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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1951

Page

11

Police Work Outlined By Sgt Albert At Rotary

Sgt Joseph Albert outlined crime prevention goals at the Midlothian Rotary meeting stressing public support, patrol presence, radio gear, and strict attention to minor offenses. He warned crime remains a human issue and urged programs for juvenile prevention with council and parental guidance. A. C. O Connor introduced him as two junior Rotarians joined the audience, Ralph Baker and Fred Butts, in a dues free program for senior students.

Pis Middletown Albert Wise Council Sgt A. C. O'Connor A. E. Roper International Organization Ralph Baker Fred Butts

Riot at La Prensa sparks jail and killings in Buenos Aires

Police hauled 550 nonstriking workers from the La Prensa plant after a riot that left Roberto Nunez dead and 15 others injured. The government backed crackdown comes as the independent paper, the largest in the Spanish speaking world, remains nationwide shut. Time Life reporters Frank Shea and Kay were among detained foreigners.

Buenos Aires la Ensa Theewspaper Juan D. Peron Roberto Nunez Oberto Currieu Nunez la Prensa Newsenders Union Time Nd Life Magazines Frank Shea Andey

Advisory Health Council To Meet In Butler County

The Butler County Advisory Health Council will convene for its 31st annual meeting at the courthouse on March 5. The session includes election of one member to the county Board of Health, eligibility limited to legal district members, and remarks by Health Commissioner H S Moore on attendance expenses.

Butler County Board of Ealth County Advisory Ealth Council H. Webb Union Township Board of Justees H. S. Moore Ftnd

Hoover warns on German rearmament and European defense

Testimony shows Hoover arguing West Germany could bolster defense but French objections block rearming. He estimates 100 to 125 combat divisions needed to defend Europe from Soviet attack and urges Europe to raise 120 divisions at once. He favors building U S air and sea power and cautions against sending American troops while defenses are weak.

Ermany Hoover Senate West Germany Europe North Atlanta Council U. S Britain Russia Connally

Gunmen Hold Up Paymaster at Base for 30000 Dollars

Two men robbed a paymaster at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls Texas and escaped with a payroll totaling 30000 dollars. Authorities investigated the armed robbery and searched for suspects.

Wichita Falls, Tex Sheppard Air Force Base

Collins Signals Possible Call Up Of Two Guard Divisions

Gen. I Lawton Collins said it might be necessary to call up two more National Guard divisions this year though no plans exist. He testified at House Armed Services hearings on universal military training and a draft age extension, noting he would discuss privately if needed. He emphasized smaller guards are not being drafted. He added the Guard is in better shape than in peacetime.

Washington I. Lawton Collins Army Chief of Staff Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Collins House Armed Services Committee Senate Vinson D-Ga Rivers D-Sd

Garfield PTO Hears Sloan at Regular Meeting

Sloan, American Legion Americanism Chairman, spoke to Garfield PTO on Tuesday night. Mrs. George Riehl was elected president and presided. A movie titled The Land of the Free was shown and refreshments were served by third grade parents and teachers during social hour.

Ray Sloan Americanism American Legion Garfield Pto George Riehl Land of the Free

FOP To Draw Up New Constitution

The Legislative Committee of the Fraternal Order of Police will meet March 6 at 7 p.m. in the City Building to draft a new constitution and by laws for presentation at the March 14 regular meeting. Members include Sgt. Douglas Barrett Detective John Fitzgerald Detective Herbert Frazier and Patrolman Delman Whitt per secretary treasurer Patrolman Harold Gray.

Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Douglas Barrett John Fitzgerald Herbert Frazier Delman Whitt Harold Gray

Troopers Push Back Reds as Seoul Patrol Enters City

U S Third Division patrol briefly enters Seoul on Tuesday night then withdraws after killing six Reds and capturing one on the Yellow Sea coast north of Seoul. South Korean marines storm ashore near Ongjin within five miles of the 38th parallel and seize a Red brigade commander and 20 other officers along with equipment and documents before exiting. East coast action sees a small South Korean landing force seize a Red held island near Wonsan, about 90 miles north of the parallel.

Yangpyong Seoul Yellow Sea Ongjin 38Th Parallel Wonsan Parallel 38

Neighborhood Cookie Sale Leaders Named for 1950 Campaign

Neighborhood chairmen for the 1950 Girl Scout Cookie Sale were announced by Mrs Ernest Cracraft. Sale runs March 9 to March 17 with about 1,600 scouts participating. Each box costs 40 cents, five cents to the troop treasury and 35 cents to the camp fund. 23,000 boxes have already been purchased.

Ernest Cracraft Middletown Andrew Roper Robert Kruse William Bergman Russel Pence Esta Cox Floyd Bell John Conn Milton Atchley Charles Murphy John Dobrozsi Norval Diver Earl Klein Edna Schneider Georgiana Jones Frank Herd Orton Gingrich

Middle Dramatists To See Shakespeareat Miami University

About 120 Middletown High School students will be initiated into Shakespearean drama at Miami University with the Gift Performance of Richard III at 2 p.m. in Benton Hall. Open to high schools within forty miles of Oxford, the event has drawn thousands previously and featured plays like Julius Caesar, The Merchant of Venice, and Othello.

