Autos Looted in Downtown Break-Ins Over $800 Lost
Clothing and Christmas gifts valued at more than $800 were stolen from parked cars last night as owners shopped or worked downtown. Police reported five break-ins with items ranging from furs to a car seat cushion. the largest loss involved Betty Corwin’s car, where a seat coat and furs were taken. A window handle was filed off, and the scene included a key found nearby. Other vehicles reported loots included a truck tire and wheel, a camera, candy, flash bulbs, and assorted personal items, with damage to trunks and pried car doors noted.
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Betty Corwin
Route 25
Zinner Republic
Central Ave
Kenneth Tewell
Vannest St
Ray Leach
Askew ST
Western Auto
South Main St
Leach
Wilma Shepherd
Middletown
Driver Held For Jury In 2-Death Wreck
Robert Robinson 33 of Cincinnati was ordered held for Warren County Grand Jury under $1,000 bond after a two death wreck near Morrow. He pleaded innocent to a manslaughter charge as Areil Linsay 38 and Otis Haynes 15 of Lincoln Heights died when his car struck a tee truck. The driver and two other passengers were injured, one seriously.
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Lebanon
Morrow
Warren County Grand Jury
Robert Robinson
Steffens St
Lincoln Heights
Cincinnati
William Fraser
Robinson
State Highway Patrol
Areil Linsay
Otis Haynes
Cleopatra's Needle Referred By Name After Relocation
The marker known as Cleopatra's Needle earned its name following its transfer to a new site. The obelisk predates Cleopatra by centuries, indicating historic misattribution of origin and purpose.
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Cleopatra's Needle
Christmas Day No Journal Issue Announcement
Journal employees will be at home tomorrow to observe Christmas with their families and extend best wishes for the Yale season. No issue will be published on Christmas Day. regular publication resumes Friday. Classified ads accepted for Friday, display ads for Sunday edition.
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Journal
Yale
Three Injured Critically In Accident Near Morrow
A head on collision on Route 22 about a mile west of Morrow left three badly injured, one in critical condition, as of yesterday evening. The crash followed another fatal crash seven miles east of Morrow Sunday on the same highway. Frank Simpson, 60, of Morrow, driving east, swerved and hit George Doucoumes, 58, and Barbara Doucoumes, 59, of Winchendon Mass. Mrs Doucoumes is in critical condition with multiple fractures and concussion. Mr Doucoumes is reported in fair condition with multiple fractures and lacerations. Simpson suffered a compound fracture and concussion. he was reported to be doing fairly well after a night in hospital. Simpson worked as a Pennsylvaia Railroad machinist in Cincinnati and was returning home from work. The Doucoumes were en route to Florida for a vacation.
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Lebanon
Wilmington
Clinton Memorial Hospital
Morrow
Frank Simpson
George Doucoumes
Barbara
Winchendon
Mass
Simpson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cincinnati
Doucoumes
Florida
Nine Accidents Add Woe To Police Traffic Work
Police handled heavy downtown traffic as nine separate accidents occurred last night. No injuries were reported. one arrest was made, William R. Neal, 23, of West Elkton, for operating a motor vehicle under alcohol after a four car chain reaction at First Ave and Clinton St. Damages ranged from 5 to 275 dollars across numerous vehicles and a woman was knocked down but declined treatment.
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William R. Neal
West Elkton
First Ave
Clinton St
Neal
Rex Richard Banks
Maple St
Alfred Pennington
South Main St
Marshall Broadnax
Baltimore St
Christmas Socials Highlight Local Club Meetings
Cincinnati guest Mrs Bertie Biggs dines with Mr and Mrs West Canada while Jim Black returns from Russell Adamedy for the holidays. Alright Club hosts a Christmas luncheon with Miss Daisy Sweeney. OOC Club meets at Mrs Ben Wright home with a gift exchange. Get-Together Club visits Mrs John Davis with Miss Hattie Cole assisting. A religious film All That I Have screens at New Hope Baptist Church at 8 30 p m Reverend S C Richards pastor. Britannica notes water depth light penetration to 100 feet.
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Bertie Biggs
Cincinnati
Mrs. West
John Davis
Hattie Cole
New Hope Baptist Church
At The Movies Listings for Paramount and Strand Theaters
Paramount shows Hangman's Knot at 2 4 6 8 10 p m Wednesday and Meet Captain Kidd at 1 15 3 05 4 45 6 30 8 20 10 15 p m Thursday Strand presents Too Many Girls at 1 15 4 10 7 10 10 10 p m and Look Who's Laughing at 2 45 5 40 8 40 p m Wednesday The Last Musketeer at 1 15 3 45 6 35 9 20 p m Jungle Girl at 2 20 5 05 7 55 10 25 p m Thursday
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Captain Kidd
Middletown GI Faces Christmas Without Legs
Glenn Morris, 21, of Middletown Ohio, lost both legs in Korea when he stepped on a land mine November 16. Stationed at an Army hospital in Tokyo on Christmas Eve, he endures leg pains and feet burning sensations while awaiting nerve surgery. He plans to stay with his parents, accepts a $230 monthly pension, and finds some Christmas cheer in the ward’s tree and the nurses. Morris previously worked for Interstate Folding Box Company.
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William C. Barnard
Tokyo
Carol
Army Hospital
Pfc
Glenn Morris
Korea
Morris
Middletown
Ohio
Combs
George Morris
Mead Ave
Glenn
Te Interstate Folding Box Company
Break-In Attempt Reported at Ohio State Employment Office
Police were called to the Ohio State Employment Service office at 1207 Vail Ave where Max Wise reported an attempted break-in. A pane was broken from the south side window but entry was not gained. The report was filed at 8 23 a m today.
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Ohio State Employemnt Service
Vail Ave
Max Wise
Driver Cited After Mishap Injuring Baby
Edward Mulligan 24 of 301 Shaf er St released on $500 bond after an auto crash at 10 35 last night on Oxford State Rd two miles east of Route 4. He drove left of center striking a car driven by Mrs Peggy Reed 22 of 2200 Brentwood St. Reed's husband Louis and daughters Char ma 3 Bonnie 2 and Judy 2 months were in the car. Bonnie suffered a head injury and was admitted to Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition. Mulligan pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing before Squire J E Jackson and set to reappear December 30. Water covers about three quarters of the earths surface.
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Edward Mulligan
Shafer St
Oxford State Rd
Route 4
Mulligan
Peggy Reed
Brentwood St
Reed
Louis
Charma
Bonnie
Judy
Middletown Hospital
Squire J. E. Jackson
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London
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Stockholm
Sweden
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Main St
Clarence Hammond
West Central Ave
Donald Dieterly
Winton St
Curtis St
Yankee Rd
Dieterly
Ralph Rosendale
Hamilton
Anne Siezak
Tytus Ave
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Ada Mae Howard
Clark St
Thomas J. Harmon
Garfield St
Harmon
Wall St
Chalmer Elam
Thomas Eaton
Corbin
Lois Wolfe
Franklin Route 1
Reynolds Ave
Herbert Falcon
Charles St
L. P. Dietenbach
Stanley St
Grimes St
Colored News
Alright Club
Daisy Sweeney
OOC
Ben Wright
Britannica
Paramount
Associated Press
Leundromal
Ak Hour Service
PRU Ee Royy
First National
Bad
Garher
A. Ahimaie
Muptl
Frchew
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National Bank OF Middletown
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lek Park Place
ARMCO
Abe Gorks
Sutphin Park Place
Arco East Gate
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