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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1949
Page
7
A mother laments her son Fred's engagement to Dorothy and clashes at two bridal luncheon events. The advisor says the mother was in the wrong, notes Dorothy's tactful behavior, and urges breaking the ice with kindness. The column ends with a health note advising medical consultation over home remedies.
A makeup tip explains pressing the puff to sink powder into rough skin to create a smoother look and longer wear. The piece also includes a jumble of legal notices and public advertisements from Middletown Ohio, with cases, securities licensing, and bidding details amid cosmetic advice.
A Chicago suburb writer releases How to Get More Fun for Your Money, arguing rising prices drain enjoyment as families feel squeezed. The piece notes households earn more yet spend more on essentials, leaving little left after taxes and bills, inspiring readers to seek advice on better value and happier spending.
Washington AP Ezra Pound the prize winning poet now confined to St Elizabeths Hospital says I have not betrayed anyone in response to questions about his treason charges. Pound 68 formerly of Idaho won 1000 dollars for The Bollingen Prize with notes on The Pisan Cantos completed in Pisa jail. He has been in the United States since 1945 after being brought from Italy and adjudged of unsound mind.
Tokyo AP report says General MacArthur's HQ froze occupation levels at current footing. Army Secretary Royall said no new troops will arrive and housing for dependents won't be authorized. State Department has three reparations plans under review, with a decision likely soon.
The defense calls Emil W. Beckmann and Franz J. Schaefer from Germany to testify for Mildred E. Gillars alias Axis Sally in U S district court. Schaefer says Gillars complained of threats by Horst Cleinow when she tried to quit her wartime Nazi radio job. Cleinow testified in Boston in related treason trials.
William P. Buckner Jr a 41 year old society figure faces arraignment in New York on four misdemeanor charges alleging he used a Park Avenue charity benefit as a front for a gambling party He was captured in Puerto Rico after a six month chase and arrived in custody with two detectives Buckner previously jailed for an eight point five million Philippine railroad bond swindle Also named are Stephen Tolk and Charles Chic Parmer charged in connection with the affair The party occurred last summer at the Park Avenue pent house of Vivienne Woolley Hart who said she granted use of her apartment for a charity benefit The case spans across the southwest United States Mexico and Caribbean islands
Henry Best was not called in Miss Gillars' trial. James J. Laughlin, her attorney, noted the omission while John M. Kelley Jr., chief prosecutor, said Clemon remains in the country and available as a defense witness. Laughlin indicated Miss Gillars will likely testify Wednesday. No court session tomorrow for Washington's Birthday.
The Butler County Board of Elections authorized Fred Stitsinger to begin about March 1 the annual checking of registration lists. Names of individuals who have not voted in the last two years 1947 and 1948 will be erased from the poll lists under the permanent registration system.
Butler County commissioners sent a letter late last week to the Pennsylvania Railroad requesting a flashing signal at the Bobmeyer road crossing near State Route 4. The move followed a Fairfield School authority request citing a school bus route crossing the tracks.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union grew from the 1873 Women’s Crusade started by women in Hillsboro and Washington Court House Ohio to fight saloons.
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