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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1948

Page

14

Youth Burglary Case Ends With Long Term But Not Life

A Ohio judge spared a youth from a life sentence in a 23 count burglary and auto theft case. McLeod faced 23 counts in 16 days last November and December. Five counts were burglary of an inhabited dwelling. The offender, listed as a parole violator at Michigan’s Pontiac Boys Vocational School, will be handed to Michigan authorities after Mansfield Reformatory release.

B. Gessaman McLeod Ohio Michigan Boys’ Vocational School Pontiac Michigan Mansfield Reformatory

VFW Workers Study Bonus Filing Plans

At a joint meeting at the VFW hall veterans were instructed on filing state bonus applications. Facilities will be set up on Reynolds Street with volunteer workers nightly from 7 to 9 30 p m to assist veterans. Nine new VFW members and ten new Ladies Auxiliary members were initiated.

VFW Hall of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies’ Auxiliary Hiram Fullen VFW Reynolds St Fullen All

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Taxicab Collision

Youngstown AP reports Raymond Gray, about 24, died last night when his motorcycle struck a taxicab in a fatal crash.

Youngstown Raymond Gray

View Is Sought On Cigaret Tax

Representative Curtis asks Nebraska officials to brief the House Ways and Means Committee on the states cigarette tax collection problem. Nebraska Iowa and Ohio face evasion via mail order sales. Curtis notes a bill by Rep Jenkins to curb mail order sales by requiring dealers to send sales invoices to taxing authorities.

Washington Curtis R-Neb Nebraska House Ways and Means Committee Iowa Ohio Jenkins

Rent Law Provisions On Evictions And Quotas Debated

A bill discussing month to month rent and eviction controls faced rejection of a proposal to remove existing provisions. It outlines 60 day eviction notices with exceptions for nonpayment or tenant nuisance, local regulation of evictions, and ongoing controls on building materials for amusement venues with limited school church exemptions. It also requires the Rent Administrator to appoint local rent advisory boards if governors fail to act.

Dixie plan for party split tempers civil rights clash

Byrd seeks to orphan state parties from the National Committee as Dixie forces push twofold moves to form independent Democratic parties in each state and ballot presidential options. Poll tax repeal and Wallace third party activity share the political spotlight as national figures debate voting rights and election strategy.

Byrd D-Va Coe Yee James F. Byrnes Philadelphia Truman Democrats Dixie Group National Committee Truman Seh Ferguson R-Mich Senate Ferguson Judiciary Nder Rohio Harold Stassen Sacramento Olen Oominuba California Henry A. Wallace New York Wallace Park Avenue Union League Club

Supervisor resigns in Columbus Ohio liquor department

Glenn Brackney of Columbus has resigned as supervisor of accounting in the Ohio State Liquor Department, effective March 16, reported by Director Dale Dunton. The note appears in an AP dispatch from Columbus.

Columbus, CO Glenn Brackney Columbus State Liquor Department Dale Duniton Ohio Benton

Steel Prices Hover as Industry Seeks Clarity on Hysteria

The steel market defers major price moves amid widespread concern over rising semi-finished products. Buyers, including nonintegrated mills, have yet to see any broad sheet and strip increases this week. The Iron Age notes capacity at 93.5 percent and scrap at $40 a ton, with ongoing shortages of coke, pig iron, and scrap.

Iron Age Pittsburgh

Armco Denies Raising Prices Faster Than Wages and Costs

Armco argues its steel prices rose only 37 percent from 1941 to 1947 while wages scrap coal and fuel costs jumped well above that, claiming government and industry data show steel fees fell and that heavy investment funded by 1947 profits supported operations during a peak period.

American Iron and Steel Institute Armco Detroit

Local woman wins sixth prize in national Borden contest

Mrs. Laura D. Dannis of 926 Mid Way Ave. won sixth prize and ten dollars in a national contest by Dairy and Ice Cream Co. Contestants submitted names for the Borden baby bull, son of Elsie. She declined to reveal her prize-winning name, citing a rule among winners.

Laura D. Dannis Midway Ave Dairy and Ice Cream Co Borden Elsie Dannis

U S Housing Investment Averages 1919 1940

Between 1919 and 1940 the United States spent about 2.737 billion dollars annually on housing construction. This reflects a long-term federal and private sector effort to expand home building during the interwar period.

U. S

Price-Posting in Steel Industry Triggers Public Alarm

The article explains how major steel firms raise crude steel prices in step with rivals, effectively subsidizing competitors and charging the public the same finished-product price. It labels the move a routine price posting, criticizes management for poor public relations, and notes the confusion among politicians and observers.

Washington

Stock market extends comeback led by auto and steel shares

In quiet trading on the New York Stock Exchange the market advanced after a mixed opening with gains in motors, rubbers, and steels. Professionals remained inclined toward buying in hopes of a technical rally, with leaders including Chrysler, General Motors, U S Steel, and Ruhr coal noted among contributing companies.

New York Chrysler General Motors U. S. Steel You Sheet Good

Dayton livestock price report fragment

Fragmentary livestock listing shows mixed cattle and hog prices with range notes. References to barrows and gilts, bulk and wholesale lots, and uneven quality suggest a markets brief in progress, with figures and terms garbled.

Radio Programs Wednesday Schedule Shows

The bulletin lists a Wednesday afternoon lineup with Backstage at 4 00 and For Calling at 4 30 featuring Lorenzo Jones as a featured segment. Program details indicate a one hour block of radio content for the afternoon.

Lorenzo Jones

Last Obstacle Clears for Gottwald Coalition Move

After Benes capitulated, a government radio proclamation backed the Social Democratic line against a split with the Communists. Bohumil Lausman signed the brief one sheet read on air, declaring the National Front seven party coalition intact though Fierlinger had been deposed. Gottwald’s actions strengthened control via new committees and the interior ministry, weakening opposition ahead of elections.

Benes Social Democratic Party Mer Pane Poo Beagen Bohumil Lausman Industry Fier Mada Oo National Front Io Cee Tward Fierlinger Lover Gottwald Communist Interior Ministry T E

Slobodne Slovo riot fears and Communist control in Czechoslovakia

Police used force but no wide clashes occurred as anti Communist protests cooled. National bodies raided Socialist offices, newsprint was contested, and government claims of opposition plots intensified. Alois Petr returned to lead Lidova as party lines shifted amid unrest.

National Social Party Svobodne Slovo BBC T Pers Eve Vobodne Slovo Gottwald National Socialist Slovak Democrat Catholic People’s Parties Interior Ministry Slovak Democrats National Socialists Monda Alois Petr Catholic Peoples’ Party Len Lidova

Church notice and local theater events reported

A fragmentary item notes church related service changes and a local theater director named Maxberry. The readable text hints at scheduling shifts and community notices on a Thursday.

In Memoriam Acres Sisters Thank Community

Our deepest thanks go to the congregation for their prayers and support in the loss of our sister Mupeuany. We also express gratitude to donors of floral offerings and to Rev. H Jung for counseling words and to the McCoy Lefner memorial Home for arranging the funeral with efficiency.

Mupeuany Jung

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