26 May 1952
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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1952
Page
1
Two Air Force B-45 jet bombers reportedly collided over U S Route 58 near Franklin Virginia. Four bodies were found in the burning wreckage as fire crews and Langley AFB medics responded and a crash investigation began.
In Bonn on May 26 the United States Britain and France signed a peace contract with Western Germany and welcomed ex enemies as partners in peace. The ceremony in Bundesratsaal featured Eden Schuman Acheson and Adenauer as they signed the pact to unite 48 million Germans west of the Iron Curtain while awaiting parliamentary ratification and the related European army treaty.
On Koje Island Korea May 26 a U N disclosed kangaroo courts run by Communist prisoners of war have sentenced and executed at least 115 captives. An American officer said the prisoners are arming themselves with home made weapons for battle. The morgue at Koje prison hospital lists 115 dead with evidence of executions.
Seoul reports UN troops repulsed a two company Chinese assault on the western front within five hours. US Eighth Army says over 100 attackers killed or wounded in the combat, first massed Red assault in weeks. Allied air forces claim several MiG-15 losses and total air casualties over 1,400 with 306 MiGs destroyed.
Detroit May 26 truckers supplying 6000 independent markets went on strike against potato ceiling prices. More than 300 trucks blockaded the Detroit Union Produce Terminal as owners refused to buy from commission men. Fresh produce threatened with spoilage. spokesman blamed OPS ceilings for a black market in potatoes.
A lone bandit in a tattered gray hat robbed Central National Bank in Des Moines shortly before 10 a m today. He escaped through a side entrance with loot estimated around 15 000 dollars.
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United Nations truce delegates return to Panmunjom in a three day cooling off period to learn if Communists will concede on war prisoner exchange. The Reds demand all captured soldiers back, while the U.N. says no prisoner will be forcibly returned. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison warns the Reds may delay or reject an armistice and that concessions will not be known until the last moment.
Earth shocks before dawn sent residents of two Formosan towns into the streets in nightclothes. No damage or casualties were reported.
In Compound 95 on Koje Island May 26 02 Communist prisoners staged a rough game described as sport or a practice riot. Two teams of about 150 run to breach a central pole surrounded by prisoners, using fists knees and feet, often resulting in bloody noses cuts and potential fractures while bands and cheering spectators add to the noisy scene.
President Truman denounces private utilities for spending millions to frighten and confuse the public over public power. Speaking to electric consumers, he accuses the power monopolies of duplicity and lobby influence, vows to reveal facts and consider action under the corrupt practices act. He receives a standing ovation from rural electrification supporters.
Low clouds tonight and tomorrow morning give way to partial clearing by tomorrow afternoon. Temperature trends show little change. Winds shift from light variable tonight and tomorrow morning to west to southwesterly at 2 to 18 mph tomorrow afternoon.
General Matthew Ridgway was awarded the United Nations service medal at U N headquarters in New York. He praised UN forces in Korea for building mutual confidence and urged stronger efforts toward collective security. He said he would pursue command of NATO forces in Europe and follow the legacy of Dwight Eisenhower.
In Chonomas Mexico a rare weather incident involving political backers of antigovernment presidential candidates overturned yesterday. Twenty six men died and twenty seven were injured in the wreck. It is the fifth fatality level road accident in Mexico this year with more than twenty dead.
A tanker Michael and barge A Dodge collided in heavy rain on the Delaware River near Reedy Island sending both vessels up in flames. Two men are dead, six missing, one injured, with 39 survivors. The Michael drifted to the New Jersey shore beached on a starboard bow hole while the Dodge mostly submerged off Augustine Beach. Survivors include Sjar Tellefsen, 29, and missing captains John D. Elliott, 60, and John W. Elliott, 30, among others.
Sen. Connally of Texas urged rapid approval of a $5.9 billion foreign aid measure, calling timidity a prelude to disaster. As foreign relations chair he warned against further cuts from committee reductions and noted his probable final leadership of the bill before retirement.
Washington May 26 AP Democratic leaders said they aim to adjourn Congress before the national political conventions opening July 7. Senate Leader McFarland Arizona said a firm adjournment date cannot be forecast until after this week’s progress on pending legislation and noted a two week view. House Speaker Rayburn reported the House calendar is in good shape but declined to predict a date. They spoke with reporters at the White House after a Monday briefing with President Truman. Rayburn commented on foreign aid, saying he opposed cuts and that the President had praised a recent speech with no discussion of it.
Allied pact signed in Bonn by the United States Britain France and Western Germany outlines terms upon ratification. Occupation statute ends and troops become defense forces. High commissioners replaced by ambassadors with Allied powers retaining emergency oversight and Russia talks handling reunification elections and a further deal for Germany.
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