Man Shot by Police While Fleeing Nightly Beer Firm Pursuit
Paul Duncan 25 of Dun can was shot in the right shoulder by patrolmen while fleeing from the rear of Human Beverages Inc after a stakeout found a loaded beer truck unlocked. Duncan, awaiting a rig-concealed weapons court appearance, was hospitalized in fair condition. Detectives investigated as of this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Duncan
Fourth Ave
Duncan
Middletown Hospital
Robert Walton
Donald Porter
Woodlawn Ave
Human Beverages, Inc
Curtis St
Walton
Porter
McCoy-Leffler
NPA approves 250000 store at Central Ave and Verity Pkwy
The National Production Authority authorizes a quarter‑million dollar building at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Verity Parkway. Herman Weiss, Cincinnati broker, holds the approval and will announce the owner next month. A for sale sign has stood on the lot for months as investors were sought. Earlier plans for a JC Penney on the old Gordon Theater site were scrapped due to high costs. The final occupant awaits Weiss’s formal announcement next month.
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National Production Authority
NPA
Central Avenue
Verity Parkway
Herman Weiss
Cincinnati
Weiss
J.C. Penney
Gordon Theater
Penney
Temperatures Rise Across Regions With Scattered Thunderstorms
Temperatures were cool in Middle town and much of the U.S. today but are expected to climb tomorrow. High yesterday reached 85 in Middle town with a low of 71. Tomorrow northerly regions may see warmer conditions with cloudiness and possible late thunderstorms. Texas already endured 12 straight days of highs in the 100s as the South and New England received scattered rainfall.
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Middletown
U.S
Rocky Mountain
Associated Press
Plains
Npi
Mississippi Valley
Upi
Great Lakes
Texas
Food Prices Edge Up To New 1952 High
New York wholesale food prices rose again this week reaching a 1952 peak of 6.66 as per the Dun and Bradstreet index. The figure compares with 6.65 last week and sits four percent below the year ago level of 6.04. The current level is the highest since mid December, still below the July 1948 record of 7.36, with a low of 6.31 on April 22.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Car Collision Causes $80 Damage at Grand Avenue
Police report a rear impact at 9:36 p.m. on 2112 Grand Ave. A 73 year old driver John Dobrozsi of 2304 Hill Ave struck a parked car owned by A J Byrd of 2132 Grand Ave after claiming a steel truck crowded him. No injuries noted.
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Grand Ave
John Dobrozsi
Hill Ave
A. J. Byrd
Dobrozsi
GE Offers Wage Increases to 200000 Workers
The General Electric Co. offered wage boosts and insurance to about 200,000 employees with a proposed total increase of 7 to 13 cents an hour for most, or about 24 percent plus a 3/4 cent minimum hourly rise tied to living costs. The plan, effective Sept 15 if unions approve, would raise present average local earnings of about 1.75 an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Electric Co
Lemuel R. Boulware
General Electric
Boys Help Foul Trail Of Man Fleeing Police
In Cleveland the Sandusky Honor Camp escapee John Kostura, 30, was cornered in Berea but fled in a speeding car as officers fired four times. A stolen Cleveland car found abandoned in Vermilion redirected hunts to Milan and Norwalk where four New York youths admitted taking both cars and were jailed.
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Cleveland
Sandusky
Norwalk
John Kostura
Berea
Vermilion
Milan
Kostura
New York
Erie County
Ironton Man Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Blast
Ironton, Ohio, Clayton Hay 25 charged with manslaughter in death of Mack W. Osborn 73 after a fatal blast during a quarrel with Hay and Leonard Hannars 21. Both Hay and Hannars were wounded in the exchange of shots.
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Ironton
Clayton Hay
Mack W. Osborn
Osborn
Hay
Leonard Hannars
Boith Hay
Hannars
False alarm after two fire units respond to Clinton Central box
Two fire companies were dispatched shortly after 4 20 p m Tuesday to the Clinton Street Central Avenue alarm box. Trucks arrived and found no fire at the scene.
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Clinton St
Central
Dragging brake on wheel may stem from weak return spring
A dragging brake on one automobile wheel may be caused by a weak brake shoe return spring. The note suggests checking the return spring to prevent continued drag and potential heat damage.
