Landlords Protest Rent Controls On Capitol Hill
Washington AP landlords from the Property Owners Association of America gathered on Capitol Hill to oppose rent controls after a downtown rally. They warned of mass evictions if controls persist while urging Congress to reject any property restraints. Representative Patman urged lawful protest and warned against anarchy. Reverend Wallace Murphy of Tulsa spoke at the rally advocating leaving the business if controls pass.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
Property Owners Association of America
Patman
D-Tex
House Banking Committee
Peope
Capital Hill
Banking Committee
Wallace Murphy
Tulsa
Oklo
Jaos
Merrymixer Club Elects New Officers for 1949
Mrs Emma Gates hosts as Merrymixer Club members elect Mrs Cleo Cain president Miss Sue Martin vice president Mrs Mary Robinson secretary Mrs Henrietta Howell assistant secretary Mrs Lucille Domineck treasurer and Emma Gates reporter Prizes go to Miss Martin Mrs Georgiana Bell Mrs Robinson and Miss Inez Martin Next meeting at Miss Martins home.
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Merrymixer Club
Emma Gates
Cleo Cain
Sue Martin
Mary Robinson
Henrietta Howell
Lucille Domineck
Miss Martin
Georgiana Bell
Robinson
Inez Martin
Boston Council Refuses Permit For Red Meeting
The Boston City Council refused a permit for a Communist Party meeting amid calls to break the law if needed. Mayor Curley supported denying privileges of democracy to known Communists. Speakers listed include Benjamin Davis and Henry Winston, both under federal indictment for conspiracy to overthrow the government.
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Boston
Communist Party of Boston
James M. Curley
Hungary
Greece
Curley
Daniel F. Sullivan
New York City
Benjamin Davis
Henry Winston
Women Voters Hear Talk By Earl Emerson
Twenty members of the United Nations Study Group of the League of Women Voters met at Mrs. Earl Emersons home to hear Earl Emerson discuss United Nations forces, atomic energy control, and armament regulation. The Berlin blockade was viewed by most as an armed attack by Russia. Emerson noted atomic energy control is hindered by Russias refusal to share information. The group discussed a 12 page pamphlet advocating regional defense alliances and support for the North Atlantic Defense Pact. An area League meeting is planned for February 25 at the Art Institute in Dayton with delegates from multiple cities. at least 15 Middletown women are expected.
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League of Women Voters
Earl Emerson
Middletown
Russia
Emerson
Rubbish Listed as Fire Cause
Fire Chief William Fishbaugh ruled rubbish burning caused a $1,000 blaze that destroyed Walter Coddington's garage at 1405 Fairmount Street last Saturday. The west end receptacle for trash was identified as the ignition point. High winds spread the fire. Mr and Mrs Coddington were away. a $400 automobile was also lost.
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William Fishbaugh
Walter Coddington
Fairmount St
Fishbaugh
Ohio Bell rate hearing ends after three months
The Ohio Bell Telephone Company’s bid for an annual rate increase of 8.5 million dollars was heard before the State Utilities Commission and the case was taken under advisement. The nine percent hike is opposed by 15 Ohio communities as the company argues for a higher return while witnesses debate fair rates.
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Columbus
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
State Utilities Commission
Ohio Bell
Ashley M. van Duzer
Ohio
Robert Morgan
Cleveland Law
Morgan
Commission
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van Duzer
Trials of Czech Generals Prolific With Arrests
Prague reports daily new trials of Czechoslovak generals on charges of plotting to overthrow the Communist government. Six officers led by Gen. Raymund Mrevel faced spying and conspiring with Britain and the United States. Other defendants include Staff Col. Vaclav Jandera and Capt. Milan Pika, with more trials set for the next days.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Raymund Mrevel
Vaclav Jandera
Milan Pika
Stefan Puza
Ottard Taborsky
Insurance Men Back Anti Trash Burning Ordinance
Middletown Insurance men favor a proposed ordinance to ban burning trash in the business district. They cited 55 fires last year linked to burning rubbish and discussed support at a Colony Restaurant meeting. Delegates Swinehart and Snider will represent the association at a Columbus testimonial dinner for Walter A. Robinson.
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Middletown Association of Fire and Casualty
Colony
Middletown
F. H. Swinehart
William T. Snider
Middletown Association
Walter A. Robinson
Columbus
Ohio Association of Insurance Agents, Inc
Ohio lawmakers debate payroll taxes and labor acts
Senate hearing on an administration backed bill would raise permit costs by 50 percent with a possible doubling. Rep Joyce proposes to repeal payroll taxes in several cities, while unions oppose city income taxes. Ferguson act repeal proposed, with temporary injunctions for strikes and a new labor board timeline. Other bills seek union political donations ban and higher federal wage standards.
