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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1949

Page

14

Civil Rights Issue Seen In Senate Education Aid Bills

In Washington AP reports the Senate takes up education and school health aid bills with civil rights stakes. The health measure would fund medical exams for all students, while education aid would grant 300 million dollars yearly for teacher salaries and operations. Lodge proposes an anti segregation amendment opposed by Taft Thomas and Hill, with rejection of a broader housing measure. Allocations depend on state income and pupil counts, with minimums and varying per pupil grants.

Senate Washington Federal Secure Agency Senator Lodge R-Mass Taft Ohio Lodge Elbert Thomas Dutah Hill D-Ala House

Clean-Up Collections Exceed 85 Truck Loads

Middletown clean-up crews logged 19 debris loads from residents Monday, the largest single day of the campaign which started April 17 and ends Saturday. Sponsored by the Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce, the effort uses McGraw Construction and Armco Steel trucks for curb collections along regular routes. Tomorrow’s schedule covers Arlington Square, Wildwood, Bellemonte, Homestead, Goldman Park, South Highlands, Barbara Park and Scottsdale.

Middletown M. 8. Block Bock McGraw Construction Company Armco Steel Corporation Middletown Service Company Block Service Com Arlington Square Wildwood Bellemonte Homestead Goldman Park South Highlands Barbara Park Scottsdale

Miami University Paper Wins All American Honor

The Miami Student at Miami University in Oxford earned the top All American rating from the Associated Collegiate Press. Marilyn Christian of Painesville, Ohio, is editor of the Miami Student, the campus paper. The Collegiate Press is headquartered at the University of Minnesota.

Oxford, O Associated Collegiate Press Miami Miami University The Collegiate Press University of Minnesota Marilyn Chrisman Painesville, C Miami Student

Formation of West German state stirs postwar talks

The Berlin blockade era tensions shift as an Allied German accord on the republic prompts a Russian offer to lift the blockade if a Big Four foreign ministers’ meeting date is set. Despite clashes over constitution framing, Clay declares all differences between occupation powers and Germans are reconciled and Germans have settled internal disputes.

Stalin Berlin Clay

Glenn Ellison Addresses Cub Pack On Monday

Glenn Tiger Ellison Middle football coach spoke to Cub Scout Pack Six as 43 Cubs and 48 parents attended a bake sale May 7 and a white elephant sale May 23. The group plans a Sorg Paper Company tour May 11 and a Camp Hook trip set for June 11 12. Awards included Bobcat pins for listed scouts and Wolf badges for several, with Gold and Silver Wolf badges awarded to Jerry Davis and Jackie Hembree respectively. A new Den No Two was formed with Mrs. Harry Knell cub mother and Mrs. Harry Campbell as assistant. colors presented by Joseph Caldwell and Gilbert Shheard. scripture by John Peterson and prayer by Mrs. Luther Brumfield. Aster Pieratt scout commissioner officiated.

Glenn Tiger” Ellison Sorg Paper Company Camp Hook Jarrell Peach Richard Yount Dickie Sorrell Edwin Deem Robert K. Deem Robert Gehron Delbert E. Mann Joseph M. Gross Robert L. Knell Terry Albrey Ber Childress David Lee ‘Wood James M. Stamper Tom Campbell James J. Adams Ina W Gregory Jackie Gilbertilliam Wallace Boobie Brumfield Ross Finkelman Larry Thomas Bill Chaney Jerry Davis Jackie Hembree Luther Brumfield Aster Pieratt

Big Three plan to end military rule in Germany

British Foreign Secretary Bevin and French Minister Schuman propose merging the three occupation zones and replacing military rule with civilian administration. The State Department notes occupying authorities will retain supreme authority but direct action will be limited and time bound, with the Economic Cooperation Administration supervising U.S. funds for Germany after the Federal Republic is formed.

Bevin Schuman Germany State Department Coampeion Department al- Ned Economic Cooperation Administration United States

Child Dead After Truck Hit In Trailer Camp Near Osborn

Thomas Patrick Duffy a 16 month old child died when a truck struck him in a trailer camp near Osborn Ohio yesterday authorities said. The incident occurred as the child was near the trailer area and the driver remained at the scene. Local investigators are reviewing the accident details and possible contributing factors.