Firemen Here Undisturbed By Defeat Of 56-Hour Week In Portsmouth Vote
Middletown firemen express optimism after Portsmouth voters rejected a 56 hour city charter amendment for firemen. Result 2066 in favor and 3481 against. Local committee cites strong petition momentum and support for a November ballot, while some blame city officials for campaigning against the measure. Middletown members plan to press for a 56 hour week, arguing the city is not large enough for a 40 hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Middletown
Milan Alexander
City Commission
Miami U Extends Classes At Y High School
Miami University will offer extension courses at the YMCA and the high school in Miami. Courses begin the week of September 22 with a government class at 4 p.m. Tuesday, physiology at 4 p.m. Wednesday, speech at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and English at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school. Enrollment at first class meeting. no registration after the third session.
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YMCA
Miami University Extension
Miami University
Chester H. Robinson
Robinson
Bellefontaine
Celina
Cincinnati
Cleves
Covington
Dayton
Deer Park
Eaton
Franklin
Greenville
Hamilton
Harrison
Hillsboro
Lebanon
Miamisburg
Milford
Sharonville
Sidney
Springfield
Troy
Urbana
Washington Court House
West Milton
Wilmington
Xenia
Training Course Slated For New Old JA Advisors
Middletown Junior Achievement announces a six hour training course for new and experienced advisors. JA director M G McCall and former director Robert J McDade will lead two evening sessions from 7 to 10 p m at the Civic Association on August 26 and the following Thursday. Herman Gall national JA field director from New York will attend the second session.
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Middletown
M. G. McCall
Herman Gall
New York
McCall
Robert J. McDade
Paul Deger
Pansy Jones
Civic Association
Middletown JA
Youngstown Steel Signs Union Pact
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co and the United Steelworkers signed a contract ending the steel strike. Production restarts under a wage increase and modified union shop. Pact runs Aug 11 to June 30, 1954 with a wage reopening clause in June 1953.
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Youngstown
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
United Steelworkers
Lausche Says State To Help Bridge Fund
Gov. Lausche announced the highway department will advance one million dollars for improvements to the bridge across the Ohio River linking Steubenville, Ohio and Weirton, West Virginia. The Ohio owned structure aims to finance a new approach to ease congestion on Route 7.
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Lausche
Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Highway Department
Steubenville
Weirton
W. Va
State of
Ohio
Two Area Soldiers Return To States
A West Middletown and a Camden serviceman returned to the United States Monday after a tour of duty in the Far East. Pfc. J. Ingram Reede of West Middletown Route 1 and Pfc. Charlies R. Slough Jr. of Camden were aboard the Gen. W. Hase when it docked in San Francisco. The transport carried 2,227 Army men from Korea and Japan, most combat veterans.
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West Middletown
Camden
United States
Far East
Pfc
Reede
J. Ingram
Charlies R. Slough
Gen. W. Hase
San Francisco
Korea
Japan
Court To Hear Man Accused Of Criminal Assault
Clarence Frazier aged 33 of 1322 Baltimore Street faces a municipal court hearing on a warrant charging criminal attack. The 20 year old complainant says he dragged her into an alley on First Avenue choked her and assaulted her late Monday night. She received treatment at Middletown Hospital. Frazier surrendered at police and was released pending trial, entering a not guilty plea.
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Clarence Frazier
Baltimore St
Frazier
First Ave
Middletown Hospital
At The Movies Listings for Paramount and Strand
The schedule shows Paramount for Wednesday and Thursday with Robin Hood showings at 1:35 3:40 5:50 7:55 and 10:05 p m Water Birds at 3:00 5:10 7:15 and 9:25 p m Strand presents Follow the Leader at 1:15 3:35 5:55 8:20 and 10:30 p m Pride of Bowery at 2:25 4:48 7:05 and 9:30 p m Thursday Fort Savage Raiders at 1:25 4:00 6:35 and 9:10 p m G I Jane at 2:30 5:05 7:40 and 10:15 p m
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Pride of
Bowery
Fort Savage Raiders
G. I. Jane
Minor Items On Tap For Commission Meeting
Six minor items faced City Commissioners for the regular meeting at 7 45 p m today with a chance for additional items. City manager H W Starick said other matters were pending but might not be ready for action tonight. Final plat of the Brelsford Subdivision Madison Township to be approved. Contract award for Rockwell Tractor Sales Company after equipment inspection. Several citizen requests will come up for action.
