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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
1
Salvage crews using Geiger counters searched the wreckage of a British European Airways airliner near Belfast for 12 hours before locating a box of highly dangerous radioactive radon seeds in the cargo. Twenty seven people died in the crash Monday night, among them two Kansas teachers. seven others injured.
Allied Fifth Air Force used 100 fighters to blast a 30 mile south of the Yalu supply area and 26 billeting buildings destroyed near Chang jin. Fourteen B-29s bombed Pyongyang while 80 Red trucks fell to B26s. Sabre jets clashed with MiGs as casualties were reported on both sides.
Jersey City Mayor John V. Kenny will testify before the New Jersey Law Enforcement Council about waterfront rackets after initially refusing. Kenny, 56, refused last week but reversed course and agreed to answer questions at today's session amid links by witnesses to waterfront hoodlums and racketeers.
Mrs Clyde Drainard, 72, rushed to her dying husband in an Idaho Falls hospital but arrived as he died. She then collapsed in the doorway, minutes after learning of his death and died herself.
In Buffalo New York local church members tag cars left in time expired spots with a note inviting owners to attend Sunday services. The note claims a coin was inserted in the meter and extends a church invitation.
Joe Adonis a reputed crime figure faces trial in New York on contempt of the Senate Crime Committee charges. The case centers on defiance of Senate investigators and could affect his standing in organized crime circles.
The 100th General Assembly opens with swift action on two top goals. A recodification bill streamlines Ohio statutes with a $300,000 effort. separate measures fund prison needs including Marion Training School, Columbus and Tiffin facilities, and several prison upgrades. House and Senate organize quickly, with salary adjustments for clerks sparking brief debate.
Senate Republicans order decisive action on filibuster reform as Taft of Ohio leads a united front to curb long debates amid civil rights and anti-lynching legislation. Dirksen teams with Taft to draft a civil rights bill while Rayburn foresees party unity shifting with Eisenhower era changes.
New York negotiations began today to settle a strike against eight private bus companies. CIO Transport Workers Union leader Michael J. Quill said no slowdown is planned and Mayor Vincent R. Impellitteri hoped the six day-old strike could end today as talks continue with a three-man mediation board. Subways were slightly more crowded during the morning rush.
Dorothy Smith, daughter of Gen Walter Krueger and mother of two, testifies in an Army court martial over the fatal stabbing of her husband Aubrey Smith. Witness Lt. Col. Joseph Hardin describes her clothing, condition, and remark “It’s too bad I didn’t get him in the heart” as authorities seek motive and discuss potential insanity defense.
A truck driver hauling a 55 foot cabin cruiser to the Motor Boat Show at Grand Central Palace got stuck under an elevated rail on Third Avenue. He released air from the trailer tires to drop the height and pass through safely, solving the problem quickly.
In New York British Prime Minister Winston Churchill will dine with John Foster Dulles secretary of state designate and Winthrop W Aldrich ambassador designate to Great Britain at Bernard Baruchs home. The gathering follows a similar Baruch hosted dinner with Eisenhower about 24 hours earlier.
A 14 member Republican farm program commission named by President elect Eisenhower met in secrecy at the University of Maryland College Park area. Ezra Taft Benson attended with the panel to discuss price supports soil subsidies and farm policy and an international wheat agreement extension. Churchill and Eisenhower met at Baruch home in New York with brief public remarks and a later meeting with photographers amid anti English pickets.
Len Dirksen predicts hell will pop in Congress if any proposal to support Britain's currency emerges from the Eisenhower Churchill talks. He doubts Eisenhower made commitments but notes Churchill may seek American aid for an international stabilization fund. Taft Clinton?
Anchorage housewives are promised lower bread prices on large loaves. The new price is 35 cents per loaf, after a S-cent reduction that cuts from the prior rate. The move targets affordable basics with a notable impact for local shoppers.
In the early morning darkness off Buenos Aires the Spanish vessel Monte Urboja and the Danish tanker Rosa Maers collided. A crewman aboard the Monte Urboja was killed and two Chilean student passengers were injured.
Louisville Times cites widespread desertion with 3000 to 4000 deserters tracked annually in Kentucky and 25 000 to 30 000 nationwide. Article says stockades hold 400 to 600 prisoners daily and says patriotism erosion and congressional pressure threaten discipline.
Rep Richars of South Carolina introduces a bill to repeal nine foreign aid laws and merge them into one act The plan stresses military assistance and weapons while cutting pure economic aid from the mutual security program Bepor aid would be redirected to military needs and near term military readiness.
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