Middletown Miami University Richard Tt Miami University Theater Benton Hall Ohio Oxford Cincinnati Dayton

Taft weighs Ohio governor bid and city council return

Cincinnati AP dispatch reports Charles P. Taft a Republican and brother of Senator Robert A. Taft said he is considering running for governor of Ohio next year. He also weighed re election to the Cincinnati city council and offered no further comment.

Cincinnati Charles P. Taft Ohio U.S

Cincinnati Police Band to Perform at Butler County Conference

The Cincinnati Police Safety Swing Band under Officer Thomas E. Wheat will headline the noon luncheon at the Butler County Regional Conference in Middletown. The act mixes popular music, comedy, and skits with a five minute traffic safety talk. The band has toured to promote traffic safety and is the region’s only unit of its kind. The luncheon is at Manchester Motel at 12 18 p.m. A conference banquet follows at 6 30 p.m.

Cincinnati Police Safety Butler County Middletown Thomas E. Wheat Manchester

Theaters Charge AFL Musicians Used Against Them

A Cincinnati theater firm files an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB alleging Local 1 AFL forced payment for a seven member orchestra for two plays where music was not used. The Neatrona Association and Shubert Cox Theaters Company name the two shows Two Blind Mice and Mr. Roberts with dates in late 1950.

Cincinnati American Federation of Musicians AFL Neatrona Association Legitimate Theater, Inc New York National Labor Relations Board Jack G. Evans NLRB Charles P Taft Shubert-Cox Theaters Company Ohio Tion House Cox Roberts Taft

Color Film Topic Of Camera Club In Middletown

The Color Study Section of the Middletown Camera Club met in the Civic Association building for the second educational program on color photography. Jack Ashman led a discussion on color film types and film properties while Dave Heckard covered exposure control for color films. Merkeard used color slides to illustrate varied lighting conditions and film capabilities. Don Wolford announced the next meeting on March 27 with M H M McMillan of Sylvania Electric Co to present on flash photography in color.

Middletown Camera Club Civic Association Jack Ashman Dave Heckard Toric Merkeard Don Wolford M. HM. McMillan Sylvania Electric Co

Strike settlement ends six day walkout at Alliance plant

Production resumes at Alliance Manufacturing Company after a six day strike by 800 United Electrical Workers members. The pact gives a seven cent hourly raise retroactive to February 4, with base pay ranging from 1.27 dollars per hour upward pending Wage Stabilization Board approval.

Court Rejects Akron Slayer's Strange Plea

Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear Akron man Thomas A. Johnson's argument that homicide must be neither murder nor manslaughter. Johnson, convicted of first degree manslaughter in 1948 for death of Carl Lemon after a cafe incident, claimed the indictment only charged unlawful killing and did not define a crime.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Akron Thomas A. Johnson High Court Summit County Common Pleas Johnson Carl Lemon Ohio Supreme Court Lemon East Market Street

Police Briefs From Middletown Additions and Incidents

Walter Brooks 34 of 701 Twentieth Ave was arrested on an assault and battery warrant. J W Conyer 2 of 1712 Garfield St charged with disorderly conduct under a warrant. Conyer arrested at 8 p m. The theft of a broom and shovel reported at Middletown Senior High School. Charles Holland 40 of 1809 Casper Ave released on 100 dollar bond to appear in traffic court Saturday for careless driving. Cora Blount of 1617 Central Ave reported a raincoat theft worth 12 95 from her car. Police removed a high wire spanning an alley east of Highland St near Grand Ave, likely the work of vandals.

Walter Brooks Twentieth Ave J. W. Conyer Garfield St Jenkins Conyer Bob Reed Manitor Middletown Senior High School Charles Holland Casper Ave Henry E. Howard Holland Cora Blount Central Ave Highland St Grand Ave

Boys Save Selves After Creek Crash

Cincinnati police report three teenagers Nicholas Haas 18 Ronnie Freeman 17 and Richard Kessen 17 were in a car that failed to make a curve on Blue Rock Road and rolled into a creek. The youths swam to shore apparently unhurt.

Cincinnati Blue Rock Road Nicholas Haas Ronnie Freeman Richard Kessen

Three Women Interviewed by WAC Sergeant at Station

WAC Sergeant Margaret Cox interviewed three women yesterday afternoon at the local Army and Air Force Recruiting Station. Final results will take weeks as papers are processed through Cincinnati headquarters before Columbus approval. Sergeant Cox staffed the station from 2 to 4 p.m.

WAC Margaret Cox U. S Army and Air Force Cincinnati Columbus Cox

Truman Marshall Open Red Cross Fund Campaign

President Truman and Defense Secretary Marshall launched the 1951 Red Cross drive appealing for wartime footing and readiness. They urged nationwide support as the drive opened for 85 million dollars to fund Red Cross during potential armed conflict.

