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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
2
Armco公布1947年錄得創紀錄的收益及大型廠房現代化投資。主席Hook報告淨收入為$25,002,211，稅後每股$7.44，普通股3,240,523股在外流通。公司全年銷售額達$311,685,322，較上年增長近$8,000萬。公司於1947年投入$28,568,018於新設備與改良，完成或在建的生產單元達46個。長期債務增至$67,000,000，2月向堪稱定位的Equitable Life Assurance Society借款$30,000,000。
Washington AP reports a 539 million dollar waterways program was sent to the House for approval. Representative Engel predicts passage tomorrow as the bill finances flood control and rivers and harbors work for the year starting July 1. The measure is 30 percent above the current budget, 20 percent below Truman’s request, with 244 sections split between flood control and rivers harbors.
Mayor Henry Branning Jr ordered Fort Wayne Street Department to provide towing for motorists stuck in mud or muddy streets, with towing costs covered by the city.
Local scouts plan an April 3 cookie sale while a murder trial unfolds. The piece mentions kits for a child, a stay by the American Committee, and camp fees allocated to a troop, with clothing needs and duties noted for all-new kits.
The United Electrical Workers CIO announces plans to seek wage increases for members at General Electric and Westinghouse. Officials say negotiations aim to raise pay to meet rising living costs and sustain union bargaining power nationwide.
The U S Army reports that five or six Korean civilians and a coman were killed during renewed Communist agitation in Seoul. Ten Koreans were seriously wounded, sparking fresh unrest and regional tensions.
A Russian general, who had been ill for an extended period, died. Authorities announced the death today, noting the prolonged illness.
Paramount shows Always Together with Robert Hutten and Joyce Reynolds at 1 35 5 00 and 8 25 p m Ride A Pink Horse stars Robert Montgomery and Wanda Hendrix at 2 55 6 20 and 9 45 p m Strand features Marlene Dietrich and Ray Mil land at 2 52 6 14 and 9 36 p m Stage To Mesa City stars Al St John and Jennifer Holt at 1 89 Soll and 8 33 p m
NEA columnist Erskine Johnson names Gentleman's Agreement as Best Picture and credits Gregory Peck Celeste Holm and Elia Kazan as winners in major categories. Rosalind Russell is named Best Actress for Mourning Becomes Elektra while Edmund Gwenn is praised as Best Supporting Actor for Miracle on 34th Street.
Franklin Chamber of Commerce elected twelve directors at its first annual meeting at Franklin High School. The board members for one year were R. W. Good, Dr. W. H.…, Paul, Miss Sueler, Gene Chamberlain, Warren C. Young, J. C. Robison, C. A. Thickield, Dr. John Shorts and R. V. Boswell. William G. Good served as acting president. By‑law amendments and officer elections followed. 125 members enrolled in the organization. A prize slogan “Franklin Favors the Future” was chosen in a contest for a chamber officer.
Middletown Hospital backs nurse recruitment to fill needs in schools industry public health and private care. Miss F Evelyn Beck says 39 students are in training now with room for 20 more and by September 21 graduates will free capacity for at least 40 additional students. Applications due by June 1 to ensure high grade selection. Co chairs are Miss Beck and Mrs J B Whitlock with other committee and advisory members listed.
Acting city manager Fred J. Schatzmann heads to Chicago to seek about 2500 dollars in federal credit for utility installations at Veteran's Village. City previously paid roughly 50 dollars per unit for 50 units. He will confer with Federal Emergency Housing authorities and discuss project improvements urged by a delegation of housewives. Commissioners will meet Vet Village representatives at next week's session.
In a special session the City Planning Commission approved the front portion of Scottdale on Grand Ave presented by Tom Baird and R W Scott, but withheld the Harry Finkelman subdivision due to drainage issues. Further details on drainage are being worked out. The next regular Planning Commission session is March 8.
The Ohio Bell Telephone Company received an award from the Ohio Insurance Company for outstanding service to Ohio citizens. Insurance Secretary J C Hie stand of Leroy presented the grant for the firm’s radio program The Ohio Story.
In Fremont an AP report states Solomon E. Hyman a late manufacturer has his will filed in probate court with an estate valuation of 320922 dollars. The filing records set the total value for probate purposes.
Sheriff's officers were incredulous when a call reported a tree moving along a state highway. They arrested 24 year old Robert Holt on drunken driving charges after his car showed trees protruding from the hood and he had swerved off the road into a plum thicket.
Greene County Commissioners reported receipt of eight bids totaling 950000 dollars for the sale of bonds to finance the Greene County Memorial Hospital. The issue was approved last November.
Report notes most U S farmers now pump water into stock tanks while at least two of every three households in the richest states lack running water in the house.
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