26 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1951
Page
1
North Korea and the UN report that 1058 American and other non-Korean troops were captured, with 135 escaped or released and 332 still unaccounted. The disclosure follows months of partial figures and was announced at Panmunjom during a 30 day truce period.
Cairo reports a clear signal from King Farouk toward settlement with the West fueling anti palace and anti Western demonstrations. Tear gas in Alexandria broke up a 5000 strong student mob over AGFI Pasha’s appointment. Police injuries and student hurts noted. Leftist press pushes for action against British and alignment with the Communist bloc.
Stormy conditions on the Korean front threaten renewed fighting as a 30 day cease fire deadline nears and Panmunjom talks stall. In Pennsylvania a mine blast injures three, while Formosa Quemoy reports claim Nationalist troops are killed in an attack on Refsheld island nearby.
The New York Journal-American reports the Federal Bureau of Prisons is censoring mail of jailed Communist Party leaders to block spreading political doctrine. It highlights Eugene Dennis at Atlanta Penitentiary and notes prior attempts to mail instructions to comrades and his wife Margaret in New York.
A 45 year old Dedham man, Edward Le Febvre, a Medfield State Hospital worker, was convicted in District Court of registering bets among patients and fellow employees. He received a one month sentence in the House of Correction, suspended for one year. He pleaded innocent, with state troopers testifying he had run at pool off and on since starting his job 24 years ago.
Editorial outlines the President’s authority to force witnesses to testify under penalties of jail, noting the scope in investigations. James Marlow writes a column explaining implications. Features and page sections listed include Amusements 30 Editorials and Bridge 11 Letters 22 Classified 35-37, Life 21, Radio-TV 28, Deaths 18, Social 24-25, Financial 34, Sports 31-33.
A 1911 Granville blaze in a snowstorm leveled three business buildings and six establishments, forcing a family to flee an upper apartment. The wooden structures, at least 50 years old, left the district in ruins. No injuries were reported, and the cause was not learned.
Washington says private offers to cover a 320 000 Hungarian fine for four U S airmen convicted of border violations are being rejected by the government if needed it will pay. Capt John J Swift Capt Dave H Henderson T Sgt Jess A Duff and Sgt James A Elam faced 30 000 fines or three months jail. They were forced to land in Hungary Nov 19 while ferrying supplies from Germany to Belgrade. Concluded on Page 15 Col 3.
The four day Christmas period saw 758 accidental deaths in the United States, including over 500 from traffic accidents and 140 from miscellaneous causes. Texas counted more than 90 deaths, with nearly 60 from traffic incidents as winter travel and snowbound roads reduced fatalities below projections. The miner deaths from a coal mine explosion were not included in the toll.
The article reports the bombing death of Harry T. Moore, 46, Florida NAACP executive secretary and former teacher, along with injuries to his wife. The blast occurred near Sanford during the Christmas holiday, prompting federal investigation and an inquiry by Gov. Fuller Warren.
Czechoslovakia seeks oil from Iran as a state deal amid a government cash squeeze. Iran, short of funds, recalls 26 diplomats including ambassadors to Britain Italy and India to save expenses abroad. Britain’s Anglo Iranian Oil Company vows to block oil sales to outsiders unless Tran settles with the company.
A Nahant physician report details an $18,000 theft tied to a babysitter Roberta McCauley 15 Marilyn Curry 16 and Eileen Jeffery 17. They faced delinquency and larceny charges at a District Court arraignment before Judge William J Landergan as of Thursday.
Wholesale food prices edged up this week from the year’s low as the Dun & Bradstreet Food Index reached 6.64, up from 6.63 last week, 3.8 percent below last year. The index covers wholesale cost of 31 foods, with higher prices for flour barley butter sugar cottonseed oil cocoa potatoes steers hogs lambs, while wheat corn oats lard cheese and eggs moved lower.
The Boston and Maine Railroad announces two special trains for New Year celebrations. One leaves Boston at 2 30 A M and the other at 12 15 A M for riders heading north of Boston.
A brief humorous line notes that death does not worsen every time Congress meets. The joke contrasts life and death with a light political quip.
Two hooded bandits armed with pistols robbed the First National Bank in Fair Haven today. The lone teller Mrs. Joseph Sherman reported only counter cash and early deposits at her window. she could not immediately provide the exact amount stolen.
The eastern, Southern and western railroads keep reduced military furlough fares for travel on coaches for five more months. The rate was meant to run through June 30, 1952, after an earlier expiration date of January 33, 1952 was set.
In Korea a batch of mail from United Nations prisoners of war arrived at Panmunjom for relay to Japan. The six camps in North Korea sent letters and packages to be delivered to relatives and friends. Christmas dinner featured North Korean dishes with wine and beer as POWs exchanged holiday greetings. Walter Wanger and family spent Christmas together in Hollywood before he appeared in court.
In a surprising move, DeGuisperi exits his role with Sasperi, triggering a leadership transition in Paris. Officials signal a restructuring to stabilize operations and maintain strategic goals amid ongoing policy debates and international concerns.
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