24 Nov 1952
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1952
Page
1
The United States and Britain remain sharply divided over a British backed Indian proposal to end the Korean prisoner of war deadlock. Washington said it could not accept the plan without firmer conditions. Diplomats hoped for harmony but doubted progress.
Harvey J Caldwell aged 73 and a longtime Terre Haute attorney was found dead in his office on South Fifth Street. Coroner D M Ferguson had not issued a verdict by noon. death likely occurred about November 18. Police learned Caldwell had not been seen and entered the office to discover his body under a chair. Caldwell, Indiana University Law School graduate, began practice circa 1907 and was associated with Crane and Miller before opening his own office. He never married and was a member of Modern Woodmen and the Terre Haute Bar Association. Body sent to Ball Funeral Home.
The skeleton of a man believed to have died five to six months earlier was found hanging from a pine tree branch four miles east of a Florida city. Investigator John Bordeaux tentatively identified the deceased as Alexander Iwasziwicz, 49, of Mishawaka Indiana from a draft card. An investigation is planned.
The Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions with occasional rain tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures rise from a low around 45 tonight to highs near 50 in Terre Haute and 42 to 52 across Indiana and Illinois.
A blaze at Ladson Bakery 1717 Wabash avenue caused near total loss with estimated damage of 13 000. Fire began in the basement and through rear work space with four hours on scene. About 8 000 of losses were to equipment and fire chief cited furnace as a probable cause.
Census data show Indiana farm land fell 1 404 655 acres from 1920 to 1950 from 21 063 332 to 19 658 677 acres. Farms decreased from 205 126 to 166 627. farmland share dropped 91.3 to 84.8 percent. Average farm size rose from 102.7 to 118 acres. farm values moved from 12 937 in 1920 to 5 180 in 1935 and 16 550 in 1950.
North Korean and Chinese ground fighting continues near Sniper Ridge as ROK troops repulse multiple Red attacks. U S B 26 bombers destroy about 200 trucks carrying enemy supplies, delivering a major blow to the Red logistics effort amid snowy, poor weather conditions.
Gen. Nurridin Mahmud seized premiership in Baghdad declaring martial law after two days of Communist led rioting. Army units guarded embassies and key sites as one person died and 52 were wounded in the clashes.
The Italian Defense Ministry claims Italy will enter 1953 with the strongest army in western Europe with firepower equal to or surpassing British or American divisions. Observers note gains from U.S. arms aid but say Italy lacks the latest jet fighters and big weapons, though conversion to these is under way.
Washington reports the Office of Price Stabilization suspended wholesale pork ceilings and loosened slaughtering quota limits for livestock. Retail ceilings stay in force as Tighe Woods weighs a possible rollback in beef prices. A future reinstatement remains possible if prices jump, with a forecast of a small rise in 1953.
Washington Nov 24 The Federal Parole Board rejected Alger Hiss s request for parole from Lewisburg Pa prison He a former high State Department official convicted of perjury is serving a five year term The board s decision was unanimous chairman Dr George G Killinger said the rejection was voted after a careful consideration of the official record
The Butterfield Canning Co potato department was closed after a weekend fire damaged a two story cannery building. Damage was estimated at 80000. Fire Chief Dick de Crastos cited wiring defects as the cause.
Sister Elizabeth Kenny, 65, famed for her polio treatment, fell into a semi comatose state after cerebral thrombosis last Thursday. Dr John Ogden said the blood clot has extended and there is no hope for recovery. She spoke last Saturday and said I feel rotten.
The American Red Cross mobile unit in Terre Haute needs 220 volunteers to reach its 300 donor quota for a visit Tuesday and Wednesday. Appointments run until 5 p.m. Tuesday by calling C-9660. The drive operates at St. Stephen Church 215 North Seventh Street from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Blood collected will be processed into plasma for the armed forces amid wartime need.
New York November 24 Officials of 35 C I O unions meeting in closed session aimed to pick a successor to the late Philip Murray. Allan Haywood and Walter Reuther led the field with possible compromise names mentioned. A convention battle could unfold December 1 in Atlantic City New Jersey.
INTEREST LAGS. SOUTH BEND Ind Nov 24 A decline in interest of Indiana's volunteer sky watchers was reported by Capt Forest Shafer commander of the South Bend filter center. Only 30 percent of the designated ground observation posts in the state are operating.
Bad weather hampered search efforts for the C 124 Globemaster missing after attempting to land in fog and wind near Alaska. Crews reported a weak distress signal on 500 kilocycles but could not determine its bearing. up to 52 servicemen were believed aboard.
Informed sources say the White House will intervene in the soft coal wage case if Putnam does not approve a $1.90-a-day raise for John L. Lewis miners. Putnam weighs whether to back the Wage Stabilization Board ceiling of $1.50 or approve the full negotiated increase, with a decision expected early this week.
The Air Force released the list of crew members missing from a C-124 Globe master flight between McChord AFB Washington and Elmendorf AFB Alaska. Included is Airman 3-C Marion L. Scott a radio operator and son of Lawrence D. Scott of Lebanon Indiana.
A C-124 Globemaster carrying 11 crew and 41 passengers disappeared over Alaska. A 24-plane search armada stood by for dawn, weather hampered operations, and officials warned of a possible second worst disaster in U.S. military aviation history.
Hal Boyle recalls the 1950 United Nations offensive that aimed at the Yalu River two years prior. On November 24, 1950, optimism rose at Tokyo HQ under General MacArthur while frontline doubts focused on enemy size and potential Chinese reinforcement.
Signs on Capitol Hill point to a major rewrite of the nations labor law by the new Republican 83rd Congress. Rep McConnell says changes are anticipated while Sen Taft favors amendments. Debate centers on possibly linking or replacing Taft Hartley with a new framework.
The Community Council received recommendations from Dr. Clifton Hutchens on Terre Haute recreation. A full-time recreation director for the city park department is proposed to coordinate projects for all ages, with implementation delayed until the 1954 budget. William R. Kelley chairs the recreation section. Mrs. Floyd Dix leads the council, and Dr. Hutchens serves as a consultant for the National Recreation Association.
Sixty drivers from the Black and White Taxi Company and subsidiaries walked off at 9 am Monday seeking a $5 weekly pay raise. Union president Jack Reynolds cited deadlocked talks with owner Howard Clare while noting drivers work a 60 hour six day week on 43 percent commission. They seek the guaranteed minimum to rise from $45 to $50 as other firms reach new contracts. The old pact expired Oct 1.
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