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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1953
Page
1
Withdrawal of two armies from the Korean demilitarized zone continued smoothly as the deadline approached. Allied and Communist troops salvaged fortifications and engaged in limited contacts, while the Korean Armistice Commission heard charges of armistice violations that were disputed by Maj. Gen. Blackshear M. Bryan.
Colombia, the only Latin American nation with troops in the Korean War, reports more than 100 soldiers killed and over 300 wounded in the conflict, according to an official announcement today.
The Koreas armistice commission met as the Reds accused Allies of eight violations of the cease fire. North Korean Lt Gen Lee Sang Cho alleged overflights and shelling after the halt. General Bryan dismissed the charges as unsubstantiated and urged more information. The exchange of prisoners to begin Sunday, with 86,000 slated for transfer, and neutral inspection teams ready to start work soon were reported.
Senator Robert A. Taft was reported somewhat improved after a restful night at New York Hospital where he has been since early this month with an unspecified ailment. The bulletin noted Taft’s condition had worsened earlier in the week but showed signs of restfulness and comfort.
Senate Majority Leader Taft shows signs of recovery this morning after weeks at New York Hospital for a hip lesion. He requested breakfast at 8 30 and ate well with no pain reported. Mrs Taft and two sons visited, marking the first multiple hospital bulletins on his condition.
Washington reports Congress moving toward final approval of the defense budget totaling 34.371 billion dollars after a late compromise by Senate House conferees. The measure is about 62 million below the House figure and nearly 140 million under the Senate version, with final action expected to send the bill to the White House today.
The Panmunjom truce halted the two year and four month siege of Wonsan on Korea's east coast. Wonsan served as a Reds communications hub and key UN transportation link to their front.
In Hagerstown Maryland neighbors rushed to a power substation after a muffled explosion. Two young brothers Gary Lee Zombro six and Ronald five died in hospital hours later. Officials said the youths crawled under a wire fence at an unattended substation and climbed a circuit breaker where they were struck by 33,000 volts of electricity.
LOS ANGELES that acting back may be caused by television slump Dr N H Lidenberg of St Paul Minn told the National Chiropractic Association convention yesterday Long hours sitting and watching television frequently bring compression of the important nerve branches because of the relaxed sagging overlong body Slump No harmful effects will result, however, if you sit tall.
Washington actors report a Senate showdown on an emergency immigration bill to admit 209 000 refugees over three years. The measure differs from the House plan, with opponents warning of possible entry of Communist agents and saboteurs, while supporters push a must pass agenda before adjournment.
Gen Mark Clark U N and Far East commander leaves Tokyo for the United States denying any armistice violations. Communists accuse Allies of eight breaches. The Clark family plans a San Francisco visit and a New Orleans wedding on August 3 before Clark heads to Washington for talks.
George Gugel, indicted chief of police, was relieved of duties today by the New Port board of commissioners at his own request. London dispatches report Churchill aides in Parliament stating Britain still seeks high level four power talks with Russia, and deny any clash with Washington views.
Secretary of State Dulles says a United Nations backed deal with Communist China to unify Korea is off the table. He signals a Western style stance toward Korea, keeping options open if the conference fails to produce unity and warning against admitting Peiping to the United Nations. He will visit Korea next week to avoid resuming war and notes Western trade embargoes on China remain in place.
A Chicago Red Cross photographer Dorothy Kniss Moore will document each American prisoner as they are brought to Inchon for return home. The photos will be air mailed to families before the men depart for home in the Big Switch operation.
Paris watchers report a style clash as Dior mandates a knee length hem in the Live Line cut while Hartnell counters with calf length. Desses show varied silhouettes as Paris and London fashion houses test new lines and bosom emphasis amid muted U S buyer attendance.
Berlin AP report details East German arrests of those accepting Western food gifts yet releasing them shortly after, with identity cards seized while food deliveries to West Berlin proceed. The first truck of 20 tons arrives amid delays at Soviet border checkpoints as a $15 million US aid stock replenishes West Berlin hunger relief.
Charles Monger a 49 year old private detective was awakened by a telephone call and a burglar entered his room while he was away stealing 180 dollars a wrist watch and his private detective badge according to police reports.
Middletown saw a high of 101 degrees at 5 30 pm at Armco East Side Gate with little relief expected. Forecasters predict scattered thundershowers and continued warmth with partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow. Overnight low reached 54 degrees at 5 am and today’s low was 73 at 6 am. western Kentucky mostly sunny today with high 94 to 100 and chances of thunder showers in the north portion.
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