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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
1
Communists worldwide marked Stalin's 70th birthday with lavish tributes led by Moscow. Pledges to louder production loyalty and anti capitalist struggle poured in as gifts filled trains and vehicles to the Soviet capital. Cities and streets across Communist realms were renamed in his honor as leaders urged greater zeal.
Moscow reports a grand birthday celebration for Joseph Stalin as Russian leaders praise him. Pravda carries Malenkov remarks stressing that communism and capitalism can coexist peacefully, highlighting prior statements by the prime minister on peace between divergent systems.
Across the globe, Christmas preparations pale beside a Moscow headline praising Joseph Stalin as the premier and inspirer of creation. The Supreme Soviet announces annual Stalin peace prizes, while nations decorate towns with his images and celebrate with songs and statues. A Tito-led Yugoslav defiance and Belgrade snub mark the tension in the Communist world.
The Middletown Journal will not publish on Christmas Monday. Sunday edition press time moved to 9 p.m. to allow staff time with families. Display ad copy deadline is noon Saturday for Sunday and Tuesday papers. Local copy deadline is 7 p.m. Saturday for Sunday paper and 10 a.m. Saturday for society notices.
Washington AP reports Joseph Stalin aged 70 appears to slow work pace and stay healthier. Officials assess succession risks with Molotov likely to lead with Malenkov and Beria as potential co leaders. Kremlin life tonight and shifts in power hint at no immediate policy change.
THOUSAND OAKS Cal AP May Kovar Schafer 42 a noted animal trainer known as Madam Kovar was killed when a lion Sultan lunged at her during training efforts. Her children Michael 18 May 14 and three year old Sandra screamed for help as Rudy Miller an elephant trainer fought the beast with a pitchfork and pipe, saving the children but too late for their mother unknown to be dead at the scene.
The State Department bans American travel to Communist Hungary and considers closing Hungarian consulates in New York and Cleveland. The note demands the release of Robert Vogeler and cites the Budapest arrest of Israel Jacobson, alleging treaty violations and warning of further measures if the issue is not resolved.
Seven tons of onions spilled across a rail crossing north of New Miami at 5 am when a Michigan truck struck a signal standard and stalled. New Miami Marshal Jerry Sowell alerted Seven Mile to warn a southbound Pennsylvania passenger train, which was halted about 30 minutes while the truck was cleared. Driver Alfred Wittman, 30, and his wife Irene, 24, both of Grand Rapids, said steering failure caused the crash.
A playful poem describes a woman applying cosmetics in steps from powder to lipstick. Her escort watches, surprised by the transformation and the dramatic change in her appearance. The verse hints that such efforts may affect a man's illusions and urges women to fix their faces in private.
State liquor agents seized 45 slot machines and arrested nine club employees during a raid on the Colony Club in Chesapeake Ohio aided by Sheriff Burke and Deputy McComas. About 250 bingo players were present. no patrons were arrested. The raid followed Governor Lausche's push against major gambling venues and yielded $786.80 in machines’ takings amid a larger political backdrop over farm policy debates.
Kenton county coroner Mrs. Tressa Riffe investigated the deaths of a Cincinnati truck driver and Covington widow found overcome by gas fumes in the widow’s apartment. The truck driver was identified as William Schrand, 44, and the widow as Mrs. Mabel Hungler, 43. The partly clothed bodies were found in the bedroom.
Seven people were injured yesterday when a paint truck and a car in a funeral procession collided in Cleveland. Police said the crash occurred at an intersection, with paramedics transporting victims to area hospitals for treatment.
President Truman, back from a three week rest in Florida, will address human freedoms in a 3 pm Arlington National Cemetery ceremony. The speech, broadcast by CBS, honors World War II dead with AMVETS donating an electric cannon. Attendees include diplomats, cabinet members, and senior military officials, with Norway’s Morgenstierne listed to speak for the Allies.
The Winter Solstice arrives at 11:24 p.m. EST with record warmth in parts of Ohio and a 69 degree high in Middletown. Cincinnati observers clocked 69.4 degrees, the warmest December reading since 1877, as colder air and mixed precipitation are forecast for the state tonight and tomorrow.
Authorities report a thwarted attack on the CIO headquarters in Detroit after 39 sticks of explosives were found in the office with fuses spumed out. Investigators link the case to a broader series of assaults on Reuthers targets.
In Detroit, a deadly dynamite plot against the CIO United Auto Workers building narrowly failed as 99 sticks of dynamite wrapped in Christmas paper were left at an outside stairway. Two night workers were nearly harmed, and inspectors linked the device to previous Reuther family assassination attempts, signaling a wider conspiracy against the UAW leadership. Russia walks out of the Allied Four Power Council over Japan repatriation disputes, amid criticism of Soviet prisoner handling and mass deaths in Soviet camps. American and Japanese authorities press for more returns while the council clash ends with Russia withdrawing, leaving MacArthur to reiterate U.S. repatriation stance.
The heirs of John W. Davin former president of the Nickel Plate Road will receive 200000 from the railroad. Davin who died January 9 1949 held a five year salary contract starting January 1948 with annual pay of 50000. In case of death the contract provided his next of kin would get the remaining amount in semi monthly installments.
Hollywood celebrates as Clark Gable, 48, marries Sylvia Stanley, 39, the thrice-divorced widow of Douglas Fairbanks Sr. The couple wed at a Santa Barbara area ranch and plan a honeymoon cruise to Honolulu aboard the Lurline. Stanley, who previously divorced Lord Stanley of Alderley, is linked to Gable through a long friendship and will join him on a two to four week trip.
Washington AP report says a federal grand jury reached a verdict rate after questioning witnesses on Maragon who once served close to the White House. The panel will not announce its decision until January 3, with testimony focusing on whether Maragon lied to Senate investigators about government contracting work and payments.
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