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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1952

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Carlsen Recalls Two-Week Atlantic Ordeal For Flying Enterprise

Falmouth England AP Capt Kurt Carlsen told thousands of supporters how he survived a two week battle against wind and cold after abandoning the Flying Enterprise. He watched the ship sink 37 miles off Falmouth in 40 fathoms of water and spoke of his loyalty to the vessel and its crew.

Falmouth Eng Kurt Carlsen Carlsen Atlantic Isbrandtsen Line Kenneth Dancy Carlson Dancy Carson Capt. Carlsen

Allies Demand Red Explanation In Airfield Dispute

Truce negotiators pressed the Chinese and North Koreans for clarification on airfield plans during a possible armistice. Major General Howard Turner noted a contradiction between earlier Communist talk of building airfields and recent denial. Hsieh Fang urged no change in position. Talks in Panmunjom proceed with prisoner exchange and supervision subcommittees meeting for short sessions as broadcasts warn of a critical stage.

Munsan Korea Reds Howard M. Turner Turner Hsieh Fang Panmunjom Nam Il Joy Geveral Hsieh Hsieh Peiping Tokyo U.N

Sabres Edge Jets In Far North Korea Air Battles

American F-86 Sabres shot down four MiG-15s and battled Red jets within 39 miles of Panmunjom. One MiG fell near Sarion as U N forces bagged 11 jets this week with 12 damaged. Naval action by Rochester and destroyers shelled Kosong while Gregory and Mackenzie dueled Red shore guns.

Seoul Panmunjm Sarinon Yalu River Korea Manchuria Panmunjom U. N Thursy Rochester Collet de Haven Kosong U. S Gregory Mackenzie

Train Kills 17 Year Old in Morral Collision

Carol Garver, 17, of Marion was killed Thursday when his car was struck by a Columbus and Ohio railroad train at Morral. The fatal crash occurred as Garver’s vehicle intersected the tracks, authorities said.

Marion Carol Garver Morral C. and O

Roosevelt Jr. and wife welcome daughter Nancy

A daughter named Nancy was born today to Rep. and Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr at Leroy Sanitarium New York.

New York Nancy Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Leroy Sanitarium

Southeast Asia Defense Lived By Wests Generals

Pacific powers military chiefs meet in Washington to discuss action to stop Red China's possible intervention in Indochina. French General de Lattre de Tassigny warned of a major move by China as observers from Britain France the United States plus Canada Australia and New Zealand attend the top secret conference. A unified South Indochina command is considered amid Korea war context.

Washington Pacific Southeast Asia Red China Britain France United States Canada Australia New Zealand Asia Paris de Lattre de Tassigny Indochina Omar Bradley U. S William Slim United Nations China U.N Korea

Widening search for 45 seamen lost with freighter Pennsylvania

In the Pacific off Vancouver Island a large area is being scanned for the freighter Pennsylvania and its 45 crew members who abandoned ship. Three ships and seven aircraft pursue the lifeboats amid 60 foot waves, snow squalls, and near zero visibility with no wreckage found.

Seattle Pennsylvania North Pacific U. S Vancouver Island Coast Coast Guard

UN General Assembly OKs Disarmament Commission

The United Nations General Assembly approved by 42 to 5 a plan to form a 12 nation Disarmament Commission. It will study step by step arms and armed forces reductions culminating in a prohibition on atomic weapons, with initial studies starting within 30 days and a first report due by June 1952.

Paris United Nations General Assembly U. S Britain France U. N. Assembly Assembly Russia Luis Padilla Nervo Security Council Canada

Four Carrollton Basket Players Die In Wreck

Four Ghent elementary school basketball players died in a car crash when their borrowed car hit a parked truck Thursday night. Two others were injured slightly. the fourth died earlier in a Louisville hospital. The boys were returning from practice in a vehicle owned by their coach Bob Tanner.

Carrollton Ghent Louisville Bob Tanner

Attempt On Racket Fee Probed By Alabama Jury

A grand jury in Phenix City, Alabama was convened to probe the blast that destroyed Hugh Bentley’s home as he led anti-gambling efforts. Judge J B Hicks urged full accountability, with Solicitor Arch Ferrell seeking the death penalty for those found guilty. Bentley blamed the bombing on gambling pressure, while callers whispered motives amid a town known for vice.

Willard Keith Alabama Phenix City Ala J. B. Hicks Hugh Bentley Bentley Hicks Associated Press Arch Ferrell Russell County Frol Fort Benning Chattahoochee Ver

West resolve weighed in Southeast Asia security plan

Washington reports that a Southeast Asia security pooling plan among air land and sea forces would link loosely to NATO. Churchill Truman talks set the tone as leaders discuss likely measures to fortify Southeast Asia amid Red China fears and potential UN action.

East Asia North Atlantic Treaty Organization Southeast Asia France Alphonse Juin Red China Indochina U. S Korea Malaya Egypt Europe

U S Orders Cut In Housing Metal

The government ordered a sharp cut in use of metals for home building and civilian construction starting April 1. The Defense Production Administration said metal allowed for housing in the April May June quarter would permit about 600000 new starts per year, 45 percent below last year’s 1100000 and below the current 850000 pace.

