10 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1952
Page
1
United Nations spokesman warns that the stalled Korean armistice talks may recess again if propaganda from the Communist side continues. Negotiations resume at Panmunjom, with 11 months elapsed, as the issue of prisoner repatriation remains central and no force will compel repatriation.
The House armed services committee unanimously approved a 2 758 318 000 military construction authorization for the year starting July 1. The total is about 269 million less than President Truman asked. The largest cut removes 250 000 600 earmarked for NATO European air fields, deemed foreign aid. The panel may consider restoring such funds in separate legislation.
An excursion boat crowded with tourists and students rammed the Hudson River pier in Manhattan injuring about 30. Eleven were seriously hurt and hospitalized as the vessel struck docks and hull damaged near the waterline while 400 passengers and crew were aboard.
Field Marshal Lord Alexander Britain's Minister of Defense arrived at Haneda Airport on a tour en route to Korea to inspect the UN war effort in the Far East. He was joined by Selwyn Lloyd and met by Gen. Mark Clark and Sir Ester Dening among other officials.
In Glasgow a 57 year old mailman Peter Miller kept a second home with a second wife for 11 years while deceiving his legal wife who received partial nightly excuses. He stole funds to support his double life and admitted giving both spouses money before authorities sentenced him to six months for bigamy and theft.
U S paratroopers crushed a POW rebellion on Koje Island in a 244 hour battle. One American died and 44 were wounded as 31 prisoners were killed and 139 wounded. Intelligence found a master plan to liberate 80,000 prisoners and seize the island.
Hundreds of left wing university students demonstrated at Shibuya Station against the government's anti-subversives bill. Nine students were arrested as about 400 steel helmeted police outnumbered the demonstrators. No serious violence was reported.
A compact guide lists where to locate various sections in the paper including Bridge on B-3, Classified Ads on B pages, Comics on B-4, Crossword on A-7, Editorial on A-16, Lookout on B-7, Radio and TV on B-2, Sports on ALE 19 20, Theaters on B-5, Tides and Temperatures on A, and Women’s Activities on 8-2. The cross-reference emphasizes page locations and section names for reader navigation.
Gov. Warren announced he will call a special session likely in August to decide on a school building bond issue for the November ballot. A 1949 bond issue is largely unused and a federal survey shows a need of 244 million dollars to house 1952 enrollments.
In NEWHALL on June 10 a brush fire scorched over 100 acres in the Placeritas Canyon area before fire crews stopped its advance within 150 yards of the community. Assistant County Fire Chief Roland Percy said the blaze raged for four hours and marked the first major brush fire of the Los Angeles County season.
Tokyo June 10 UP Gen Mark W Clark said the United Nations should bomb Red China if truce talks break down and the Communists unleash their 2000 plane air force in Korea. He noted no immediate sign of a new offensive and that truce talks would continue, with Clark preparing an answer after reviewing the Communist letter signed by Kim Il Sung Peng Teh Huai. He said a full air offensive should be countered with no holds barred.
An expectant mother survived an Altus Oklahoma wreck yesterday and gave birth to a healthy son minutes later. Mrs. R. L. Hampton of Cooperton and her husband were en route to an Altus clinic when the car overturned on a curve. Both occupants were unharmed, and a passing motorist alerted an ambulance which arrived in time to aid the delivery on the highway.
Washington June 10 Atty Gen James P McGranery instructed 94 U S district attorneys to submit immediate reports detailing criminal cases pending longest with no prosecutions started He urged disclosure of any private law practice by prosecutors or deputies, stressing priority on official duties.
A federal grand jury indicted Charles E. Shaver on taking 3100 to push cases before agencies while he was counsel for the Senate Small Business Subcommittee. Three associates Leonard H. Cooper Jerome H. Weinkle and Raymond W. Lopatka were indicted for aiding Shaver. Assistant District Attorney John W. Finney said the probe cleared Flo Bratton a secretary to Vice President Barkley linked to influence reports.
The Commerce Department halted all civilian steel exports abroad effective immediately. Licenses issued for consumer goods shipments are invalidated, with only in transit shipments allowed to continue, and exports to Canada exempt from licensing. The embargo supersedes planned shipments through October and follows prior licensing suspensions by the Office for International Trade.
Clear conditions persist with morning and night cloudiness and little temperature change. Winds shift to westerly 10 to 20 mph by afternoon as today's high reaches 74 degrees.
CHICAGO June 10 AP Gen Douglas MacArthur named keynoter for Republican National Convention opening July 7 by voice vote of 46 member arrangements committee. Walter S Hallanan chosen temporary chairman, unanimous. Joseph Martin named permanent chairman. Eugene Milikin to chair platform committee. Taft supporters mark solid slate as Eisenhower backers protest. resolution to oppose any keynoter defeated. Continued on Page 48 Col 7.
President Truman urged seizing the struck steel industry and faced opposition from Sen. Byrd and others who demand a Taft Hartley injunction. The Senate weighs various seizure and wage price control amendments as leaders offer predictions while parties clash over powers.
President Truman urged Congress to authorize seizure and operation of the steel industry to avert a strike crisis. He argued seizure could set wages and conditions and provide just compensation, while condemning the Taft Hartley Act’s injunctive powers as unfair. The speech pressed for quick action as steel workers faced a possible 650,000 stoppage and price-wage disputes.
Washington June 10 The Navy reports its D-558-2 Skyrocket reached above 79 000 feet in a test flight. Pilot Bill Bridgeman of Douglas Aircraft set the record, surpassing 72 394 feet by explorers in 1935. Officials note measurement uncertainties and radar verifications were used.
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