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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1948

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Aid Plan Money Criticized In Senate Hearings

Senate Foreign Relations leaders denounced the Marshall Plan funding and its administration. Chairman Vandenberg urged a business like operating system, while Senator George warned against an all or nothing stance on initial aid. Douglas defended the plan as hearings continued with Hartman next.

Vandenberg Senator George Lewis W. Douglas England Douglas Hartman State Department

Democrats Evaluate Leaders for House Campaign Job

Washington AP Democrats eye six candidates to head the Democratic Campaign Committee after Patrick Drewry's death. Potential successors include Albert Gore Lyndon Johnson Harry Sheppard and Michael Kirwan with others Edward Hart and John Carroll considered. Johnson might seek Senate, Kirwan among vice chairmen candidates. Republicans hold 245 seats to Democrats 186 with three vacancies and one ALP member.

Washington Congressional Democrats Patrick Drewry Virginia Drewry Albert Gore Tennessee Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Harry R. Sheppard California Michael J. Kirwan Ohio Gore House Johnson Senate Kirwan i Edward J. Hart New Jersey John A. Carroll Colorado American Labor Party

Eisenhowers backers hold fast to plan in NH primary

Senator Tobey states nobody can stop an Eisenhower slate in New Hampshire and expects a strong showing in the March 9 GOP primary. Seven of 17 early delegate filings favor Eisenhower, with Dewey and Stassen also represented. Tobey, ill with a cold, may campaign for the Eisenhower slate.

Washington Senator Tobey New Hampshire Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Dewey Stassen

Trucker's Swerved Load Crashes Near Lodi Kills Local Man

Myron Creed a 21 year old from Niles Ohio was killed when a steel laden truck veered across U S Route 42 near Lodi struck a culvert and overturned authorities said. Creed died at the scene and the driver was not immediately identified police reported.

Medina Myron Creed Niles, O Lodi

Pauley Talks Under Scrutiny In Cabinet Links

Senate committee probes Edwin W. Pauley for talks with two cabinet members about a profitable market deal last August. Secretary Anderson and Robert E. Hannegan may be called to explain Pauley’s discussions at his Hawaii estate. Stassen alleged administration traders profited about 4 million since war’s end, naming Pauley as a key insider. Pauley became a special assistant to Royall in September.

Man Ferguson R-Mich Senate Edwin W. Pauley Anderson Robert E. Hannegan Democratic National Committee Pauley Ferguson Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Stassen Congress Army Royall A Department

Widow of Franklin marshal seeks 15000 from bandits

Clinton County widow Pearl E Graham administratrix of William E Beebe Graham sues Carlo Pezzopane 40 San Diego Calif and Johann Deutsch 39 Oakland Calif for 15000 in damages for gunshot wounds her husband received during the December 12 1935 robbery of the Franklin D National Bank. The case notes the bandits planned the heist with stolen cars and disguises before a gun was seen and authorities were alerted.

Carlo Pezzopane San Diego Calif Johann Deutsch Oakland Franklin, D National Bank Pearl E Graham William E. “Beebe” Graham Graham FBI Pezzopane Deutsch California

Rail Strike Fails To End Operations On Akron Belt Line

Akron belt line rail strike enters third day with minimal impact as outside crews operate three locomotives and 14 workers. Brotherhood locals picket for higher pay and working rule changes while union claims scab crews with detectives guard sites. The Belt Line, run by Akron Canton and Youngstown Railway with Erie and B&O connections, links local plants.

Akron Akron and Barberton Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen's Union Belt Line Saily Union Belt Operation Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railway Erie, Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio

Smoke bombs used in Cambridge store holdup

Police sought the source of smoke bombs used to cover the escape of three gunmen who seized $50,000 in cash at a department store near Harvard University. Ballistics experts examined shells for markings that could reveal if the bombs were military in origin and point to the suspects.

Cambridge, Mass Harvard University Armed Services Ballistics

Airport program upheld by court in Ohio ruling

Cleveland AP reports the Eighth Ohio Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that an airport development showing public necessity cannot be blocked by property owners. The decision affirmed a 1960s Common Pleas ruling finding no cause to intervene against Cuyahoga County's Richmond Road Airport project, despite thousands of east suburban residents opposing the site.

Cleveland Ohio Court of Appeals Common Pleas Charles J. McNamee Cuyahoga County Richmond Rd

Ex-Congressman Thom steps aside in Ohio primary race

Canton veteran William R. Thom, who ran in ten 16th district campaigns, says he will not seek his old seat and is willing to step aside for a worthy Democrat in this year's primaries. Wooster former congressman John McSweeny has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination.

Canton, O William R. Thom Canton John McSweeny Wooster

VA Out-Patient Service Hailed as Broken Down

Officials of the Ohio Department of the Disabled American Veterans charged that the Veterans Administration outpatient and hospital services in Columbus Cincinnati and Cleveland are virtually without funds. They said authorizations to make physical examinations are piling up at Cleveland and Cincinnati.

Columbus Ohio Department of the Disabled American Veterans Veterans Administration Cincinnat Cleveland Cincinnati

Berlin Receives French Legion of Honor Medal

Hollywood AP reports songwriter Irwy Berlin awarded the Cross Knighthood of the French Legion of Honor by French Consul Alex Andre de Manziarly. Berlin praised for achievements in music as the decoration was presented last night.

