12 Mar 1952
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
1
Visionary engineer Wernher Von Braun proposes a man made moon satellite to observe every inhabited area daily from space. The orbit would allow two daily views of Earth with a telescope wide strip. He envisions radar guided strikes from this satellite, overcoming clouds and night with precision targeting.
Allied truce negotiators rejected a Red plan to let Russia inspect American secret weapons. UN and Allied spokesmen said the plan sought neutral teams to supervise armistice equipment, while rejecting prisoner exchanges and voluntary repatriation. Sabrejet fighters and Mig jets clashed as four Migs were shot down and 11 Reds damaged in three days of air battles.
A cold wave from the West spreads toward the East after sweeping the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains with snow sleet and high winds. Hocking County sees sun and rising temperatures after a frigid night as readings climb from 21 to the mid forties by afternoon.
A W A truck carrying refugees from the drought region collided with a bus near Tucano Wolheatey Rio de Janeiro injuring 40 and killing 33 people. The crash occurred as the two vehicles collided head on causing multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Authorities investigated the cause and provided emergency aid at the scene.
The March 12 result shows Eisenhower defeating Taft in New Hampshire with a large popularity margin and collecting its 14 delegates. Kefauver’s lights out win over Truman strengthens a bid to revive the Democratic race. Taft faces Wisconsin and New Jersey trials while Eisenhower eyes June convention dynamics.
A U S Marine pilot trapped in icy Yellow Sea was rescued after a hovering Air Force helicopter danced in the air to wrap a hoist cable around him. Captain Clarence W. Tuxbury of Marplehead Mass was hoisted to safety after Maj. Emerson E. Heller of Spring City Pa steadied the craft through twists and turns.
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to end wage and price controls by June 30 and wipe out rent controls which have ceased to operate except in a few locales. It asked the Senate Banking Committee not to extend other provisions of the defense production act beyond March 1, 1953.
Rear Adm. John B. Moss testified before a Senate subcommittee on a new guided missile. He identified it as the Sparrow and claimed it can destroy an enemy plane three or four miles away. He said the current version is air based with a ground to air version in development.
Arthur E. Day says Lake Hope State Park dining lodge near Zaleski will open to the public for the 1952 season beginning Saturday March 29 as state parks management resumes full service.
Moscow denounces Western popular music in a fiery Soviet Art article. It attacks Russians who want Western dances and calls the tango “without kin or tribe” and the foxtrots “erotic,” reflecting official hostility to jazz and Western culture.
President Quirino and his cabinet agreed to submit a mobilization bill to Philippines congress in view of critical world conditions. They also urged intensified campaign against the Communists and mobilization of the nation for higher rice and food production.
Toledo strikers refuse to return to work defying court and union orders as NYC struggles to restore main line service. Five hundred Toledo dissenters form a new union the Model Railroad Club while many back on the job grudgingly. Elkhart and Chicago reports warn of further disruption if the walkout persists.
In Lebanon on March 12 a 29 year old father Fred Lee Cromer Jr admitted slaying his 16 month old stepson Freddie Ray Rucker after crying woke him. Cromer said he became enraged and yanked the child from a high chair by his feet and hid details after authorities warned of a manslaughter charge.
City council approves drawing up a contract to buy 2.36 acres on Fred Graham property for a sewage plant and funds a $5,020 site and right‑of‑way purchase with a bank loan. Engineer Clayton Bull backs revenue bonds and a sewer rental tied to water use.
A three part series exposes American censorship at national state and local levels. The first article analyzes how communities restrict information and free expression within the United States. The piece previews further sections appearing on later pages.
Standing committees for 1952 were named by the Logan Trade Club board. New industries includes R. B. Perkins as chairman with L. A. Riggs and Homer Schein. Membership lists Myrone Stoltz as chairman with John Hunsaker Lavon Goodlve Claude Chrisman and B. G. Greenman.
Andrew Robert Young, 46, an ex convict, was seized by FBI agents in Milwaukee after a Reno burglary at a mansion owned by Laverne V. Redfield. He faced a preliminary hearing on interstate transportation of stolen property and was held on 50000 dollar bond while investigators trace other proceeds and possible accomplices.
In New Hampshire on primary day Eisenhower overwhelmed Taft by 46 497 to 35 820 and won all 14 Republican delegates. Kefauver defeated Truman in the Democratic race 20 147 to 16 298 while capturing eight convention votes.
President Truman praises the interchurch One Great Hour of Sharing drive for March. He says the effort will bring material aid and spiritual comfort to distressed people in Korea, India, the Near East and Europe. The message supports 21 denominations coordinating through Church World Service of the National Council of Churches of Christ.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.