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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1949

Page

8

Rogge Attacks Clark Over Loyalty Lists for Supreme Court

John Rogge former assistant attorney general under Tom Clark testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee opposing Clark's nomination to the Supreme Court. Rogge condemns loyalty lists as unconstitutional black lists and accuses Clark of conducting a loyalty witch hunt while defending his clients including some linked to the Communist Party. Ferguson challenges Rogge on protecting secrets. six witnesses for Clark's listed subversives await to testify.

Washington John Rogge Tom Clark Supreme Court Rogge Senate Judiciary Committee Henry Wallace Progressive Party Truman Clark Ferguson R-Mich Communist Party

Assembly Council Debates Power Balance in New European Body

The council of 12 member nations convenes with 101 delegates from Britain to Turkey as ministers set a nine point agenda. Count Richard Coudenhove Kalergi urges equal powers for the Assembly and the ministerial committee to avoid ongoing bickering.

European Movement Interparliamentary Union Council Britain France Belgium Holland Luxembourg Norway Sweden Denmark Portugal Ireland Greece Turkey Richard Coudenhove- Kalergi European Parliamentary Union Assembly Europe Senate Case of Representatives Committee

Marion Named To New Post In Ohio Resources Department

A. W. Marion, state director of Agriculture, was appointed director of the newly created Department of Natural Resources for six years. Governor Lausche announced the $10,000 yearly salary and noted Prof. L. A. Kauffman as a possible successor in Agriculture. Marion resides in Rockford Mercer County.

Columbus A. W. Marion Department of Natural Resources Frank J. Lausche L. A. Kauffman Ohio State University Department of Animal Husbandry Marion Agriculture Department Rockford Mercer County

Mrs Edna Waller Vacation Trip to Rochester NY

Mrs Edna Waller left Saturday to spend her vacation with her son in Rochester New York. The Bethel Missionary Society will convene Thursday at the home of Mrs Beatric Nutson. Mrs Hannah Scott and daughter Bertha have returned home from a pleasant visit with her mother Mrs John Blackford Hartford Connecticut.

Edna Waller Rochester N. Y Bethel Missionary Society Beatric Nutson Hannah Scott Bertha John Blackford Hartford Conn

O. O. C. Club Meets at Nellie Howard Home

The O. O. C. Club will hold a Wednesday evening meeting at Miss Nellie Howard's home with Mrs. John Payne serving as hostess.

O. O. C. Club Nellie Howard John Payne

Mystery Club Meeting Set at Mrs Ben Jordans

All members of the Mystery Club are requested to be present at a session on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Ben Jordan.

Mystery Club Ben Jordan

Airman questioned in slaying of Cleveland widow

Police questioned 24 year old Air Force member William Bucarich after his mother Mary Bucarich 49 was found slain with a revolver wound. Neighbors reported a quarrel prior to the shot and Bucarich claimed the weapon discharged accidentally. Charges delayed pending further questioning.

Cleveland Air Force William Bucarich Mary Bucarich Jack Dudek Bucarich Dudek

Probe Signals Scrutiny of Federal Awards and Hunt Roles

A Senate committee examining improper influence in federal regulations and contracts heard that James V. Hunt, ex-WAA and later private consultant, allegedly received a 5000 retainer in 1946 to aid the Lido Beach Hotel dispute on Long Island. The panel linked Hunt to large fees and ongoing lobbying as it probes ties between government work and private interests.

James V. Hunt Washington Hunt Army Quartermaster Corps War Assets Administration Francis D. Flanagan WAA Lido Beach Hotel Long Island N. Y Flanagan J. W. Hunt Company WAA and Hunt Company Lido Beach Navy Frank Seiden Milton Leon Albert Lewitt Albert Hawkes Seidens Palm Beach Lewitt William P. Rogers Clarence H. Oehler Chicago Oehler American Industrial Development Corporation Sft. Louis James V Woods

Lausche targets lower rents for state offices in Columbus

Gov. Frank Lausche announced a drive to cut annual rental costs for state offices. Welfare Director John H. Lamneck will review leases including a $38,400 yearly payment for the Aged program property in Columbus, with appraiser Arthur E. Daley valuing fair market rent at about $25,848. The lease runs to 1952. The governor also proposes using the State Fair Administration building year round and surveying other properties for year round use to free space in the main office building.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche John H. Lamneck Arthur E. Daley Daley Franklin County Department of Agriculture State Fair Administration Fair Grounds State Fair Department Department of Natural Resources Lausche

Columbus voters reject plan for city finance department

In an off year municipal primary Columbus voters reject a proposed City Finance Department by 59 percent to 41 percent after 35 240 ballots. Separate races give Henry Holden a city attorney nomination while Heer slate loses ground on the council. Dayton turnout was 11 031 of 325 000 registered voters for six City Commission nominees.

