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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1952
Page
1
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower unveiled his initial major campaign tour, a route through ten states in the South and Midwest. Departing New York on September 2, he will appear in 14 cities across 10 states as part of his early election effort.
Kasson Minn Gov Adlai Stevenson and Gen Dwight Eisenhower will address the National Plowing Contest on Sept 6 before a farm audience expected to exceed 100000. Eisenhower will speak near noon and Stevenson about 330 PM, after the contest board invited both to share the platform.
The itinerary lists stops from Sept. 1 in New York to Sept. 10 in New York with Syracuse and other cities. Eisenhower plans whistle stop rallies and a prolonged swing after a two to three day stay in New York. He will meet Adlai Stevenson in Kasson on Sept. 6 at the National Plowing Contest. Governor Schricker questions Jenner's remarks about Marshall.
Senator Robert A Taft will likely meet Dwight D Eisenhower after September 10 to discuss his role in the Republican campaign He says he can stump for Eisenhower but will not do extensive whistle stop touring He plans to speak in Ohio and possibly Indiana and Illinois and wants to hear the nominee’s positions on Taft Hartley act federal spending and other domestic issues.
Lightning struck the Andrew Andresen barn four miles northeast of Tipton Tuesday night. The fire destroyed the barn and 20 tons of hay with damage estimated at $10. Firefighters could not secure water as a nearby power line transformer was knocked out. The barn burned for three hours.
The London show displays a TV telephone allowing seeable caller images on screens at each end of the circuit. The device is a prototype from British radio engineers and costs about $2,800, with home privacy not yet invaded.
Iowa officials study iron or steel siphon outlet as a repair option for Lake Creston dam and outlet. A final decision awaits Dean Dawson’s report from the University of Iowa after review of A. L. Alin's critique. Repairs should occur promptly this fall with potential consultations from original engineers. Governor Beardsley urged swift action to fund necessary fixes if affordable within committee funds. The interim panel will tour Lake Creston on Sept 3 and Lake Geode on Sept 5.
The W A Sheaffer Pen Company announced a new snorkel fountain pen with a messproof filling device. The snorkel extends beyond the tip to draw in air and ink, reducing blots by avoiding direct dipping of the nib. Prices range from $12.50 to $120 tax included.
A Senate subcommittee report finds pro Communist script writers weaving subtle anti capitalist messaging into radio and television. Ruth Adams Knight testifies the aim is to influence plain listeners without stating the party line while Ira Marion’s Voice of America ties are noted.
Des Moines reports Iowans have purchased 38 million gallons more motor fuel than in 1951 for the same period. State Treasurer M. L. Abrahamson said Tuesday the 1952 tax gain at 4 cents per gallon totals $1,548,535, reflecting higher fuel sales.
Polio toll in Iowa rises to 67 with two new deaths. Six year old Robert Lee Pullen of Atlantic dies in Council Bluffs, the 14th polio death there. Four year old Charles Buggy of Winnebago Nebr. dies in Sioux City, where his sister Kathleen is also a patient. Sioux City reports 202 polio cases this season with 30 deaths and 230 patients in wards. University of Iowa Hospitals see 7 new admissions, totaling 94 polio patients hospitalized. Mapleton postpones fall opening to September 15 due to polio. Des Moines hospitals report 17 more polio patients, 363 treated since June 30.
New York reports wholesale food prices rose to a fresh 1952 high as the Dun & Bradstreet index reached 6.70, up from 6.69 last week. The index sits 2.8 percent below the year earlier level of 6.89.
In Mississippi, Rep John Rankin loses his House seat after district consolidation. Rep Thomas Abernethy wins with 26,903 votes to Rankin’s 20,568 as unofficial returns come from 341 of 358 precincts. Abernethy, 49, pledges to aid farmers, while Rankin, 70, criticizes the farm program.
Gov. Adlai Stevenson denounces attackers of General Marshall as using patriotism as a weapon. He labels McCarthy a target and defends freedom of thought against overzealous patriots while urging strong defense and restrained power to promote freedom and peace. He vows to campaign in the East before a western tour.
Spencer Everly area youths aged 16 to 18 admit involvement in a series of thefts and breakins. A car radio and roller skates valued at 68 dollars were stolen from a Spencer car April 28. Arnolds Park roller rink staff identified the skates when the youth brought them for a wheel repair.
Mr and Mrs Raymond McCulley of Wapello Iowa celebrate their 312 month old daughter Kathleen being released from Children's Memorial hospital in Chicago. Rev Lester C McDonald of Mediapolis is credited with saving her life by flying the child and family for emergency major surgery for an intestinal ailment after Kathleen fell ill August 17 and was first taken to a Burlington hospital.
Bernard Baruch arrived in New York from San Francisco and again declined to reveal his choice in the presidential race. He has not stated a preference while remaining in the public eye and avoiding commentary on the contest.
Des Moines sources say Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson will visit Iowa with a campaign stop in Ames for a farm policy address set for September 6. The event was canceled in favor of attending the National Plowing Match in Kasson Minnesota, with time and exact location still undecided.
In Willkes-Barre Pennsylvania contract talks between the United Mine Workers and the hard coal industry halt for a week's recess. Key negotiators plan to reconvene after the pause to continue shaping a renewed labor agreement across the industry.
U S and Britain proposed a settlement to Iran over the Anglo Iranian oil row. Ambassadors Henderson and Middleton met Mossadegh for three hours seeking aid, compensation for the AIOC nationalization, and relaxation of the oil blockade to allow quick sales of stored Abadan oil. The plan envisions aid programs and direct talks on compensation while backing Mossadegh to avert a potential crisis.
In Buffalo Dulles labels American foreign policy as in personal crisis and urges disintegration of Soviet communism from within. He calls for focusing on Asia Africa and South America and ending containment while criticizing policy as racially discriminatory and failing to counter encirclement.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey said his campaign for Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower will be limited to New York. After meeting with Eisenhower and state GOP leaders, Dewey noted he offered no campaign advice and pledged to do all he can to win New York, including running errands.
Washington reports copper and aluminum are removed from the critical list as metal supply improves. Defense Production Administration foresees higher steel, copper, and aluminum output in early 1953. National Production Authority says private construction could see more materials by next April or as early as January 1. A two year ban on building recreational facilities will be lifted next April or sooner.
Cassopolis Michigan prisoner Robert Miller, 22, 130 pounds, freed today yet remains jailed after getting stuck trying to squeeze through an eight inch square opening in his cell bars. After 15 hours they freed him with a blowtorch. Miller says he was only curious to see if outside was possible.
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