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H. W. Starick
Brelsford
Madison Township
Rockwell Tractor Sales Company
Fenwick High Registration Set For 27th
Fenwick Catholic High School outlines registration for August 27 with 153 students expected to attend M get. Principal Father Julian O. Krusling notes morning slots 9 to 11 and afternoon slots for late comers. Opening day set for September 2 alongside public schools. faculty arrival this week with three priests, six nuns, and two lay teachers.
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Fenwick Catholic High School
Julian O. Krusling
Father Krusling
Francis Hornial
Bernie Otten
Franciscan Order
Oldenburg
Ind
Sisters of Charity Order
Cincinnati
Police Briefs Reported Car Hood Stolen Amid Paint Job
Jack Faulkner at 1359 Central Ave reported the hood of a newly painted car removed and carted away while the vehicle was on a St. The same day Eloise Nord at 707 Louis PI was arrested on an assault and battery warrant and released on 300 bond to appear in court. Lennard Schorr of 3037 Wardall Ave Cincinnati faced a charge for driving without a license after an arrest at Manchester Ave and Clinton St. released to appear in Municipal Court Monday at 1:30 PM. Spiegels Inc at 1218 Central Ave reported a bad check for 6.11. Charles Rose of 316 Vanderveer St reported garage entry and ice cream stolen from a cart. Patricia Mitchell of Germantown Route 1 reported an Eastman Kodak camera stolen from a car on Reynolds Ave. Virgil Fullen, 56, of 1209 Baltimore S, arrested on a fugitive warrant.
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Jack Faulkner
Central Ave
Eloise Nord
Louis PI
Cour
Lennard Schorr
Wardall Ave
Cincinnati
Manchester Ave
Clinton St
Patricia Mitchell
Germantown
Eastman Kodak
Reynolds Ave
Gardner Grants Pay Hike Averaging 7c Per Hour
Gardner and Carton Co sign 28 month contracts with United Paperworkers unions for Middletown and Lockland staff. Wages rise 2 percent plus 3 percent cost of living, with shift differentials to seven and fifteen cents and enhanced vacation, hospital coverage, and insurer changes subject to Wage Stabilization Board approval. Signed by Gardner officials and Local unions Chester Mason and Robert Miller, with 30 days notice to reopen negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Board and
Carton Co
United Independent Paper Workers Union
Middletown Production
Gardner Company
United Paperworkers of America
C.I.0
Lockland
WSB
Gardner Lockland Maintenance
Local 1009
Chester Mason
Robert Miller
Independent Union
Gardner
Middletown
Manchester Machine Company
Colin Gardner III
Siegel
Miami U Man Found Dead With Shotgun
Oxford Ohio Miami University housing manager James M Lehman 35 was found dead with a 12 gauge shotgun beside him in an empty Miami Lodges building. Butler County Coroner ruled probable death by own action. Lehman managed Orange Lodges and Veterans' Village and is survived by his widow and young daughter.
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Oxford
Miami University
Butler County
James M. Lehman
Miami Maintenance Department
Miami Lodges
Lehman
Schenck Due For Talks With Constituents Tomorrow
Rep Paul F Schenck congressman from the Third District will visit the City Building tomorrow and Friday to discuss problems with constituents. He has traveled through the district with Dayton as the latest stop, where a steady stream of visitors was reported.
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Paul F. Schenck
Third
Schenck
Dayton
Third District
Itchy Pimples Kill Romance Sales Ad Mockup
Itchy pimples kill romance and many broken relationships are blamed on scratching. Get relief with Peterson's Ointment for pimples eczema and blotches. 40c at all druggists. One application delights or money refunded. Also for tired cracked feet. Adv.
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Peterson
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Commission
Starick
Hugh But
Miami U
Youngstown Steel
States
Del
Barton Packard Sales
Central, Ave
Paramount
ARMCO
Armco Steel Corporation
The
Air Materiel Command
Zenith
Lewis Drugs
Fenwick
Spiegels, Inc
Charles Rose
Vanderveer St
Virgil Fullen
Baltimore S
N. Broad ST
First National
National Bank OF Middletown
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Sutphin Park Place
Armco East
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