGranery to review Nixon's acceptance of 18 100 in senatorial expense contributions. Truman refused further comment amid a political uproar following disclosure of the fund raise after a cabinet meeting last Friday.
The Lawrence Eagles Aerie 309 launched its annual Runyon Cancer Fund drive at the Eagles Hall. Members will sell tickets for an Oct 18 benefit dance at $1 a couple. proceeds go entirely to the Damon Runyon Memorial Fund for Cancer Research. The lodge aims to raise about $1,000 this year.
The first 1952 corn crop in Douglas County reached Lawrence elevators on Saturday. Alfred Heck and Raymond Pine, Kaw Valley residents, brought corn to Derby Grain Elevator reported excellent quality with high moisture on initial loads. Yields vary from 40 to 75 bushels per acre, with current price around 1.50 a bushel, down from last year. Soybeans flooded county elevators with an average of 20 to 30 bushels per acre and a high price near 2.70 a bushel as harvest continues and drought-tolerant yields are noted.
Chinese Premier wraps Moscow talks on sweeping new economic arrangements between Sov-Russia and Communist bloc. He departs for home with delegations and top economic aides, aiming to finalize details, delivery dates, and possible credit terms for a new trade pact.
New York ABC has announced a 25 percent cut in evening advertising rates effective Oct 1 to counter a persistent drop in radio listening. The move mirrors recent cuts by NBC and CBS, with Columbia Broadcasting also trimming net advertising prices while the National Directing Company plans 23 to 30 percent reductions by Sept 29. The reductions span the networks, though TV heavy listener regions feel the largest impact.
The forecast calls for cooler temperatures across Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with readings about eight degrees below normal. Expect a cool start to the period then a warm end with little rainfall indicated in western Nebraska and eastern Kansas. Frontal sheets are expected Thursday or Friday with variable winds and a few warmer days noted.
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