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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
1
Western Pennsylvania faces a heat surge as humidity pushes temperatures higher. Pittsburgh may hit 97 a record for the date, beating the 1936 mark by four degrees, with Washington County and southern districts potentially even hotter. After two days of 94 degrees, residents expect sweltering conditions to continue.
Pa Nene notes a warm night with 78 degrees at 8 am while residents sought relief outdoors. Cherry crops near picking stage promise a plentiful harvest, with canning futures. Downtown steel poles undergo annual painting as cars near the work area are tarped for protection.
Rather cloudy with scattered thunder squalls this afternoon and in the southeast tonight. Thunder squalls may be locally severe in the south and east portions, cooler tonight. Generally fair and not as warm tomorrow. Low tonight 60 to 66. 24 hour period ending am today: maximum 94, minimum 173. No precipitation. River stage 5.5 feet. Same date last year: max 80, min 51, no precipitation.
About 200000 Japanese workers walked out in a one day strike in Tokyo protesting government sponsored legislation leaders say would curb organized labor rights and power. The action reflects broad labor unrest amid postwar policy debates.
The Senate Preparedness sub committee called President Truman's airpower stretch-out an invitation to disaster and urged rapid air defenses rebuilding to avert possible extinction of the American way of life. It warned Russia's military edge hinders world peace as it noted the joint chiefs wanted a 143-wing air force by mid 1954, but Truman delayed the date for budget reasons.
Washington reports House Republicans join Democrats to boost benefits for four and a half million widows orphans and elderly. Air Force targets quarter million volunteer observers to staff 27 states civilian spotter stations around the clock starting July 14 after prior cancellation due to poor public response. Rep Walter warns against imposing morality standards as probes into dirty books begin with a $25 000 request. Army Secretary Pace warns Europe arms could falter post June 30 without sufficient aid.
Sweden reports Soviet fighters shot down a Swedish air force plane in the Baltic. Stockholm suspends search for a second missing plane as anti-Red protests erupt and naval and fighter units are ordered to open fire if attacked. A Catalina crew survived after rescue by a German freighter.
Four more compounds on Koje Island were emptied today as part of an Allied reshuffling drive led by Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Boatner. The operation, halfway complete, proceeded without incident, contrasting with the prior bloody Compound 76 battle that killed 39 North Korean prisoners and one American soldier.
U S Senator Robert A Taft will visit Hershey on June 24 to seek stronger support from Pennsylvania's 70 member national convention delegation The session will be in Pittsburgh for Western delegates and will allow delegates to question Taft on key issues The event mirrors the Eisenhower Gettysburg gathering and follows GOP convention timing in Chicago July 7 Governor Fine will not disclose his presidential choice until a clear nominee emerges for the party
The Long Island Railroad walkout entered its second day with 300 000 daily riders disrupted. Negotiations remained at a stalemate and no immediate end to the strike was in sight.
In Pittsburgh on June 17, Oscar Falck age 63 was found dead near a bull he was loading for the slaughterhouse. He was gored while handling the animal. no witness to the accident.
U S troops halted three Chinese attacks on a key west Korean hill mass near Chorwon, in a five day battle that has produced over 2,000 Communist casualties. The 45th Thunderbird Division put Chinese deaths at about 1,000 with 1,000 wounded and more than 20 captured since last Thursday. Tank backed assaults by Chinese units met heavy resistance as Allied planes neutralized 26 gun positions before dawn.
General Ridgway met with Italian President Einaudi and later with Premier De Gasperi in Rome as police and troops maintain a militant hold to deter Communist rioters. Teens’ flying squad raids in the capital were halted after police injuries and numerous arrests. Police linked a dynamite find to an alleged attempt on Villa safety.
Congress considers pressing President Truman to seek an eighty day Taft Hartley injunction to halt the nationwide steel strike now in its third week. The House may attach the request as an amendment to a broader seizure power bill before action.
Quincy residents report Raymond E. Stone plans a special open house to witness friends remove a boat built in his cellar by knocking out a wall. Stone says his aim was a picture window and he will install it to fill the hole after the boat is taken out.
West German border police say Russian Mongolian troops moved into East German border areas around Magdeburg to bolster security as East German residents flee Communist deportation measures. The deployment targets the Red-controlled zone amid rising anti-Soviet resistance along the east‑west border.
The Allies walked out of the Korea armistice talks for a three day recess at Panmunjom led by Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison, UN negotiator. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols noted Communist delegates reacted with rehearsed laughter as deadlock persisted after a 32 minute session.
Government controllers said thousands of consumer items may cost a few cents to several dollars more next Monday as stores raise ceilings to cover freight rate increases. OPS noted many items now sell below ceilings so big price hikes are unlikely soon. Major increases were approved for 87 hard goods to cover a 15 percent rail freight rate rise approved by the ICC.
The United Engineering and Foundry plant remains down after a machinists and welders walkout over a fired furnace tender. Local 1671 president Richard Davis unavailable for comment. supervisory and clerical staff continue working while picket lines run. The plant reopened only to employees wishing to return.
The Army says Gen. MacArthur may deliver the Republican convention keynote in uniform and Gen. Eisenhower could campaign while on active list. Five star generals are deemed active without assignment and not retired, with political activity restrictions applied only when duties are assigned.
In Augusta Maine Governor Frederick G Payne defeats U S Senator Owen Brewster in a fierce GOP primary ending Brewsters 30 year public career. Payne leads by more than 3000 votes with eight rural precincts still reporting.
John Foster Dulles is named as special adviser on foreign policy to the GOP platform committee with taft and eisenhower camps' approval. He will draft the foreign policy plank as the committee meets in Chicago before the July 7 convention. Taft personally approved the assignment after a conference.
Infant Mary Ann Mowry of R D 2 Pulaski dies. Edward B. Maurey, 78, of Ligonier. Clair A. Marion, 41, of R D 2 Eng wood City appears in death record.
The piece notes rapid progress in the garden with onions and beets emerging and tomatoes beginning to appear. It reflects a rural scene of crops pushing through the soil and ongoing growth activities.
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