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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1948
Page
3
A new patent describes a device that uses electric current to kill weeds and burrowing insect pests and other threats to cultivated plants. The machine targets unwanted vegetation and pests by delivering controlled electrocution to protect crops and improve yields.
Janice meets Elissa Holbrook, who arrives with a gift, hints at divorce from Eric, and proposes a fresh start. Elissa envisions adopting war orphans and reshaping the marriage, while praising Eric’s sacrifices and forecasting a happier life with Janice.
A garbled OCR piece blends a long word list with a narrative about Janice in a hospital. Janice, recovering, hears a visitor after supper while Mrs. Holbrook offers frank comfort about her husband and future happiness. The scene ends with a tease: To Be Concluded.
Washington AP Representative Burke of Ohio says he will defer introducing legislation to authorize a Wright brothers commemorative stamp. The Post Office Department reports a backlog of special issues, making issuance unlikely this year, so Burke plans to wait until next year when a stamp could be issued if approved.
Findlay Ohio AP says Hancock County commissioners offered the Ralph D. Cole post of the American Legion to run Riverside Veterans housing after a rent dispute including an eviction and oil-price rise. The Legion bought the offer, decision due next week. Commissioner John Reed announced rent increase cancellation from 41 to 49 cents daily due to heating fuel costs. Sibold, a disabled veteran, was evicted for nonpayment of December to February rent after the Soldiers Relief Commission refused to cover his rent. Reed noted Sibold received 41 a month disability pension and 20 unemployment compensation. Porter Lowden filed an injunction on behalf of him and other tenants.
Widespread romances reportedly fail due to scratching skin blemishes. Advertises Peterson's Ointment for itch pimples eczema and irritations at 35c from all druggists with one application delivering relief or money refunded. Also promotes use for tired cracked feet.
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