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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1948

Page

10

Lawyers Block Action For Time In ITU Case

Lawyers for the International Typographers Union successfully delay a Taft Hartley act injunction in a NLRB case. Judge Swygert will rule later as attorneys argue the act and its constitutionality. Hearings resume in Chicago after evidence on ITU activities in South Bend Hammond Madison and Sioux City.

ITU National Laborations Board U. S Luther M. Swygert Robert N. Denham National Labor Relations Board Denham NLRB Arthur Leff Washington Chicago Allen Sinsheimer South Bend Ind Hammond Madison Wis Sioux City Iowa

Hines resigns as ambassador to Panama

Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines resigns today as ambassador to Panama, effective March 1, with Truman expressing regret. Hines had secured a pact for U S troops to use bases in Panama for canal defense, but the Panamanian assembly balked late last year and the U S announced troop withdrawal. The bases were built in wartime and early garrisoning occurred with American forces. The President commended Hines for loyal, devoted service.

Washington Frank T. Hines Panama White House Truman Hines

State Funds Sought For Research Work

Cleveland AP Resolutions to obtain state funds for research on strip mined land and to appropriate money for forest nurseries were adopted at the Ohio Reclamation Association annual meeting. L L Rummell of Ohio State University urged $40 000 yearly for studies to find economic uses for stripped land and to establish a forest research center in Ohio.

Cleveland Ohio Reclamation Feera Orne L. L. Rummell Ohio Agricultural Station College of Agriculture Ohio State University Association

Marine plane missing in China lands search

Report says a U S Marine C 46 plane with an all Marine crew may have gone down in Communist controlled territory near Peiping China as it carried supplies to the American consulate. Normal C 46 crew is three.

Peiping Eos A U. 8 Dvnation Etna

Indictment Sent to Judge Keech in Major Case

The grand jury sent the indictment to U.S. District Judge Richmond B. Keech as officials discuss the act’s political expenditures ban. The article notes CIO Murray involvement and mentions accommodation of Congress by act with leaders named.

Grand U.S Richmond B. Keech Eine Scotland Ieee Mas

Former Dayton Boxer Frankie Bob Dies at 132 Pounds

Former Dayton pugilist Robinson known as Frankie Bob died January 30 at Miami Valley Hospital from tuberculosis. He once held a lightweight state title and fought at 132 pounds before leaving boxing to work as a roofer and later being crippled by a ball. His body lay unclaimed until February 6.

Robinson Frankie Bob Frankie Miami Valley Hospital

Roadside Development Short Course Opens

Ohio hosts its seventh annual roadside development course in the state office building with about 300 delegates from 24 states and Canada. The program by the Ohio Highway Department and Ohio State University College of Engineering covers planning safety and maintenance while exhibits display Ohio roadside beautification efforts.

Columbus, C Ohio States Canada Ohio Highway Department Ohio State University College of Engineering

Printer Facing Lottery Charges

Cleveland police say printer Schwabie printed lottery tickets for nine years. Detective Lt. Charles Ruff reports an informant tipped investigators after reading local raid coverage. Schwabie concedes printing but asserts no crime. he is to appear Monday before Judge David J. Mil.

Cleveland Cleveshwabie Charles Ruff Schwabiwabie Russ David J. Mil

Goodyear Workers Suspend 79 In Sitdown Protest

In Akron Ohio 79 employees in the tire building department were suspended for a week after a sitdown protest over the discharge of a tire builder who allegedly fought a plant guard. Union president George Millican criticized the boss actions as hasty while defending the workers’ move to support their member.

George Millican Akron, O Goodyear Sun Re

Retail price reductions spread as markets fall

A reaction to falling commodity and security prices boosted retail price cuts. Stores varied in markdowns with some cutting to entice shoppers while others held prices. Grocers bought more cheaply, using loss leaders to draw in customers and clear shelves ahead of lower wholesale costs.

Two Escapees Captured Near Milwaukee

Milwaukee AP report says two men who escaped from the Army discharge barracks on Sunday have been caught in Massillon Ohio. Identified as Pres Rennett 24 of Gowanda New York and Henry A Levendosky 23 of Babae Pa. They were among five who fled. four others were recaptured in Wisconsin Monday night.

Milwaukee Co. B Ford Army Disci Institution Massillon Pres Rennett Gowanda N. Y Henry A. Levendosky Babee Pa Wisconsin

Franklin Band Parent Organization February meeting

The Franklin Band Parent Organization schedules its February meeting. Details on date time and agenda were not fully readable in the text. Further information may be forthcoming from the group's official announcements.

