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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1948

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National Guard May Be Called If Univis Lens Reopens

Ohio Governor Herbert pledged National Guard to restore order if Univis Lens in Dayton resumes operations after a 90 day strike. Management will decide tonight. 200 pickets present, 225 UE members attended meeting, 658 production workers at start of strike. Union and company spokesmen pursued a renewed plan, while workers urged a mass picket at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow.

John Frye Dayton Ohio National Guard Univis Lens Company Louis Lohrey Thomas J. Herbert CIO United Electrical Workers National Guard Brad Vanwinkle Bruce Vanwinkle Dayton

Censorship Charges To Be Probed Continued on Page 8

Washington AP Senator Ferguson of Michigan says a Senate Investigating Committee will probe censorship charges against Oscar Ewing federal security administrator. Studebaker alleges Ewing ordered advance approval of Education Office statements and speeches and blocked exposure of Communist tactics in schools, with private talks sought.

Washington Ferguson R-Mich Senate Oscar Ewing Federal Security Michigan Ewing John W. Studebaker Education Studebaker FSA

Stalin to Meet With Envoys in Moscow Says Star

London Star reports Western war diplomats will meet Premier Stalin in Moscow to discuss the Berlin crisis and broader issues. They aim to determine foreign policy aims and may set stage for a four power talks including Truman Attlee and Andre Marie. Bevin seeks a settlement to peace and European security.

London London Star Stalin Moscow Berlin British Press Association Truman Attlee Andre Marie The Star Ernest Bevin House of Commons United States Washington Germany Europe Bevin Frank Roberts Kremlin the Star Roberts Council of Foreign Ministers

Hogan captures Western Open in record 64 playoff win

Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania set a Brookfield Country Club course record 33 31 64 eight under par to defeat Ed Oliver of Seattle by nine strokes in an 18 hole playoff for the 45th Western Open. Hogan tied Oliver at 281 after the regular 72 holes and became the first to win the National Open PGA and Western Open in the same year. He birdied six times and eagled once while missing par only once.

Buffalo N. Y Ben Hogan Hershey Ed Oliver Seattle Brookfield Country Club Hogan Oliver

Whitfield wins 800 in 1 49.2 to claim fourth US title

Mal Whitfield an Army master sergeant from Ohio State triumphed at Wembley to win the 800 meters in 1 49.2 setting an Olympic record and securing the United States fourth track title at the 1948 Games. He outpaced Jamaica’s Arthur Wint and France’s Marcel Hansenne in a dramatic race, finishing three yards ahead.

Olympis Stadium Wembley England Mal Whitfield United States Ohio State Arthur Wint Jamaica Whitfield Marcel Hansenne France

Hope Is Held For Missing French Plane

Air France clung to hope for a missing 73 ton flying boat with 52 aboard en route from Martinique to West Africa. Search by warships and planes continued after the craft vanished about 1,200 miles off Dakar with last signal near 19 27 N 38 25 W. The late Latecoere aircraft could stay afloat for days in a moderate sea.

Paris Air France South Atlantic Martinique West Africa Dakar

DROWNS IN RIVER AT FREDERICKTOWN OHIO

AP report says 38 year old Robert Neely of Fredericktown Ohio drowned when his boat capsized in the Huron River yesterday. A companion, John Weibling aged 41, was rescued at the scene.

Sandusky Robert Neely Fredericktown Huron River John Weibling

Russians Give View On Danube River Pact Assured Of Passage

The Danube pact plan would grant central European Communist states dominance over the 1000 mile river. A proposed commission would regulate navigation from Sayn in Germany to the Black Sea, with non Danubian ships restricted. Andrei Vishinsky announced the document’s formal presentation and broad control by the commission.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Russia Europe Andrei Vishinsky Austria France Vishinsky Danube Commission Germany

Envoy Dismissed From Yugoslavia to Romania

Yugoslavia dismisses its ambassador to Romania Radjonja Colubovic according to the official news agency. The firing follows tensions arising from Tito's split with international communism.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Romania Radjonja Colubovic Marshall Tito

Ohio man killed in plane crash in Ontario

Donald H. Werner 28 of Akron Ohio a U S vice consul to Greenland was one of three sportsmen killed when an amphibian aircraft crashed on a foggy hill while returning from a fishing trip in the Ontario backwoods Also killed were Henry G Thibert 29 of Detroit and John Litzan 40 of Cedarville Michigan The bodies were recovered and sent to Sault Ste Marie Construction workers nearby reported hearing a crash and explosion as the plane struck a 1000 foot hill.

