12 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1952
Page
1
Supporters claim Eisenhower’s return by June 1 will clinch the Republican nomination. Taft backers argue his resignation from European command may boost Taft, while Eisenhower aides plan first campaign speeches after his homecoming. The White House said he may resign June 1 with a public campaign to follow if nominated.
A 27th annual Easter Pageant begins at 1 a.m. with 9 000 in a sunrise cast atop Mt. Davidson San Francisco. Thousands expected in Indianapolis Rose Bowl Pasadena and California venues. Catholic missions in New Mexico Pueblo villages and a national NBC broadcast from Yosemite and Grand Canyon paths round out the observances.
A Hagerstown youth and two other Maryland men enlisted at the Navy recruiting office in Baltimore and were sent to Bainbridge for training. Forrest M. Bond Jr., 18, of 306 South Mulberry Street, Hagerstown, attended Hagerstown High School and worked at the Maryland Theater. Clyde Ray Shank, 17, of P O Box 434, lived near Conococheague and played basketball, baseball and sang in the glee club at Dayton Virginia High School. Earl F. Manahan, 18, son of Mr and Mrs John W Manahan of Pen Mar Pa, attended Smithsburg school and worked at Landis Machine Co in Waynesboro before enlisting as a seaman recruit. Fort Hood Texas.–Pvt Melvin S Johnston of Nagerstown participates in Exercise Long Horn with the 1st Armored Division, part of over 196 000 troops in the wartime maneuver largest since World War I.
In La Paz on April 12 rebels led by Hernan Stiles said they had ousted the officers who seized power 11 months earlier and that Bolivia’s most popular politician Victor Paz Estenssore could return from exile to head a new government. Stiles spoke to a downtown crowd predicting the rebel rule.
John Foster Dulles urged the United States to take the initiative in foreign policy. He criticized Russia driven crises and called for policy faithful to American tradition while criticizing current administration actions. He spoke at a regional meeting of the American Bar Association and praised Truman and Acheson for bipartisanship.
Hartmore April 12. Three parts Great Dane and one part St Bernard mutt Bozo guarded Rosendale laundry for a year and half. Thieves used an acetylene torch to steal 2700 from the safe, triggering a dog frenzy when the business opened the next morning.
The article notes Lower California’s wealth in minerals with eras of mining dating back hundreds of years. It highlights long standing explorations and the enduring value of historic ore workings.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke of remaining in Kansas after his NATO command ends. He said he would resign only if nominated for president, noting five star rank allows lifetime status but retirement is possible. He plans to attend an Abilene celebration on June 4 and hinted at a brief vacation with Mamie. He emphasized continuing the peace effort and avoiding political distraction while fulfilling command duties.
Washington reports the ban on constructing new television stations will be lifted Monday. The Federal Communications Commission lifted the one year old restriction and plans to allocate TV channels nationwide and set a seven day window for filing television license applications.
Quotations furnished by Cohn and Co members of the New York Stock Exchange at 19 North Jonathan Street Hagerstown Maryland. 1981 Divid Aaked.
The Pentagon begins preparing for a presidential request to recommend a successor to Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower as top European theater commander. Possible candidates include Gen Matthew Ridgway and Gen Alfred Gruenther, with other services considered. The choice centers on who will command UN forces in Japan and Korea or lead Allied forces in Europe.
Hollywood news reports actress Mona Freeman and her husband Pat Newey have separated, citing unresolved differences. They issued statements from Los Angeles confirming the split.
United Nations and Communist negotiators opened with minimal formality in Mannan Korea. Maj. Can Williams urged concessions while Communists showed no yielding. Seven sessions totaled 48 minutes with recesses for translation and the day’s brief meeting ended in a minute.
Seoul reports renewed ground fighting as North Korean probing attacks are repelled along the front. Weather hindered U N air activity while naval thrusts pressed Communist coastal positions. The Fifth Air Force tallies 10 Allied planes lost in enemy territory, with several Communist aircraft shot down or damaged.
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