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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1952

Page

14

Arnall Warns Steel Price Hike Inflationary Impact

Washington government price director Ellis Arnall warned that a 12 0 per ton steel price rise to offset a wage hike would lift costs for all Americans by at least five percent and add about 300 dollars yearly to a family budget. He promised to hold the steel price line and protect the 154 million nonworkers and nonstockholders.

Washington Ellis Arnall Seee Arnall National Press Club

Britain joins Europe defense pact to aid six nations

London reports Britain agreed to automatic and immediate war aid to any of six continental powers in the proposed European Army if attacked in Europe. The pact extends British pledges to West Germany and strengthens commitment to defend Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg under the Brussels pact. Five British divisions in Germany serve as a practical guarantee while troops remain.

London Britain Europe West Germany Italy European Defense Community France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Foreign Office Germany

Woman Found Slain In Home In Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne Indiana the body of Augusta Slover was found in her rooming house with a belt around her neck. Coroner H Paul Miller labeled it a homicide and noted disarranged clothing and possible attack. Detective Lt Robert Hire cited facial bruises and police found the body after a telephone repairman reported it. No relatives were located. Neighbors described her as a widow with no recent roomers.

Fort Wayne Ind Augusta Slover H. Paul Miller Robert Hire

Second Dead Body Found Near River Near Portsmouth

A 65 year old man was found on Detroit Steel Corp ground at the Ohio River edge. It is the second unidentified body found in the Ohio River around Portsmouth in three days. A woman's body was found Saturday near Haverhill, 18 miles southeast of Portsmouth. Sheriff Burl E. Justice had no clues to either identity.

Portsmouth Detroit Steel Corp Ohio River Haverhill Burl E. Justice

Jersey Editors Not Too Wrong In Vote Forecast

New Jersey editors predicted Eisenhower would win about 56 percent of the Republican primary vote with Taft at 34 and Stassen at 9 percent. Near-complete returns show Eisenhower around 60 percent, Taft 37 percent, and Stassen plus write-ins about 3 percent.

Jersey Newark N.J New Jersey Eisenhower Associated Press Sen. Taft Harold E. Stassen Taft Stassen

Sawyer Frees 11 Steel Firms From Government Seizure

Secretary of Commerce Sawyer announced the release of 11 steel companies from government seizure amid a broader move to avert a strike and production losses. The releases include five fully freed firms and several plants not involved in the CIO United Steelworkers dispute, with firms in New York City Latrobe Pittsburgh Oakland Philadelphia Beaver Falls New Britain Conn Latrobe Pa.

Washington Commerce Sawyer Sawyer Truman Commerce Department Steel Industry Management CIO United Steelworkers Continental Copper and Steel Industries New York City Latrobe Electric Steel Co Latrobe H. K. Porter Co Pittsburgh Hoppenstall Co Pacific States Steel Corp Oakland Calif National Supply Co American Chain and Cable Co E. J. Lavone & Co Philadelphia

Firm Claims Gas Freeze Easing Possible in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. says it can supply natural gas for heating to all applicants if its request to relax Ohio's gas freeze is approved. The company has about 7,500 applications from homeowners and seeks to serve 11,214 more, while the freeze limits new customers. Several other gas companies testify as hearings continue for two more days with cities and groups invited to weigh in.

Columbus Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co Cincinnati Ohio State Utilities Commission Cincinnati Gas

Nosebleed Cure Using Platelets Reported

New York doctors report a nosebleed remedy using platelets from bone marrow to speed coagulation. Dr. Allen H. Minor and Dr. Lee Burnett of Lenox Hill Hospital describe extracting and injecting platelets into veins. The method stopped persistent nosebleeds and gum bleeding, reduced blood loss in surgery, and works across blood groups without matching.

New York Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology Allen H. Minor Lee Burnett Lenox Hill Hospital New York City

Cooties Remodel Home Cottage in Eaton Rapids Michigan

The Ohio cottage at the VFW National Home Eaton Rapids Mich has been remodeled by the Middletown Pup Tent 50. Wayne Smith commander says the project cost about 800 dollars and involved intensive kitchen repairs. Ed Gillum Harold Carpenter and Ralph Warmoth assisted. Hospital work is headed by Kash D Kissick.

