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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1949

Page

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Lie Ready to Fight Back Russia Over UN Guard Plan

UN Secretary Trygve Lie faced Soviet and Polish opposition as the General Assembly shifted to plenary sessions. Delegates debated his 800-man guard proposal for UN peace missions amid efforts to block debate on Mindszenty in Hungary and Catholic clergy cases. A 58-member committee voted to form a special body to study Lie’s proposal and report next fall.

Tate Trygve Lie Russia Cravla VVC Mis Wvliu General Assembly Lake Success Flushing Meadow Park New York Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Hungary Bulgaria Israel Lie Assembly Jakob A. Malik Juliusz Katzsuchy Malik Security Council United States Britain A. H. Feller UN Legal Division

New Trial Sought By Bryan Youth

In Bryan Ohio 15 year old Ervin Arthur Ingle was convicted of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Mrs. John Gabriel. His attorney asked the common pleas court for a new trial citing errors by the court after three judges handed down the verdict and a life sentence mandatory.

Two Youths Die In Crash Near Pomeroy Ohio

POMEROY O AP Two Ohio youths were killed and a third burned when a gasoline transport overturned in a cornfield four miles north of Pomeroy. Dave Henricks of Middleport Kenneth Grover of Syracuse died. Robert Salser of Racine received second degree burns. Driver William Pelfrey of Catlettsburg Ky. had a minor facial cut. Police said the truck failed to make a curve opposite the Rock Springs telephone exchange on Route 33.

Pomeroy

House Ready to Approve ERP Measure

The House prepared to pass the European Recovery Program currency to fund the ERP at 5.58 billion dollars with a 272 million guarantee to private investors. Speaker Rayburn predicted easy passage, after a bipartisan effort to limit changes, with the House meeting at 11 am EST.

Washington House Rayburn D-Tex Senate Priest

Two Indicted For Kidnapping In Cincinnati Case

Federal grand jury indicted George Oliver of Cincinnati and Morris Thomas of New Orleans on charges of kidnapping a 52 year old Cincinnati widow and stealing her car. They were arrested in Dayton while attempting to sell the vehicle. The crime occurred April 1 in downtown Cincinnati when Mrs. Macie Pott was seized and driven to Kentucky where she was forced to disrobe and beaten.

Cincinnati George Oliver Morris Thomas New Orleans Dayton Macie Pott

Hoosier Banker Shot and Wounded in New Castle

Fassett Hinshaw aged 51, president of Citizens State Bank of nearby Shirley, was shot at his home after answering a knock. He was reported in fair condition. His wife Alpha, 45, heard assailants ask his name before a single shot. Three gunmen fled in a black 1949 sedan with Nevada plates.

New Castle Ind Fassett Hinshaw Hinshav Citizens State Bank Shirley Hinshaw Alpha Nevada

German Socialists rebuff Western treaty terms in Bonn dispute

The German Social Democratic Party rejected terms set by Acheson Bevin and Schuman delaying plans for a western German republic. Bonn parliament presses a federalist constitution while Western powers weigh central authority and civilian oversight. A Bonn meeting with Allied governors is planned as factions clash over foreign trade, currency, and self governance.

Washington Social Democratic Party State Acheson Bevin Schuman France Bonn Russia Germany Allied High Commission

Former Michigan Governor Dies

POULAN Ga AP Chase S Osborn former Michigan governor and reformer died at 89 after a five year health battle at his Possum Poke home near Poulan Georgia. He was with his bride of two days Stellanova Osborn. The adoption of Stellanova was voided shortly before their marriage. Death stemmed from pneumonia complications.

Possum Poke Possum Lane Poulan Georgia Stellanova Osborn

Sandusky to keep fast time this summer

Sandusky city commissioners voted to retain daylight saving time for the period from April 24 to September 6. The measure extends the fast time period for the city, aligning with state practice.

