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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1953
Page
1
Rioters from Communist factions attacked two food stations in West Berlin to disrupt American rations for East Germans. Police clashed in the American sector, repelling the assault while another Red force in the French sector was beaten back. About 6,000 Communists formed the two columns.
Washington investigators probe a $65,000 cash fee paid to attorney Welburn Maycock after New York producer William Lasdon won a favorable tax ruling. The inquiry focuses on alleged undue influence by Treasury officials and Maycock's role as a Democratic National Committee attorney.
Mexico’s agriculture secretary said the Hearst estate will be expropriated and divided among small landowners under agrarian law. Original owners receive long term government bonds as compensation.
State police and traffic safety leaders staged a demonstration of a radar equipped car to detect speeding motorists on a four lane highway. No violators appeared as vehicles traveled at acceptable speeds, while two troopers unknowingly checked speeds from a distant point.
In Cincinnati, Senator Robert A. Taft was buried after a state funeral in Washington. A simple Episcopal service at Indian Hill Church had about 200 attendees, with ceremony led by Rev. Luther Tucker. The family occupied the first pews and the body was laid in the new cemetery adjoining the church.
Republican senators pressed to choose a permanent Senate majority leader with Sen. William F. Knowland of California as the only clear candidate. Homer Ferguson of Michigan would likely succeed Knowland as chair of the GOP Policy Committee, while a late bid to delay was defeated, signaling possible rifts in the party during Taft’s vacancy.
The forecast promises sunshine for Middleton with clouds and a chance of cooler temperatures Wednesday. Tonight and tomorrow include cloudy skies and isolated thundershowers. Yesterday reached 97 degrees at 3 pm with a 74 degree low at 6 am. today's low was 76. Kentucky outlook notes 94 to 98 high with scattered thundershowers and cooler north portions Wednesday.
Senator McCarthy charged Allen W. Dulles hid information on CIA official William P. Bundy, linking Bundy’s $400 defense fund donation to Alger Hiss. He cited a CIA loyalty board finding of favorable determination after a full inquiry.
Congress closes a busy 83rd session leaving major Eisenhower goals unfinished and many recommendations to study. A possible fall session looms while debt limits and budget concerns prompt debate on a special meeting. The record includes a pay raise vote and a large spending bill shaping fiscal outlook.
Secretary of State Dulles arrived in Seoul late tonight with Henry Cabot Lodge to meet President Syngman Rhee. They plan five days of talks on a U S Korean treaty, unification of Korea, and a mutual security pact while emphasizing rehabilitation and training over construction.
Congress trimmed appropriations to the lowest level in years in the 1953 session, totaling 61.862 billion dollars. The move leaves little immediate impact on the deficit while the Eisenhower administration estimates 74.1 billion dollars to be spent for the year starting July 1, about the prior year’s level.
Four hundred Allied prisoners, including 70 Americans, begin freedom in the first unit of the Korean War exchange named operation big switch. The trade starts at Panmunjom with 12 763 captives handed over by the Reds, as 400 freed daily at Panmunjom.
Washington report from Seattle notes President Eisenhower and 44 governors at a roundtable on national resources stewardship. Treasury Secretary Humphrey defends honest money over hard money and argues higher interest rates benefit a broad public while debt limits may trigger a special session if needed. Eisenhower plans a Tacoma visit before tonight’s return to Washington.
The weatherman forecasts a gloomy start for Operation Big Switch the POW exchange with a cloudy day and scattered showers diminishing hopes for smooth proceedings at Munsan.
House Ways and Means members foresee harsh legislative terrain for a national sales tax after NAM urged a uniform tax at the manufacturers’ level to push fiscal security. Critics warn it shifts burdens and could raise prices, with skepticism about a broader retail tax.
Durango Colorado parents of a Korea soldier receive a letter from Pfc. Howard Reeder 22 dated July 24 expressing pride in Colorado soil then a telegram arrives stating he was killed July 25 the day before the truce was signed.
MUSAN AP reports that the dirt road from Panmunjom to Freedom Village is well cared for and dust reduced. The stretch has been oiled in parts and shoulders trimmed by soldiers who cut overhanging boards as part of ongoing improvements.
The report details 11 a.m. and noon prisoner transfers including 25 Americans, 15 Turks, 50 sick Koreans, and 100 more Koreans promised releases. Prisoners head to Freedom Village and Liberty Village for care, then Americans flown to Inchon for processing and repatriation by troopship. Red Cross and U N Red Cross heavy aid described with 52,000 pounds of supplies and 25 truckloads south, amid volatile Panmunjom logistics.
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