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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1954
Page
3
Beverly Hills writer Ben Hecht recalls his late friend Maxwell Bodenheim, praising his imagistic poetry and sharp wit while noting Bodenheim’s poverty and illness. Hecht recalls shared Chicago days, a $200 debate, and Bodenheim’s sensitivity and loyalty to the underdog.
San Diego recorded a record 88 degrees as hot gusty winds toppled trees including one at tennis star Maureen Connollys home. An earth tremor was noted while objects such as TV antennas signs a chicken house and a car were moved. Beach attendance was estimated at 10 009. Los Angeles also reached 88 degrees.
Vatican City reports Rev. William Gaudreau of Boston Mass is elected superior general of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Gaudreau succeeds prior leader and will guide the order across its global missions.
Case 27839 Robert B. Dell of Middletown Ohio named executor of Eleanor Schwab estate. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 15 1954. Harry F. Walsh Probate Judge Ben Worcester Attorney. (Jan 25-Feb 1-8)
A compact crossword style clue grid lists across and down hints such as Horse's foot, Sea eagle, Water craft, Decorates, Mental attitude, Molding above floor, Passage in the brain, Numbers, Water encircled law, Threadlike part, Restrain grain, Restraint and more. The readable entries include animals, objects, actions, and common terms themed around horses and related terms.
Hollywood financier Howard Hughes, holder of a controlling stake in RKO Pictures, offered to buy the remaining stock for 23 million dollars. The proposal values all non Hughes shares at $6 per share, with cash for all assets totaling about 23.49 million. He sets deadlines for acceptance by Feb 15 and stockholder approval by March 30, with payments within 60 days after adoption of the offer. Hughes notes prior stockholder suits and aims to give others more value than he paid.
Roy F. Priest, 70, husband of U S Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest, is recuperating in Salt Lake City after a mild stroke in Soda Springs Idaho. Relatives plan a two to three week stay in Utah before heading to Washington. Mrs. Priest flew to be with him and he was released from the hospital yesterday. Legal notices follow regarding church property petitions in Butler County Ohio.
In Chattanooga two small unoccupied houses in a Black district were set on fire last night. A crude anti Black flyer was left on a towel sign, warning Black men against preying on white women. Police report numerous mistreatment incidents against white women. a special night patrol has been added to curb the violence. Sheriff Rex Richey described the toweling message and threats as part of the broader racial conflict.
A new medical aid, the electronic stethoscope, uses hearing aid batteries to power its amplifier. It magnifies bodily sounds to help physicians hear details more clearly during examinations.
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