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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1952

Page

3

Prices Tending To Level Since Beginning Of Year

Washington report notes living costs leveling off after steady rise since the Korean War began. Wholesale prices fall for the third straight week and groceries show small declines while the overall CPI about 11 percent above prewar levels. Analysts warn the pause may be temporary and depend on war activity, unions, and consumer demand.

Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Korea U. S Europe

The Murphys Making News Good and Bad

The Murphys of Midway Street face mixed fortune as Mr Murphy, a cold strip mill worker at Armco, undergoes surgery after serious illness. His condition improves, but Mrs Murphy breaks her right wrist en route to visit him at New England Deaconess Hospital, with surgery planned to realign the fracture.

Russell M Y Midway St Stone Murphy Armco Murphys

Surprise Witness To Testify In Communist Trial

A third surprise witness may be called as the government presses its case in the California Communist conspiracy trial. On the 15th day, U S Attorney Walter S Binns hinted at an undercover FBI witness to illuminate the party’s inner workings. Prosecutors seek to prove conspiracy to teach violent overthrow. The trial has run 14 days of testimony for the first two witnesses.

Los Angeles California U. S

City Is Site of Baha'i Meetings

Members of the southwestern Baha'i Regional Teaching Committee met Saturday in Middletown to plan area activities and named Middletown as central meeting place for the year. A regional gathering is set for March 15 with representatives from Cincinnati, Dayton, Van Buren Township, Englewood, Middletown, Wayne Township, Loveland, Cheviot, Mt. Healthy, Miamisburg, Deer Park, Morrow, Xenia and Peebles.

Middletown Cincinnati Dayton van Buren Township Englewood Wayne Township Loveland Cheviot Mt. Healthy Miamisburg Deer Park Morrow Xenia Peebles Stanley Dustan Raymond Rouse Josef McCoy Waynesville Farhang Javid Manchester Ave

Truman Plans Florida Trip

President Truman plans a late week trip to Key West Florida for rest before a demanding campaign schedule he has not disclosed. He will stay about three weeks at the submarine base and then attend the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner. He is set for a major June address at the 35th Division reunion in Springfield Missouri and will aid Senator Benton Connecticut reelection bid and Michael DiSalle in his Senate campaign.

Washington Truman Key West Fla Springfield Benton Connecticut Michael DiSalle Price Senate

Ohio Senators Back McDonald in RF Cox Confirma tion Vote

Ohio Republican Senators Taft and Bricker voted for the confirmation of Harry A. McDonald as administrator of the Reconstruction Finance Corp. The Senate approved McDonald 45 to 23.

Washington Ohio Robert A. Taft John W. Bricker Harry A. McDonald Reconstruction Finance Corp Senate McDonald

Meet Millie puzzle word list clue grid reveals multiple definitions

The scanned page shows a crossword style grid titled Meet Millie with numbered across and down clues. Entries include 13 Gratify 14 Small area 15 Perception 16 Iterate 17 Royal Italian family nat 18 Goblin chang 20 Do 21 Tell 24 Standard and more. Down clues list Church recess 1, Rubber trees 2, low mood 3, Etruscan native 4.

Word Puzzle Clues From Morning To Night

The brief item lists crossword style clues with numbers 50 52 53 55 and hinting at morning moisture night before an event observe and senior abbr.

Business Forecasts Split for 1952 Across Industry Leaders

New York reporting on annual company outlooks for 1952 shows a mix of optimism and caution. AT&T predicts a renewed upswing despite material shortages and taxes denting profits. Monsanto warns of softer chemical markets while Coca Cola style financing remains strong. General Tire expects tire demand to surpass prior records. Machine tools see rising shipments though orders remain oversized. Rubber industry cheers after government easing and record January consumption gains.

Craig Charles A. Thomas Monsanto Chemical Co Thomas Arthur O. Dietz C. I. T. Financial Corp W. O'Neil General Tire & Rubber Co National Machine Tool Builders Association

No Conscience Is Top Need Of This Thief

Samuel E. Swiger a Cairo West Virginia bank official surrendered to federal authorities in Clarksburg after a $36,000 bank shortage prompted a federal warrant charging violation of the Federal Reserve Act. Swiger waived preliminary hearing and was held on $50,000 bail awaiting grand jury action. FBI reports say he admitted embezzling at least $50,000 over seven years and that he surrendered after his conscience troubled him.