Columbus Dayton Walter F.heer Democratic Henry L. Holden Democratic Lawyers’ Club George E. Tyack Holden Tyack Heer John S. Bowers Ohio State University Political Science Intructor William 4H. Brooks Dayton, O City Commission Louis W. Lohrey Merle P. Smith Jack D. Reeder Sam A. Sawaya Everett M. Young Eugene F. Frick Board of Election Officials

July Police Report Shows Rise in Assault and Disorderly Conduct

The July police report notes increases in assault and battery, disorderly conduct and intoxication. Chief Carmody cites 4456 cars checked with 363 repair orders for defective stop lights and 91 traffic equipment issues. Police investigated 57 accidents with 14 adults and two children injured and one death by own action. Identification bureau began operation with 12 inmates photographed and fingerprinted.

Thomas D. Carmody

Stolen Rings Returned To Owners In Hamilton Case

Several rings recovered by Hamilton police were returned to the Davies couple of 704 Eleventh Ave. The awakening involved jewelry taken July 9 from their home. A girl turned the pieces in after receiving them from Andrew Bates of 614 Young St., now jailed awaiting grand jury action on another jewel robbery.

George Davies Eleventh Ave Hamilton Andrew Bates Young St Butler County Grand Jury Botos

France and U S plan halves of arms program funding

Vandenberg proposes Congress fund only half of the 1.16 billion dollar Atlantic Pact re armament program this year with the rest to be contracted later. The aim is to ease passage through Congress by spreading costs over two years while keeping total European arms for Europe unchanged. Secretary Louis Johnson would support it if total arms for Europe stay the same, noting delivery in one year is unlikely.

Vandenberg Congress Europe Louis Johnson

Senators Ask For Recall Of MacArthur

A group of 10 senators urged Secretary of Defense Johnson to recall General Douglas MacArthur from Japan. The letter cited a global scope to the foreign arms aid bill of 1.45 billion dollars and argued MacArthur’s views, along with Vice Admiral Oscar C. Badger’s, should inform the vote. Signers include Knowland Byrd Bridges Smith Hickenlooper Morse Wiley Saltonstall Baldwin and Gurney.

Washington Secretary of Defense Johnson Douglas MacArthur Japan Byrd Virginia Far Pacific MacArthur Oscar C. Badger Knowland Bridges New Hampshire Smith New Jersey Hickenlooper Iowa Morse Oregon Wiley Wisconsin Saltonstall Massachusetts Baldwin Connecticut Gurney South Dakota

Civil Service Action On Job Reclassification Is Awaited

The Ohio Civil Service Commission may decide how many of the 26 000 state employees will receive pay raises under a new job reclassification law. Welfare Director Lamneck says 200 to 300 of about 9 300 welfare staff may be furloughed by January 1 due to funds shortfall. The bill raises salaries by about 5 million dollars next year, with no new appropriations.

Columbus State Civil Service Commission John L. Lamneck Civil Service Commission Lamneck Carl Smith Civil Service Commssion

Police Brief: William McKee Injured After Fall

William McKee of 2114 Central Ave was treated at Middletown Hospital for a left wrist cut after police said he apparently fell through a window.

William McKee Central Ave Middletown Hospital McKee

Trenton Man Treated After Head Injury at Hospital

Roy Blevins of Trenton received treatment at Middletown Hospital for a forehead laceration after officers were told he was struck on the head with a bottle.

Roy Blevins Trenton Middletown Hospital Blevins

Boy aged 15 bitten by dog. dog tied for 14 days

Don Grossardt was bitten on the left leg by a dog yesterday. Police ordered the animal tied for 14 days.

