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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1952

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Minnesota Primary Test For Three-Way Presidential Field

Six candidates, three Republicans and three Democrats, appear on Minnesota ballots for the March 18 presidential primary. Kefauver filed last night in Tennessee with backers in Coonskin caps. Across the region, Eisenhower Warren coalition talks surface in Wisconsin and California. Delaware and North Carolina actions, Taft support, and Doughton retirement are among the day’s political notes.

Minnesota Sen Kefauver Tennessee Coonskin Wisconsin Gen. Eisenhower Earl Warren California Philip F. VaFollette Madison Warren Eisenhower Sacramento Calif Rep Hilling Keene N. H Taft Ohio Millikin R-Cole GOP Denver Campagnn New Hampshire Louisiana Republican State Central Committee Alabama States Rights Truman Doughton D-Nc Congress

Greenville man killed in front of school bus incident

William E. Jones, 7, of North Star in Darke County, was killed Friday when an ad ran behind a backing school bus. The accident occurred near Greenville as the vehicle moved, authorities said.

Greenvile William E. Jones North Star Darke County

New Problems For Elizabeth As She Takes The Throne

Elizabeth II faces heavy duties after King George VI’s death. Palace decisions loom on her husband’s title, royal ranks, coronation timing, staff selections, and moves from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace. The queen may rest at Sandringham before resuming duties in London.

Elizabeth Reign London Elizabeth II Clarence House Duke of Edinburgh Prince Charles Princess Anne George VI Victoria Eliabeth Albert Duke of Cornwall Edinburgh Royal Navy Army Royal Air Force Royal Household Buckingham Palace Sandringham Windsor St. George's Chapel

House Report Clears Path for McDonald RFC Nomination

Washington Senators welcomed a House group report that removed a major block to Senate approval of Harry A. McDonald heading the Reconstruction Finance Corp. The panel said no credible evidence questioned McDonald’s honesty though SEC fraud probes continue. Some senators warned confirmation may still lag.

Washington House Senate Harry A. McDonald Reconstruction Finance Corp RFC McDonald Rep. Heller DNY Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Senate Banking Committee Truman White House

CIO Fails To Show Hike Is Inflationary Claim

New York report shows steel industry and U S Steel officials disputing CIO United Steelworkers wage demand of 18 1/2 cents an hour. Philip Murray rebutted industry warnings of inflation while John L Lewis Walter Reuther and William Green lead allied unions amid hearings on wage boosts and potential spillover effects.

CIO New York i United Steelworkers Philip Murray Wage Stabilization Board Murray John Stephens U. S. Steel Corp Mur Ray Lewis Reuther Green Mr. Murray John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Ind Walter Reuther CIO United Atton William Green

Conflict in Federal Probe Into Tax Matters

Congressional investigators opened a special hearing to resolve conflicting accounts of Assistant U S Attorney Charles O Garan as he brought internal revenue issues before a grand jury without superiors' consent. Testimony included Richard Seward and U S Atty Chauncey Tramutolo with Karesh disputing O Garas actions as McMillan claimed to have halted a May 16 session. The case led to indictments of Tax Collector James Smyth and two aides for conspiracy to defraud the government.

San Francisco Federal Charles O’gara Richard Seward O'Garan Ways and Means Cecil King Calif United States Chauncey Tramutolo Joseph Karesh O'Gara U. S Robert McMillan McMillan James G. Smyth

Fatal accident in London as train hits pickup truck

Mrs. Mabel Arthur aged 37 from near Springfield died in city hospital after being injured when a Pennsylvania freight train struck her pickup at a crossing in London Ohio. Police said the accident occurred Friday afternoon and the victim was treated but succumbed to injuries. The crossing was not described as blocked by authorities.

Springfield Mabel Arthur City Hospital Pennsylvania London

Improvement In Religious Studies Urged

Dr. Gerald E. Knoff of Chicago told 650 members of The National Council of Churches division that revival hinges on a greatly improved teaching program in churches. He urged shared responsibility by Sunday School teachers and parents, noting parents often defer to the Sunday School and church leaders.

Columbus United States Gerald E. Knoff Chicago Dr. Knoff Division of Christian Education National Council of the Churches of Christ Christian Church Knoff Assembly Sunda

Nunan Faces Twin Probes In Tax Cases

Former U S tax commissioner Joseph D Nunan Jr faces probes by the Justice Department and Congress over representational work for nine firms with tax troubles. Internal Revenue Bureau turned nine cases over for prosecution. hearings planned by Sen Williams and Rep King aim to question Nunan under oath. Names include Indianapolis Brewing Co New York firms Brown Derby Cap Distributors and others with waivers and denials reported.

Washington Joseph D. Nunan Jr Justice Department Congress The Revenue Bureau Nunan U. S J. Sen. George D-Ga Senate Finance Committee Rep King D-Calif House Ways and Means Committee San Francisco Sen. Williams R-Del Indianapolis Brewing Co Senate Williams Internal Revenue Bureau Watson Elevator Co New York City Brown Derby Corp., Ltd Brown Derby Wine and Spirits Corp Capitol Distributors Corp Eulberg Brewing Co Portage Wis Lawrence Bardin Racine Alvin Bardin Raccine Denmark Brewing Co Denmark Joseph and Elsie Adiman

Physician Gustave Hochwalt Dies at 79 in Dayton

Dr. Gustave A. Hochwalt a longtime physician in Dayton West Virginia passed away Friday night at age 79 after more than five decades of medical service. He practiced in the community for over 50 years and was a prominent local figure.