Xenia, O Thomas Patrick Duffy Osborn

Cost Accountants to Tour Armco Middletown Plant

Dayton Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants invites about 300 members to Armco Steel Corporation Middletown plant on Thursday April 28. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at the East Works Plant followed by a business session and a mill tour announced by Gerald E. Humphrey Armco representative and Dayton Chapter president.

Dayton National Association of Cost Accountants NACA Armco Steel Corporation Middletown East Works Gerald E. Humphrey Armco

Flight endurance record for six weeks near Long Beach

Pilots aimed to land after a six week endurance flight over Long Beach California. The team logged over 75,000 miles three times around the world while 145 horsepower engine parts endured 130 million revolutions. They faced multiple mechanical troubles and refueling as the journey progressed.

Long Beach Cal

Palmer denounces indictment as double jeopardy in DC case

Judith Coplin calls the indictment a travesty on justice and argues it should be dismissed claiming nine of the 17 grand jurors were government employees. He says the DC indictment mirrors the New York one except for the Russian element and cites terrorism as unnecessary. Judge Reeves denies the motion after hours of argument.

Third Avenue Palmer New York District of Columbia Albert L. Reeves District of Missouri

Five Indicted in Baltimore Bank Holdups

Five members of a family gang were indicted on charges of staging two Baltimore bank hold ups that netted over 34000 dollars. Principal suspects include Roy L. Mann Carl Close and James Edward Bernett with two wives named as accessories Alina Bernett and Mrs Mary Close. The holdups included Union Trust Walbrook Branch and Occident Federal Savings and Loan. Mann has pleaded guilty to being the third man in the Baltimore crimes.

Baltimore (Ap Baltimore Roy L. Mann Sabraton W. Va Carl Close Mount Olive James Edward Bernett Latrobe Bernett Close Alina Bennett Tennessee Joseph William Moran Pittsburgh Audrey Fay Lynn Moran Follansbee Marviaws Justice Department Mann

Hamilton Union Sued for $75,000 by Company Head

Peter E. Rentschler president of the Hamilton Foundry and Machine Company filed in U S District Court a $75 000 suit against Local 68 International Molders and Foundry Workers Union AFL alleging a strike violated a no strike agreement and seeking an extra 3000 damages for each day the strike continues plus action to bar gain with the company after the April 21 NLRB complaint.

Cincinnati International Molders and Foundry Workers Union AFL Hamilton, O., Foundry and Machine Company Peter E. Rentschler U. S NLRB

Leaders Meeting Set For Wednesday In Warren County

Mrs Ray Bunnell Association president has called a Leaders Association meeting for Wednesday evening at the Jean M Verityge. Mrs Garnet L Church Girl Scout executive director said Lone Leaders of Warren County not under a Council will attend. The group will assemble at 730 p m in the Civic Association then depart for the camp.

Leaders Association Middletown

Police Briefs Detail Multiple Local Incidents

Police report Edward Linville, 67, facing resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after allegedly swinging a wrench and aiming a cane at an officer. Linville slated for court tomorrow at 9 30 a m. Cleveland Powell, 64, charged with failing to display an operator’s license and released on 250 bond to appear Thursday. Three year old Dale Williamson bitten by a dog near Veteran’s Village residence. VFW hall on Reynolds Ave found with doors torn and damaged screens. manager reported nothing missing. A Main Street collision between Mrs. Vina Emerick and Dave Scott caused $75 damage with no injuries.

Edward Linville Garfield St Linville Cleveland Powell Young St VFW Reynolds Ave Main St Vina Emerick West Middletown Dave Scott

Young Women's Sewing Club to Meet at Walnut Street Home

The Young Women's Sewing Club will meet Wednesday April 27 at the home of Mrs Clarence Mackory 1224 Walnut St between 6 and 7 pm Those interested in instruction are invited to attend.

Young Women's Sewing Club Clarence Mackory Walnut St

Local Cancer Drive Reaches $3700 Total

Fred Danford, local campaign chairman, calls the Cancer Campaign total of 3700 a conservative figure though solicitors say responses are not yet complete. He notes $700 was contributed by Y-Teens from Middletown Can Day on April 9, and all city coin boxes are tamper resistant.

Cancer Campaign Fred Danford Local Fund Campaign Danford Middletown

Local youth charged after chase ends in ditch crash

George Gillum Jr., 21, of 1408 Forest Ave., was charged with menace and threat and careless driving after a Millville chase by Middletown patrolmen. Officer Theodore Thompson barely avoided being struck as Gillum’s car sped away. Gillum remains at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton with jaw fracture and hip injury from the crash. Deputy Al Mahatha nabbed Gillum near Millville. four bullet holes were found in the car. Gillum also faced intoxication charges and was hospitalized for treatment.

