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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1949
Page
3
Princess Elizabeth heiress presumptive to Britain's throne will be 23 tomorrow. She will attend the king's luncheon for Commonwealth statesmen and continue training for queenly duties while also caring for her infant son Charles. The young princess balances public ceremony with her pledge to serve and uphold the imperial family.
An advertisement touts GEO-MINERAL as a vital mineral tonic for anemia fatigue rheumatism and arthritis arguing minerals in the blood cause many ailments. It cites endorsements from a drug store owner and mentions dramatic bodily improvements with a money back guarantee and mail order options from Castell Drug Co Middletown Ohio.
A Philippine seaport worth four dollars appears as a final clue in a stinging insect themed crossword. The puzzle lists numerous across and down entries including insect parts, verbs, and adjectives.
MINNEAPOLIS AP Sister Elizabeth Kenny announced she relinquished administration of the foundation bearing her name which runs seven centers for infantile paralysis. Dr E J Huenekens, a 40 year veteran Minneapolis pediatrician and clinical professor, succeeds her as head and says the move gives the foundation medical auspices and a change of atmosphere. Kenny will stay on as consultant only at his request. Her mission in the United States is fulfilled, she says, with evidence supporting her observations. The Kenny method emphasizes stimulation and retraining of all muscles, hot packs, and stretched contracted muscles, aiming at better outcomes in both acute and convalescent stages. Huenekens plans closer work with medical schools, societies, and national bodies in infantile paralysis care.
In Chicago an investigation is planned into the deaths of two King children after Martin King and Eileen King were accused of starving a fourth child Kathleen. A coroner's jury recommends the parents be held for grand jury action on manslaughter. Exhumations are sought for two earlier infant deaths. Theresa, age 4, was placed with juvenile authorities after the arrest.
In Fitchville, Norwalk, a 25 foot hole opened in the old Grange hall when a steel hauling truck driven by Hollie Hill Jr. 22 of Akron crashed into the building yesterday. Hill escaped with bruises.
Historical note states that ancient Greeks as early as 800 B C followed a three meal pattern corresponding to modern breakfast dinner and supper, indicating early adoption of the daily meal schedule.
Overwork and poor diet drain red blood cells, making you weak. 88S Tonic claims to rebuild blood strength through a special formula with potassium and digestive support, promising better appetite, more energy, clearer skin, and improved sleep. Millions sold. obtain from drug stores.
The Federal Reserve reports many retailers and lenders are stricter on installment terms than required by law, especially for older model used cars, furniture, radios, televisions, and appliances. Down payments and pay-off limits vary by item, with a 33 percent auto minimum and 15 percent for other goods, and up to 21 months payment. The total installment debt reaches about $8 billion, a small share of after tax income, and debt growth outpaces repayments as new credit rises. The Fed urges extending credit controls beyond June 30 to stabilize activity.
The Republican Steel Corporation will shut an open hearth furnace in Massillon Ohio today due to weak orders for alloy steel. About 50 workers face layoff and the plant operates at half capacity. It marks the fourth open hearth shutdown in a month. The article notes footballs are usually made from cattle hide.
In Northampton County Pennsylvania a jury viewed dead ducks as corpus delicti in a case where Anthony D. and Helen M. Mitchell claim Tidewater Pipe Co caused the deaths by oil from a broken line. The couple sought damages for 500 killed ducks.
Oil leaked from a sewer line into Bushkill Creek killing ducks on a nearby farm and the resulting dead fowl were presented in court as evidence.
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