02 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
1
At Archbold Stadium 2131 Syracuse University graduates heard Frank W. Abrams call for new income sources, noting private colleges face funding gaps. He urged expanded corporation gifts to bolster endowments as Chancellor William P. Telley awarded seven honorary degrees. (Concluded on Page 23, Column 1)
Washington reports the Army cleared the way for General Dwight D. Eisenhower to retire from active duty and begin campaigning for the GOP nomination. Transferred to inactive status after 37 years, he will leave the Pentagon tomorrow for Abilene Kansas to deliver a nonuniform departure speech. If nominated he may resign his commission, forfeiting pay and Army aids.
UN tanks attacked central front positions injuring Chinese troops and damaging 48 hillside bunkers. An armored raid southwest of Kumson left 12 Chinese dead and 49 wounded while three Communists died south of Pyongyang in the Ron Shangie area. Communist artillery answered with a 1000 round barrage on a target the Army called special. The Valley area saw minor clashes as the soldiers fought with limited intensity.
Editorial page commentary notes Ike’s peak as soldier statesman makes a presidential bid seem premature and ill advised. Marquis Childs analyzes why delay suits him, urging patience over a rushed campaign amid expected dissent and disappointment. Pages 2 21 cover editorials and letters.
The Associated Press reports a rising holiday death toll as traffic crashes spike during the Memorial Day weekend. At least 352 fatalities occurred in three days, surpassing the 1949 three-day peak and exceeding the prior year’s totals. Other accidental deaths, including drownings, bring the toll higher.
Washington reports that Joseph Weinberg known as Scientist X pleaded not guilty to 19 charges tied to perjury before the House Un American Activities Committee. Indicted May 23 on three counts, bond set by Judge James R. Kirtland. Albany: a four-engine plane with engine trouble forced an emergency landing, diverting Colonial Airlines Flight 7 to Albany. 45 aboard including welterweight Kid Gavilan. substitute aircraft sent to resume passengers.
In a brief overheard quarrel Elsie laments hearing the word idiot and feeling insulted while Elizabeth retorts with mock conceit, noting there are many idiots in the world. The exchange reveals a lighthearted, petty dispute over perceived slights.
Senator Robert A. Taft calls for a strong American foreign policy centered on air power capable of protecting the nation and striking Russia. He criticizes the administration and Eisenhower for failing to craft this policy and predicts rain and cool weather amid ongoing campaign coverage.
An American patrol and South Korean troops faced a stoning by prisoners of war on Koje Island. A South Korean officer fired three shots, wounding a prisoner inside a compound as Gen. Mark W. Clark arrived for an inspection and warned that maximum force would be used to secure obedience.
Washington President Truman urged Congress to pass federal enforcement of safety precautions in U S coal mines. He warned that delay invites disasters and cited the West Frankfort mine explosion that claimed many miners' lives. He noted current law allows standards, inspections, and recommendations but lacks enforcement authority.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Truman’s seizure of the steel industry was unconstitutional. Justice and court actions followed as U.S. District Judge David A. Pine’s ruling was cited, with steelworkers rallying nationwide under President Murray’s calling.
The Supreme Court ruled the seizure order on steel mills by the Truman administration exceeded constitutional and statutory authority, stating the president lacks power to take possession of private property without explicit congressional or constitutional basis. Justice Black wrote the majority, with Chief Justice Vinson and Justices Reed and Manton dissenting as workers walked off plants nationwide. The decision sparked immediate repercussions in labor actions, with unions at Crippled Steel and other plants initiating partial stoppages and standby arrangements while wage and bargaining disputes remained.
West Berliners, irked by Soviet blockade tactics, clashed with a border policeman at Lichterfelde near the American sector edge of Berlin. The incident followed a high tension period as access to the Soviet zone remained blocked and teams from both sides faced off on the border.
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