11 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
1
The eighth meeting in a secret prisoner exchange series lasted 26 minutes at Panmunjan as armistice delegates from both sides met. A plane meeting is planned tomorrow at 11 o clock local time with more talks expected in executive session.
July 1 report from CINCAGO notes the high temperature today near 92 as the GOP Convention ends, with a cooler 78 expected tomorrow. Forecasters call for mainly fair today, becoming partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with possible thundershowers. Tonight's low around 69.
The Eighth Army reported that ground fighting west of Chorwon yielded more than 100 casualties in a one hour engagement as raider teams from allied forces inflicted heavy losses. Elsewhere along the front action was described as high with continued aerial pressure on enemy positions.
Officials reviewing a memorandum discuss government measures to raise prices for major steel firms to spur production. The move could affect civilian metals supply and trigger extended plant shutdowns. workers take three week vacations amid shortages, threatening electric trains, bicycles, stoves, and heaters.
A massive blaze at storage facilities near Clarksburg caused extensive damage estimated around ten million dollars. Fire teams battled exploding cans of lacquer and paint as thick smoke hampered efforts, drawing water from the West Park river due to lack of local hydrants. Nearby hospitals reported heat effects and residents were warned as flames ruled the area.
Urbana Illinois reports on a soil conservationist B Walkes explaining raindrops cause widespread splash during storms with potential as much as 100 tons of sail bouncing per storm. Card of Thanks from the James Cooper family thanks neighbors for kindness after their mother Mintle Cooper’s death with flowers and donations.
In Marshall field near the Crolua area Free Methodists hold camping, boosting traffic and prompting fears of travel to and from She eam Jurommds. Many stay on grounds while daily commutes continue, industrial bushes fade, flowers bloom, and gardens attract visitors to view the season's progress.
The 600000 mill workers strike enters its 40th day as Cleveland Cliffs president Brow notes ore cannot be moved now. Winter shortages loom. ore must be stockpiled. Workers, members of the Steelworkers union, face wage governances amid calls to end the stoppage to rebuild winter supply.
In London, Margaret Truman was the luncheon guest today of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace. Mrs. John Horton, daughter of Treasury Secretary John W. Snyder, accompanied Miss Truman.
McCloy cites growth of neo Nazi influence in Württemberg-Baden elections with 3.9 percent share. He warns the movement remains fragile but signals dangerous radical revival. Berlin responds with strong stance against radicalization and links with conservative elites.
In a fractured picture, Nixon gains momentum as Eisenhower and Taft camps edge toward the ballot. Nixon with Warren and Sen. William F. Frank are among the few figures repeatedly mentioned as possible vice presidential choices in this early phase.
Obituary notices report the death of Thomas Alexander aged 60 at home after months of illness. Born in Westerville, he was a retired Duke and husband of Gertrude Horm Alexander. Survived by wife and nine siblings, funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM at L. Bay funeral home with burial in Castle View cemetery. Other notices include Mrs. Vina B. Colton dying at 48 in Virginia after illness, and infant Laura Jane Burke dying at 3 days in New Castle Hospital. Funeral details follow, with multiple family survivors listed and services scheduled at local churches and cemeteries.
In a dramatic turn at the Republican convention, Minnesota switches and Michigan pledges push Eisenhower toward the nomination. Governor McKeldin announces Roosevelt McKeldin’s Maryland support as Dewey’s delegates pledge for others, while Warren and Knowland anchor rival bids. Ridgway departs for Paris with top NATO roles amid war-era diplomacy.
Report says Austrians expecting a real Superman must wait as Soviet authorities refuse to grant import permission for a German or Austrian to display the hero. A Swiss engineer eyed a Venus robot in Vienna but was denied. Russians cite need for Allied Council for Austria authorization for shortwave devices and imports.
Dr Paul Weaver of Lake Erie College told a conference of the American Association for Childhood Education that teachers tend to focus on well behaved students and overlook disruptive ones. He urged finding value in every child and fostering self discipline to prevent future social breakdown.
Washington reports Alverall Industries Association says a new cooling device can transform a 600 degree air blast into snow within five thirds of a second. The hand sized unit aims to solve cockpit cooling in high speed aircraft. Another maker developed a lighter device for engines that can raise temperatures 243 degrees in one second.
Chicago reports Gen. Eisenhower broke down in tears upon learning his nomination for president by the governor. He said he would consult with his wife Mrs Mamie Eisenhower and prepare for the next steps. The scene sparked widespread emotion among supporters.
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