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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1948
Page
9
The Magazine Steel reports last week produced 1,804,300 net tons of ingots and castings, surpassing the prior record of 1,791,700 tons set the week of December 13. Forecasts predict carryovers into 1949 and potential extension of voluntary allocation with possible mandatory powers.
Iris Moses of West Alexandria Route 1 won first place and a silver medal in the Preble County Prince of Peace Contest finals held at the Church of the Brethren Eaton. June Keller of New Paris took second and Loretta Thomas of Trenton Route 1 placed third. Moses advances to the district finals in Cincinnati next Sunday.
West Virginia shows an elevation range from Spruce Knob at 4860 feet to Harper’s Ferry at 240 feet. The state’s mean elevation is 1500 feet, the highest among states east of the Mississippi River.
A new comet of about 12th magnitude was found in the Aquarius constellation. It is the seventh discovery of the year, spotted by observers tracking celestial objects.
The Church of Ascension invites men to meet at 7 30 p m in the parish hall for a church group gathering aiming to discuss community activities and spiritual matters.
The 814th Tank Battalion's Company D plans a meeting at Aeronca Aircraft at 8 p.m. A brief notice sets the location and time for unit members and officials to gather for a scheduled assembly.
The executive committee of the American Legion will convene at the Legion Home at 7 30 p m for a scheduled meeting.
Blythe Williams Post of the American Legion will convene at 8 p.m. at 836 Eighth Ave.
The Middletown Civic Symphony will rehearse at 7 30 p m in the high school music room tonight guiding members through selections and ensemble work in a central location for the community.
The North Middletown Fire Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the North Middletown Fire House on Manchester Road to discuss community safety and upcoming events.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene at the hall at 8 p m. tonight. Members are urged to attend the meeting as planned by local lodge officials.
The Hunter Clark Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will convene at the Silver Leaf Social Club at 8 p.m. tonight. The gathering aims to discuss club matters and upcoming events.
The local National Guard unit will hold a drill session at 7 p.m. at the barracks. The event is anticipated to involve routine training and readiness procedures for personnel stationed there.
The cancer clinic will be open at 7 p.m. at Middletown Hospital, inviting patients and families to access evening care and consultations.
The Miami Valley Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will convene at 7 30 p.m. at post headquarters to discuss upcoming events and community service plans.
Linfath Chavre of India will speak at the noon Rotary Club gathering at the Manchester Hotel.
The Library Board will hold its monthly meeting at the library at 7:30 p m. The notice specifies a public session with members and attendees expected to discuss upcoming programs and policy steps.
Spanish-American War veterans will gather at 8 p m at the Legion Home for the meeting in the evening.
The Civitan Club will hold its noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel.
SPEBSQSA will meet at the V. F. W. Hall at 8 p.m. with plans for social events and club activities discussed.
The Middletown Co operative Club will meet at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel with members invited to attend the evening gathering at the historic venue.
A talent show will be held at Roosevelt Junior High School hosted by Armco. Students and staff are invited to showcase performances and vie for prizes.
Hollywood actor Robert Walker was booked on a charge of being drunk and disturbing city property after a disturbance at a hotel. He smashed a bulletin board glass and was released without bail, with his case expected in police court. Walker had prior arrest in Los Angeles with Miss Thelma Byrne for drunkenness and drunken driving.
Cowbirds lay eggs in other birds nests and do so at dawn in dim light. Notice of Public Hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals set for Friday evening December VW 1948 at 7 30 for Zone Case No 159. Mrs Farr Salmon seeks a permit to enclose a front porch at 602 Wycott Street in a Residential B district, arguing non conforming grocery use extension.
H Ed gar Lewis longtime Jones and Laughlin Steel executive died of pneumonia at 66 in Pittsburgh. Lewis rose from a 17 year old steel mill worker to president and board chairman, helped build Republican ties, and held roles at Jeffrey Manufacturing and other firms. He is survived by his widow Helen Sanders Lewis, son Edgar, and two former spouses’ children.
The International Military Tribunal voted six to five to approve the death penalty for five of seven Japanese war lords. Tojo and Kimura received death by seven to four. Hirota and Dohara await US Supreme Court appeal. Other defendants Ita maki Matsui and Muto are also sentenced to hang.
Nixon flew from St Petersburg to Aklins Island for a rendezvous where he took documents that he called “so damnably important.” He then went to Miami and Washington to review the papers with Stripling. They consulted Sumner Welles to decide which items might be too hot for public release and considered closed testimony.
The 13th Army Group protects its rear as it moves about 35 miles southwest of Suchow. To the south seven Red columns surround the 12th Army Group, which holds well-defended positions between the Kwei and Fei rivers and is supplied by air drops from Nanking and Shanghai.
Ohio Republicans may struggle to secure 93 votes for a two thirds session since at least 27 defeated members must return. Some observe no emergency justifies a session and question if Herbert can rally enough lame ducks. The expiring assembly previously sped through a 10 hour program cutting the one cent sales tax, boosting pensions, and boosting welfare funding.
Medieval belief held cramp rings blessed by the king could ward off stomach cramps. Folks wore these rings as protective talismans and royal blessing was thought to grant special powers for health.
Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets once sold by all drugstores to relieve constipation. The product claims to act on both upper and lower bowels for natural motions with no griping. Available in 15 and 30 cent sizes.
More than 2,000 AFL bartenders voted to strike against 650 Manhattan taverns over hours and conditions. The union seeks a 40 hour five day week, higher minimum wage, welfare fund payment, security clause, and improved benefits, while owners offer arbitration per a no strike clause.
In western Berlin under Allied supervision the Socialists claimed the election split, with at least half of 1946 Communist voters switching to the Social Democratic party. Soviet eastern press rued the high turnout as 70 Communists were detained in a police sweep.
U S delegates plan to push Israel’s admission through the United Nations before the Assembly recess. Security Council approval is uncertain with seven votes needed, while a two thirds majority in the Assembly is also in doubt. A separate plan for a three nation Palestine conciliation commission faces Russian Arab opposition and uncertain fate.
A fragment references a bold headline about election interference with phrases like shameless swindle. The readable text suggests political tension around voting sites and public discourse on integrity during the polls.
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