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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1949

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Trial of 15 Bulgarian clergymen opens with guilty plea

In Sofia, 15 Protestant clergy go on trial facing treason espionage and black market money dealing. Lead defendant Naumov admits guilt and claims he worked for American espionage agents delivering military information to Cyril Black, then secretary of the U S Political Mission. An American and two British observers attend, along with 25 reporters.

Naumov Supreme Council of the United Evangelical Churches Cyril Black U. S Black Bulgaria Princeton University Andjiev Mary Johnston

Russians Move Troops Toward Norway Amid Pact Tensions

A Finnish source reports additional Russian troops near Norway's 122 mile border from Murmansk, linked to Norway's stance on the North Atlantic pact with the United States. The informant noted no troop movements toward Finland, and no troop count was given.

Helsinke Finland Russia Norway Arctic United States Murmansk Petsamo Soviet Union

Four Americans Flee China Arrive in Cincinnati

Four American and 12 Chinese Sisters of Charity fled Communist advances in China and reached Cincinnati last night. They join 12 more Sisters who arrived in December and plan temporary residence at Mt. St. Joseph on the Ohio, Mother House of the order. Sisters Mary James and Mary Alban, veterans of a Shanghai internment camp, had not been in the United States for 21 years. Sister Hildegarde, former superior at St. Joseph Hospital in Wuchang, voiced optimism that Communist rule in China is not permanent.

Cincinnati Sisters of Charity Catholic Order China Mt. St. Joseph- On- the- Ohio Sisters of Charity Mary James Mary Alban Shanghai Hildegarde St. Joseph Hospital Sisters of Charity Mission Wuchang

Detroit man wins name change to Nail meaning literal Polish translation

Edward J. Gwozdz asked probate court to rename himself Nail, arguing that Nail is the literal Polish translation of his name and a simple way out. The petition was granted after his explanation.

Detroit Edward J. Gwozdz

Taft clashes with Truman over Taft-Hartley remarks

In Washington Senator Taft Ohio disputes President Truman's claim that Taft Hartley is an insult to workers. He says the Senate will judge the act on its merits as Ellender Hill and Pepper weigh civil rights provisions and repeal options amid a heated labor debate.

Washington Taft Ohio Truman Ellender Dla Senate Coney Pepper D-Fla Senate Labor Committee Dixie Hill D-Ala

Death Under Probe in Infant's Death in Steubenville

Coroner John P. Smarella ordered an investigation into the death of six week old Donald Swearingen after a post mortem revealed violence. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swearingen found the child on a bedroom floor Monday. Death attributed to several skull fractures and internal abdominal injuries.

Steubenville, D John P. Smarella Donald Swearingen Robert Swearingen Smarella

Dr John Earl Barnard Dies at 74 in Oberlin Office

Dr John Earl Barnard aged 74 and a 42 year Oberlin dentist who also served on the local school board died yesterday in his office. He was a longtime community figure and former member of the school board.

Oberlin John Earl Barnard

French Move Against Red Committee Could Hit Communists

Paris reports say War Minister Paul Ramadier filed a legal complaint with Justice Minister Robert LeCourt against the Central Committee of the French Communist Party for allegedly inciting the Army to revolt. The action follows Communist leaders praise of Red Army aid and a parliament debate after a coal mine strike with troop involvement.

Paris Paul Ramadier Communist Party Ramadier L'Humanite Robert LeCourt LeCourt National Assembly Maurice Thorez Red Army France Thorez

Accused Slayer Linked In Second Death By Police

In Columbus a man charged with first degree murder for Esther Seibert's Saturday slaying was linked by police to the death of Mable Lucille Meadows in a local hotel. Claude A. Ramsey, 39, allegedly registered with Meadows on January 30 and left after Meadows had a coughing spell. The Meadows death was ruled pneumonia by coroner Dr. Robert Evans.

Columbus Claude A. Ramsey Esther Seibert Mason Glen C. Hoffman Mable Lucille Meadows Hoffman Ramsey

Sunday News-Journal Pictorial Feature Preview

The Sunday issue will run a pictorial feature allowing readers to see themselves as others see them while previewing a tournament finish and a Gene Krupa interview. It promises insights on music taste, plus a GI couple case history and section two and four coverage.

Sunday News-Journal Gene Krupa Journal Gene Warren County News-Journal

GOP Agrees With Truman Plan To Stamp Country

President Truman urged Democrats to push his legislative program amid Republican resistance. Senators Brewster Taft Bricker Morse attacked his stance on labor, while Pepper praised his Taft Hartley critique. Southern Democrats were largely absent from dinners in Washington.

Gop Truman Washington

Ohio Delegation Hosts Jefferson Jackson Day Lunch

A 30 member Ohio group led by R. Kenneth Kerr gathered in Washington for Jefferson Jackson Day observances with Secretary Charles Sawyer hosting at his home. Attendees included publishers radio officials and Lt. Gov. George D. Nye, and the group contained Republicans amid the Democratic celebration.

