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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1948

Page

8

Eastern Germany Under Soviet Occupation Aims Defined

The article outlines Soviet domination in the East German zone, noting a shift to one party rule, a strong police force, liquidation of private enterprise, and collective farming. It contrasts Moscow’s progress with Western zones, warns of a potential Eastern German Communist republic, and cites press restrictions and propaganda strategies.

Daniel DE Luce Berlin Germany Soviet Union Elbe Oder Moscow Kremlin Russia Europe Richard Kasischke Associated Press East Western North Korea South Korea Korea

Rockefeller Brothers Venture Campaign Expands Global Holdings

New York report details five Rockefeller brothers and a sister driving venture capital through Rockefeller Brothers Inc and International Basic Economy Corporation. They disclose about 5 million invested in diverse projects from a cotton mill in Africa to a jet aircraft venture in Missouri, totaling roughly 18.6 million capitalization for IBEC, with both firms operating independently under family guidance and a social responsibility mission.

New York Rockefeller Brothers Teir Rockefellers John D. Sr Rockefeller Brothers, Inc Africa South Pacific Missouri Pennsylvania Rocket Motors New Jersey Massachusetts Long Island International Basic Economy Corporation Nelson Rockefeller Rockeeller Brothers, Inc Participaton John D. 3Rd Nelson Laurance Winthrop David Abbey Rockefeller Pardee Rock Brothers Laurance Rockefeller

Infantile Paralysis Committee Meets Tonight

The Infantile Paralysis Committee will convene at 8 30 p m today in Lambert's Tea Room on Ninth Ave All members are urged to attend promptly.

Lambert's Ninth Ave

Self-inflicted shooting ends life of Floyd Lowry in Plains

Floyd Lowry, 51, shot himself with a 12 gauge shotgun at his home in the Plains village near Athens Ohio. Coroner John H. Elias reported Lowry also wounded housekeeper Gertrude Van Horn, 51, who was hospitalized in fair condition.

Athens Floyd Lowry the Plains John H. Elias Elias Lowry Gertrude van Horn

Time To Be Young and Germantown Today Radio Lineup

Monday schedule for ISA L 1360 features Jack Armstrong News and Miles O Melod y segments. Programs include Time To Be Young and Germantown Today highlighting local music and community news.

Young Jack Armstrong Sky King

Mystery Theater and TV Shows Featured in Daily Schedule

The listing highlights Mystery Theater and Mr and Mrs North alongside We The People Life With Luigi Hit The Jackpot and Morey Amsterdam in a dense daytime and evening program lineup.

Mr and Mrs. North We the People Life With Luigi Morey Amsterdam

County Court News Estate Matters and Real Transfers

Warren County court actions approve first and final accounts for many estates including Dechant Stample Bilby Bowman Lancaster Gallaher Hill Burnett Fuller Zimmer Barnhart Phelps Lacy Tressler Croll Davis Conners Montgomery Meeker Stump Spencer. New suits include divorces Wash Kibbey Snowden. Real estate transfers list numerous lot and acreage changes across townships and municipalities.

Bessie S. Dechant Charles B. Dechant Lida Stample Lida Oglesbee Nettie Oglesbee Harvey Bilby Arry A. Wollney George Bowman Pearl Bowman Norvil E. Lancaster William F. Fox H. Z. Gray J. J. Gallaher J. Frank Gallaher Winnie J. Hill Pearl Hill Ert Tressler George L. Croll Mary C. Croll Mary C. Crollerecutrix George W. Davis Joe W. Davis Parke Conners Roger Kirby Clarence Montgomery William House Andrew F. Meeker Robert H. Stump Ethel Stump Carrie B. Spencer C. Donald Dilatush Charles J. Waggoner Ralph van Meter Frank Bolanger

Family Of Physician Dies Awaiting Santa

In Big Bear California a doctor 35 his son 3 daughter 8 and mother 64 were found dead in a cabin amid Christmas decorations and a note to Judy Jerry and Tom The wife 37 and son 10 survived The cause of death is under investigation with carbon monoxide and butane heater theories and autopsy results pending officials said a gas heater may have failed while snow blocked vents as a holiday scene turned fatal.

Big Bear Calif Santa Claus Jerome G. Schnedorf Dr. Schnedorf Santa Barbara Tommy Judy Mrs Josephine Schnedorf River Forest Mary Margaret Schnedorf Jerry Tom Big Bear Lake C. S. Small Kendall Stone

Butler County Court News: divorces and estates filed

A divorce petition filed by Susie Mae Herring against Oscar Herring cites cruelty and rifle threats, seeking alimony, realty, and restoration of her maiden name Bell. Judge Bell granted a decree for Bertha Tester, restoring Weidner. Estates inventoried show assets and taxes, including Mary McClanahan’s estate with $2,196.82, and Edward H Patchell heirs facing $513.63 inheritance tax each. An injury claim by Walter Poplin settled for $142.30. Estella Fern Lantis and Charles Edward Crider estates appraised. administratrices named Anna May Crider and Hollie McClanahan as administrator.

Common Pleas Court Susie Mae Herring Young Sr P. P. Bell Bertha Tester Central Ave Middletown Oliver Tester Garfield St Weidner Walter Poplin Trenton Walter Peter Dickoff Engel’s Corner

Middletown Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples

Marriage licenses are issued to four couples including James W. Oakley and Ruth J. Withers from Middletown area, Robert D. Downing and Irene M. Gaston, Elvin Ray Bailey and Lucille Whisman, and Walter T. Reynolds with Jeanne A. Waldner, all associated with Middletown or nearby localities.

