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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
1
In Washington Churchill told Congress that Britain will press the defense of Europe with American help. He urged that Allied production goals require continued U S aid to sustain wartime efforts.
Capt Henrik Carlsen rode up Broad way amid cheers in New York as confetti fell and ticker tape snowed from windows. The Flying Enterprise captain, lauded as a hero for 15 days at sea, thanked the crowd and met his wife and children after a whirlwind Idlewild arrival. He spoke of rest and returning to sea, while a separate note covered Churchill's Congress address and wartime themes.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky told the United Nations that Korean war settlements are impossible under American demands. He labeled General Van Fleet a cannibal and accused Dean Acheson of opposing atomic control as the Disarmament Committee studies his plan.
Refugee passengers and 32 Southern Pacific crewmen reached Oakland after nearly four days stranded by snow in Donner Pass. Dr. Walter L Roehll of Middletown Ohio treated about 60 gas-poisoning victims as the group rode out the storm to warmth and medical care.
Dr Walter Roehl emerged as a national figure after aiding passengers on the City of San Francisco snowbound in Denali Pass. He helped treat about 60 people with fumes from a heating unit while traveling with Mrs Roehl and four nurses. the group survived and reached Oakland, with Roehl later joking about a wilted flower in his lapel.
In Concord New Hampshire Gen Eisenhower's name was entered on the Republican presidential primary ballot by supporters led by Gov Sherman Adams. Secretary of State Enoch D Fuller received petitions and cabled Eisenhower in Paris informing him of the candidacy. He has 10 days to respond or be deemed the candidate.
A four engined Air Force bomber crashed and exploded near Griffiss Air Force Base outside Rome New York. At least three airmen were killed and two injured in the fiery crash during approach.
The Associated Press reports a nationwide push alerting readers to unclaimed tax refunds totaling over 44 million dollars for about 1.5 million taxpayers. Many checks go undelivered due to moved addresses or deceased recipients, with newspapers publishing lists to aid discovery.
American pilots credited with downing three Red jets two without firing a shot near Kaesong and Sinanju in a high altitude dogfight. Lt Col James B. Raebel and Maj William F. Shaeffer led the gunless victory while Lt Frank P. Robinson Jr. photographed the action. Allied forces reported further strikes on rail lines and vehicles along Korean coasts amid ongoing combat.
Communists accuse an Allied plane of dropping a bomb in the neutral zone near Kaesong and VA. N. investigators view a deep crater eight feet by twenty five feet. Six Koreans report hearing two overhead planes before the bombers. U N and Communist investigators remain quiet as truce talks resume. Reds criticize Allied Red Cross delegates being allowed into Panmunjom.
Walter O Briggs industrialist and head of Briggs Manufacturing Co died at his Miami winter home. He owned the Detroit Tigers for many years and was to have turned 75 on February 27. He reportedly suffered a kidney ailment and passed at 7 15 a m with family present.
California Governor Earl Warren, a GOP presidential hopeful, told the Republican National Committee that the party must adopt liberal planks to win in November. He argued Americans reject socialism but demand social progress and suggested Taft supporters were the target of his remarks.
Senator McMahon reports after a White House call that President Truman intends to expand the atomic energy program. He cites a recommendation approved by the joint Senate House Atomic Energy Committee and says Congress will need to provide financing.
Eight year old Francis Hawkins died while riding to school when his bicycle rolled down a hillside and struck a bus near Mount Vernon. The incident occurred today as he traveled along the road.
A midlife woman seeks assistance for house chores and care duties. The Journal Wanted Department invites responses. readers encouraged to choose from available help options. Contact details referenced for applicants seeking work and care roles.
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