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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
1
A Loyalty Board terms Vincent a security risk amid ongoing questions about eligibility and conduct. The proceedings reveal concerns from board members over trust, access, and potential implications for program integrity.</s>
Washington AP The Loyalty Review Board found reasonable doubt about career diplomat John Carter Vincent but the State Department kept open the option to accept or reject the board's recommendation to fire him Vincent was ordered home from Tangier where he served as minister and diplomatic agent The board cleared John Paton Davies Jr of doubt about loyalty Davies serves as deputy director for political affairs with the US High Commission in Germany and has faced scrutiny for years Meanwhile President Eisenhower meets New Zealand Prime Minister Sidney Holland in New York amid talks on the Pacific defense alliance with Britain possibly joining and US Australia New Zealand listed as core members The day also features Eisenhower in talks with John J McCloy and John Foster Dulles and Stassen heading the MSA discussions with Harold Stassen and Sinclair Weeks in the mix with wage and price controls not discussed"}
Garden Valley Texas residents Neal Cain 78 and Mary Cain 69 host a 10 day Christmas party from their weathered farm home 20 miles northwest of Tyler. Each year thousands of East Texas children attend with 2414 last year receiving fruit candy and a Christmas present. Merchants and friends support the annual event driven by the couple’s pensions and retirement pay.
Tokyo dispatches report President elect Eisenhower believes the only path to end the Korean stalemate is through decisive military action. Allied officials anticipate an offensive by General Clark with possible reinforcements from Nationalist China and South Korea to breach the front and cut supply lines.
President Truman told the Alumni Association of the Armed Forces Industrial College that U.S. leadership in the global fight against Communism has saved hundreds of millions from slavery and warned the incoming Republican administration against any defense cuts. He defended Korea decisions, heavy spending, and taxes as necessary to prevent a new world war, saying the nation chose strength and leadership over withdrawal.
Tokyo officials said police are probing reports of an international spy ring in Japan. A radio engineer was arrested for sending coded messages to Vladivostok, with newspapers hinting at a large ring tied to Soviet involvement, drawing comparisons with the WWII Sorge case.
Paris report states the Duke of Windsor and his American wife will skip Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, citing personal reasons for their absence and sparking international reactions.
Spearman Texas seven year old Nancy Ownbey became local heroine after stopping a car crash and defending her mother’s purse and driver’s license from an officer at the hospital. Nancy’s bold interrogation and restraint helped secure the documents through her uncle’s arrival.
Manila reports that the Council of State debated convening a Southeast Asian conference to strengthen the anti Communist front. President Elpidio Quirino asked Foreign Secretary Joaquin Elizalde to explore with John Foster Dulles, U S secretary of state designate, during his planned Southeast Asia tour next year.
Attorney General McGranery ordered proceedings to strip Constanze Radzie of American citizenship. Radzie, born in Poland, is a member of the Communist party Central Committee in New York City.
Four Navy helicopters rescued the last crew members from the Grommet Reef er near Leghorn Italy after the ship ran aground and broke in two. A total of 39 crewmen were removed with 13 by helicopter and 26 by breeches buoy and boat. All were in good health and taken to a U S Army hospital for examination and rest.
On Pongam Island South Korea American guards and South Korean guards killed 84 Communist civilian internees during a mass breakout attempt by 4500 Reds lasting 55 frenzied minutes. 118 prisoners and several guards were wounded as the rioters ignored gunfire while armed guards dispersed them. Lt Col George P Miller said the dead were provoked by the prisoners and that the situation was resolved by 1 25 p m. Newsmen toured the stockade and observed wounded captives.
United States plans no new peace efforts at the United Nations unless the Communists agree that prisoners of war will not be forced home. The U N and allies criticize Peiping for rejecting the Menon plan and demand adherence to UN humanitarian principles. Britain France echo concern as debate grows over how to proceed toward an armistice.
Washington reports indicate the Senate leadership issue remains unresolved after inconclusive talks among key figures. Senators Bridges and Taft, both candidates for the post, left town without announcements and signaled the matter would not be settled until near the new Congress convenes January 3.
Cincinnati reports U S Senator Robert A Taft returning from Washington for holidays and saying the question of choosing the Republican leader in the Senate will be settled quickly and amicably as GOP members gather across the country.
New York Crime Commission hearings shift focus to Hoboken as Mayor Fred M. DeSapio and Commissioner Michael Borelli are linked to Edward Florio in alleged waterfront rackets. Witnesses say DeSapio dodged questions, with charges of cronyism and job practices on the Hoboken docks. Borelli threatened libel action over testimony naming him and Florio in connections to dock labor corruption.
A 16 year old high school student confessed to fatally stabbing artist Ida C. MacKeown, 67, after she threatened to tell officers he used marijuana. Police found a four inch blade knife in a trash can. MacKeown’s body bore 35 stab wounds in her La Jolla studio home. Coroner said she died Saturday.
Siamese twin girls were separated at Mt. Sinai Hospital Cleveland in a cry today. The infants were in fine condition in incubators and no vital organs were involved in the union.
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