Washington Charles Sawyer Cincinnati Truman Sawyer Ohio R. Kenneth Kerr Lancaster Eagle Gazette George D. Nye

Woman Thrashed by Cow on Caldwell Farm

Zanesville Ohio AP reports Mary Delancey 23 was gored and trampled by a cow while milking on a Caldwell area farm. She sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital. Her husband John fought off the animal with a club.

Zanesville Mary Delancey Caldwell Good Samaritan Hospital

New Campaign Opens to Form United Europe

Delegates from 21 nations meet at Brussels Palais des Académies to launch a drive for a United States of Europe. Churchill, Spaak, De Gasperi, and Leon Blum among leaders. Duncan Sandys heads the executive committee. Delegates will elect the first president of the council as debate shapes a federation of independent states. The Brussels five pact strengthens the move amid Council of Europe talks.

Brussels United States of Europe Brussel Palais Des Academies International Council of the Movement For A United Europe Winston Churchill Paul- Henri Spaak European Movement United States Churchill Spaak United Nations General Assembly Alcide de Gasperi Italy Leon Blum France Duncan Sandys Leon Jouhaux Britain Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Council of Europe

Akron diverce case looms after judge mulls fraud claim

In Cleveland, Patricia Jelm Helbig 28 faces a 10 day wait to learn if her divorce from Charles R. Jelm 27, won March 6, will be vacated as fraud. Jelm seeks to overturn. attorney argues she hid cohabitation with him during pendency and after decree.

Cleveland Patricia Jelm Helbig Akron Charles R. Jelm Jelm Carl M. Myers Silbert New York Myers

New handcuffs sought by Wayne County sheriff

DETROIT AP Handcuffs that are 25 years old are no kind of equipment to operate with in this day and age. Sheriff Andrew Baird asks the board of auditors to approve spending money for new ones.

Detroit Wayne Andrew Baird G Board of Auditors

Three Midwest States Fight Against Floods

Flood waters inundated thousands of acres across Nebraska Iowa and Missouri as the Missouri River broke ice jams and high tides battered coastal Redondo Beach Calif evacuations continued with homes damaged and roads blocked. Red Cross Army and federal officials met in Kansas City to plan for a possible flood emergency as warm air followed cold conditions.

Redondo Beach Cal Associated Press Midwest Nebraska Iowa Missouri Weather Bureau Plains Nemaha Omaha Atchison Kan Deep River Princeton Grand River Montana Kansas City Red Cross Army North Central U. S. Weather Bureau

Father Of Six Killed In Auto Truck Crash

M. C. Liming about 55, father of six, died late yesterday when his car hit a parked truck on Route 25 between Piqua and Sidney. He was returning for a visit from Hagerstown, Indiana, where he worked at a tidewater pumping station after a recent transfer from Bellefontaine.

Bellefontaine, C M. C. Liming Piqua Sidney Liming Tide Water Hagerstown Ind Bellefontaine

Longtime Zanesville optician Guy Sitz dies at 75

Guy C. Sitz an optician and jeweler for 50 years in Zanesville died at his home last night. Survivors include his son Dr. George R. Sitz of Canton.

Zanesville Guy C. Sitz George R. Sitz Canton

McDonald Named Envoy To Israel

President Truman selected James Grover McDonald as the first U S ambassador to Israel. He has served as special representative since January 22 and recognition of the Jewish state had been extended earlier. Senate approval required.

Washington Truman James Grover McDonald United States Israel McDonald White House Senate

Taft urges review of Britain's economy before aid vote

Senator Robert Taft of Ohio called for a new examination of Britain's economic structure before Congress votes on the second year of Marshall Plan aid. He questioned British claims of recovery despite Mayhew saying production rose above prewar levels, as the European recovery authorization bill moves through committees.

Washington Taft Ohio Great Britain Congress Senate GOP Christopher P. Mayhew Britain Ohioan Mayhew Senate Foreign Relations Committee Appropriations United Nations

GM cuts prices and wages as cost of living index falls

General Motors cut prices on autos and trucks and reduced wages for 273,000 production workers by two cents an hour while salaried staff take a flat $10 quarterly living allowance cut. The move follows a three week cost of living decline led by apparel and house furnishings, with savings of about 9 to 10 million dollars annually passed to consumers. The automaker notes further price cuts for GMC divisions and other models may follow.

Washington General Motors Corporation Chevrolet Pontiac Oldsmobile Buick Cadillac GMC CIO United Auto Auto Union General Motors CIO Auto

Ohio Dealers Advertise Record Car Bargains

Ohio dealers push price cuts with bold ads. A Commaline Desoto dealer promotes 29 new automobiles for immediate delivery while a Toledo used car dealer runs a penny sale offering six cars with one cent companion autos. George Byers Sons notes 1949 titles but 1948 styling. Nick Rapton plans six cars at normal price with a paired second car for one cent, saying he will take a loss on most units.

Columbus Ohio Commaline Desoto Ffa Toledo Ohio State Journal George Byers Sons Nick Rapton Rapton

Freezing fears and a guide to thaw idle goods

A vintage ad note predicts no need to fear another ice age and promotes selling idle furnishings sports equipment and appliances. Call two three six one one to place a Journal For Sale Ad and turn old items into cash with an Electric Washing Machine tease.

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