Franklin Franklin Band

Government Gets Use Of Money Free

The government benefits from uncashed securities worth 340.8 million dollars, some dating to the mid 20th century. Officials note 26.75 million of a 758.846 million issue still awaits redemption despite 4 percent interest. Reasons include lost or foreign-owned bonds and delayed presentation. About 0.5 million this month and large portions of WWI and 1935 38 savings bonds have been paid or remain overdue.

Washington Treasury

Truman nominates Morison for Assistant Attorney General

AP dispatches report multiple updates from Washington Hollywood Wilmington Cleveland New Lexington and other places. Morison a Bristol Tennessee native and former Newark attorney was named acting AAG in charge of the claims division. Goldwyn Studios announces a 50 percent wage cut for executives to safeguard long term contracts while noting lower brackets remain unaffected. Wilmington enrollment at W College hits a new term record 594 up from 585 last term. A Bryan Ohio man Pfafff died briefly at the wheel causing a two mile highway plunge and street light outages in Cleveland. The frozen body of Mrs. Viola Corder is found near New Lexington and Henry F Grady is nominated as ambassador to Nepal with the nomination sent to the Senate.

Washington H. Graham Morison Truman Orison Bristol Tennessee Newark Hollywood (Ap Samuel Goldwyn Goldwyn Studios Gold Goldwyn Wilmington, D W College Cleveland Frank Pfafff Bryan Memorial Ay West Platts West 65Th Street West 58Th West 85Th Street Pfaff Elie

Durkee Announces Three Cents Per Pound Price Cut

Cleveland based Durkee announces a three cent per pound reduction to wholesalers citing lower material costs. Company spokesmen say the cut aligns with a policy of passing cost savings to the consumer. Wholesale prices vary across the country.

Cleveland Durkee Fance Dden Company Sa Company Durkee

Moonaee Meeting Conflicts Canceled Tuesday Night

A notice states that Tuesday night activities were canceled due to conflicts. The March meeting will be held on the second Tuesday at the high school building, reflecting adjustments to the schedule.

Moonaee

Turn It Over, Mom It Ain't Healthy

In Chicago a Berkeley dentist warned that babies placed on stomachs to relieve gas face jaw deformities. Dr George W Hahn said some orthodontists blame high cuspids on such habits and that infant thumb sucking can cause horrible deformities.

Chicago Berkeley Cal Chicago Dental Society George W. Hahn

County Scrap Metal Drive Is Organized Across Butler County

Hamilton industries organize a county scrap metal drive with cooperation from Fisher Body Division of General Motors. Plant manager Sabourin and staff outline a nationwide plan, urging conversion of obsolete equipment into scrap as shortages persist into spring. No Middletown drive planned for now. council will discuss Feb 16.

Hamilton Industries Butler County Hamilton Hamilton Fisher Body General Motors Corporation Fisher S. J. Sabourin Jack Dorn L. H. Donaldson Fisher Body Reuben Jr Champion Paper and Fibre Company Leo F American Rolling Mill William Wolff Wolff &Pany Robert Farst Butler County Farm Bureau Middletown Reinartz

Two Injured In Explosions In Ohio City

Jackson Ohio AP reports two persons were injured in an er and fire at a North Side building. Attendants said they were expected to recover. Officials suspected leaking caused the blasts. A second explosion occurred about seven hours later, with firemen fighting the losses.

Soviet Composers Censured By Party

The Communist Party central committee censured several composers for following a formalist trend against the people. Pravda front pages cited Surivals of bourgeois Western influence and named Aram Khachaturian, Vissarion Shebalin, Gabriel Muradeli, and Oleksiy Miaskovsky as targets.

Moscow Oe Communist Party Pravda Europe America Mame Aram Khemonesten Vissarion Shebalin Gabriel Irakly Vano) Muradeli Olai Miaskovsky

Indiana Governor Attacks High Taxes at Ohio Farmers Insurance

Indiana Governor Ralph F Gates told attendees at Ohio Farmers Insurance Company's 100th anniversary that high federal taxes push the nation toward socialism. He lamented centralized government during a four day convention.

Indiana Leroy Ralph F. Gates Ohio Farmers Insurance Company

City Listed For $90,000 At Airport

Middletown moves toward a $90,000 airport improvement as Ohio receives CAA approval for a three year development plan. CEA Brown announced at Columbus that $44,374,000 would be spent with communities matching federal appropriations. The plan covers 35 existing airports and 110 new ones nationwide. Brown notes the program is largely a continuation with revisions and that actual appropriations are not yet made. He warns some communities may fail to meet matching requirements and Ohio has no current provision to assist cities with airport funding matches.

