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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
1
A massive hurricane pummeled Florida's citrus belt causing widespread property damage worth millions as it swept the coast and inland. Residents faced power outages and emergency crews worked to assess impacts statewide.
Reporter James F. Fowler describes an epic hurricane strike on the Palm Beach area and Lake Okeechobee region. Winds 60 to 75 mph plus gusts shred homes, topple trees, and slam Belle Glade as two National Guardsmen patrol looting. Officials estimate Belle Glade damage above 1 million dollars.
Washington AP reports economy-minded senators cut 1.4 billion from a military funding bill the largest reduction in history. The cuts include 1.118 billion from Army Navy and Air Force spending and 275 million from stockpile funds, with House approval still needed. Debates loom on further cuts and policy riders.
Savannah police jailed six British seamen after a riot over a drinking fountain aboard the Buccaneer. The crew, from the West Indies, fought workers installing separate white and Negro fountains, and drew knives but caused no injuries. The men argued segregation did not apply on their ship.
State Fire Marshal Harry J. Callan will decide later whether to modify his order to raze Jungle Inn a gambling casino at Halls Corners Trumbull County. Attorneys for operators argued the order is unreasonable and unconstitutional after a four hour hearing in Callan's office. The inn was raided August 12 by Gov. Lausche administration officials and 20 men faced gambling charges. Grace Farah, named as owner, did not attend the hearing.
Senator Hoey said adverse testimony about government officials from the five percenter inquiry will go to their superiors, except in Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan's case. The panel is probing Vaughan’s bank accounts as hearings resume Tuesday, and will also forward relevant evidence on John Maragon to the appropriate departments. Mundt calls Maragon perjury. Maragon invokes constitutional right. Hoey noted Vaughan's bank details are being reviewed, with scope to be clarified as Vaughan testifies.
Survivors of the Cochino, an American submarine, were evacuated to Hammerfest for medical care after the vessel exploded and sank 250 miles from Murmansk. Six crewmen from the Tusk also perished during rescue operations. one civilian technician, Robert W. Philo of Newark, New Jersey, was lost.
San Ysidro Cal AP Marine Corp Elmer Balazsy 19 an Ohioan suffered serious injuries after an automobile crash that claimed the lives of two other Leathernecks Balazsy was reported in serious condition at the Naval hospital San Diego
The poem paints a rural evening scene as sunset ends the day and farmers rest. It contrasts the quiet countryside with city life and notes the satisfaction of a day’s work for farmers and their families. The imagery centers on land, stock, tractors, and the peaceful twilight.
Senator George says $1,000,000,000 is the maximum the Senate can hope to approve for arms aid to Atlantic Pact nations, with funds split between cash and contract authority. President Truman requested about $1.45 billion, the House cutting the core sum in half amid broader debates over China aid.
LOS ANGELES AP reports investigators found Mimi Boomhower a 48-year-old widow not as wealthy as thought. She pawned a $1,000 wrist watch for $100 on July 8 and borrowed $200 before August 18 disappearance. Bel Air mansion listed at $65,000 with big game trophy collection for sale. Capt. Emmett Jones notes possible suicide linked to financial distress.
The CIO United Rubber Workers launched a nationwide strike against B. F. Goodrich, targeting about 17,000 workers across seven states. Union president H R Lloyd cited a broken contract and lack of interest in amicable settlement, with work halted at key plants including Akron, Los Angeles, Cadillac Michigan, Tuscaloosa, Miami, Clarksville, and Oaks.
The first polio case of the year in Logan County involves four year old Dennis Raymond Allison of Bellefontaine. He was taken to Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Logan County previously had nine cases at this time last year.
Talks begin in Washington among United States Britain and Canada to prepare for a September cabinet ministers conference. The aim is to boost Britain’s dollar earnings while curbing dollar purchases as Hoffman Webb and Roberts lead their delegations.
In Indianapolis the Grand Army of the Republic hosts its final encampment as 82-year gap since the first National Encampment marks the end of an era. About 12 of 16 surviving veterans are to attend alongside five affiliated groups with roughly 2500 members from Sunday through Wednesday. Charney Chappel, 102, of Long Beach, California, calls it a proud last gathering. James A Hard, 108, of Rochester, indicates support for another encampment but won’t push it this year. The 1949 meeting will be the GAR’s last under revised rules.
Sheriff reports Leo Justice, 23, admitted striking Muriel Baldridge twice with a tire tool the night of her slaying. William Gamble, a carnival worker, had signed a statement admitting the slaying and Olen Collins, 15, aided authorities as a witness. Gamble and Collins are detained. Justice faces a drunkenness charge and potential further questions.
Former Gov Thomas J Herbert and his wife welcomed a girl yesterday in Cleveland. The couple, married during his governor term, are listed as the child's parents in the AP report.
Dutch swimmer Willi Croes Van Rijsel, 31, abandoned her bid after 17 hours off Cap Gris Nez France as thick fog cut bearings for rescuers and boats. Trainer Temme said a fair day could yield 15 hours and a half. Mickman the British schoolboy helped for two hours during the effort.
Miami reports a tropical low moving from the African coast into the Atlantic, flagged by a Pan American Airways forecaster in Dakar. Forecasters say such lows may become hurricanes, though no development has been confirmed. a hurricane hunter will scout the distant Atlantic area.
A dangerous Atlantic storm battered the Gold Coast near West Palm Beach and Lake Okeechobee with winds up to 150 mph. Red Cross teams aided victims as Lake Okeechobee and surrounding towns faced destruction. one death was reported in Miami as the storm moved inland. Property damage was expected to reach millions.
Belgrade reports a small fire at the Fiume oil refinery but denies saboteur involvement amid global speculation. Astra in Trieste wires a fire is engulfing the plant and Rome papers blame saboteurs as part of Cominform pressure on Marshal Tito following Moscow's note.
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