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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1950

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Yanks Fall Back On Taejon Front In Korean Countermove

American troops retreated from Taejon on the western front after two days of heavy fighting as North Korean forces pressed a pincer toward Pusan. U S forces reclaimed Yongdok under naval gunfire while units including the 25th Infantry repelled attackers at Yechon.

Tokyo Korea Taejon Yongdok 25Th Infantry Division Yechon Lune U. S Puses Pusan U. S 24Th Incartey Mungyong Kumelva Pusan-Taco Teelan Tacionenere MacArthur Kumye Chongup Chonju Imesil Associated Press Leif Erickson Erickson Fallen Taejon Pusan Navy

Chinese shells threaten Quemoyo base amid island clash

Reports say Chinese Communists bombarded Quemoyo land near Amey port in a bid to strike at the Nationalist front. The action marks a new phase in coastal hostilities as forces mass for an amphibious operation.

Taipe Quemoyo Amey

Leopold Returns to Belgium Amid Abdication Pressure

King Leopold arrived from exile at 7 19 a m to a guarded reception and immediate calls from Socialists for abdication. He and Crown Prince Baudouin stepped from planes to bugles and military bands as Belgium faced a split over the monarchs return. Analysts say Leopold may accept a limited throne role to ease the nation’s divided mood, while foes doubt his resolve to abdicate.

Alfred Cheval Brussels Iap Lew Glans Leopold Von Adouin Kir Belgium Haren Jean du Social An Crown Prince Baudouin Leopold Tar Laeken Turther Fera Riiy

East German Reds Send Congratulatory Salute to North Korea

In Berlin AP report East German Communists send brotherly greetings to North Korea as 4,000 delegates attend the third annual rally. They applaud Otto Grotewohl’s call for former Nazis to help drive Western allies from Germany while Cominform figures discuss secret plans and possible relocation of its headquarters from Budapest.

Berlin So Party Otto Grotewohl

Mother of Five Charged With County Relief Fraud

Viola Jackson, 27, of Elyria, charged with obtaining 5909 dollars in county relief under false pretenses. Prosecutor says funds were taken between February 1, 1948 and July 20, 1950 claiming she did not know her husband’s whereabouts. Husband Harold was arrested in Cleveland for non support and admitted visiting his wife twice monthly.

Elyria Viola Jackson Harold Ewing Harold Cleveland

Exhausted Americans Escape Taejon Trap

More than 200 Americans reached a command post after trekking 50 miles from fallen Taejon through Communist-infested mountains. They bore blistered feet and wounds, with Maj. Gen. William F. Dean still missing and presumed alive by some. The first 180 arrived at 2 a.m. Korean daylight time, followed by 25 more led by Lt. Col. T. Wadlington.

William R. Moore 4Th Division Taejon Moore William F. Dean 24Th Division Col. T. Wadlington Wadlington

Youth 23 Slain In Korea Game in Minnesota

VIRGINIA Minn AP One youth is dead and another held without charge after a four hour gunfight in which more than 160 rounds were exchanged. Gene Porter 23 of St Cloud was killed by a shot through the head. Stewart Cadham from St Paul son of a Deer Lodge owner was held in St Louis County jail. Police said the pair practiced for Keres in a game to simulate real war to achieve concealment and avoid being hit by bullets.

Virginia Minn Charar Gene Porter St. Cloud Minn St Louk County Stewart Cadham R. St. Paui Deer Loder Minnesota Adolph Johnson Iie Cadham Keres” Scieilen

Wheel Flies Free Killing Two at Cincinnati Midget Race

At the Cincinnati Race Bowl a wheel from a speeding midget racer broke free, killing 11-year-old Robert Ellis and 12-year-old James Karpe and injuring a third person. Albert Duris, the driver, was unharmed as the car crashed into the infield. The victims died of head injuries at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Cincinnati Robert Ellis Martha Elis Good Saemarian Hospital James A. Karpe Gastave F. A Karpe Madisonville Albert Duris Bedford Duris Erwin F. Hansell Anderson Ind Wes

UMW Calls Strike At Diamond Alkali Plant

PAINESVILLE AP Pick et lines were thrown around the Diamond Alkali Company plant after a failed contract offer. District 50 United Mine Workers chant no contract no work. The coke plant serves thousands of Lake and Ashtabula counties with gas for cooking and heating, and about 3,000 workers are employed at the chemical producer. The union has not released its demands.

Painesville Diamond Alkali Company Midmign District 50 United Mine Workers Lake and Ashtabula

Time Man Missing in Tokyo Shooting Scene

An AP report from Tokyo describes a jeep driver and a Kong bureau chief among several soldiers shot during a chase through Red-captured Taejon. Pvt. Ruben K. Kimball could not confirm deaths or injuries for Fielder or the soldier, suggesting they may have escaped with other units fleeing the city if wounded.

Tokyo Wilson Fielder Ae Kong Bureau Lmne Taejon Ruben K. Kimball Jeep Fielder

Two Million Men For Services Expected Soon

Washington AP reports the unis form likely to pass 2,000,000 in the near term as the Armed Services Committee moves to raise the military ceiling. The Senate voted to lift the limit and the House is expected to follow. Air Force reservists may be called up within a week. The Marine Corps keeps a near total reserve pool with transfers limited. National Guard and Reserve strength are noted. Debate centers on extending service terms and restoring family allowances, with possible broader GI benefit extensions and draft act revisions.

