26 May 1952
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1952
Page
1
In this second article, James A. Michener profiles a Chinese Communist prisoner who fought to resist surrender and argues that returning all Red prisoners would be unjust. He recalls a cold dawn on the front and a patrol in snow as U N forces hold thousands who refuse repatriation.
A tanker Michael loaded with crude oil and the barge A J Dodd collided in rain on the Delaware River 15 miles south of Wilmington. Two men were killed, six missing, one injured, with 39 survivors. Fire and thick smoke spread over the water near Reedy Island as Coast Guard vessels monitored the burning vessels.
A newspaper table of contents lists sections and page numbers for Amusements Financial Bridge Ing Reporter Classified Our Schools City Life Pres Quiz Deaths Radio TV Editorials Social and Sports with Today’s Pictures on page 16. It outlines where readers can find features, letters and other items across pages 1 through 32 and sixteen.
United Nations forces repelled a five hour Red assault west of Chorwon by two reinforced Chinese companies. More than 100 attackers were killed or wounded as UN reinforcements and tank fire stopped the push on three hills. US jets claimed four MiG-15s shot down and another damaged.
Arab Legion headquarters reported three Arab farmers and three donkeys killed by Jewish soldiers who crossed the armistice line from Israel near Ramallah. The communiqué said about 200 shots were fired at UN observers during the incident.
Washington reports President Truman weighing a move to push the steel controversy to Congress if seizure is ruled illegal. The Supreme Court recessed without a ruling, planning renewed sessions to clear its docket. Phillip Murray's CIO steelworkers pressed for raises as contracts expired last January, with the union warning of a mass strike if government operation ends. Truman’s plan if struck down includes appealing to Congress again while avoiding the Taft Harbor Act provisions. A well informed administration notes continued deliberation.
Gen Matthew B Ridgway will receive the UN Korean Service Medal today before departing for Europe to lead in place of Gen Dwight D Eisenhower. He is the first recipient at UN headquarters, with the award for all veterans who fought in Korea. Gen Douglas MacArthur previously held the invitation but has not yet visited the UN.
The report notes heavy weekend rainfall totaling 8 inches, 3.8 inches for the month. Tonight will be clear and cooler with a low around 46 degrees, and tomorrow is expected to be pleasant with a high near 68.
Senator Tay (James) Connally chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, argues that reduced aid would devastate Western Europe's arms buildup and warns against bankrupting the U.S. defense posture. He notes Western Europe has met the Communist threat and stresses allies must share burdens.
Hundreds of Catholic prelates and about a half million pilgrims from nearly every nation gather in Barcelona for the first World Eucharistic Congress in four years. The prayers focus on peace in individuals, homes, factories, nations, and the church amid a tense world.
Reports from Koje Island describe a five day P O W riot labeled Bloody September with 100 prisoner casualties and 15 killed, as Communist and anti Communist factions clash inside barbed wire enclosures. UN guards suffered 14 gunshot wounds and 22 bayonet injuries while attempting to quell the fighting. Hospital records note severe brutality among prisoners with deaths from beatings hangings and buried alive.
United Nations truce delegates head to Panmunjom to learn if a three day cooling off recess softens the Communist demand for all captured soldiers. The UN insists no prisoner will be forced to return. Maj. Gen. Harrison warns Reds may delay or reject an armistice, hoping to wear down Allied resolve.
Rochester civic board of inquiry reviews 23 day transit strike as union leaders and Rochester Transit Corp officials reportedly ready to settle their differences on their own based on stated readiness to resolve the dispute.
A wry cartoon caption notes the dollar may drop in value but some people will stoop to get it. The joke reflects humor on financial woes and moral shortcuts.
The Texas GOP faces a convention vote to name 138 delegates as an intraparty fight pits Taft backers against Eisenhower factions. The state executive committee must decide control of 31 of 38 county delegations amid threats of a bolt if factions are disregarded. Eisenhower supporters claim they gained delegates recently and threaten action if denied autonomy.
Syracuse University receives a $2 750 000 loan from the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency for a 665 student dormitory on Comstock Avenue. F Gordon Smith says plans include a five story red brick building with lime stone trim and bids expected by November 1 with contracts by December 1.
A police cruiser failed to catch a suspect when a small auto darted through a narrow alley. Police later arrested Emil Oleszéwski, 22, after locating his car parked before his home. He was charged with an illegal turn on a downtown street.
President Truman attacked private utilities for spending millions on propaganda to spread fear about public power. He praised electric cooperatives and rural electrification supporters, claimed to represent 155 million consumers, and suggested asking the attorney general to probe possible violations of the Corrupt Practices Act.
In Bonn Germany today the United States Britain and France signed a peace contract with Western Germany while declaring it a step toward peace and freedom. About 500 watched as Eden Schuman Acheson and Adenauer sealed 20 signatures amid caution that final approval rests with parliaments. A companion European Army treaty to be signed in Paris tomorrow would integrate 400000 Germans into a six nation force.
Indiana Democrat Frank M. McHale resigns as chairman of the Democratic National Committee credentials committee after being ousted as national committeeman. His term ends at the national convention in Chicago July 21. Paul M. Butler of South Bend elected to succeed him amid questions over profits from tractor company investments involving McHale and Frank M. McKinney.
The Supreme Court unanimously held that movies are protected by free speech and free press. It also struck down New York's ban on Roberto Rosellini's The Miracle, ruling the state erred in deeming it sacrilegious. Justice Clark noted the decision does not settled movie censorship rules.
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