Middletown Civil Aeronautics Authority Ohio C. E. A. Brown Columbus CAA Washington

Partial Gas Service Restored as Ohio Fluxes to Warmer Weather

Forecasts of milder weather prompt gas firms to resume part of curtailed service in Ohio. Ohio Fuel Gas Co restarts business supplies while urging domestic use limits. East Ohio Gas Co begins 25 percent deliveries to 600 industrial users. industrial curtailment continues. Officials warn of a cold snap Friday with zero temperatures. State Highway Dept notes slippery spots on main highways near Woodsfield and Bellefontaine. Toledo records 11 above, Cincinnati 23 below.

Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Company East Ohio Gas Company Ohio State Highway Department Woodsfield Bellefontaine Toledo Cincinnati

Stricken freighter Dupont limps toward Newfoundland

The U S lines freighter Pierre S Dupont with a cracked hull moves slowly toward Newfoundland as a Coast Guard cutter Duane reports radio contact and notes the crew of 44 aboard the Liberty ship is not in worse condition. The Dupont travels at five to six knots toward Argentina with Halifax harbor reported as a potential sanctuary for a damaged British vessel nearby.

New York U. S. Lines Pierre Dupont Newfoundland Duane Coast Guard Argentina Halifax Harbor

British Unions Push for Pay Hike Amid Government Freeze

The Confederation of Shipbuilders and allied unions meeting in Newcastle demands a wage rise of 14 shillings for some 3,000,000 workers as the government seeks union backing for a voluntary wage and profit freeze.

CONDO Wase 2 Ag Pel Conf Confederation of Shipbuild Ben Yn Newcastle

Meek Man John Cue Kuhl Killed by Auto Crash

John Cue Kuhl age 83 was struck and killed by an automobile here last night. Police say the incident occurred on a local street and investigators are reviewing the scene for details.

John Cue Kuhl Meek

Man Dies at Insurance Banquet in Leroy Ohio

Charles Robinson aged 56, a guard for Gallpolis Pie for the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co, died last night during the company's anniversary banquet at Leroy Ohio. Police say death followed after he collapsed during the event.

Ae Co Charles Robinson Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Co Leroy, O

Man Is Sentenced Over Hacksaw Blades Case

Henry Brown aged 21 was sentenced in Cleveland after pleading guilty to sending hacksaw blades to four jail inmates. He received a two to three year term in the Ohio penitentiary.

Cleveland Henry Brown Ohio

Navy maneuver ends fatally at Camp Pendleton

A two mile surf landing drill off Oceanside California turned deadly as three landing craft capsized. Two sailors are dead one Marine died later and one Marine is missing. The dead include Cpl Sterling E Daly of Austin Texas and the missing Marine is Cpl George E Nolan of Syracuse New York.

Oceanside Calif Camp Pendleton Pacific Island Coast Guard Navy Cavalier Cpl Sterling E. Dalley Austin, Tex George E. Nolan Syracuse N. Y

Maynard traders profited as margins fueled grain drops

Chicago Trader recounts margins and trades blamed for price declines. Maynard reportedly held large July wheat futures short positions and profits rose as prices fell, then moved to oats with further gains. Anderson denies government leaks and accuses critics of politics while defending department actions in grain exports.

Anderson Maynard Joe Andreson R-Minn House Investigating Committee Taft

Woods Seeks Control On Building Materials

Woods seeks government control over building materials amid record levels and warns that home building will suffer if non residential expansion grows, reflecting policy tension and industry strain in construction supply.

Woods

Springboro Auxiliary Plans Monday Legion Meeting

Ten members of the American Legion Auxiliary will attend a meeting next Monday night at the Legion Home. All members are urged to attend bring a gift and invite a guest. After the business session an annual party will follow.

Springboro American Legion Auxiary Auxiliary Legion

Sage Son Dies From Injuries After Car Collision

Sage, son of Ge Na, died in a hospital from injuries suffered Sunday in a two autos collision. The accident occurred when the vehicles collided at a city street, prompting investigations by local authorities and reminders of road safety.

