30 Sep 1952
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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1952
Page
1
The Army presented a new 85-ton atomic gun described as the world’s first atomic artillery piece. Demonstrations at Aberdeen proving grounds showcased mobility as it can roll across fields and fire super-explosive barrages within 20 minutes. Ordnance experts tested its mobility and firing capabilities.
President Truman accused General Eisenhower of grave blunders in Europe that left the nation unaware of the USSR threat to world peace. He argued better advice in 1945 might have reduced postwar Communist dangers through 1948. An aide refused to be named, saying replies would come in due time.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower criticized President Truman as running a scandal a day administration to burden Gov Adlai Stevenson. He urged a Republican victory, promising a new moral climate after the election and voicing positions on civil rights, farm policy, Korea, China, and corruption.
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Gen. Walter Bedell Smith disclosed to Eisenhower and Gov. Adlai Stevenson that he amplified testimony suggesting Communists may have penetrated all government security agencies. The claim followed Smith's deposition in McCarthy vs Benton, and he cautioned no direct confirmation within CIA. The issue spurred a nationwide GOP media push and Smith’s midterm whistle-stop tour in support of Eisenhower Nixon.
In Baltimore Ernest Fort a 47 year old Negro had vagrancy charges suspended by Magistrate James C Tate on condition he find work picking vegetables. He returned later that day after a patrolman testified he was nabbed taking cabbages unattended. He was sentenced to six months in jail.
Earl Browder former head of the U S Communist party and his wife were arrested by the FBI in New York and Yonkers for allegedly denying in a naturalization proceeding that Mrs Browder had ever been a Communist. A sealed indictment named four counts for Mrs Browder and one for Browder as they appeared at the federal courthouse and were photographed and fingerprinted.
Ruth A. Hegstrom, 54, wife of Philip M. Hegstrom, prominent Sioux City real estate figure, was found dead in the kitchen of their Lees suburb home. Philip Hegstrom, 48, was held for questioning as county officials provided limited comment on the case.
Seoul reports an Eighth Army spokesman places Russian troops in Korea at seven to twelve thousand. Most serve in rear areas with antiaircraft units, not as front line divisions. Chinese forces surged on the central front, driving U N troops after heavy tank support.
Mountain View California report details a head on collision between a Greyhound bus and an automobile near Mountain View. Drivers Phillip E. Terwilliger age 57 of Palo Alto and J. S. Hebrew age 63 of Palo Alto were killed. Six others were injured.
Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson defended the Korea policy in a nation wide broadcast arguing the 38th Parallel crossing was the testing point for freedom. He said Republicans now claim treason but asked what would have happened if Korea had fallen and if Japan or East Asia were at risk.
Eddie Cantor, a 60 year old comic, rests at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after complete exhaustion following his first television show of the season. Doctor Julius Kahn has ordered at least a week’s stay and rest for recovery.
Los Angeles police and hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Federal Building as the House un American Activities Committee opened hearings. A scuffle among pickets led to minor injuries. Attorneys for the National Lawyers Guild challenged subpoenas for lawyer witnesses, arguing the panel trespasses on the judicial branch. Roy Huggins testified about joining and leaving the Communist party, citing fears of fascism and his commitment to democracy.
Viscount Astor 73 American born British peer dies at Cliveden after a seven day illness. Waldorf Astor once served in Parliament five times before moving to the Lords in 1919. He married Nancy Langhorne in 1906 and was known as a prominent sportsman and descendant of John Jacob Astor. The Astors had four sons and a daughter.
Fog and low clouds tonight and Wednesday morning give way to sunny skies in the afternoon with a slight warmup. The outlook calls for low visibility locally and mild temps into the afternoon.
A Boeing B 47 Stratojet set a trans Pacific flight record by flying from Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco to Hickam Air Force Base Hawaii in four hours and 52 minutes during a routine training mission. The 2463 mile journey landed at 9 34 a m yesterday, showcasing the jet bomber line.
Gen Tarmes A Van Fleet seeks to remain Sth Army commander until Korea War ends and will retire if relieved early. He denies a New York Times report of relief and has reportedly urged the Pentagon to let him stay. If replaced, he might retire to hunt in Africa, with possible future plans to return to Greece or Turkey.
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