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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1952
Page
1
Army general Jack Bell reports that the vice presidential hopeful has been vindicated in recent inquiries. The general notes the nominee’s conduct and decisions met expected standards under scrutiny. He urged continued public confidence as investigations conclude.
Eisenhower and Nixon walked side by side as the GOP backed Nixon 107 to 0 in a confidence vote. Eisenhower defended Nixon against accusations over privately raised expenses and praised his running mate before about 7,000 gathered in Wheeling West Virginia. Nixon defended his case to the nation in Salt Lake City after the rally.
In Wheeling journalists report Eisenhower and Nixon privately discussed the vice presidential matter after Nixon’s air arrival. Eisenhower defended party unity while stressing a clean Washington, signaling Nixon’s stay on the ticket amid Democratic pressure and public intrigue over the Stated ouster rumors.
The French Navy reports the submarine Sibylle and its 48 crew are missing in the Mediterranean off the Riviera after submerging during maneuvers. An oil slick was sighted near St Tropez, and search efforts by ships and aircraft continue though depth limits hinder rescue. The Sibylle is believed lost in waters about 2,100 feet deep.
In the 28th month of the war Gen Mark Clark met with top commanders behind the front as U N forces clashed near the West Lake and Kelly Hills amid heavy rain. Allied air power was reduced by foul weather and U N navies reported destroying a 12 car Red supply train south of Ongjin on the East Coast.
In Long Beach California Mrs Dina Schon 20 was freed after being charged with selling her 3 month old daughter Linda for 400 dollars. The prosecutor did not call a key witness and the sale case collapsed as the purchaser Mrs Elizabeth Brittain 35 balked at testifying.
Two more deaths from infantile paralysis were recorded at Children's Hospital, raising the 1952 polio toll to 36. Victims were Linda Barnard, 12, of James, Rt. 4, and Lou Ann Fox of Stone Creek, Tuscarawas County.
North American Coal Corp. will boost the resale price of coal it mines from 25 cents to 85 cents on Wednesday. The second largest producer in the state cited boosts to the United Mine Workers and higher costs as reasons for the hike.
Gov Adlai E Stevenson eyes October campaign swing into the South and Midwest. He will split time between Springfield Illinois and key Dixie sites as he seeks to patch up Democratic troubles with Indiana Kentucky Ohio and Iowa also on the itinerary. Stevenson avoided comment on Eisenhower Nixon reunion and on payroll donations from a special fund saying it would breach his faith to name state officials who received supplements.
An Associated Press survey shows Ohio's registrations nearing 3 million with Secretary of State Ted W. Brown predicting a record 3 million or more. Counties report heavy last day signups, aided by campaigns and media drives, with Cuyahoga Summit and Hamilton among top counties setting new records.
Eighteen party leaders, rounded up by the FBI, were indicted under the Smith Act for conspiring to overthrow the U S government by force. Seven named in Seattle, five in St. Louis, and six in Detroit face charges of specific overt acts.
Two federal prisoners escaped Clinton County jail using scissors as a weapon. George Norman, 22, recaptured minutes later under a car. Wilbur Virgil Martin, 30, fled southwest along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Norman attacked Sheriff Botts as another inmate was moved.
Abdul lah Yafi a 51 year old attorney and politician was named premier by President Camille Chamoun to form a cabinet. He portrays himself as non partisan but is the first choice of Kamal Jumblatt the Socialist leader who helped spark the constitutional revolution that removed Bechara El Khoury from the presidency last week.
British operated passenger vessel Takshing was attacked by a Communist gunboat and launch near Macau. Two Chinese passengers were forcibly removed at Lapsapmei Island while British destroyer Consort and frigate Mounts Bay returned fire against shore batteries. No British injuries reported as ships patrolled the area through the morning.
Glenn L. McComas a 25 year old Lima Ohio baggage man for the Pennsylvania Railroad earned the railroad hero medal for saving 3 year old Tommy Schoonover from death on the Lima station platform. He ran two blocks to seize the child as a passenger express bore down, risking his life in the act.
In Palo Alto California 16 year old Margo Boothe mobilizes students to encourage voting. She aims to spread the plan nationwide and already 80 percent of Palo Alto High School students signed up to promote turnout as school opened.
Gen Lemuel C Shepherd commandant of the U S Marine Corps arrived in Formosa and began a heavy schedule of talks with Nationalist Chinese leaders to discuss security and regional cooperation.
Sen. Robert A. Taft toured Michigan regions with Eisenhower support, addressing about 4,000 in Western Upper Peninsula and Southwestern Michigan. He defended the Taft Hartley Act against Democratic criticism and urged limits on federal spending and taxes while accusing Stevenson of endorsing strict labor controls. He noted Stevenson would broaden powers to seize plants in emergencies.
Iran’s premier called on Britain to pay 49 million pounds as the first step in a four point oil settlement plan. He set a 10 day deadline for Prime Minister Churchill to accept or reject the offer, responding to Truman and Churchill’s earlier proposals.
Gov. Sherman Adams charged Adlai Stevenson with using a private Illinois fund to pay Christmas bonuses and regular gifts to Democratic state officials. Stevenson refused to name the officials involved and defended the fund as a tool to recruit capable workers, while Eisenhower and Nixon reunited in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Portland report shows Secretary Brannan saying losses from federal grain storage leaks amount to about 500000 rather than 10 million dollars. He notes about 2.5 million recovered, indictments against 32 warehousemen and civil actions underway with bond recovery anticipated.
President Truman said he never regretted firing T. Lamar Caudle as assistant attorney general. Caudle testified before a House subcommittee alleging a White House clique pressured him and McGrath, while Truman denied knowing of such a group and hinted at possible further testimony from J Howard McGrath.
President Truman argued top government officials should publish annual income accounts. He defended his 1951 Congress message on transparency, noted past payrolls, and avoided comment on Nixon’s fund and Stevenson’s campaign finance actions. He also refused to forecast remarks for a whistle-stop tour in California.
The Republican national headquarters reports 80 000 telegrams and 18 sacks of mail on whether Richard Nixon should remain vice presidential candidate. Robert Humphreys said no breakdown on pro or con was attempted, noting it takes 20 minutes to find an unfavorable reply. Cables came from Hawaii, San Juan Puerto Rico and ships at sea.
A large fuel oil and gasoline blaze erupted in Sonora California last night at the Signal Oil Co storage area. About 875,000 gallons were involved with multiple blasts. Loss estimated at 75,000 dollars.
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