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Senate Liquor Committee
William M. Boyd
Dcuyahoga
Ragan
James R. Joyce
Jefferson
Toledo
Columbus
Springfield
Dayton
Youngstown
Ohio
C. Emory Glander
Joyce
Portsmouth
House
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Dfranklin
Ray M. White
D Holmes
George Grusenmyer
D-Montgomery
Senate Labor Committee
Virgil Perrill
Fayette
William C. Hughes
Harrison
Fred L. Hoffman
Hamilton
Congress
Elizabeth F. Gorman
Francis Sullivan
Cuyahoga
North Middletown City Briefs Fire and Club Meetings
North Middletown sociation meets at 7 p m at the Fire House on Manchester Rd Cancer Clinic at 7 p m Middletown Hospital Fraternal Order of Eagles gathering at 7 p m at the hall Middletown Co operative Club 6 30 p m at Manchester Hotel Middletown Hospital Board of Trustees 7 30 p m at the hospital District 19 OSNA meets at 8 p m in the Frigidaire Auditorium Moraine City
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North Middletown Fire Association
North Middletown Fire House
Manchester Rd
Middletown
Osna
Frigidaire Auditorium
Moraine City
Auditing set for Junior Achievement books
The auditing committee of Junior Achievement will meet Wednesday to audit the company books. Robert McDade says the committee includes Robert Lane L J Rautio William White and Jerome Jarrett. Their report will be presented at the Board of Directors meeting in March. Local firms enter National Award Contest across wood printing textile metal jewelry and photography awards. City Council approved a 5.5 percent salary increase for about 450 city employees, effective March 1.
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Robert McDade
Robert Lane
L. J. Rautio
William White
Jerome Jarrett
McDade
New York City
Middletonian Will Appear In Hamilton Court
Ernest Kidd, 26, of 1701 Meadow Ave Middletown, will appear in Municipal Court today or Wednesday to answer grand larceny charges. He is held as a suspect in a Shell station robbery in Hamilton last weekend, when $139.30 was taken. Kidd was caught 45 minutes after the report by station attendant John Balinger. He reportedly had a similar amount of money on his person.
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Hamilton Ernest Kidd
Meadow Ave
Middletown
Kidd
Hamilton
John Balinger
Hamilton Route 5
Wind Up Member Drive Boosts KC Membership Night
Knights of Columbus seven six weeks drive gained momentum at a Sports Night in Hillcrest Auditorium drawing over 200 attendees. Joe Gavin Dayton coach shared U of Dayton game photos. Father Oberlander spoke on Cardinal Mindszenty’s trial. other clergy and Paul Gruhler outlined the organization’s goals, including support for Newman Clubs, chaplains, and Catholic war orphans scholarships. Pete Thalier recounted Dayton Council history.
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Hillcrest Auditorium
Joe Gavin
University of Dayton
U. of D
Art Moon
Dick Harmount
John Oberlander
Cardinal Mindszenty
Nicholas Schnieder
Franklin
Father Sternwerf
Holy Trinity
Paul Golembiewski
St. Peter Claver Mission
Paul Gruhler
Newman Clubs
Pete Thalier
K. of C
Dayton
Social Workers to Meet Friday at Manchester Hotel
Dr. Louis Gould psychiatrist and director of the Lower Miami Valley Hygiene Clinic will be guest speaker at the Social Workers luncheon at 12 noon Friday in the Manchester Hotel. He will also present a film Shades of Grey. Reservations are accepted by Robert McDade at 2-3618.
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Louis Gould
Lower Miami Valley
Social Workers
Manchester Hotel
Gould
Robert cDade
Jefferson PTA to Hear Speaker Emmett Sherron
Emmett Sherron head of the Middletown Juvenile Court will address the Jefferson School PTA meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Music will be provided.
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Emmett Sherron
Middletown Juvenile Court
Jefferson School
PTA
Three men fined in municipal court for DUI and weapon carry
Thomas Tidewell, Jack Cox, and James Murphy faced fines of 100, 50, and unspecified amounts in municipal court. Tidewell was arrested on Central Ave for DUI. Cox carried a black jack, cited for concealed weapons. Frances Tidewell, 32, was fined 10 dollars, suspended, for interfering with officers during the arrest.
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Thomas Tidewell
Woodlawn Ave
Central Ave
Jack Cox
Tytus Ave
James Murphy
Jacksonburg
Tidewell
Frances
Local Court Finds Hart Fined for Disorderly Conduct
Harvey Hart, 37, of 30 South Broad Street, fined 15 dollars for disorderly conduct. George Creech, 29, of 9 South Leibee Street, had similar charge dismissed. Willie Shepard, 18, of 707 Nineteenth Avenue, assault with intent to rape charges dismissed. Ten gambling cases continued to February 24.
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Harvey Hart
South Broad St
George Creech
South Leibee St
Willie Shepard
Nineteenth Ave
Middletown Civic Chorus Plans Spring Concert Rehearsals
The Middletown Civic Chorus resumes rehearsals at 7 15 tonight at First Presbyterian Church under director Richard Fleming of Oxford. A spring concert is planned before Easter with time and venue to be decided. The article also touches on hospital birth practices and a Johns Hopkins obstetric conference, plus a note on the owl of Europe as an emblem of wisdom.
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Middletown Civic Chorus
First Presbyterian Church
Middletown
Richard Fleming
Oxford
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Nicholas J. Eastman
Europe
Pallas Athena
Obstetricians Hold Meeting in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles obstetricians convened a meeting to discuss evolving medical tools and patient care amid the era’s technology boom including radios, oil paintings, and early television sets shaping public health discourse.
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