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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1951
Page
1
The nationwide rail walkout shows signs of ending as more switch men resume duties. Cincinnati’s 1500 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen members return to work by noon with expected normal yard operations by evening. Some centers report normal service, others see isolated new walkouts.
Ford Motor Company announced it will cut 30 000 jobs at the Dearborn Rouge plant on Friday despite ongoing rail problems. An estimated 100 000 auto workers are already idle across the industry.
Train centers including Chicago St Louis Cleveland and the Twin Cities faced slow returns to work delaying recall of thousands in rail related industries. Over 250000 idle last week due to the stoppage as the Defense Transport Administration ordered trucks to prioritize vital government shipments and mail delivery. A Washington railroad spokesman said that any...
A cold front swept the central United States with winds up to 40 mph driving temperatures to subzero levels. Ohio and several states received cold wave warnings as arctic air moved east, with Chicago at minus two after a milder day and readings dropping to minus twenty three in Glasgow Montana and minus sixteen in Grand Forks North Dakota.
LAS VEGAS NEVAP A handful of birds appear to be the only casualties of five atomic explosions on a new government test range near Las Vegas. Twenty four hours after the final blast the Atomic Energy Commission reported no human or livestock injuries. Fred Bartley, a uranium prospector, found dead robins and other birds about 30 miles from the site, saying they likely died from blast injuries rather than radiation.
Allied tank columns broke through minefields near Seoul trapping hundreds of Chinese troops. They advanced up to four miles on the western front while South Korean forces punched through center toward parallel 38. The operation featured tanks crossing ice north of Anyang and overran a hill near Mt Chosye as Red defenses cracked.
Winston Churchill leader of the Conservative opposition denounces the Labor plan to nationalize steel as a dangerous, party political move. He vows to fight the government until defeat and a new election, warning the Iron and Steel Nationalization Act will injure rearmament. Influenza spreads as Attlee’s government faces a possible no confidence vote and potential early election.
The United States government plans a slaughter control order to curb black markets and meat shortages under price controls. The order would license all slaughters and set animal quotas to deter illicit, behind-the-barn killings and support the price program.
Secretary of State Acheson accused the Iron Curtain of building up armies beyond postwar limits, calling it a major cause of world tension. He tied this to Soviet power and noted debates over Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. He also outlined U.S. bases talks in North Africa and the Middle East and commented on lend-lease talks with Russia.
The body of Miss Josephine Miggins, 50, a room inspector at Ell House, was found in an alley near East Whitier Street after leaving the hotel at 6 pm. A 36 man was detained for questioning as police trace a pair of special shoes and other items linked to the slain employee.
In Hillsboro police report, 55 year old disabled veteran Carl O Yeager shot Dr Mortimer Herzberg after the physician refused to treat him, then died by a self inflected wound. Herzberg 39 is in critical condition in Cincinnati hospital with stomach and abdominal wounds. Mrs Herzberg said Yeager appeared at the door and shot the doctor as he opened it.
The Oak Grove Country Club near Dayton, cited by Gov. Lausche as a gambling casino, announced closure and surrender of its charter. Pete Irwin said the venue is up for sale and he plans a vacation. The Kefauver committee had referenced the club last month.
A crowded Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train plunged from a newly opened trestle in Woodbridge New Jersey killing 81 and injuring about 500. Investigations were launched by state and federal authorities amid reports of sabotage being considered.
A major gasoline fire at a Houston area storage terminal raged for hours until dawn, injuring about 10 firemen and several foremen. The blaze reached 300 feet high, threatened nearby oil and aviation fuel tanks, and occurred after a grass fire caused an asbestos gasket on a valve to explode. The Ga lena Park terminal houses thousands of barrels of gasoline and sits beside other industrial plants along the ship channel.
Former President Herbert Hoover met with President Truman in Washington to discuss aid for India's famine. Hoover, who aided 1946 relief, plans to deliver a radio address Friday at 9 30 p m EST over Mutual including his policy stance.
Washington report shows U S combat casualties in Korea at 47388, up 574 in a week. The tally includes 7014 killed in action, 30941 wounded, and 9433 missing in action as of February 2.
An explosion at a mine near Bethune France killed eight coal miners today. Officials termed the incident a severe mining disaster with investigations underway.
The Air Force routs the Reds 5 to 2 as Operation Tack proves effective. Star pitcher Johnson fires eight strong innings and earns the win. Teammate Lee adds insurance with a late homer to seal the victory.
The Fifth Air Force announces Operation Tack to disable enemy supply trucks by laying nails on roads behind Communist lines. Col. Stanton P. Smith says dropping millions of roofing nails at night can puncture tires and halt convoys, with daylight strafing to finish the job.
A bright red commuter train crashed into a temporary trestle near Woodbridge New Jersey, killing eighty. Survivors described dust, steam, and shattered cars as rescuers cut through twisted metal. Victims included business people and office workers among the dead and injured.
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