George Gillum, Jr Forest Ave Theodore Thompson Mercy Hospital Hamilton Millville Middletown Thompson Crawford St al Mahatha Gillum

American Day Parade Plans Advance In Community

A meeting at the American Legion Home advanced plans for the IT Am An American Day parade with talks of Grange and 4 H sections and ample bands. Cecil Runyan presided in co chairmen absence. May 15 parade date set with May 5 deadline for float entries. Rodney Miller and Robert K Farst attended to discuss community participation. War Mothers to handle lapel pins for new citizens. Next meeting May 2.

American Legion Hugh Wright Frank Dobrozsi Cecil Runyan M . Rodney Miller Germantown Robert K. Farst Butler County Joseph Flanagan Fred Gerber Gerber War Mothers

NAACP to Meet Thursday Night in Middletown

Middletown Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a 7 30 p m business meeting Thursday at Lambert’s Room on Ninth Ave The group sponsors a program to be presented at McKinley School Sunday June 5 at 3 p m featuring the Dixie Humming Birds of Philadelphia Swans Silvertones of Pittsburgh and the New Jewel Trumpets of Cincinnati set to round out the program

Middletown National Association For Advancement of Colored People Lambert'sen Ninth Ave McKinley School Dixie Humming Birds Philadelphia Swans Silvertones Pittsburgh New Jewel Trumpets Cincinnati

Four foreign ministers to review proposal offer from east and west

Diplomats say the proposal could mark initial movement toward East West agreement after months of stalemate. Some say the Soviet state holds a promise worthy of US British and French consideration, while warning against optimism or pessimism.

United States Britain France

Municipal Parking Lot Opens in Middletown Downtown

Middletown unveils its first municipal parking lot in West Alley for about 75 cars, graded and maintained by the city with Gardner Richardson Co. The project follows earlier street improvements, including Aberdeen Ellen Dr. near Wildwood Golf Course funded by Armco Steel Corp., the Middletown Development Co., landowners, and the city. Grand Ave bridge work is completed with widening and concrete abutments, and the bi annual street painting program is underway pending weather.

Middletown Fred J. Schatzmann West Alley Schatzmann George Class Gardner - Richardson Company Aberdeen Dr Ellen Dr Wildwood Golf Course Armco Steel Corp McGraw Middletown Development Company Grand Ave

Armed trio rumor triggers Hamilton chase ends in misidentification

A police scare in Hamilton last night involved a report that three armed desperadoes in a car with license 274 AD were en route. Eight policemen and four deputies searched with machine guns and tear gas, only to detain Henry W. Snow, an Elmwood Place officer, and two Elmwood Place workers after Snow’s coat revealed a pistol while stopping for help.

Hamilton, O Hamilton Henry W. Snow Elmwood Place Vernon H. Hofford Fred McNeely Snow Eaton Hoffard McNeely

Youth Named to Presbyterian Fellowship Post

William Oglesby of the Tuxisiety in Middletown was elected moderator of the Westminster Fellowship of Dayton Presbytery, during a spring rally at the Westminster Church in Dayton. Martha Davidson was chosen clerk for the coming year. Dayton Presbytery covers about 35 western Ohio churches from Piqua to Hamilton, with around 300 Presbyterian youths gathering for the event. Twenty two delegates from the Middletown church attended the meeting.

First Presbyterian Church of Middletown Westminister Fellowship Dayton William Oglesby Tuxisiety Presbyterian Young le Cleveland Martha Davidson Piqua Hamilton Westminister

City Building Painting Advances Into Chief's Office

The painting project for the city building continues with workers finishing the Chief's office and planning the next phase to repaint the police department. Health Department walls are completed in a new green color scheme.

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Firet National Bank Central Ave Glenn Ellison Loose Rein Cost Accountants Judith Coplin Dohn Hardware Ralston Paint CO Termite Service Hamilton Union Dale Williamson Veteran's Village Colored News NAACP Size and Co Ili.a Darling's Middletewr Darling & Company Rumor Presbyterian Fellowship Post Raiiooai Distibecs Products Corporation Kewart & T Doan Odd RED Top Brewing CO Cincinnati, Ohio Middletown Beer Distributors
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