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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1953

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Eisenhower Speaks in Williamsburg on Historic Anniversary

President Eisenhower arrives by yacht Williamsburg to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from the College of William and Mary as Virginia marks the 177th anniversary of the Virginia Resolution. He plans a Chesapeake Bay cruise and visits to Norfolk Naval Base and Annapolis while aides prepare a Tuesday tax and budget radio address.

Williamsburg Eisenhower Washington Virginia John S. Battle College of William Mary Chesapeake Bay Norfolk Naval Base Naval Academy Annapolie Navy Harry F. Byrd A. Willis Robertson John S. Doud George Gordon Moore James C. Hagerty Thomas E. Stephens Chandler Norfolk Atlantic Fleet Adm. Lynde McCormick Annapolis Bancroft Hall

Atomic plant plans denied by AFC in Portsmouth Ohio

The Atomic Energy Commission said no major curtailment or abandonment of the Portsmouth Ohio explosive production plant is being planned. The statement followed a Washington Post report that the Pentagon and National Security Council discussed downsizing the facility, which drew no comment from NSC officials. Senator Bricker of Ohio said he had not heard of such a move.

Washington F Atomic Energy Commission Portsmouth Ohio Commission Pike County Washington Post Pentagon National Security Council The Security Council Post Sen. Bricker

Akron Bus Strike Ends After 45 Day Walkout

The Akron Transportation Co. announced today it reached a settlement to end Akron's 45 day bus strike, the longest of five to hit the city in seven years.

Akron Akron Transportation Co

Eisenhower to address nation amid GOP budget concerns

President Eisenhower plans a radio fireside chat next Tuesday to explain why the budget cannot be balanced now and to discuss defense spending. He may urge keeping high taxes, while aiming to reassure military security and explain choices on arms funds and deficit reduction amid GOP pressures.

Washington Eisenhower Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Congress Truman Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey

Chicago at New York Baseball Postponed By Rain

The American league game between Chicago and New York was postponed due to rain. No makeup date was announced.

Chicago New York

ILO to Abolish Shape Up Hiring Plan

Baltimore action by the 20 member ILA Executive Council ends the controversial shape up system under AFL pressure to purge gangster elements from waterfronts. Joseph P. Ryan, 67, longtime ILA president, faces larceny charges and possible perjury questions loom as the council resumes talks in a Baltimore hotel.

Baltimore International Longshoremen’s Association American Federation of Labor AFL TLA ILA Joseph P. Ryan Ryan New York Sen Tobey U. S Washington Senate Senate Commerce Subcommittee ILA Council

Ike Attitude on Red China in U N Disapproved

Washington AP reports senators voiced strong disapproval of President Eisenhower's stance on admitting Red China to the United Nations should a Korean armistice be reached. Sen Bridges said he opposes U N admission in any form, while Sen H Alexander Smith warned Asia would suffer if Red China joins. The debate could affect foreign aid funding to Britain as Attlee and Churchill suggested a seat for Red China if a Korea truce occurs.

White ‘House White House Eisenhower Washington China United Nations Korea Peiping U. N Sen. Bridges RNH U. S Bridges Sen H. Alexander Smith R-Nj Foreign Relations Committee Japan Clement Attlee Sir Winston Churchill Red Senate Britain Senate Appropriations Committee Sen. Taft Ohio Sen. Dirksen Ill Attlee Churchill Dirksen Malenkov Russia Dulles Nehru

Ohio Senate Faces House Highway Package Debate

The Ohio Senate will study four House approved highway bills aimed at raising 424 million dollars annually via axle-mile taxes and a penny per gallon gas tax hike. A fifth bill to hire outside engineers goes to the Senate Highway Committee as leaders weigh a revived bonds proposal to speed arterial construction.

Columbus Senate Senate Taxation Committee Sen Donald Rolf R—Hamilton Highway Department Senate Highway Committee David Meek Ferguson Guernsey Frank J. Lausche

Only Hope Keeps Alive Truce Talks

Kore an truce negotiations stalled as both sides refused to budge from their separate prisoner exchange proposals. The 11 a.m. session produced only restatements over 48,500 Red prisoners who refuse repatriation. A next meeting is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Panmunjom

Princess Weds Commoner In Simple Rites

Oslo report on Princess Ragnhild marrying Erling Lorentzen in a simple wedding at Asker near Oslo. The 22 year old royal daughter joins a shipping family, with King Haakon VIII and other royals attending amid mixed feelings over the royal commoner union.

Oslo Norway Ragnhild Olav Martha Erling Svend Lorentzen Asker Skaugum Haakon Vii

Fernald Plant Runs Ahead While Finishing Touches Remain

CINCINNATI The atomic plant at Fernald in Hamilton County is processing metallic uranium though the project is not completed. AEC area manager Clarence J. Kari said some sections have operated for six months and one unit is the nation s first precision mill for rolling uranium ingots into bars in production quantities.