Air Force Marine Corps Tte Reservita Army Eaid National Guard Senate Douglas MacArthur United Nehave

GOP Promises One More Red Probe Showdown

Washington AP report says Republicans plan one final push in the row over McCarthy era communist-in-government charges. Senate wrangles continued as Ferguson promised to reveal additional material, while Republicans argued a subcommittee report misrepresented full Foreign Relations Committee findings.

Washington Reane McCarthy Senate Caine Traversy Ferguson Rmich Senate Foreign Relations Fer Dendaes Ffenders Republi Ana

Population rise in five midwest states 1940 to 1950

The Census Bureau reports a 13.75 percent population gain for Abhneets Indiana Ohio Michigan and Wisconsin from 1940 to 1950. Preliminary counts place the five states at 30,267,729 in 1950, up 3,661,387 from 1940. Ohio reaches 7,901,791 in 1950, up from 6,907,612.

Washington Cenusus Bureau Abhneets Indiana Ohio Michigan Wisconsin

Manila House Siege Mirrors Miniature Battle Front

A chaotic report describes intense fighting as a city district becomes a fortress. American troops withdraw under heavy fire while tanks crash through streets and snipers target shuttered houses. The clash, likened to a miniature Manila, recalls the 1965 urban battle and hints at broader strategic pressure on American forces.

Russell Brine Teejan Menila Poe

State Guard Awaits Call In Ohio Amid War Mobilization

Ohio Guard units totaling about 4 000 troops, part of the 77th National Guard Division, prepare for possible activation. The Navy plans to call around 5 000 reservists from the 4th Naval District within three months. Retail food prices in Columbus rose 16 percent from mid May to mid June, driven by poultry fish seafood and vegetables.

Columbus Ohio Army Washington Buckeyes National Guard 166Th Itme Oneal Armored Cavalry Phi Navy 4Th Naval District Arionized Bureau of Labor Statistics U. S. Department of Labor

Newfoundland Paper Reports Russian Subs

The Newfoundland Sunday World reports unidentified Russian submarine activity in Atlantic waters. Fishermen sighted subs surfacing near fishing grounds off Newfoundland and Nova Scotia with tentative confirmation awaited from officials. Other sightings have been reported in Atlantic provinces recently.

Newfoundland ST. John's Nid Werald Foundne Wesne Atlantic George's Vanka Nova Scotia Saint John, N. B Wiewees

Murderer Executed In Electric Chair In Ohio

Delbert KS Spencer aged 19 or so died in Ohio Penitentiary electric chair last night, four years after the slaying of 13 year old Pauline Bailey near Glouster on July 22. He faced the mask and spoke as guards placed it, then died at 8 62 p.m. The report from Columbus notes the execution followed the fatal shooting case. A separate AP wire from Findlay reports a fatal auto collision on U S Route North near Willimetown, killing Fred Barnes 67 of Deshler who died instantly from a skull fracture.

Columbus Delbert ‘Ke Spencer Athens Ohio Penitentiary Pauline Bailey Glouster Findlay U. S Williarmetown Fred Barnes Deshler P Barnes

General Wilam F. Dean Wounded in Korean Battle

Washington AP reports Army officially rates General Dean, commanding the 26th Division, as wounded in action during the Korean conflict. MacArthur aide notes Dean was injured, with high hopes he will return to duty. Dean previously led American forces in the defense and siege of Taejon, supplying ammunition under heavy fire.

Washington Wilam F. Dean Korea Dean MacArtu Deans MacArthur Koreen Taejon

Boy 10 Killed By Freight Train in Columbus

Ten year old Henry Town died at Mt Carmel Hospital about ten hours after Chesapeake Ohio freight cars passed over him. Witnesses saw the boy, who had boarded the train from West Virginia, attempting to crawl under or break air hoses when the accident occurred. The train did not stop until the caboose had passed.

Columbus Henry Town Mt. Carmel Chesapeake Ohio West Virginia Young Town

Taft Defeat Hinted By AFL Leader In Korea War Stance

In New York AFL President William Green urged labor unity to support Robert Taft against the Taft Hartley law repeal. Green called Taft a symbol of reaction and said organized labor will back candidates who fight the Korea War and oppose government interference. He claimed labor seeks repeal and to elect lawmakers favorable to union aims.

New York Wilom Geeen Americen Federation of Labor Koree Robert Ao Taft Fiveen AFL United Matters Cap and Millery Workers Internations Ater Weill Korea Congress

Acheson Sees No Hope For Peace In Korea

Washington AP Secretary of State Acheson said yesterday no promising avenues remain for a peaceful settlement in Korea. He left open the chance that North Korea, pressured by Moscow, might withdraw the forces, with talks between Nehru and the British Foreign Office seen as having reached a dead end.

Washington Acheson North Korea Moscow Nehru

Angler Tours Canada for Ohio Fish Catch Frustration

Pieker man Andrew J Schulte of Youngstown traveled 1500 miles from home to Lena Lake near Candle, seeking an Ohio pickerel. After catching one, he faced frustration tied to head secretching at Ohio wildlife division and the Ohio tag 12802-A.

Columbus Piekerman Andrew J Schulte Youngstown Lena Lake Aean Ohio

Bat Boy Devoted to Baseball and Team Spirit

A freckled bat boy loves baseball above all and cheers loudly at games. He speaks diamond lingo, senses coaching signals, and worries for Old Lefty’s arm when his team trails. He wants his bat boy job more than riches and dreads leaving for school in fall.

Lefty Butch

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