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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1953
Page
1
Reporters note a tentative Allied truce plan prompting cautious secrecy. Sree Me, Aaron Heds, and allied officials respond to questions while negotiations approach, with government and defense leaders seeking a durable ceasefire.
In Munsan a two minute liaison officers meeting yielded a letter from the Communists to the Allies. The U N Command will keep contents secret. Officials said a full negotiating session resumes at 11 a m tomorrow after a nine day recess.
News from the Eastern Front reports stubborn North Korean forces, bayoneting Allied trenches, counterattacked Luke the Gook's Castle area in Eastern Korea as air forces and naval units supported ground fighting. Casualties run high with Communist losses estimated around 1,100 amid heavy multi-branch actions near Sinanju and Won san Harbor.
President Eisenhower to speak on spending and taxes in a 30 minute television address at 8 30 P M Eastern with four Cabinet members joining him. The White House plans a concise look at four months of activity and may preview the May radio address. Cabinet lineup includes Brownell Benson Humphrey and Hobby.
In Washington, a Senate floor contest develops over riders granting firing powers to state commerce and justice department employees. Sen. Monroney leads opposition claiming patronage, while Sen. Carlson backs the move, promising a revised rider limited to noncompetitively hired staff and a rule-suspension battle on the $1.1 billion State Commerce and Justice appropriation.
President Eisenhower drives key Senate actions to restrict Chinese Communists admission to the United Nations and to extend the reciprocal trade program. House leaders streamline measures, while senators hail his firmer stance against Peiping and against Communist influence at the UN. His pledge precedes Bermuda talks with Churchill and De Gaulle.
Police and U S military authorities sought a knife wielding sex slayer who killed 16 year old Barbara Longhurst and possibly Christine Reed in London. Detectives questioned over 1 000 airmen at Bushy Park camp as divers prepared to search the Thames for the second girl.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh begin six weeks of coronation journeys through London districts, visiting northeast and northwest areas to meet ordinary Britons. Crowds of up to 100,000 celebrate on palace balconies as fires and fireworks light the city. Global celebrations echo in the Commonwealth from Korea front lines to Kenya and Borneo outposts.
United States Steel Corp began replying to the union wage demand as CIO United Steelworkers and the company resumed contract talks in Pittsburgh. Vice President John A. Stephens said further discussions would follow while the union chair, David J. McDonald, expected an answer to their arguments. Observers predict a pay rise, with speculation around a 10 cent increase.
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg stated they were offered a deal to spare their lives in return for a confession of spying. They refused, vowing to face history and their impending execution for conspiracy to betray atomic secrets to Russia. The couple criticized the government and accused it of a frameup.
Secretary Talbott told senators that a cut of more than five billion dollars in Air Force funds will not delay new combat equipment for 143 or more wings. He backed a 120 wing goal by December 1955 and said the aim may rise after a six month defense restudy.
In Cincinnati a police bullet wounded two people during a pursuit of a fleeing man. Charles Collins, 31, was hit in the abdomen, and Clara Belle Glenn, 32, was wounded in the left arm. Miss Nancy Goins, 20, reported purse theft prior to the shooting. Harold Hughes, 24, was arrested on robbery charges after surrendering.
Former IMF secretary Frank Coe resurfaced for questioning by the investigating Senate after two months missing. He said he had been hunting for work and declined further comment with his attorney Milton H. Friedman before the closed door hearing.
A Washington bound passenger train collided with a stationary freight near Manassas Virginia. The engineer and fireman of the Southern Railway diesel were killed, ten passengers were shaken up, and freight crewmen in the caboose escaped.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 7-0 that the Ohio Turnpike Commission may select Portland cement concrete for a 21 mile northern Ohio toll road without required alternate bids. The court noted the legislature rejected an amendment for alternate bidding and affirmed the commission’s wide discretionary powers in materials choice.
Secretary Humphrey faced criticism from Rep Reed for possible lobbying as he urged a six month extension of the excess profits tax set to expire June 30. A compromise sought quick House approval of a one year extension of the reciprocal trade act while GOP leaders push for action by June 12.
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