Sandusky, O Sandusky

Heroes Who Lost Race To Save Kathy Fiscus

A nationwide appeal opens to reward the rescuers who lost their race against time to save Kathy Fiscus. The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce gathers funds from across the country for 50 to 60 sandhogs and engineers who worked under extreme danger. The Rescue Fund Committee will consider Carnegie Hero medals for the workers found worthy. Dr. Paul Hanson and Dr. Robert J. McCuHock say Kathy died of suffocation after the 53 hour rescue, likely within 90 feet deep fall, with death probably painless.

Kathy Fiscus San Marino Cal America Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Chamber American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Earle V. Grover Kathy Hanson Robert J. McCuHock

Five Year Old Boy Reported Kidnapped For 33000 Dollar Ransom

Cincinnati officers raided two taverns after news that Frank Acton would be temporarily reassigned. Gambling forms and race slips were found, and Acton's removal aims to let others learn. Beverly Hills case reports a five year old boy Joey Goodman kidnapped for 33000 dollars with a bank withdrawal and a staged academy ruse.

Cincinnati Frank M. Acton Oscar Fleckner State Liquor Department Columbus Acton Corryville Bud's Tavern Fleckner Beverly Hills Cal C. B. Anderson Beverly Hills Anderson Joey Goodman Goodman Page Military Academy

German admits slaying lads in Bremen court

German ship steward Bodo Fries, 39, testified he killed two boys in 1945 and 1947 and served some flesh to his family. He said he had the urge to kill and described luring Wolfgang Windrat, 9, into the woods with a club and burying the body, then killing Ernst Sprenger, 12, with a hatchet and hiding that body in bushes.

Bremen Germany Bodo Fries Fries Ernst Sprenger Wolfgang Windrat Sprenger

Greeks On Trial In Polk Case In Salonika

Three Greek Communists stood trial in Salonika for the assassination of George Polk, CBS reporter, with two fugitives among the defendants. The political murder case centers on the high profile crime that drew international attention and sparked protests.

Salonika Greece George Polk Columbia Broadcasting System

Bowman resigns as Akron assistant superintendent

Curtis J. Bowman 71 resigns from his post as assistant superintendent in charge of business affairs at Akron schools. The announcement notes his long service and specifies Bowman is stepping down from the district leadership.

AKRON Curtis J. Bowman

Roof Collapse Kills Worker On First Day At Santa Monica Reservoir

A 62 year old laborer, Robert Lacey from Venice, was buried by 300000 pounds of poured concrete when a roof over a five million gallon city reservoir collapsed in Santa Monica. Fourteen others were injured as 50 workers fought for three hours to recover the body, with the incident prompting engineers to cite snapping underpinnings and a chain reaction as the cause.

Dean Santa Monica Cal Robert Lacey Arrow Calif Venice Lacey Clifford Kohler

Dies Of Injuries In Auto Crash Victim Chester Walters

Chester Walters aged 42 of Bristolville Ohio died in Columbus from injuries suffered in an auto accident on March 27. The Columbus AP report notes he passed away yesterday.

Columbus Chester Walters Bristolville

Albers Strike Ends As Kroger Walkout Continues

AFL truck drivers and warehousemen voted to accept an Albers offer and end their 12 day strike. Albers operates two Middletown stores, while Kroger's Cincinnati area outlets were largely shut. Union officials said drivers would haul supplies to Albers 50 stores, with wages boosted by 10 to 15 cents hourly.

AFL Albers Supermarkets, Inc Middletown Walter LaFary Albers Cincinnati Associated Press Kroger Company

Ohio study cites 25000 slow learners in state schools

Columbus AP reports about 25000 of Ohio's one million school children are slow learners needing extra instruction. State Education Director Clyde Hissong said a survey shows for children not able to keep up. He noted about one in ten are slow and one in fifty very slow, with current special classes for the latter group.