Searchmont Ont Donald H. Werner Akron Werner U. S Greenland Henry G. Thibert Detroit John Litzan Cedarville Mich Sault Ste. Marie Ontario

Seven Guardsmen Report For Training At Camp Ritchie

Seven of a 40 man Maryland National Guard unit showed up for a two week training period at Camp Ritchie Maryland while most others faced hearings on missing attendance. Brig Gen William C Purnell said those for whom attendance would be a hardship would be sent home and likely discharged. The unit based in Oakland was largely rounded up in that area. First Lieut Stewart F Hammill Jr commander of the Oakland Company said attendance was voluntary not mandatory. Purnell ordered Hammill to appear or resign and Hammill chose to resign.

Camp Ritchie National Guard Maryland National Guard Oakland William C. Purnell Stewart F. Hammill Oakland Company Camp Ritchie Purnell Hammill

Abbott Gordon Retrial Pleas Are Due Today

Motions for new trials for Marie Abbott and Cyril Scottie Gordon are expected this afternoon in Common Pleas Court. Judge Fred B. Cramer will hear the motions and may not issue an immediate decision. Bond applications for Mrs Abbott are anticipated as well. They were convicted of murdering her husband Gordon R Abbott in Reily Township on Memorial Day night. her second degree murder conviction and his first degree with mercy recommendation. She faces parole eligibility in 10 years and he in 20 if the verdicts stand.

Marie Abbott Cyril Scottie’’ Gordon Common Pleas Court Fred B. Cramer Gordon Mercy

Motion Filed To End Senate Filibuster By Wherry

Senator Wherry of Nebraska filed a motion to end the Senate southern filibuster aiming for a two thirds vote. He sought an agreement to take up the anti-poll tax bill at 4 p.m. EST, as opponents argued the debate limit could not block a motion to consider legislation.

Washington Wherry R-Neb Senate Russell D-Ga

Truman to Fly Back to Washington Tuesday Morning

President Truman will return to Washington after voting in Missouri's primary. He cited needing to deal with Congress and indicated no plan for a second extra session. An official close to the President said he will focus on price control housing and other domestic issues in his fight with Republican leadership.

Independence Truman Missouri Washington Memorial Delaware Street Congress Philadelphia

Chinaman Sells Wife Prompting Police Complaint

In Shanghai Chow Nan Fu, a Kiangsu refugee, sold his wife to Ma Feng Wen for 55 million Chinese dollars. Mrs Chow complained to police. Ma was arrested while Chow remains at large.

Shanghai Chow Nan-Fu Kiangsu Ma Feng-Wen U. S Chow

Investigation Proposed On Price Boosts

Congressional probe of recent price increases by major firms, notably U S Steel, was urged before the House Banking Committee by Rep Spence. Chairman Wolcott said US Steel may testify later this week, while Rep Smith urged avoiding scapegoats and blamed politicians in Washington for high living costs.

Washington U. S. Steel House Banking Committee Spence D-Ky Wolcott R-Mich US Steel Senate House Joint Committee On Economics House Senate Banking Truman Paul Porter Congress Porter Capehart R-Ind

Arab Refugees Face Hunger And Disease

CAIRO AP Sir Raphael Cilento of the United Nations said 300000 to 350000 Palestine Arab refugees face disease and hunger. He noted doubt about cholera but warned malaria in some areas and seasons. If not sent back they will be resettled, a difficult problem. cilento hopes to map numbers and locations within a week.

Cairo Raphael Cilento United Nations Middle East Raphael Palestine United Nations Security Council Lake Success Sir Raphael Bernadotte Rhodes

Truman Names DP Commission for DP refugees

President Truman named a three man Displaced Persons Commission to implement the entry of 202000 European refugees into the United States over the next two years. Appointees are Ugo Carusi Edward M O Connor and Harry N Rosenfield. They will supervise immigration under the June law and await Senate confirmation. Carusi formerly headed immigration in the Justice Department and has been with State Department. O Connor is an executive with War Relief Services and the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Rosenfield is an assistant to Federal Security Administrator Oscar Ewing.

Washington Louis Budenz Hollywood Communist Daily Worker Communist Party Fordham University Senate Communist Party of the United States Soviet Russia Jacob Golos Communist Party Control Commission Golos Elizabeth Bentley Moscow Budenz Ferguson R-Mich California Midwest Daily Record Chicago William Weiner Lemuel Harris Wall Street Charles Crumbine Party Clarence Derba Alexander Biddleman Gerhart Eisler Eisler House America William Z. Foster Budner Truman Ugo Caerusi Edward M. O’connor Harry N. Rosenfield Carusi Justice Department State Department O'Connor War Relief Services National Catholic Welfare Conferences Rosenfield Oscar Ewing

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