Sage Gena

Mayor Riley Explains Planning Commission To Franklin Club

Franklin Woman's Club members attend February meeting at the Methodist Church. Mayor J. T. Riley spoke on the purpose of the planning commission, with Mrs. R. M. Anderson introducing him. High School trio and piano solos entertained. refreshments served by Mrs. Ira O. Brown committee.

Franklin Franklin Woman’s R. C. Berger R. M. Anderson J. T. Riley Riley Franklin High School Marilyn Burgess Nancy Fitzpatrick Ira O. Brown

Registered cow completes tests in Ohio supervision

A registered Holstein Friesian cow from Cincinnati owned by Howard M Stolle finished a 71 day production record with 403 pounds butterfat and 11315 pounds milk Creston Apple Idaline. The cow was milked thrice daily and began her test at age two years four months under supervision of Ohio State University in cooperation with the Holstein Friesian Association of America.

Lebanon Howard M. Stolle Cincinnati Holstein-Friesian Association of America Creston Apple Idaline Ohio State University Holstein- Friesian Assocation of America

Franklin Hi Y Girls and Rainbow Party Night At Masonic Temple

The Hi Y boys were guests of the Rainbow Girls at a Valentine Party and dance Monday night in the Masonic Temple. Robert Dunn and Mrs. Lester Hudson are patients in Middletown Hospital. C W Anglesby is on the sick list. Staff Sergeant Vernon Morton and wife plan to visit relatives in Franklin over the weekend. Paul Lukingbeal celebrated his birthday with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Harry M Fild. Peter Rettig and Gordon Rhoads hosted Sunday guests.

Franklin Hi-Y Masonic Temple Robert Dunn Middletown Lester Hudson C. W. Anglesby Sargeant Vernon Morton Cleveland Harry M. Fild Paul Lukingbeal Springfield Peter Rettig West Middletown Gordon Rhoads

SSA Representative To Be In Lebanon

A representative from the Hamilton Field Office of the Social Security Administration will be in Lebanon at the commissioners’ room on Friday at 1 30 p m to help obtain a social security account number or file a claim for benefits under the Old Age and Survivors Insurance program.

Lebanon Hamilton Field Office Social Security Administration Bopee

Five Hundred card party at the Chamberlins home

Mr and Mrs Robert Chamberlin hosted a small group at East Silver Street with guests including Mr and Mrs Herbert McMillan and families and Mr and Mrs Russell Wilson. The evening featured card play and lunch with prizes for top players and consolations shared among attendees.

Lebanon Robert Chamberlin East Silver St Herbert McMillan Russell Wilson Charles Mummert Zainz East Warren Street Roger Avasary Everett Banta Charles H. Young Dave Holmes inOhase Robert Milick Ragland H. R. Harris Watson Sadie Simpson Morris

County Drive Totals $2000 for March of Dimes

Monroe $2000 has been collected for the March of Dimes campaign in the Butler county drive with Oxford and other communities yet to report. Robert Mitzell, secretary of the Monroe Lions Club, announced the sponsorship and listing of reports during a Monday meeting. Past President Elery Rothwell updated on a Lions Committee meeting in Wilmington. A tour of the east side works of the American Rolling Mill Company followed the business session.

Monroe Butler County Oxford Robert Mitzell Monroe Lion's Club Mitzell Monroe Lion’s Club Elery Rothwell Lion’s Committee Wilemington American Rolling Mill Company

Butler Group Meets At Ross

Fifty members of the Butler County Schoolmasters club attended a dinner Monday night at the Ross Township school served by home economics students. A feature was a panel discussion directed by Win Sauer on The Effect of Radio on Young People of Today. Panelists included Judge Oscar Leiser Don Meeks Marc Jewell and Max Rosselot. Howard Vayhinger of Trenton, president, led the meeting with Reed Needles of Seven Mile as program chairman.

Hamilton Butler County Schoolmasters Club Ross Township Win Sauer Oscar Leiser Don Meeks Marc Jewell Max Rosselot Howard Vayhinger Trenton Reed Needles Seven Mile

Musical program for Warren County Children's Home

A benefit concert by the Warren County Children's Home features the Children's Theatre Dance Company of Dayton performing Hansel and Gretel and Divertissements at Town Hall Theater on Tuesday evening February 17 at 7 30 p m. Proceeds support the local children's home.

Lebanon Wareren County Warren County Town Hall Children's Theatre Dance Company of Dayton

Inspection Planned By Lebanon Masons

Lebanon Masons announce an inspection with Franklin Good as the inspecting officer. The notice indicates local fraternal activity and a planned review of lodge operations.

Lebanon Good Franklin

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