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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1948

Page

5

Soviet Spying Brings Grief To Red Nation

AP report charts Cold War spying from Gouzenko in Canada to Yugoslavia split with Russia and US cases. Gouzenko exposed a Canada spy ring with at least 11 convictions. Tito’s letter reveals Yugoslav attempts to lure spies. Elizabeth Bentley’s unproven FBI dossiers. Russian schoolteacher Samarin seeks asylum amid HUAC interest.

Washington Canada Yugoslavia Igro Gouzenko Red Army Ottawa Russia Gouzenko North America Marshal Tito Tito Communist Party Elizabeth T. Bentley FBI U. S Grand House Un-American Activities Committee New York Michael Samarin Un-American Activities Committee Samarin

Edward Lykins Loitering Arrest Reported

Police report Edward Lykins 18 of 1219 Reynolds Ave was arrested at Central Ave and Clark St early today on a charge of loitering.

Edward Lykins Reynolds Ave Central Ave Clark St

Dayton youth held after candy purchase at Klamo News Agency

A 14 year old from Dayton was detained at the Klamo News Agency on South Broad Street after buying candy and taking a pencil flashlight. Owner Cy prian Klamo handed the youth to police and he was returned to Dayton.

Dayton Klamo South Broad St Cyprian Klamo

Dog Bite Report Involving Burton Residents Urges 14 Day Tie

Frankie Mabley of 302 Burton Rd was bitten yesterday by a dog owned by Eliza Yeary of 300 Burton Rd. Officers ordered the animal confined and tied up for 14 days to monitor the situation.

Frankie Mabley Burton Rd Eliza Yeary

Milner Hotel Guest Reports Theft From Room

Margaret McDougald of Room 12 Milner Hotel reported the theft of 80 dollars from her purse last night according to police.

Margaret McDougald Milner Hotel

Shoes Missing From Miami Terminal Warehouse

Charles Van Horn manager told police two cases of shoes are missing from the Miami Terminal warehouse. Police believe theft occurred August 5 when the door was found open at the Vine and Webster Streets building.

Miami Terminal Charles van Horn Vine and Webster Sts

Golf clubs stolen from car in downtown theft

Marvin George of 109 Baltimore St reports $100 worth of golf clubs taken from his car after it was parked downtown on August 9. He says the vehicle was ransacked and the clubs disappeared.

Marvin George Baltimore St George

Stolen items reported from Arlington Ave residence

A homemade air compressor valued at 65 dollars and a 45 dollar motor were stolen from 2202 Arlington Ave. Owner Richard Gray of 302 Shafer St reported the theft may have occurred between August 5 and August 8 while on vacation.

Arlington Ave Richard Gray Shafer St Gray

Locusts Invade Cairo Desert Region

Swarms of locusts overrun Egypt's Salam region near Libya. Vehicles, chemicals, and technical experts are dispatched to the scene to contain the invasion.

Cairo Egypt Salam Libia

City Briefs Roundup of Community Meetings and Picnic

Annual Eagles picnic slated at LeSourdsville Lake. Fraternal Order of Police meets at 7 30 p.m. at the Police Pistol Range. Moose Club weekly session begins 8 p.m. at the Hall on West Central Ave. Blythe Williams Post 231 House committee and executive board meet 7 30 p.m. at the Hall. Knights of St Johns hold 7 p.m. meeting in the school basement.

Fraternal Order of Police Moose Club West Central Ave House Blythe- Williams Post 231 Knights of St. Johns

Thursday Dance Club Meeting at Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Thursday gathering of the Dance Club of Veterans of Foreign Wars will convene in the club room at 7 30 p m. Members are invited to attend the social event with music and fellowship.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Elks Lodge and Alpha Council Meet At City Venues

Middletown Lodge No. 257 B P O E holds a meeting at the Elks Temple at 8 p m Members of Alpha Council No 326 Jr O U A M convene at 8 p m at 19 North Broad St for their sessions.

Middletown Elks Temple Alpha Council No. 326, Jr. O.U.A.M North Broad St

Legion auxiliary to meet at Silver Leaf Social Club

Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary of the American Legion plans a meeting at 8 p.m. at the Silver Leaf Social Club.

Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary of American Legion Silver Leaf

Executive Committee Meeting of Armco Employes Federation

The Executive Committee of Armco Employes Independent Federation will meet at 7 p m in the AEIF offices to discuss organizational matters and upcoming actions.

Armco Employes Independent Federation AEIF

Local National Guard Drill Set for 7 P.M.

A local unit of the U.S. National Guard conducts drill at 7 p.m. at the Barracks.

U.S. National Guard

Middletown and Monroe Lions Soft Ball Clash at LeSourdsville Lake

Middletown and Monroe Lions meet in a 6 p.m. softball game at LeSourdsville Lake. Teams will gather in the shelter for a buffet supper after the contest.

Middletown Monroe Lions LeSourdsville Lake

Kiwanis Club Directors Meet at 7 45 PM

The Kiwanis Club board will convene at 7 45 p m in the Gas and Electric blog venue to discuss upcoming duties and club affairs.

Kiwanis Club Gas and Electric

Junior Chamber softball game and dinner at LeSourdsville

The Junior Chamber of Commerce invites members to a 5 p.m. softball game at LeSourdsville Lake pitting oldsters against youngsters, followed by a family style chicken dinner and a brief meeting.

Junior Chamber of Commerce LeSourdsville Lake

Monroe Lions Hear Convention Report

Monroe Lions Club secretary Robert Mitzel told members that the International Lions Convention in New York was a model of decorum. He described the parade with 135 Ohio delegates in red jackets, 15,000 Lions, and crowds near 300000. The next convention will be in New York City with Madison Square Garden again.

International Lions Convention New York Robert Mitzel Monroe Lions Club LeSourdsville Lake Ohio New York City Mitzel Madison Garden

Dungaree Drag Dance At Legion Armory Thursday

Legion Lantern dance scheduled for Thursday at the Legion Armory invites teens to attend in jeans slacks or come as you are. A floor show during intermission will be sponsored by Armco Employees Independent Federation Inc. The Don Juans provide music from 9 to 12. Women’s American Legion committee urges dancers to stay out of other Legion areas. admission is 50 cents.

Legion Armory Armco Employes Independent Federation, Inc The American Legion Legion

Detention Home Need Cited in Butler County

Hamilton reports county commissioner Gordon Augspurger stressing the need for a girls detention facility in Butler County. With no current local options, he proposes remodeling County Home for the Aged or arranging private foster care, noting recent cases forced transfer to neighboring counties.

Hamilton Butler County Gordon Augspurger Augspurger

Capital Firemen Vote For Longer Hours Of Work

Columbus firemen voted in secret ballot to shift to a 56 hour work week from 40 hours. Of 381 votes, 350 favored the longer schedule while 31 supported keeping the 40 hour week. City officials plan legislation and petitions to place the issue on the November 2 ballot.

Columbus Walter S. Strickfaden

Contends Trial Not Yet Ready for Public Release

Augspurger argues that releasing information before the trial would be premature. The objection centers on ensuring the process remains fair and that sensitive details do not prejudice proceedings.

Augspurger

Attempted suicide standoff ends with intervention

Police respond to a report of a potential suicide at a second floor apartment. Mrs. Anna Atkinson sat on the window sill and resisted officers, declaring it a hardship to be watched while seeking air.

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