Parkersburg W. Va Samuel E. Swiger FBI Cairo W.va Clarksburg U.S Lawrence M. Ronning Swiger Farmers and Merchants National Bank Federal Reserve Act Pittsburgh Fred Hallford Hallford

Court Upholds Moran's Sentence

The U S Court of Appeals upheld the conviction and five year prison term and $2000 fine for James J Moran for perjury before the Senate Crime Committee. Moran, an ally of former Mayor William O Dwyer, lied about ties to a Brooklyn numbers racketeer while deputy fire commissioner.

New York U. S. Court of Appeals James J. Moran U.S. Senate Crime Committee Moran William O’dwyer Brooklyn Numbers

Oregon group begins campaign for Douglas on ballot

Portland attorney Reuben G. Lenske chairs a local group circulating petitions to place Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas on Oregon's May 1 Democratic presidential primary ballot. Douglas has said he is not seeking the nomination.

Portland Ore Supreme Court William O. Douglas Oregon Reuben G. Lenske Lenske Douglas

Legal Notice in Butler County Case Over Child Support

Inez Willson Harris files for breach of contract and child support in Butler County Ohio Court of Common Pleas. Leo Clay Harris Jr of McNeill Apartments Decatur Alabama faces attachment of a 1950 Cadillac with Alabama license 5202000 and motor 506269868. petition seeks 1100 dollars and other relief. Respond by April 6 1952 or judgment will be entered. Attorneys Manuel Maxwell Finkleman represent plaintiff. Published February 12 19 26 March 4 11 18.

Leo Clay Harris Jr McNeill Decatur Alabama S Inez Willson Harris Court of Common Pleas Butler County Ohio Cadillac Automobile Nez Willson Harris Mainui Maxwell Finkleman Mildred McPeek Lincoln Street Denver Colorado Middletown Federal Savings and Loan Association Middletown Onio Buena Vista

What Is So Rare A Penguin Eye Port Gibson Miss Egg Incident

Pam a lady penguin on tour with Mr and Mrs Leonard Neill of Columbus Ind laid an egg in Port Gibson Mississippi River town. The New York Bronx Zoo notes penguins rarely lay eggs under such circumstances. Breeding at the Bronx Zoo began in the early 1940s with at least 20 eggs hatched since, many reaching maturity.

Port Gibson Miss Pam Mississippi Leonard Neill Columbus Ind New York Bronx Bonx Zoo

Willkie Seeks Third Term as State Representative

Rushville Indiana Philip H Willkie son of the 1940 Republican nominee announced he will seek renomination for a third term as Republican state representative from Bush and Henry counties. He had been mentioned as a possible candidate for Congress in the 10th District currently represented by Ralph Harvey.

Rushville Ind Philip H. Willkie Bush Henry Willkie Congress Ralph Harvey

RhymeTine on Tax by Gordon Martin

Gordon Martins verse questions withholding tax as income tax system. He argues saving month by month dulls awareness of burden and suggests paying annually would curb waste and force better value from public spending and tax.

Nation Bases Restrictions On Building

W Secretary of Commerce Sawyer announced that the government will permit builders to complete construction projects halted by scarce materials controls. The National Production Authority will implement the order, aiming to clear the backlog of resumes and relax controls as rapidly as possible.

Tallahassee Fla. W Sawyer Washington National Production Authority

Bomber Crashes at Offutt AFB. Five Dead, Many Hurt

A four engine B-50 bomber on a classified SAC flight from a Sacramento base crashed at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, landing short of the runway about 2:30 a.m. It tore off a wing and burst into flames. Officials listed five dead and 12 hospitalized, with investigators examining wreckage for additional aboard persons.

Omahap Offutt Air Force Base Strategic Air Command Sacramento Air Base

Lausche Urges Award For 12 Year Old Heroine

Governor Frank J. Lausche recommends Sally Beamer of Sandusky for a National Medal for Bravery for rescuing a four year old from 12 feet of water at Battery Park basin dock last year. Medal decisions rest with the Justice Department group. March 1 is the recommendation deadline. Also notices of an estate administration and a mortgage foreclosure suit are recorded among court items.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Sandusky Sally Beamer Tiffin Ave Battery Park Basin Dock U. S. Justice Department

Electric pulses steer fish in lab tests in Seattle

Little fish in a white tank leap as Chuck Volz applies a square wave electric jolt. The test shows potential for guiding salmon past dams, reducing losses at spillways and turbines in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Gerald B. Collins notes electricity may offer new control though real river tests must prove effectiveness.

Jack Hewins Seattle P Chuck Volz U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific North West Columbia River Gerald B. Collins Collins

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