Don Grossardt Erie Ave

Price ordered to appear on electrical licensing charge

Harvey A. Price of 1749 Central Ave. was ordered to appear in court Friday morning on a charge of violation of the electrical licensing ordinance. The charges were filed by Orville Corson, Building Commissioner.

Harvey A. Price Central Ave Orville Corson

Middletown Co-Operative Club Holds First Outdoor Meet

Thirty five members gathered at the Boathouse north of town for the clubs first outdoor meeting. Arrangements were led by Jack Christy Bach, John Snider, and William Weith.

Middletown

Special YMCA Girls Camp Counselor Meeting Tonight

A special meeting of all girls chosen as counselors for the YMCA Girl's Camp is scheduled for 7 30 p m tonight in the director's room at the Y. Mrs Leon Wolf, camp director, calls the gathering.

YMCA Leon Wolf

Missouri to visit Cherbourg in French port tour

The battleship Missouri and other Task Force 61 units will visit Cherbourg France on Monday according to U S embassies officials.

Paris Missouri U.S

Second Crash Victim Dies in Connecticut Plane Crash

Mrs. Anna M. Larrabee, 43, died at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford from injuries from a private two motor plane crash at Rentschler Field, East Hartford. She is the second fatality after Mrs. Ida M. Strike died hours earlier. Five others, including Mrs. Strike and the pilot, were reported improving as investigators consider landing gear collapse as a tentative cause.

Hartford Conn Anna M. Larrabee St. Francis Hospital Rentschler Field East Hartford Ida M. Strike Clifford S. Strike F. H. McGraw and Company Strike

Greek Seamen Held By U S Authorities

In New York 14 Greek seamen were seized on a Polish liner at Ellis Island after Immigration officials said they overstayed shore leave. Official: a Greek blacklist supplied to U S authorities sparked the arrest and authorities guard the ship.

New York New York City U. S Batory Gerhart Eisler Europe Trent Doser Immigration Service Trito Baltimore

Means Sought To Free Jailed Gold Star Mother

Salt Lake City officials and Washington officials pursue legal options to release Mrs. Nettie W. Capps who chose a 30 day jail term rather than surrender her son Jacob L. Capps life insurance to a trustee for his three children. Senator Watkins and Justice Department work on recourse while Utah authorities say they lack jurisdiction.

Salt Lake City Washington Nettie W. Capps Jacob L. Capps National Service Arthur V. Watkins Ruteh Justice Department Veterans Administration Capps Iow J. Bracken Lee Clinton D. Vernon State Board of Corrections

Fire damages car engine on Grand Avenue

Firemen answered an alarm at 8 04 p m yesterday and extinguished a fire in the engine of a car owned by Charles Doyle of 2115 Grand Ave Gasoline Doyle used to clean the engine ignited and damage was estimated at 25 dollars

Charles Doyle Grand Ave Doyle

Ohio Woman Killed in Tuscarora Mountain Crash

An Ohio woman, Mrs. Leo Soja of Elyria, was killed when her car went out of control on Tuscarora Mountain and crashed into an embankment. Her husband, driving, was injured and taken to Chambersburg hospital in fair condition.

Mcconnelsburg, Pa Ohio Tuscarora Mountain Leo Soja Elyria, O Chambersburg Hospital

Exorcism Report Casts Out Evil Spirit From Boy

Washington clergyman reports a 14 year old boy possessed by an evil spirit seen to cause noises, moving furniture, and bed rocking. After exorcism rituals by priests of several faiths, visions of St Michael and the phenomena stopped, according to the Society for Psychical Research.

Washington Society For Parapsychology St. Michael

Albania Says Greece Attacking On 30 Mile Front

Albania claimed invasion by Greece with fighting along a 30 mile front and hundreds of Greek soldiers killed or captured. A Greek information spokesman in London rejected any invasion, suggesting the report referred to a Greek offensive against guerrillas near Grammos mountain close to the border.

London Albania Greece Tirana Athens Greek Information Service Grammos

Foreman Electrocuted at Wright Patterson Base

William O. Montgomery aged 36, chief line foreman at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, was electrocuted today after touching a high tension wire he was repairing.

Dayton, O William O. Montgomery Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

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