Ohio VFW National Home Eaton Rapids Mich Middletown Wayne Smith Ed Gillum Harold Carpenter Ralph Warmoth Kash D. Kissick

Pollution Board Opens Hearings On Waste Treaties

In Columbus Ohio the new water pollution control board held its first public hearing on how to treat wastes from canneries dairies and meat packing plants. The board plans to issue permits by September 27 allowing factories to dump wastes into streams if practical treatment is available.

Columbus Ohio New Water Pollution Control Board

Mansfield Adopts Daylight Saving Time in Mansfield

City Council voted Tuesday night to place Mansfield on daylight saving time starting April 27, marking the first adoption since World War II. Daylight time will end September 28.

Mansfield, O Mansfield

Wife 87 Seeks Divorce After 18-Year Wait

Mrs Ellen E Mathis 79 says in Probate Court Judge John Costello that she and Augustus W Mathison married 55 years ago and that he left her 18 years ago after repeated rejected reconciliation attempts. The judge took the case under advisement.

Lawrence Mass Ellen E. Mathisson Probate Court John A. Costello Augustus W. Mathisson

Spain and Portugal unite on Western defense stance

In Madrid Franco and Salazar announced unity on Western defense after a surprise frontier meeting. The communique did not confirm plans to push for Spain's entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Madrid Spain Portugal Francisco Franco Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

Jetmen Cut North Korean Rail Line and Hit Bridges

U S and Thunderjets cut the North Korean rail line between Kum and Huichon in 38 places and destroyed two bridges north of Haeju, killing about 10 Red soldiers. Fighter-bombers moved under cloud cover with F-86 jets as Reds pressed four probes west and north of Mun san, driving UN troops from an advance position in one heavy night of artillery and counterattacks.

Seoul U.S Kum Huichon Haeju North Korea Munsan U.N

Acheson Says Russians Seek War Material

Secretary of State Acheson said Moscow is trying to obtain strategic military items in its offers to buy luxury goods from the West after the World Economic Conference in Moscow. He warned the move aims to hamper Western defense buildup and noted no success so far.

Washington Acheson Moscow

Victim's Wife Wins Mercy For Slayer

In New York a widow, Mrs. Bridget Kerrane, secured leniency for her son Jack Kerrane who killed Joseph Finger, a 62 year old shopkeeper. Judge John Scileppi gave an indefinite term with a maximum of three years after Mrs Finger urged mercy. The case followed a January 1951 incident when Kerrane mistook Finger for an intruder during an evening of drinking. Mrs Finger and her sons appealed for clemency and the judge noted potential for parole.

New York Bridget Kerrane Sophie Finger Arlier John Scileppi

First Illness Is Final One

John Ackerhurst, longtime iron works operator in New Haven, died after falling ill the day after his 95th birthday on April 4. He had run the plant here since 1900 and reportedly never missed work due to illness before his final ailment.

New Haven Conn John Ackerhurst

Harlan Park Group Prepares 1952 Candidates

The nominating committee of the Harlan Park Improvement Association selected candidates for 1952 53 offices. committee chairman Emmett Sherron said names would be announced later. Also named as special delegates to tonight City Commission meeting were Frank Herzog and Fred Ross. An iron blade, likely 5,000 years old, was found in an Egyptian pyramid.

Harlan Park Improvement Association Emmett Sherron City Commission Frank Herzog Fred Ross

Misses Pattern 9229 Sewing Ad from Marian Martin

Advertises Simplicity style 9229 pattern for Misses' sizes 12 to 20 with apron sundress belt and appliques. Claims easy read pattern with transfer and Sew Chart, requests 30 cents and mailing to Marian Martin News Journal Middle Town Ohio and New York address.

Marian Martin News Journal Middletown Ohio West 18Th St New York N. Y

Rebel Tactics Taught Reds Says Witness

A former American Communist leader testified in a conspiracy trial that 1932 Moscow training taught small arms use, machine guns, street barricades, and overturning vehicles to make revolutionaries. He named Loretta S Stack as a recruit and described rifle shooting prizes and bayonet lessons.

