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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1951
Page
1
Washington AP reports a potential relaxation of the wage ceiling for most earners, with a 10 percent catch up and escalator clauses up to June, contingent on pre approved contracts. The wage board's stance and possible board changes are noted, with a midyear review planned.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and supporters gauge Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as a likely 1952 GOP presidential candidate. They expect the defense effort to be launched by year’s end and Eisenhower freed from military duties by next spring to consider a nominating bid.
In Prague Czechoslovakia bread and flour rationing were reintroduced today marking the first ration system since September 1949 due to persistent wheat shortages.
Almost springlike temperatures prevailed across the United States with no sharp changes expected. The Weather Bureau noted a drop below freezing tonight in northern and central sections of Michigan and surrounding states. Showers stretched from Texas to the upper Mississippi Valley and the western Great Lakes region.
Baltimore AP report on the Pappas quadruplets born at Maryland General Hospital last Saturday. Parents Edward and Irene Pappas, both 28, faced an unexpected quartet and the hospital said all four infants are healthy and thriving. Mrs. Pappas exclaimed delight at first sight, calling the babies wonderful.
In MINEOLA TEXAS two men Rufus Browning and Joe Henderson killed each other in a cafe duel witnessed only by a waitress. Browning died from a heart wound after slashing Henderson who had been shot in the heart and stomach. Police called it double homicide inquest verdict.
Father Martin Byrne recalls Bruce Byrne swept into a river after falling through an open manhole. He could not swim but managed to pull the boy from a 100 foot drainpipe and guide him toward safety as water rushed toward the river. A daring rescue followed with others aiding to save the child.
Oscar Callaso, a 25 year old Puerto Rican Nationalist, goes on trial for the assassination attempt on President Truman at Blair House. Co-defendant Grisel Torresola died. Callazo faces two counts and possible death in the electric chair if convicted.
Parisians swarmed onto bikes and footpaths as a 24 hour strike tied up buses and halted most subway services. By mid morning some cross town lines ran with 17 trains on shorter branches, while a union split reduced solidarity. Unions seek about seven dollars extra monthly for 34,000 workers, paid now from 57 to 80 dollars.
The Senate began consideration of a bill to provide $10,000 in free life insurance to all service members on duty since last June 27. It would replace the existing option allowing low-cost government insurance for servicemen who may keep it after leaving the service, with current policies continuing under the new plan.
The National Air Races will not be held in Cleveland this year. Officials say no suitable site is available as the Cadillac tank plant takes over the former area. Efforts are underway to stage the event in another city later this summer.
Renna Kay of TULAR Oklahoma pathetically battled polio for five years. Her mother Mrs Carl Kime cried with joy as Renna, age six, wiggled her toes for the first time since the illness struck. Her father, a high school principal, called it a miracle and a ray of hope for other polio victims.
Moscow says Britain, France and the United States total more than 5 million troops, while Soviet forces number about 2.5 million across army navy and air forces. The note repeats accusations of a Western alliance aimed against the USSR and signals readiness to negotiate with Britain.
Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across parts of Venezuela killing at least 12 people. Rescue teams searched for missing residents as authorities assessed damage and warned of further storms.
Atami Japan AP report states two U S Army officers, veterans of the Korean War, were detained for inquiry after an incident at a Japanese hotel. Capt. Robert W Hessler of the 5th Cavalry and Capt. Willard W were named as the officers involved.
The 27th Regiment Wolfhounds raised $33,000 over two years for Osaka’s orphanage run by the French Sisters of Charity. Sgt. O Reilly from the Bronx organized ongoing donations from Korea and Japan. Soldiers visit on seven day leaves and the children pray nightly for their benefactors.
In West Los Angeles Prince David Mdivani 48 heir to the Georgian prince line and lone surviving “marrying Mdivanis” member is missing wife Mrs Virginia Sinclair Mdivani says foul play feared and filed a missing persons report after he left their Sunset Boulevard home last Friday and has not been seen since The brothers Alexis and Serge Mdivani were killed in the mid 1930s leaving the family nickname tied to many high society marriages.
The Defense Department released its 236th casualty report naming 228 additional Korea War casualties. It lists 26 deaths 11 wounded 16 missing in action and 20 injured in accidents.
U S Seventh Division gains six miles on the right flank of the Eighth Army in central Korea as the Reds retreat. American patrols enter Hoengeong amid heavy fire while tanks and infantry push toward Seoul and the Han River. UN forces report rapid Communist withdrawals and rearguard actions.
Gen Bradlee testified that about 29.9 percent of Americans, across Army Navy Marines and Air Force, are fighting in Korea. He outlined potential mobilization levels and draft-age changes as part of a long range plan, noting a force size around 3.3 million may be required for the next years. The testimony faced illness disruptions from defense officials.
The Ohio State Safety Council announced that 1950 was the safest year in Ohio history with 596 accidental deaths, traffic deaths at 32.5 per 100000 population, the lowest peacetime rate since 1936, and vehicular travel fatality rate at 4.43 per 100 million miles, down 5.5 percent from the record.
Prisoners used hacksaw blades to cut from a cell block into a corridor. Deputies intervened quickly, recapturing the escapees before they could breach additional bars.
President Truman told congressional leaders he would send four messages to Congress this week urging increases in second class postal rates covering publications such as daily and weekly newspapers and magazines.
Prague AP report states President Gottwald accused Vlado Clementis and other traitors of a five year conspiracy to align Czechoslovakia with the West. Clementis, missing since late last month, was said to be in hiding and possibly fled, as officials warn of purges within the Communist party.
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