Washington Defense Production Administration Defense

Big Ten Voted Ban On Bowls A Year Ago

Purdue University President C M Hovde states Big Ten coaches unanimously voted a year ago to discontinue bowl games but kept it secret. He spoke at a joint NCAA and AFCA meeting criticizing coaches for failing to curb abuses and urged support for a 111 man presidents committee proposal to end bowl games and out of season practices.

Cincinnati Ff Frederick L. Hovde Purdue University National Collegiate Athletic Association American Football Coaches Hovde Minnesota NCAA

Herbert Atkinson Dies. OSU Ex-Chairman Dies in Florida

Herbert S. Atkinson, 63, former chairman of the board of trustees at Ohio State University and a prominent Columbus insurance man, died Thursday in Coral Gables Florida, according to his office.

Columbus. O Herbert S. Atkinson Board of Trustees Ohio State University Columbus Coral Gables Fla

Cyanamid Head Dies in New York Cerebral Hemorrhage

Larchmont New York Raymond C Gaugler 59 president of American Cyanamid Co died early today from a cerebral hemorrhage in his home and company offices. The death removes a longtime executive who led major chemical interests and guided corporate strategy. He played a key role in expanding the firm during the postwar era and in international operations.

Larchmont N. Y Raymond C. Gaugler American Cyanamid Co

Two Girls Fired By Army Reinstated After Apology

The Army apologized to Daig LAcCanor Weak and Grace Patton for being dismissed as security risks from the Army Finance Center in St. Louis in 1948. They may be reinstated with back pay minus other income, while details are settled.

Washington Army Army Finance Center St. Louis Frank Pace Jr Communist Party

Father refuses Medal of Honor for Korea gallantry

Washington father Halsey McGovern refused the Medal of Honor for his son’s Korea gallantry saying President Truman is not worthy to confer it. It marked the first time the nation’s highest award was declined. McGovern, with the American Transit Association, also declined the Silver Star awarded to another son.

Washington Korea Truman Halsey McGovern American Transit Association Interstate Commerce Commission

Columbus Fire Fatal To Four

Cleveland firefighters recovered two more bodies, bring total dead to four after a blaze gutted three adjacent Columbus homes holding at least 48 residents. A gas stove ignited curtains in a baby's room Thursday night, and high winds and cold hampered crews as they fought the fire. Victims identified include Chevyl Neal born last Friday to Denver and Essie Neal and Walter Omylski, found with his invalid wife in a room.

Cleveland Chevyl Neal Denver Essie Neal Walter Omylski

German House Approves Schuman Plan Amid Turbulent Session

The Bundestag ratified the Schuman plan to pool Ruhr coal and steel with five European nations after a rowdy session in Bonn. The measure now goes to the Bundesrat for final approval as France and the Netherlands already backed it, with Italy Belgium and Luxembourg to follow.

Bonn Germany Schuman Konrad Adenauer West Germany Ruhr Bundestag Bundesrat Italy Belgium Luxembourg

French General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny Dies

Paris reports General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny has died tonight as announced by the French news agency.

Paris Jean de Lattre de Tassigny

Franklin Station Agent John Foley Heads 50 Years On Job

Sunday feature profiles Franklin Station Agent John Foley of the New York Central in Franklin who has served on the job for more than five decades. A parallel piece covers Miami Valley craftsman Anthony Martina, a West Middletown machinist whose latest model jeep reflects his hobby. Also highlighted is the Deller home at 205 Broad St with antique furnishings and a Woodrow Wilson School classroom full of boys in Mrs. Louis Richter’s third grade.

John Foley New York Central Railroad Franklin Mr. Foley Miami Valley Anthony Martina West Middletown Martina C. F. Deller Broad St Women’s Pages Middletown Louis Richter Woodrow Wilson School Richter

Woman Confesses Kidnapping 18 Day Old Baby in Minnesota

New Ulm police say a local woman in her 30s confessed to kidnapping an 18 day old baby in Mankato last Thursday. The infant, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Callahan, is reported safe and under police care.

Minnesota New Ulm Minn Edward L. Larson Mankato Larson Leonard Scheid Down Eugene Callahan Greenland Christ

Boxer Dog Cleared in Pekinese Slaying Case

In Salida Colorado a Boxer named Till was tried on a charge of murdering a Pekinese. Police Magistrate R J Murray found Till not guilty. The owner is Louis and Mrs Barbiero and the complaint was signed by Mrs Marjorie Tracy.

Salida Colo. W R. J. Murray Marjorie Tracy Till Louis Barbiero Tracy Barbieros Don Myers Murray

Congressmen See Atomic Gun Model

The military showed a model of an artillery gun designed for atomic shells to the Senate House Atomic Committee. Carried in a concealing wooden box, the model was viewed at a closed session as Chairman McMahon declined to confirm or deny whether it was built from a final blueprint.

Washington Senate House Atomic Committee McMahon D-Conn

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