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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1953
Page
1
Christmas observance is discouraged by Communists across Eastern Europe as they push New Year celebrations tied to economic planning. Families risk trouble for attempting traditional festivities and gift exchanges are frowned upon amid efforts to replace Christmas.
Senator McCarthy accuses Harvard University of being a sanctuary for Fifth Amendment cases as hearings probe Communist espionage at Ft. Monmouth. Harvard President Pusey denies faculty ties to Communists and asserts Fifth Amendment use is not guilt.
Paris reports the NATO Council heard renewed warnings from U S Secretary of State Dulles urging quick ratification of the European Defense Community The blunt ultimatum implied a possible U S re appraisal of European commitments and troop aid French officials and newspapers blasted the remarks while London papers called them folly French Cabinet ministers convened to discuss the Bermuda conference and NATO talks amid doubts on EDC ratification and German participation
Myrtle Elaine Wilson of Urania Louisiana says she will fly to Japan to try to see her brother Cpl Aaron Wilson, one of 22 Americans who stayed with the Communists. The U S Defense Department has not eased its ban on relatives visiting unrepatriated prisoners.
Allied efforts to repatriate 22 American prisoners and one Briton stall as the POWs refuse to attend interviews. Indian commander Thimayya calls their reasons absurd and says the chance of attendance may end. The UN Command stands ready to interview any prisoner who comes out, with possible alternative moves under consideration.
In Wil loughby Ohio the unidentified girl in blue who died Dec 24 1933 is honored each Christmas Eve. Residents place flowers on her grave marked by a granite headstone reading In memory of the girl in blue killed by train unknown but not forgotten.
In Millville Indiana population 13 the town will honor its famed son Wilbur Wright with a ceremony on Thursday as planes thunder overhead. The event recalls the aviation pioneer’s humble roots and the community’s pride in his legacy.
Two hundred ground crewmen of the Ceylon air force began a hunger strike in Colombo protesting alleged incivility by Royal Air Force instructors. They also complained about bad food and inadequate leave facilities.
Washington Congressman react to a presidential commission proposal for universal military training UMT plus a draft variant. The plan would start by 1955 with 100000 youths trained six months and would call trainees ahead of veterans amid debates on fairness costs and efficacy.
Vice President Nixon prepares a broad report to the National Security Council based on 70 days of travel and talks with leaders and citizens across Asia the Middle East and the Pacific. He plans to brief Congress and State Department officials and may face a radio TV nation address decision by President Eisenhower.
The Eisenhower administration moves to remove secrecy labels from many government files, replacing the Truman era rules. The plan aims to grant greater public access while preserving access limits for nonsecurity matters and tax records. Some agencies will take time to remove restricted markers and certain materials remain legally protected.
The Asiatic tour of Vice President and Mrs. Nixon increased the song’s exposure as the Star Spangled Banner was played at every stop. The Nixons stood for the anthem at each arrival ceremony, with local military bands learning the piece hastily, including Kandahar Afghanistan where Trumpeter James Driscoll helped teach and perform.
Washington reports President Eisenhower has granted federal workers half days off before Christmas and New Year’s Day to show appreciation for their loyal and devoted services to his administration.
Lt. Gen. K. S. Thimayya said Panmunjom troops will not keep war prisoners who refuse to return home after January 22. They will be released as civilians, clearing the way for their freedom.
Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, Ta Jon hero and Korea POW for three years, appears on the Hope TV show in Los Angeles to deliver a Christmas message to servicemen in Korea and appeal for aid. He comments on the about 22 American captives who refused repatriation and expresses sorrow for their situation.
The Miami Valley faces continued cold and a light snowfall tonight with a low near 22 degrees. Tomorrow partly cloudy skies and more cold air push temperatures toward the upper 20s as wintry conditions spread from the lakes to the Atlantic region. Farther east heavy snow falls batch the Ohio Valley while International Falls Minnesota reports five degrees below zero.
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