Dayton Gustave A. Hochwalt

Barber Keeps Using United Nations Barber Shop Name

A Third Avenue barber in New York registered the shop as United Nations Barber Shop in 1946, unaware the U N General Assembly had banned commercial use of the title. U N officials asked him to drop the name but offered a descriptive alternative, while the barber vows to resist changing his 32‑year‑old business name.

New York United Nations Third Avenue U.N Korea Tom Fucarino U.S. A Fucarino U.N. General Assembly Stavridi VU. N

Soviets Denied Neutral Status By U N In Korea War

U N Command vetoed Soviet Russia as a neutral nation for Korean armistice policing. Poland and Czechoslovakia were accepted as neutral behind the lines inspectors. Allies cited Russian military aid to North Korea and Soviet officers training its army. The Reds proposed a top level peace conference but offered no concrete non Korean solutions. North Korea's Nam Ti inj submitted a draft noting it did not commit the Inter conference.

Munsan Korea U. N Russia Poland Czechoslovakia Reds Red Adm C. Turner Joy Nam Tl Inj Inter Nam Joy Don Darrow Switzerland Norway Sweden U.N William P. Nuckols

Fifth Air Force reports lightest week of losses in operation stretch

Allied Sabres hunted Northwest Korea as the Fifth Air Force announced the lightest losses since Operation Strange began last August. Off Northeast Korea ships bombarded Wonsan for a second year. Last week's air losses were one Sabre and two Thunderjets downed by ground fire. The Sabre lost belonged to Maj. George H. Davis Jr. of Lubbock Texas, who previously shot down two Red jets.

George McArthur Seoul Northwest Korea Fifth Air Force Northeast Korea Wonsan George H. Davis Jr Lubbock Tex

Korea peace talks stall as UN and Reds haggling continues

The UN and Soviet representatives debated a new draft aimed at breaking the stalemate over Korea. Both sides clashed on which nations should inspect arms as Col Darrow noted Moscow would back Swiss Norwegian and Swedish roles if the UN accepts them.

Boys Find Body in Cambridge Beach Hollow

Two boys found the body of Ira Thomas, 62, a retired laborer, Friday in Beach Hollow near Cambridge city limits. He had been missing since Thursday. Police did not suspect foul play.

Cambridge Ira Thomas Beach Hollow

Undercover Agent Lists Red Agents in San Diego Case

FBI undercover man Lloyd N. Hamlin testified in a San Diego setting, naming nine defendants as party members. He described passing reports to the FBI since 1945 and identified roles in six clubs and local committees before resigning from the Communist path in 1950, with subsequent protection by federal authorities after contempt proceedings.

LOS Angeles FBI San Diego California Lloyd N. Hamlin Naval Intelligence Hamlin Herbert Philbrick National Party American Veterans Committee Celia Shermis Verna Langer Independent Progressive Party State UN- American Affairs Committee U. S. Attorney's Office

Youth Will Face Blackmail Charge

An 11-year-old youth, James Hastings Cox, was held on a blackmail charge in Richmond Indiana after sending an extortion letter demanding 500 to a man, Harvey Ritchey. Cox surrendered with bond set at 2000 as his stepfather and mother faced probate. The letter directed Ritchey to mail the money to a girl in Eaton, who knew nothing of the plan.

Richmond Ind W. W. McBroom James Hastings Cox Harvey Ritchey Cox James Troutwine New Paris McBroom Ritchey

Career Man May Be Next In Red Probe

A U S diplomat John P Davies Jr now deputy director of political affairs at Frankfurt is cited by ex CIA operative Lyle Munson as proposing six persons to guide CIA Far East policy. The panel notes Munson testified Davies suggested non Communists be used for OPC guidance but the CIA rejected the idea. Davies says allegations were unfounded and unnecessary recall to Washington.

Bon Germany John P. Davies Jr U.S Central Intelligence Agency CIA Davies Washington Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Lyle H. Munson Ferguson R-Mich Peresons Far East Munson Frankfurt State Department Loyalty Security Board Dave Jes New York Silver Spring Mates Pope OPC Intelligence Vie Munsem Edegar Snow Agnes Smedley Anna Louise Strong John Fairbank Harvard University Wilma Benejamin K. Schwartz

France to Trim Defense Amid Financial Crisis

Paris reports reveal France faces severe fiscal strain and will cut defense spending from an estimated five billion dollars to about 3.5 billion. Trade liberalization efforts falter as quota restrictions are rolled back, reducing imports from other European partners by 14 to 20 million dollars monthly. The franc’s weakness fuels market speculation of possible devaluation, though official rates deny imminent change.

Preston Grover Paris France Marshal Aid U. S Europe America

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