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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1951
Page
6
Advice for homeowners on detecting and repairing structural cracks in houses. Highlights movement causes, how to mark cracking, patching plaster with correct materials, and cautions about sanding and professional help. Ends with a teaser on windows that sweat.
The 1951 Easter Seal drive by the Butler County Society for Crippled Children and Adults begins February 25 and runs through March 25. Waldner says 90 000 homes will receive seals as organizers aim to increase reach and funding to expand services for crippled children amid rising costs.
A Senate Banking subcommittee plans to survey Lustron’s Columbus plant without DPA representation. Senator Sparkman chairs the probe into a disputed DPA order to convert the plant for naval plane production. DPA declined to send officials, saying it is too busy.
Report outlines a growing class of criminals known as gold racketeers who exploit the public by purchasing old gold trinkets at far below their value. They deal in altered weights using a penny for 2 pennyweight, confusing standard measures used in international exchange.
In a Washington AP dispatch Rep Bolton of Ohio argues against drafting 18-year-olds for combat, suggesting training at 18 and a half or 19 with a reformed Army. She calls for a job analysis and more enlistment of women to free men for combat. The Senate Preparedness Committee authorized study of drafting 18-year-olds.
The decade 1835 to 1845 marked Americas shift from colonial to industrial life with railroading iron manufacture transatlantic steam navigation and the telegraph.
The notice advertises merchants open every Sunday with good service and values. It invites shoppers to visit on the extra day and notes available parking facilities.
Eleanor Roosevelt told a Boston University panel for the Universities for United Nations that hunger must come first and warned price controls on food were inadequate. She urged learning to live with opposing ideas to help people obtain bread.
A committee of election officials of the Ohio Association of Election Officers indicated yesterday it hopes a bill ready in about ten days will revise Ohio election laws. The revision aims to conform statutes to a constitutional amendment. The committee will submit recommendations to the association and to Secretary of State Ted W. Brown.
HAL BOYLE speculates on Korea where repeated patrols across the 36th parallel signal a drawish stalemate. A negotiated settlement could emerge to avert a third world war, but no decisive military victory seems likely for any side amid the snowy hills.
The Daughter Elks of Minnie Ha Ha Temple 263 host a Valentine Tea at Rest TM Sunday 4 p.m. The Goldie-Ette Circle of New Hope Baptist Church sponsors a Valentine Tea at Mrs. Leroy Hardeman’s home 701 Lewis Pl. Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. Mrs. Margaret Watts chairs the program.
Minnie Fleming as surviving spouse seeks to purchase the decedent C O Fleming home at 1511 Pairmount Ave Middletown Butler County Ohio at appraised value. Defendants must answer petition by April 9 1941. Notice appears in Butler County Probate Court case number 24388.
An advertisement touts Hadacol as a remedy for stomach distress nervous disturbances insomnia and general run down feelings caused by vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron deficiencies. It features a testimonial from Mrs Bush of Miami Florida and promises a money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt after several bottles. Copyright 1950 The LeBiane Corp.
Miami Beach columnist Paul M. Braun was cited to show cause for contempt for allegedly repeating grand jury questions and spilling source names. The incident involving a Little Ocean Club gambling inquiry drew sheriff deputies and a door-chopping entry, as Knight and Winchell testified before the grand jury.
Jimmie Dee Rhodes, 31, of Hamilton, a former Butler County Jail trusty, is held on $1000 bond after arraignment on stealing a Sheriff's car. He had returned to the jail to visit a pal after completing a term, and a deputy later reported a missing car. Rhodes admits being in the car but says another man gave him a ride. Officers charge him with driving without the owner's consent.
George Ernest Doty, 28, was executed in the Ohio State Penitentiary electric chair for the June 16 1950 murder of Alma Montag a 19 year old from Troth Run Belmont County. He died with Protestant chaplain Rev K E Wall present after a meal of fried chicken and ice cream. Governor Lausche refused to intervene and attorney James M Blackford urged clemency citing an epileptic attack.
A historical note explains how west coast giant redwoods began from minuscule seeds about one sixteenth of an inch in size, highlighting their remarkable growth from tiny origins to towering trees.
C W Denny Jr vice president of Barkeley Electric Manufacturing Co is named to the National Association of Manufacturers Committee on Cooperation With Community Leaders. Ruffin says the panel will boost civic life in homes and schools and foster business education links to democracy.
The first and only Roman Catholic cardinal from Asia, Thomas Cardinal Tien of Peiping China, rests comfortably at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. He arrived yesterday for treatment of eye problems and a heart condition.
The United States government in its first year earned about four million dollars in revenue and spent roughly one million dollars, not counting interest on the public debt, per the Encyclopedia Britannica.
A blue lady curls in a red valentine as conservative powers stall on a vote. A former Cabinet member tops tour lists as a high earner from ponies tips, while Maj. Tufton Beamish honeymooning in New York with Janet Stevenson amid anti Communist notoriety.
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