Los Angeles Moscow Leonard Patterson New York Young Communist League California Loretta S. Stack

Quickie Strike Closes Toledo Glass Company

A brief walkout shut the Libby glass division of Owens-Illinois Glass Co in Toledo idling 1,350 workers. AFL Flint Glass Workers posted pickets after an employee was fired for insubordination over parking lot conduct. Union President Harry Cook said the local had no strike authorization.

Toledo O.P Libby Glass Owens-Illinois Glass Co AFL Flint Glass Harry Cook International

Irish Emigration to America Surges During Famine Years

Between 1847 and 1852 more than 1.2 million Irish people left Ireland bound for America as the potato famine devastated the country, driving a mass migration to seek relief and opportunity abroad.

Ireland America

Watchdog Committee Formed To Track City Bond Funds

Ben Riley of the Middletown Republican Club announces a watchdog panel to monitor city bond fund progress and spending. Fred Ross and David Arnold are named co chairs and will report at the club meeting on May 16 at the Colony.

Ben Riley Middletown Republican Club Riley Fred Ross David Arnold

Rhyne Tine on useless talk and lunch debates

Gordon Martins verse examines a luncheon debate about taking time off ill feelings and work. Two men argue whether one should rest or work when not feeling well, ending unresolved and leaving the speaker in the air.

Kings Mills Club Plans Card Party Pot Luck Dinner

Kings Mills community group discussed a card party a pot luck dinner and a lawn fete at Monday night session led by president Leslie Pierce. The card party is set for Saturday with dinner before the May meeting and the lawn fete slated for June. Reverend William Goldschmidt opened with an invocation. Warren County basketball tournament films were shown and refreshments were served in the school cafeteria after adjournment.

Kings Mills Leslie Pierce William Goldschmidt St. Malachy Morrow Warren County

Rod Gun Club Auction Slated For Friday Night

Eaton Ohio April 8 Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club of Preble County announces an auction of donated items starting at 6 p m. Members are urged to bring items or call secretary Glen Crowell. Two upcoming events are Swapper s Day May 18 and Beagle Day June 29.

Eaton Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club Preble County West Alexandria Glen Crowell Crowell

Spyker Heads Germantown Rotary Chapter Leader

Germantown Rotary Club elected Harry Spyker Jr. as president at Monday's board meeting. Other officers named were Dan Anslinger Jr. as vice president, Paul Fox as secretary-treasurer, and Rev. John Bench, Charles Durr, and Bryan Baker as directors. The club met for a noon luncheon at Mom and Dad's Restaurant where Dr. John F. Torrence spoke on A Layman's Thoughts on the Eastern Season.

Germantown Harry Spyker, Jr Germantown Rotary Club Dan Anslinger, Jr Paul Fox John Bench Charles Durr Bryan Baker Mom and Dad's John F. Torrence

Valley Date Book lightning calendar of Germantown events

Community notices list meetings and gatherings across Germantown and nearby towns. Activities include American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Hall, Ladies Auxiliaries meetings, PTA card party, Gratis PTA, Springboro CES inspection, WSCS at Pauline Reedy home, Germantown club meetings, Franklin Lions dinner, Monroe church dish supper, WCTU at Nazarene, and King's Daughters gathering at Mrs. Russell Martin's home.

Germantown American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Ladies Auxiliary The Eagles Lodge Eagles Hall PTA of Gratis PTA Springboro CES Masonic Temple WSCS Methodist Church Pauline Reedy Germantown Business and Professional Franklin Franklin Lions Club Franklin High School Monroe Good Fellowship Monroe Methodist Church W. E. Ballinger Women's Christian Temperance Union Church of the Nazarene Blue Ball King’s Daughters Russell Martin

Police Find Man In Jail In Cleveland Case

Police report 1938 con man posing as Jack Gold swindled Sadie Neufeld out of 1000 and three diamond rings promising to return with pawn tickets. He is found in Joliet prison. real name Emanuel Cohen. He will be brought to Cleveland to face charges of obtaining property under false pretenses.