James W. Oakley Gideon Middletown Ruth J. Withers Hetzler West Middletown Robert D. Downing Armco Irene M. Gaston Oxford State Elvin Ray Bailey Germantown Lucille Whisman Central Ave Walter T. Reynolds Eleventh Ave Jeanne A. Waldner

Divorce Actions and Court Notices From Local District

Gray divides for divorce with $15 weekly support ordered by the defendant. Floyd Britton versus Goldie Britton granted plaintiff. Vernona M. Roberts versus Sherman Roberts divorce granted plaintiff with weekly child support. Cincinnati Oil Works Company versus Fred Hessberger defense answered. Aleene Troville minor versus Samuel Troville hearing set December 17, 1948. Harry E. Rudman versus Mary Cook case dismissed without record. Virginia Kibbey minor versus Charles E. Kibbey dismissed without record. Paul J. Cummings versus Mary Kauffman et al deed and distribution. Earl C. Bahr versus Helen H. Brunk et al case dismissed without record. Kibbey hearing set December 23, 1948.

Plan to End German Arming Outlined by Western Powers

Berlin AP dispatch reports a long range plan to prevent German rearmament, with Gen. Lucius D. Clay announcing substantial agreement among the United States France and Britain to create a Military Security Board. The board would ensure disarmament as military governments wind down, include inspection police to enforce rules, and assume functions as zones are reduced.

Berlin United States France Britain Lucius D. Clay Germany Clay Military Security Board

Welles dies after fall or jump from 16th floor window

Sumner Welles department official killed after falling or leaping from his 16th floor office. News ties his death to a prior espionage probe linking his name to Communist spy activity in the State Department. The incident follows his earlier testimony before HUAC on the pumpkin papers. An ambulance carried him to Casualty Hospital after being found near his manor by a boy returning from mass.

Whittaker Chambers State Department Robert Kerby Welles Robert Mass Brooke Kerby Kerby Oxon Hill Casualty Hospital

Stock Market Opens Steady With Quiet Trading In Narrow Range

New York AP reports the stock market opened steady with very quiet trading and prices moving in a narrow range. Initial quotations showed small gains or losses with a few blocks traded including 1,000 General Motors up a fraction and 1,300 Carrier Corporation up 1 percent, while higher movers included Santa Fe, Bethlehem Steel, Standard Oil NJ, Texas Company, Illinois Central and Sears Roebuck.

New York General Motors Carrier Corporation Santa Fe Bethlehem Steel Standard Oil (Nj Texas Company Illinois Central Sears Roebuck

Government report warns against cutting veterans medical aid

Washington AP A Hoover Commission task force condemns waste and duplication in federal health services. It cites 44 agencies spending about 1.25 billion dollars to care for 24 million people this year and predicts no slowdown next year. It urges clear benefit definitions and notes civilian care consumes much military medical resources.

Washington Capitol Hill Herbert Hoover Veterans Administration Congress

Dutch Rebels Quiet Amid Unclear Cease Fire Report

The UN Good Offices Committee informed the Security Council it will try to observe and report on the cease fire order issued in Paris. It warned observers may not reliably distinguish between Netherlands internal security measures and active hostilities with Republican units, amid censorship and sketchy Indonesian Republican reports.

Republic UN Good Offices Security Council Council Paris Netherlands Republian

Dayton Livestock Market Hog and Cattle Prices Report

Hogs ranged from 160 to 250 pounds at 20.50 to 22.75 and bulk 250 to 300 pounds at 19.00 to 20.50 with mixed odd lots at 19.00. sows 16.00 to 17.25 and stags 14.00. Cattle listed as Choice steers 25.00 to 28.00, Good to Choice 25.00 to 28.00, mediums 23.00 to 24.50, common 18.00 to 20.00. Choice heifers 24.00 to 26.00. Beef cows 17.00 to 20.00. canners 9.00 to 13.50. heavy bulls 22.00 to 23.00. light bulls 17.00 to 19.00. Lambs Good to Choice 24.00 to 25.00, Medium to Good 21.00 to 23.00, Common to Medium 16.00 to 19.00. Sheep ewes 8.00 to 9.00, mediums 6.00 to 8.00, bucks 6.00 to 8.00.

Cincinnati U. S. Dept. Ag

Cincinnati Livestock Prices Mixed On Cattle Hogs and Poultry

In Cincinnati, mild market activity for hogs with most classes trading lower by 25 to 50 cents. carcass weights 160 to 310 pounds priced around 20 to 29 dollars. Cattle and calves showed strength with steers and heifers up 25 to 50 and vealers scarce but in demand. bulls limited. Sheep light with modest gains on select lambs. Produce and poultry quotes listed for various weights and grades.

Machinists Strike Cleveland Plant Action

The International Association of Machinists began a strike at Warner and Swasey Company in Cleveland that manufactures machine tools, marking a labor disruption at the plant.

Cleveland International Association of Machinists Warner and Swasey Company

Little Fellows With Big Colds Vicks VapoRub Advice

A home remedy guide urges using Vicks VapoRub to ease a child's cold distress. Applied at bedtime, it supposedly helps the child sleep and may reduce morning misery. The advertisement promotes the product as the best-known remedy.

Vicks

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