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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1953
Page
1
Copyrighted Chicago Sun Times caption notes Elena Malkov wife of Russia's premier, few photos remain from her Moscow Theater era. A reader sent a likeness that appeared recently in a Swedish paper, illustrating ongoing interest in her career.
In Paris Premier Joseph Laniel seeks clear support for his European policy as he faces a confidence vote. Unofficial tallies show a small majority while rifts with foreign minister Georges Bidault threaten unity. A Bermuda conference looms with Eisenhower and Churchill, and a caretaker scenario could follow if the vote fails.
PANMUNJOM AP U S envoy Arthur Dean said Allies will accept Red demands for neutral observers at a Korean peace conference if Russia attends as a Communist belligerent Nonbelligerent observers would have a voice but no vote Dean said several items are likely to be agreed on and the UN cannot authorize invitations for neutrals yet He noted he must know what the UN has in mind before reporting back The Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission again limited explainers and continued to bar many from interviewing unrepatriated prisoners With about 20 000 unrepatriated Chinese and Koreans the deadline of Dec 23 looms and three North Korean soldiers who fled Panmunjom Nov 19 were cleared for potential release in South Korea
The Agriculture Department reports farm sales rose modestly in the first ten months of 1953 versus a year earlier, but farmers received 5 percent less cash. Total cash decline reached 24.8 billion dollars due to lower prices, while consumers paid more for overall goods as industrial prices rose slightly. Farm receipts from meat animals fell 7 percent and crops 2 percent, with modest increases in transportation, rent, medical care, and other services.
Miami recorded a chilly 47 degrees today, the coldest November 27 since Weather Bureau records began 43 years ago. The previous low for the date was 49 degrees in 1936.
Prime Minister Churchill's Conservatives won approval in the House of Lords for Cabinet plans to bring commercial television to Britain. The Lords defeated a motion opposing the scheme by 157 to 87, with a full Commons debate scheduled. The plan would allow some advertising to fund expansion of the service amid a BBC monopoly on TV and radio.
Senator Beall alleged that Democratic holdovers within the Agriculture Department ghost wrote speeches attacking Secretary Benson. He claimed a core of disloyal staff supplied ideas and material for critical public addresses and noted striking language similarities across speeches. Benson had no immediate comment as critiques of farm policy persist.
Forty eight thousand copies of a leaflet outlining reasons to bar Communists from teaching will be sent to New York City public and parochial schools and colleges. Dr. William Jansen, NYC schools superintendent, said public school booklets cost about $2,000 paid from public funds. Parochial and college booklets funded by an unidentified private donor.
Washington lawmakers press Secretary Harold E. Talbott over a report that a titanium shortage endangers U S military air superiority. The metal, derived from ilmenite and other ores, is valued for heat resistance and light weight in jet engines and airframes.
Taipei to see Rhee and Chiang Kai-shek discuss tightening anti communist ties. Rhee secretly visited Nationalist China two days after talks with U.S. officials in Korea. The two leaders, both scarred by Red forces, greeted each other as it sparked speculation of a new anti-Red bloc. Separately Sen. Malone pressed questioning on titanium shortages hindering aircraft production and defense needs.
Washington former social security administrator Arthur J. Altmeyer was summoned to testify before a House hearing. Rep Eberharter charged witnesses were given loaded questions, claiming the inquiry aims to smash the social security act while Republican members insist the hearings seek facts to improve the system.
Journal Report Of Survey On CD describes how Middletonians take Civil Defense in a two week study. A 1863 $40 deposit slip found in City Building spurs a future story. Also, a weather feature and fire alarm record report are teased for Sunday.
In Louisville, Kentucky, five month old Teddy Ray Davis was taken to a doctor after becoming cross-eyed and unable to focus. Since receiving glasses, he can find his toes, plays with them, and even watches TV. The parents Richard and Mrs Davis reported the improvement.
Washington and Ottawa clash over whether to question Igor Gouzenko about a Canadian spy ring. Senator Jenner seeks to interview Gouzenko under Canadian terms while Dulles and Pearson weigh a diplomatic path. Gouzenko hints at possible advice. Fred Rose is now in the Soviet bloc.
Former President Harry S. Truman travels to Chicago for a luncheon with Cook County Democratic leaders and to address an Israel bond rally. The visit highlights ongoing party events and fundraising drive in the city.
Betty McCuddy and Tom Buntin’s 22 year secret romance ends with public sympathy in Orange Texas. They vanished lovers in 1931 from Brownsville Texas and Nashville Tennessee, later living under assumed names. Neighbors rallied as the couple prepared to resume jobs in Beaumont.
The United States branded Russia's latest note on a Big Four meeting as an effort to slow progress toward greater European unity. The State Department said the note is a tactical retreat that glosses over Soviet policy. it maintains Soviet positions and would be discussed at the Bermuda conference. Observers suggest Moscow may stall European topics while reexamining the Chinese question.
A US Air Force C119 Flying Boxcar crashed near Orly Field today, killing all aboard. Five bodies were recovered. US Air Force Europe headquarters in Wiesbaden said the plane was likely a normal replacement from the United States, but its U.S. origin was not disclosed.
United Nations New York AP Western diplomats doubted Andrei Vishinsky’s remark that Russia may have weapon types beyond Western arsenals. The Soviet chief at the U N hinted at hidden arms as the General Assembly panel rejected his peace plan. Translators offered differing renders of his claim about Western gaps versus Soviet lead in atomic and hydrogen arms. U S authorities deny Russia near U S levels in bomb production.
Oakland tavern owner Mike Shean advertised for safer money handling after thieves stole 8500 last week. A con man calling from Los Angeles and then Miami claimed a foolproof scheme and heut ransomed him for 200 100 200 300 dollars before police were alerted. The case prompts new cash precautions.
ST. LOUIS police will question condemned kidnap slayers Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Brown Heady at the Missouri penitentiary Monday as investigators pursue the missing 303000 ransom. Board president J A Long said Chief Jeremiah O Connell and Circuit Atty Edward L Dowd will lead the questioning of the two scheduled for execution in Jefferson City December 18.
A stationary midnight to 6 30 a m low of 32 degrees produced a snow cover in Middletown. Forecasters predict cloudy colder weather with snow flurries, a 24 degree low tonight, and highs around 36 tomorrow. The AP five day Ohio forecast suggests temperatures near normal lows and highs.
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