Cleveland Jack Gold Sadie Neufeld Joliet, Il Emanuel Cohen Chicago Detroit

Driver Is Fined After Unsafe Vehicle Charge

Clarence Murray of Lebanon Route 2 appeared before Squire Clarence F. Banker and was cited by State Patrolman Floyd Mescher for operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe condition. Murray was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Lebanon Clarence F. Banker Clarence Murray Floyd Mescher

Pineapple and shell crochet doilies pattern sale

NEW pattern promotion offers pineapple and shell crochet doilies in two sizes 21 inch and 13 inch made from No 30 cotton. Send twenty five cents for pattern 898 to News Journal Needlecraft Dept. P.O. Box 169 Old Chelsea Station, New York NY 11. Also available Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog with patterns for toys dolls and accessories.

News Journal Needlecraft Dept. P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Laura Wheeler Needlecraft

Clintonville Man Believed Missing

Mayor James A. Rhodes requested Lockbourne Air Base join the search for 21 year old Charles Buck of Clintonville who has been missing since Monday. Buck’s father fears foul play after Buck’s damaged car was found abandoned along Big Walnut Creek. His wife Marianna says he left Monday evening to look for fishing spots and did not return.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Lockbourne Air Base Charles Buck Clintonville C. M. Buck Buck Big Walnut Creek Marianna

President Flies To View Floods

President Truman flies to inspect flood devastated Midwest and hold an emergency conference at Omaha with governors of seven stricken states. Independence plane left at 7 10 a m EST and expected to land near Omaha at 12 45 p m EST. Governors Stevenson Anderson Brunsdale Beardsley Peterson Kohler and Anderson invited.

Washington Truman Midwest Omaha Independence Offutt Air Force Base Govs. Stevenson Illinois Anderson South Dakota Brunsdale North Dakota Beardsley Iowa Peterson Nebraska Kohler Wisconsin Minnesota

Advanced seven inch steel casing for deep oil wells

A new commercially developed seamless steel pipe withstands immense downhole pressures at depths over 20 000 feet. The seven inch outside diameter casing is quenched and drawn from carbon manganese steel to improve strength and durability in oil well operations.

One For Book Two For Book

Squire Welton Hizar reports two motorists cited in his court one for driving too fast and one for driving too slow. Robert G. Collett was fined $15 and costs for a truck at 15 mph holding up traffic on Route 42. William Davis pleaded guilty to 85 mph and was fined $35 and costs. Patrol reports state average speeds from 35 to 60 mph are the goal of enforcement officers.

Lebanon Squire Welton Hizar Robert G. Collett Harveysburg William Davis Kings Mills

GOP Women Plan Meeting at Golden Lamb

Warren County Republican Women's Club schedules a meeting on Monday April 21 at 8 p.m. at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon. Mrs Martha Bowen president announces guest speaker Mrs Jesse Locker of Cincinnati with committee chair Mrs Marie Singleton in charge. All women in the county invited.

Lebanon Warren County Republican Women’s Club Golden Lamb Martha Bowen Jesse Locker Cincinnati Marie Singleton

Government Okays 11 Mine Projects

The Defense Solid Fuels Administration announced 44 coal mine construction projects approved to expand metallurgical coal output for defense needs. Approvals span October 29 to April 8, with Ohio sites including Carrs Fork Coal Co in Portsmouth 135,000 tons and Hanna Coal Co in New Athens 75,000 tons and Cadiz 75,000 tons.

Washington Defense Solid Fuels Administration Charles W. Connor Ohio Carrs Fork Coal Co Portsmouth Hanna Coal Co New Athens Cadiz

Building Trades Grants Raise Wages in Cleveland

Three Greater Cleveland AFL unions signed contracts boosting wages by 25 cents per hour. Carpenters rise to $3.07 and a half, building laborers to $2.35, and composition roofers to $2.95. Earlier this month ironworkers won the same raise after an eight day strike involving 400 craftsmen.

Cleveland Greater AFL

Dewey Rejects Bill Banning Lurid Comic Books

Gov Thomas E Dewey vetoed the measure aimed at outlawing lurid comic books and other publications depicting crime lust or bloodshed He said the statute fails to meet constitutional requirements and would infringe on free expression paving the way for potential legal challenges in Albany N Y

Albany, N. Y Thomas E. Dewey Dewey

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