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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
1
Springfield reports of a roaming phantom gunman on state highways were downplayed by Chief Thomas J. O'Donnell. Investigators found most incidents stemmed from stones, windshields, or fireworks, not bullets, though the probe continues.
June 11 AP report details a night of terror at P.O.W. compound 77 in Korea where 15 fellow prisoners were murdered before insurgent leaders surrendered to United Nations troops. American guards then isolated red leaders and dispersed the rest to smaller stockades as paratroopers secured the area.
Washington June 11 AP top officials say President Truman will likely invoke the Taft Hartley law to restore steel production. Senate and House critics oppose alternatives, while Taft and Southern Republicans push back on seizure provisions. Truman argues invoking the law would force industry cooperation though workers doubt obedience.
Ferrell M. Starnes of Herrin, a Retail Clerks union officer and longtime chamber and council figure, writes that Herrin residents hope Allen Industries will rethink abandoning plans for further Herrin plant operations. He cites his roles with the union Trades Council Chamber of Commerce and Community Council and notes his long service as secretary and trustee.
Munsan Korea June 11 AP the Korean armistice talks resumed with the Communists protesting new bloodshed on Koje island and repeating old accusations. Gen Mark Clark told top Red commanders he approved the walk out which caught Reds off balance. Clark wrote to Kim Il Sung and Peng Teh-Huai that UN delegates endure malicious charges and that their patience and conduct are commendable. No progress on exchange of prisoners. negotiations adjourned until tomorrow.
Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change tonight and Thursday. Scattered showers possible, mainly east. low tonight 68 to 72, high Thursday 90 to 95. Yesterday’s high 93, today’s noon 90. Precipitation 0.00 inches. Wind averaged 1 mph between 7 am yesterday and 7 am today. Sun sets 7:25 pm, rises 4:33 am. Crab Orchard Lake 1 inch below spillway. Little Grassy Lake level with spillway today.
Sgt. C. Dean Chase of Salt Lake City, 24, charged with disrespect to a superior officer and ordered to face court martial in Monterey California. He alleges General Clark’s handling of the Koje prison incident was repugnant and disgraceful. Chase cites promises by Brig. Gen. Colson and Brig. Gen. Dodd and calls Clark’s repudiation improper.
Louis Schneider 28, of Marion, died after a switch adjustment on a compensator at the Grinnell Sash and Door Co plant in Ordill. He was seen by doctors unable to revive him after about two hours of efforts beginning around 10 a.m. The accident involved a high amperage from 220 volts as Schneider used a screwdriver on the switch. Coroner Sam Simmons and area officials attended. an inquest may follow.
United Nations infantry repelled a 200 strong Chinese assault on a vital hill on the Korean western front. About 123 attackers were killed in a 50 minute struggle near Chorwon as artillery support and bayonet work helped secure the position.
New York June AP Bing Crosby will make his television debut on Saturday June 21 joining comedian Bob Hope in a marathon fund raising appearance for the American Olympic committee broadcast nationwide.
Litchfield June 11 AP Corp Burton Burge of Iowa City Iowa was killed instantly today when his car collided with a gasoline truck about two miles south of Route 66 Burge aged about 20 was stationed at Scott air base The truck was driven by Bernard Lawrence 24 of Last Avon Lawrence was taken to St Francis hospital in Litchfield for treatment of injuries
Washington June 11 AP The House banking committee voted for a full year extension of wage price and rent controls and for dropping all controls over real estate and consumer credit The measure would replace the Defense Production act expiring June 30 Knocking out real estate controls would end regulation X terms for down payments on new homes Consumer credit controls on autos radios and other items were suspended The committee hopes to complete the bill tomorrow
New York AP June 11. Paul V. Hoffman chairman of Eisenhower advisory group denounces Taft pro steamroller tactics over MacArthur named as GOP keynoter. Hoffman says nomination should be decided by the people not the arrangements committee and Eisenhower won’t be hurt.
Directors of the Chicago Board of Trade rejected late yesterday the attempt to extend trading hours to 1 45 p m on weekdays and to close the board on Saturdays year round. The move aimed to widen session times and adjust operations amid market pressure and labor considerations.
Milan report on Carolyn Margozian of Newton Center Mass known as Linda White. 24 year old aspiring lyric soprano studies with Rosetta Pampini and plans to perform at La Scala. She earned money in a leading review and hopes a December operatic film co starring with a Broadway figure.
Taft's camp moves to seat pro Taft Southern delegates as MacArthur named keynoter and Taft backers take major posts. Texas 38 votes loom large in the contest with disputed delegation seats and rules battles shaping the GOP nomination fight. Eisenhower backers claim efforts to stack precincts and steal Texas votes, while Taft supporters cite legality of voter participation.
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