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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1953
Page
7
Elton Fay profiles Hyman G. Rickover and the vast network of people drawn into the atomic submarine program. He notes relentless tempo, cross‑plant travel, and intense push from engineers, clerks, drivers, and Navy personnel, while outlining Navy resistance and eventual promotion of a new admiral billet aligned with Rickover’s methods.
By Elton C. Fay Washington asks what makes the first atomic powered ship possible, questioning the roles of nuclear fission engineering shipbuilding and the driving passion of thousands who seek to create something wholly new in the world. He ponders whether Nautilus and Sea Wolf symbolize more than technical prowess.
Washington reports the cost of the first atomic powered submarine could total up to 56 million dollars when research development experiments materials and construction are included. The Navy allocated 30 million for hull building and the Atomic Energy Commission estimates 26 million for the thermal reactor and land based test facilities.
Butler County Probate Court filings list Mary C. Gardner of Trenton dying March 21, leaving her husband Myron A Gardner as executor with estate value undetermined. George Turner of Middletown’s estate valued at 2477.87 with 1800 personal goods and 677.87 cash. Ethel Grace Fair child of Lemon Township valued at 3500 in real estate per Lon Fairchild administrator. Emil Knabel of Liberty Township dies March 26, widow Ida Knabel Middletown Route 1 named executrix. estate value undetermined.
Cora E. Gingerich of West Middletown Ohio has been appointed administratrix of Albert Gingerich deceased of Madison Township Butler County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated March 27 1953. Harry F Walsh Probate Judge Thomas H Stubbs Attorney April 1815.
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds from J C Fletcher to Willie Deaton and others with various lots and prices. Cancellations list Middletown and Midd Fed S and L transfers including several Oneida, Evelyn F., Rolling Mill Park, Hillview and Mayfield parcels with values ranging from 2,000 to 6,000.
Dr George W Crane describes Gloria a 29 year old mother of two who joined a wartime share-the-ride club for high pay. She befriended a foreman who kissed her, causing emotional intoxication fueled by stagefright and alcohol. Crane notes wives and husbands wrote in about similar experiences during the Korean war era.
The record notes a transaction at Fed S and L in Daman Park for lot 28 with a sale price of eight thousand fifty dollars.
A controversial letter argues that soldiers and workers misrepresent good sportsmanship and patriotism. It claims women would quit if not for wages and questions the burden on mothers with children, noting husbands and widows face different constraints. The writer references Gloria and requests a stamp envelope to obtain a psychological chart from Dr. Crane.
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