Columbus Ohio Clyde Hissong

Truman marks fourth anniversary in office amid peace hopes

President Truman, entering his fifth year, sees slow progress toward enduring peace. He cites Greece and Turkey aid, the Marshall Plan, and NATO as key steps. He has traveled vast distances by air and rail, including last year’s record miles, after taking oath on April 12, 1945.

Washington Truman United States Greece Turkey White House Capitol Hill Sam Rayburn S Early Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Georgia

North Atlantic Pact Sent to Senate Amid Arms Detail Debate

President Truman sent the 12 nation North Atlantic security treaty to the Senate amid calls for details on manpower and armaments. He urged early approval without clearly disclosed defense costs. In Brussels the Foreign Affairs Committee backed ratification by 12 to 1, with one Communist voting no and a Socialist abstaining. The bill proceeds to the chamber of deputies and then the Senate.

Washington Truman Senate Brussels Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament Chamber of Deputies

Video Towers to Be Built Linking Ohio to National TV Network

Construction begins Monday on 20 relay towers by National Concrete Fireproofing Co of Cleveland under a $3 million AT&T contract. Sixteen towers span 30 miles from Fairview Pennsylvania to LaPorte Indiana linking New York and Chicago, with ten in Ohio at Winona Shalersville Richfield Lorain Birmingham Castalia Gambsburg Swanton Wauseon and Bryan. Additional Ohio towers in Springfield Atawba Springboro White Oak connect Dayton Columbus and Dayton Cincinnati. a coaxial cable will tie Dayton to the national network at Toledo.

Cleveland Ohio National Concrete Fireproofing Company of American Telephone and Telegraph Company Fairview la Porte Ind Winona Shalersville Richfield Lorain Birmingham Castalia Gibsonburg Swanton Wauseon Bryan Springfield Atawba Dayton Columbus Springboro White Oak Cincinnati Toledo

Near Record Wheat Crop Predicted in Ohio and U.S.

The Agricultural Department estimated Ohio winter wheat this year at 60,020,000 bushels up from 57,648,000 last year. The national crop would reach 1,019,686,000 bushels, the second largest on record. Ohio stocks on April 1 stood at corn 98,448,000 and wheat 5,765,000 bushels. oats 17,850,000.

Washington Agricultural Department Ohio

FDR's Memory To Be Honored In Hyde Park Ceremony

In Hyde Park New York the President and two foreign governments honor Franklin D Roosevelt four years after his death April 12 1945. Col Perry Smith at West Point will lay the floral tribute on the grave. Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt and Elliott Roosevelt attend representing the family. French Greek wreaths at noon and Drew Pearson will place the French tribute with the Greek palace guards aiding. Henry Morgenthau will represent the Roosevelt Memorial Foundation which will also place a wreath.

Hyde Park N. Y United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Col Perry Smith U. S. Military Academy West Point Truman Eleanor Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt Roosevelt Drew Pearson Royal Palace Guard Roosevelt Memorial Foundation Usee Henry Morgenthau the Treasury Mr. Roosevelt

OSU College of Dentistry Receives Kellogg Grant

Ohio State University's College of Dentistry announced a 14386 dollar grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek Michigan. The funds will support the college's course in Dental Laboratory Technology as stated by Dean Wendell D. Postle.

Columbus Ohio State University College of Dentistry W. K. Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek Mich Wendell ‘D. Postle

Cleveland housewife admits killing neighbor boy

In Cleveland 64 year old Tillie Maschmeier admitted to choking four year old Bobby Shaw to satisfy an urge to kill. Coroner ruled death by strangulation and noted bruising. Police questioned her as she referred to spells and attempted suicide after the act while no charges were filed yet. Bobby lived nearby with his mother and two brothers.

Cleveland Bobby Shaw Tillie Mashmeier David E. Kerr Bobby Maschmeier Samuel R. Gerber Detroit Ave Kerr Clement D. Shaw Florida Edward West - End

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