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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
1
The Ohio House backs a probe into communist activities with Senate approval expected. Leaders say the inquiry aims to assess Ohio laws against subversive activity, ensure they cover the menace, and gauge the reach of Communist influence within the state.
A brief recap notes Pace TT highlights within WLAV coverage including key results, participant names, and venue references. The item emphasizes notable performances and contextualizes Pace’s role in the broader news segment presented by WLAV.
In Columbus, Bureau of Motor Vehicles employees faced a query asking religious affiliation. Personnel supervisor A. W. Mininni said the goal was updating records, not pursuing motives. The form requested name, local and legal addresses, and religion, with participation voluntary. Five emergency squad members raised the issue, and Mininni noted cases where clergy may be summoned for seriously injured workers.
Defense Minister Brooke Claxton informed the House of Commons that Ottawa will deploy a full brigade of about 5,000 men to Korea soon. The announcement outlines Canada's commitment as part of allied actions in the region and signals intensified military involvement.
A pajama-clad New Orleans veteran, 30, roamed the roof of a hospital building hurling iron pipe and slate while muttering threats. Police and fire crews used gas and ladders. the man avoided capture, threatened to jump, and later slept on the roof. A brother and a firefighter were injured. hospital officials cited a play-acting urge before an audience.
The New York event honors General Eisenhower and comedian Bob Hope for their typical American neat appearance. Awards highlight Phillip Rizzuto, Gwynne Vanderbilt, Dan Seymour, Jan Murray, and Thomas Murphy for distinctive style, with notes on Hope and Rizzuto’s sartorial choices.
Mrs May McDonald 59 died yesterday after running concessions at Cincinnati baseball park for 30 years with husband Charles. Born in Buffalo she relocated to Cincinnati many years ago and became a well known figure in the concession business.
London AP reports that the United States and Britain seek a ban by Switzerland and Sweden on selling war goods and materials to Communist nations. The request covers both direct exports from the neutrals and trans shipments of supplies bought abroad.
Johns Hopkins University announced it will end the orthodox four year undergrad program and replace it with a unified system blending undergraduate and graduate studies. A flexible, advisor driven plan lets beginning students choose directions with no fixed core. top students could earn a master's in about four years. The drive to fund changes targets 75 to 100 million dollars with an immediate transition cost near six million. Enrollment sits around 1,800 in both colleges as the university trims intake while shaping the new structure.
RFC director Willett testifies he gave a personal favor to a friend who later became an RFC director. He admitted signing as examiner for a recommended RFC examiner, claiming the act was a personal favor. Senator Gear pressed on whether he departed from proper procedure.
A Kater Placer Corporation president testified Willem M. Berte Jr, described as a Democratic official, during a court proceeding as the case continued. The exchange raised questions about leadership and governance at the company.
The testimony before a Senate subcommittee focuses on whether RFC loans carried favoritism. Willett asserts that loan decisions require board approval and denies unilateral action by a director. The hearings explore procedures and authority amid questions raised about the loan process and director conduct.
Lt. Ennis Whitehead, air defense commander at Colorado Springs, urged senators that a long range striking Air Force be prioritized in national defense plans. He also called for a defensive Air Force to prevent losses of long range bombers at bases and protect U S industrial power.
The Duchess of Windsor underwent an operation at Harkness Pavilion in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. A secretary said her condition was satisfactory. The operation’s nature was not disclosed. hospital staff had previously said it was not serious. She entered the hospital earlier this week for a routine check up.
Washington AP report says Air Force and AEC completed phase one of study toward a stem powered aircraft. NEPA involved Fairchild Engine and Airplane, GE gas division, and nine other firms including Allison, Westinghouse, Northrop, and United Aircraft. Next phase likely at Lockheed or GE facilities. project to move toward atomic engine components.
The Ohio House paused for 10 minutes to honor Rep. John Kilbane on his 61st birthday and mark 39 years since he won the featherweight world title at age 22 in California. Rep. Lowell Fess recounted Kilbane's ring achievements before he spoke from the rostrum.
Mrs. Theodore Boyce, of SEFFNER, sought hospital birth for her 12th child after 11 home deliveries. Her husband drove 10 miles to a Tampa hospital. the baby arrived there instead, a healthy 8 pound 4 ounce boy, eighth son. The 41-year-old mother returned home with her doctor's consent after a short rest.
Secretary of State Acheson urged Congress to extend the three year reciprocal trade program with fewer House restrictions. He warned that limiting trade would push friendly nations toward protectionism and increased discrimination in world markets, asserting the United States has the most at stake in preserving competitive enterprise.
Allied troops push 60 miles along a rainswept front in central Korea aiming to crush Chinese and North Korean forces. The operation Killer advances up to 12 miles on the east-central sector and near Wonju as weather hampers movements and hills and valleys slow contact. Air support and vehicles move behind tanks as commanders plan a new hunter killer push. Wonju and Hoengsong remain focal points with Chinese divisions around the Hoengsong area and potential for a decisive engagement ahead of further operations.
A correspondent recounts a dire scene in Kudun where 68 American soldiers were killed after capture by Chinese and North Korean forces. Canadian Princess Patricia’s Regiment troops are cited witnessing the aftermath, with Maj. Garden Hane describing the tragedy as a harsh lesson for commanders and troops.
Tokyo AP reports General MacArthur resumes daily communiques covering ground air and naval ops as UN commander in Korea. Sources deny any plan to strip authority while rumors of a reduced command circulate. The first MacArthur piece notes progress of a two day offensive in central Korea and an instruction to resume initiatives.
A Texas monument maker in Goldthwaite offers to chisel a replacement Stone of Scone for Britain as a friendly gesture. E B Adams notes the sentimental value, while officials caution about legal boundaries and advise consulting the State Department.
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