Truman New York George C. Marshall Red Cross Fund Red Cross Marshall America

Pvt James Collier Finishes Air Force Basic Training

Pvt James Collier 18 son of Mr and Mrs Ray Collier of 1990 Winton St completed basic training in the Air Force. He was among the group sworn in here and marked his 18th birthday on Christmas. He graduated Lemon Monroe High School last spring and is now at Sheppard Field Air Base Wichita Falls Texas enrolled in Aircraft and Engine Technical School.

Pvt James Collier Ray Collier Winton St Air Force Collier Lemon-Monroe High School Sheppard Field Air Base Wichita Falls Tex

Four Cubs Receive Awards From Pack 6

Fourteen members of Cub Pack 6 received awards at a meeting held early this week at the First Methodist Church. Honored were David and Jerry McQuinn, F. E. Troutvine, Jimmy Gregory, Mike Stamper, Ronnie Garver, Bobby Swaim, Danny Yount, Reggie Begley, Tim Johnson, Fred Sander, Jerry Hinkle, Dick Miller and Dick Brannon. Den 2 won the attendance ribbon and Den 7 and Den 9 placed first and second for table awards. At the March 26 pack meeting Cubs and their fathers will make hats which will be modeled by the mothers. Den Mothers will meet March 7 with Mrs. Robert Draut at 2308 Woodlawn Ave.

Cub Pack 6 First Methodist Church David Jerry McQuinn F. E. Troutvine Jimmy Gregory Mike Stamper Ronnie Garver Bobby Swaim Danny Yount Reggie Begley Tim Johnson Fred Sander Jerry Hinkle Dick Miller Dick Brannon Den 2 Den Robert Draut Woodlawn Ave

Senator Vandenberg Relapse Delays Senate Return

Senator Vandenberg of Michigan, age 66, suffered a relapse after two tumor operations. His physician cited unforeseen developments and said the relapse will prevent his return to Washington soon, dashing hopes for an early Senate return.

Grand Rapids, Mich Vandenberg R Mich Washington A. B. Smith

Earl Warren Urnes Shipment Of Troops

Sacramento reports Earl Warren the 1948 Republican vice presidential candidate supports sending U S troops where needed to fight aggression. He says Congress should decide board objectives and overall issues involved.

Sacramento Calif Tap Earl Warren U. S Tole Congress

Hoge to Command U S Ninth Corps in Korea

Maj Gen William M Hoge named to lead the U S Ninth Corps on arrival in Korea. He will replace Maj Gen Bryant E Moore who died in a helicopter crash near the front last week. Moore had led the corps before his death. Hoge is due in Tokyo Saturday.

Eighth Army Korea William M. Hoge U. S. Ninth Corps Tokyo Bryant E. Moore

Ohio Jails and Hospitals Face Meat Shortage

Ohio state agencies warn of a meat famine for prisons and hospitals as bids fail to meet the ceiling price. Columbus State Hospital and the Ohio Penitentiary each have four to five days of supply. Columbus State School about a week. Price quotas and mix ups with packers slow deliveries, risking a monthly meal bill near 152000 dollars.

Columbus Ohio John Bush State Welfare Department Columbus State Hospital Ohio Penitentiary Lumbus State School March Bush

Meat Dealers' Head Sees Meat Price Ceilings Soon

Chases Bauer of Cincinnati said retail price ceilings on most meats will come within two months. He spoke at a meeting in Buffalo and noted Lent and retailer resistance to higher wholesale prices have reduced demand. He forecast ceilings for pork and later other meats within six to eight weeks.

Buffalo N. Y National Association of Retail Meat and Food Dealers Chases Bauer Cincinnati Bauer New York

Barber probe cites union tied barbers citations

Ohio investigators report most barbers say inspectors issue citations under union orders. Governor Lausche and a House panel reviewed findings from Leggett and Wagner of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation detailing coersion claims and selective enforcement in Cleveland Akron and Lakewood.

Columbus Ohio Board of Barber A Barbers’ Union Hugh L. Leggett Thomas Wagner Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Frank J. Lausche House Committee Leott-Wagner Harry D. Bellis R-Van Wert Lausche Leggett and Wagner Barber Board Gett Cleveland Akron Lakewood

System Set Up To Provide For 23 Million Shoes

Washington AP government hide controls set up an allocation system to ensure 23 to 25 million pairs of shoes are produced for military and civilian needs this year. The National Production Authority will determine monthly limits on U S cattle hides calf skin and kip skins available to tanners and contractors. The civilian supply of shoes and other bath products will not be reduced. no shoe rationing is expected.

Washington National Production Authority U. S Ian

Cleveland Professor Describes New Heart Operation

Cleveland neurosurgeon Dr. Claude S. Beck of Western Reserve University School of Medicine reported great promise for a new heart operation. The procedure diverts blood from the coronary arteries to the heart veins to treat coronary thrombosis and was presented to the New York Heart Association, with early Cleveland patients showing potential for the technique.

NEW York Cleveland Claude S. Beck Western Reserve University School of Medicine Beck New York Heart Association

Prosecutor Strasser to Retire After 40 Years in Cincinnati

Edward J. Strasser, assistant county prosecutor, announced retirement from public service after more than four decades of county work. He asked County Prosecutor C. Watson Hover to accept resignation effective March 31.

Cincinnati Edward J. Strasser Strasser C. Watson

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