18 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
1
Washington reports that a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. mainland could likely slip past the radar net despite a 24 hour operation. Experts say only a limited warning is possible, with bases and industrial centers identified as prime targets.
Senator Pepper announced he asked the Treasury for Lt Joseph Shimon income tax returns from 1940 to present to aid the wire tapping inquiry. Shimon, a detective, faced accusations of tapping lines of congressmen and Howard Hughes with subordinates aiding in tapping Hughes hotel lines in 1947.
The U S urged a unified independent Korea under UN supervision as a condition for ending hostilities. Ambassador Warren Austin outlined aims without firm steps, while the council debated Soviet and Chinese positions and India’s peace committee idea.
The Associated Press reports freezing temperatures across the Great Lakes region and Upper Mississippi Valley. Readings near 30 degrees were recorded in Grand Marais Michigan while Grantsburg Wisconsin saw a shift from recent heat to near freezing. The cold air moved southeast toward the Atlantic coast.
Old McGinley repeatedly makes mistakes and misses breaks. He stays home on vacation to work, while his wife assigns chores. He endures washing windows, beating rugs, waxing floors, and moving heavy laundry rather than enjoying leisure. He learns his wife runs the house while he longs for rest and recreation.
AP reports 36 American soldiers killed on Hill 303 in Korea by Red forces. Surviving GIs identified two Red prisoners as participants, with a third captive implicated. Seven tank crewmen and 32 mortar men, totaling 39, executed before U S cavalry retook the hill. Remains found on the road. survivors recount brutal killings and pleas for mercy.
In Washington, Senate leaders clash over timing to bring up anti-Communist legislation. Sen Myers says Democrats will decide, while Sen Mundt and Sen Ferguson push to attach their control bill to a home front mobilization measure. The mobilization bill would authorize wage and price curbs and broader economic controls. Nine Democrats backed a Truman administration security bill. The Judiciary Committee approved a McCarran bill similar to Mundt Ferguson, seeking Communist registration and tighter espionage rules. Administration opponents favor looser registration to avoid driving Communists underground. Mundt claims strength for their position as votes count in their favor.
Senators Wiley and Kefauver announced a Senate Crime Investigating Committee probe into ties between national politicians and gangsters. The 10,000 word report details organized crime’s stake in gambling, cash enterprises, and interstate activity, noting growing influence in hotels, restaurants, distribution firms, and even utilities and banks. The panel found strong evidence of criminal groups’ wealth and interconnection, while stopping short of confirming a single nationwide syndicate.
An Alabama steel strike closed after a wage dispute while railroads and other sectors threaten to curb defense programs. Rail plans foresee five day token strikes next week affecting 50,000 workers. CIO miners, United Mine Workers and other unions helped push broader walkouts including 17,000 at Fairfield and Ensley mills. Automakers Packard in Detroit and 8,000 CIO UAW workers are in talks as farm equipment, electrical and other sectors show labor tensions.
A Florida weather bulletin says a severe hurricane shifted its path and moved north northwesterly at 10 to 12 mph, located about 350 miles east of Melbourne at 4:45 am EST. No Florida alerts. danger to the U S. mainland reduced as high pressure trails it and forecasters expect continued movement offshore. Shipping advised to avoid the storm.
The Senate approved a compromise Social Security bill by voice vote, extending coverage to about 45 million and boosting benefits up to 100 percent. The House had approved the measure 374 to 0, with President Truman expected to sign despite objections. Payroll taxes would rise from 2.5 billion to about 7.8 billion by 1970, and new benefits begin within 45 days for 3 million current beneficiaries.
Allied forces repelled a 42,000 strong North Korean push toward Taegu with Marine and infantry attacks at Changnyong. U S and South Korean units halted the 30,000 enemy assault north of Taegu while civilians fled Taegu, and heads of government relocated the refugee capital. General Church praised the counterattack as Reds retreated across the Naktong.
In a South Carolina community about 36 000 eggs were dumped beside a country road. Cars and pedestrians collected the crates, valued at over 1000 dollars, as Sheriff George L. Reid investigated a packing slip showing the eggs were packed in Minneapolis on August 9 and speculated a late shipment to a poultry concern may be involved.
Morton Sobell, 33, a former U S Navy civilian engineer at a General Electric plant, was arrested in Laredo Texas on espionage charges for allegedly giving defense secrets to a Soviet spy ring. He faces possible death penalty.
President Truman denounced Senator Wherry's claim that blood of Americans dying in Korea rests on Secretary of State Acheson as contemptible. Wherry countered that Truman’s failure to remove Acheson shows contemptible leadership. Senator Taft criticized the administration for lacking a clear plan and direction.
Probate court records show six ty year old John Alden Burt who has lived at the Salvation Army home in Cleveland for 12 years left the institution six thousand dollars in his will.
Sunday feature profiles Vernon Ellison of 2001 El Paso Dr who creates detailed wood portraits and landscapes. The piece notes his transformation from hobbyist to exacting craftsman and highlights his long-term craft ethic. Also featured is a round-up of fair details for Butler, Warren and Preble counties plus the Ohio State Centennial. Local retirement and career notes on Paul Sullivan are included, along with brief items on promotions and a drive-in theater story.
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