Cincinnati Fernald Hamilton County Clarence J. Kari AEC

Armory Dedication and Weekend Features in Sunday's Journal

Sunday's Journal covers Middletown Armory dedication with open house and photo features. Ohio All-Stars led by Coach Paul Walker clash with Kentucky stars in Cincinnati Dayton and Middletown, with a full Walker lineup list. A Forest Hills Country Club spring formal theme dominates Sunday society photos. A Middletown baby highlighted as a hospital drive cover girl is now seen in ongoing treatments reflected in a Sunday story and pictures.

Middletown Big New National Guard Cincinnati Dayton Kentucky Paul Walker Ohio Forest Hills Country Club

Probe Possible Ray Of Hope For Settlement

U S officials will probe Korea’s Communist position to seek any basis for a truce while avoiding a talks collapse. Negotiators met an hour and twenty minutes with little progress as the study aims to clarify whether Reds want a settlement and at what price. The effort bears on East West tensions and Soviet peace aims, with Eisenhower avoiding fixed armistice preconditions.

Washington U. S Korea Eisenhower

British Press Attacks McCarthy Over Attlee Clash

In London the press reacted strongly to Sen. McCarthy and former Prime Minister Attlee with editorials backing Attlee’s claim of anti American elements in the U S. The coverage reflects Labour sympathy and highlights a rift over Korea policy amid Soviet summaries of Eisenhower remarks and Parliament debates.

London Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Clement Attlee Attlee America Labor Party Moscow Britain United States House of Commons Jon McCarthy U. S Stalin Moscow Radio Daily Mirror Daily Herald McCarthy

Nehru backs red plan of repatriating POWs in Korea

Indian Prime Minister Nehru urged Parliament that the Communist proposal for four month repatriation of Korean prisoners, with India on a five nation commission, closely follows the UN resolution and offers a solid basis for solving the issue. He noted the UN plan requires custody after 90 days and a further conference, while Churchill proposed a Big Power conference, which he supported. He also cited new shifts in Africa, India Pakistan relations, and a thaw in Cold War tensions from Soviet gestures.

Harrison Reds India Sweden Switzerland Poland Czechoslovakia New Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru United Nations Command U. N Korea Nehru Churchill U. S Eisenhower Africa Pakistan Soviet Union

Turks Swarm Chinese in Major Korean Front Assault

Turkish infantry backed by tanks and artillery attacked across the Western Front near Panmunjom, killing and wounding an estimated 400 Chinese. Outposts in Ve gas Berlin East Berlin were hit as U S Marines, now in a varied sector, see Turkish units under the 23rd Division. Sabre jets shot down seven MiGs in three days, while air bombardment reported near Chinnampo. Bitter fighting continued in the Capitol Hill Outpost Texas sector, about 100 miles east of Outpost Vegas.

Seoul No-Man’s Land Vegas Berlin East Berlin Panmunjom U. S North Korea Texas Central

Leopold Loses Freedom Plea

Nathan Leopold, aged 48, the 1924 Jazz Age killer of 14 year old Bobby Franks, has his first bid for freedom rejected by the Illinois Board of Pardons and Paroles. The panel ruled Leopold “is not the right type of man to go back to society” and denied parole.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Bobby Franks Graywalled Stateville Penitentiary Milnois Board of Pardons and Paroles Leopold

Republic Steel appoints Thomas P. Patton to assistant president post

Republic Steel Corp. in Cleveland names Thomas F. Patton to the newly created role of assistant president and first vice president, marking the third ranking post at the company.

Cleveland Republic Steel Corp Thomas F. Patton Republic

Godfrey Undergoes Hip Surgery At Mass General

Boston radio TV star Arthur Godfrey underwent the first of two operations today at Massachusetts General Hospital. Officials said he was in good condition after surgery to correct hip injuries suffered in a 22 year old traffic accident. The hospital released two brief notices stating he was in the operating room and then that the operation was over with Godfrey in good condition.

Heppenheim Germany U. S. Air Force Here Boston W — Radio Arthur Godfrey Massachusetts General Hospital Godfrey Dean A. Clark

Wages In Focus As U S Steel Parley Enters Day Two

U S Steel and CIO United Steelworkers resume wage talks in Pittsburgh with both sides seeking to avoid a strike. Union argues for about 15 cents more per hour amid a $2.06 average wage for nearly 600,000 steelworkers. industry cites $2.16 average and discusses 18 to 25 cent targets in Youngstown negotiations. McDonald says pay raises justified by members needs, productivity, industry health, and national economy.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers U. S. Steel Corp Youngstown Youngstown Sheet& Tube Co USW U. S David J. McDonald United Steel Workers

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