Hollywood Irwy Berlin Legion of Honor Alexandre de Manziarly

Five Bank Robbers In New Orleans Bank Heist

Three of five bandits were captured after a mid morning bank robbery in New Orleans. Two suspects described as the brains of the outfit remain at large with about 49 000 of the 114 000 haul. George W. Ricketts and Tommie Ricketts, both 21, and John Hassenback, 23, were jailed on armed robbery charges. a suitcase carrying 60 000 and a bag with 30 000 hidden in a floor hole were found.

New Orleans A A Watters Hibernia National Bank Joseph Scheuring George W. Ricketts Chalmette Hie Tommie Ricketts John Hassenback Scheuring Ricketts Hassenback Hansenbach Louisiana

Russian ship in distress aided by Soviet relief vessel

A Soviet merchant vessel transferred a lifeboat and passengers from the stricken Dvina to a safer craft, improving chances to tow her toward a Japanese port. Because seas remain heavy no passengers have yet been moved. The Dvina has drifted about 150 miles east of Hokkaido since Wednesday night as rescue ships stand by.

TOKYO Japan Hokkaido

Three Missionaries Killed by Bandits

The Rev Adolph G Anderson of Minneapolis reported that his daughter Martha Anderson and two other missionaries Esther Wooriund and Dr Alec Berg were slain by bandits in China. The group, members of the Evangelical Covenant Church, were on an errand from a mission at Siangyang in Hebei province. Anderson noted his daughter had returned from a two year furlough last August after six years at the same mission.

Minneapolis Adolph G. Anderson China Evangelical Covenant Church Chicago Martha J. Anderson Esther Wooriund Youngstown Alec Berg Siangyang Hepah Ince Anderson

Lausche Rumors Resurface In Miller Campaign Speech

In Cambridge Ohio an AP report notes rumors that former Gov. Lausche will announce his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination today at noon. Miller decries communism as a threat to natural rights, urging renewed dedication to democratic principles and opposition to totalitarian rule.

Cambridge Ohio Ray Tago Gran Miller

British Troops Bar Arab Attacks On Jerusalem Front

British lancers from the Death of Glory Regiment and an armed guard defend the northern frontier of Palestine near the Jordan headwaters as Arab volunteer forces from Egypt Libya Saudi Arabia Iraq Syria and Lebanon train in southern Syria. Britain signals openness to U S Marines if needed to protect the Jerusalem consulate amid rising Arab Jewish strife.

Jerusalem Palestine Jordan Holy Land Egypt Libya Saudi Arabia Iraq Syria Lebanon London Britain United States U. S Jerusalam Washington

Two Die as Car Skids on Icy Ohio Highway

In Sandusky Ohio a car skidded on an icy patch of Highway Four striking a tree killing Alice E Weller 30 and Richard L Elgart 20 and injuring Joseph Trendowies who is in Bellevue Hospital in critical condition Charres Hartzell 20 of Bellevue the driver escaped with facial cuts all workers from General Motors New Departure division returning home from night shift the crash occurred near 1 30 am

Sandusky Highway Four The State Highway Patrol Alice E Weller Richard L. Elgart Joseph Trendowies Bellevue General Motors Corporation Charres Hartzell

Actors to finance appeal for Satira

Chicago friends of Patricia Schmidt Toledo plan a benefit to fund an appeal of her homicide conviction in Havane. A volunteer committee will meet Saturday to discuss details. Schmidt, a dancer under 15, was sentenced after Mee was shot aboard his yacht in Havana Harbour.

Chicago Patricia (Sauira) Schmidt Toledo Cuba John Lester Mee Jack Irving American Guild of Variety Artists Miss Schmidt Audencia Havens Mee Havane Harper Sere

No General Steel Price Rise Foreseen in Cleveland

Despite a $3-a-ton pig iron price increase by American Steel and Wire Company yesterday, steel executives in Cleveland said there would be no broad rise in steel prices, though some specialty items might be adjusted upward.

Cleveland American Steel and Wire Company

Painter Otto Demint Killed by Freight Wagon in Van Wert

In Van Wert Otto L Demint a 4 M4 painter was killed today when a freight wagon struck his vehicle or person details unavailable the incident occurred during a local transportation mishap with few specifics provided by authorities.

Four Coaches Leave Tracks Near Boston

At Back Bay Station a Providence to Boston locomotive overturned, injuring eight hospitalized and more than 50 shaken. Firefighters freed engineer John L. Morehead after a rail fragment shattered windows and sparked a platform blaze. initial reports of 63 hospitalizations were revised downward.

Boston Providence Back Bay New Haven City Hospital John L. Morehead Boston City Hospital

Freezing of Undelivered Explosives Amid Loot and Quarantine

Local and federal authorities froze all undelivered surplus Army explosives after police seized 67 tons of cyclonite bricks in Ulster County New York and 58 tons found in a warehouse and a Wall Township farm. A total of 199 tons were reported missing with 5 200 combat knives and first aid kits recovered. The move came as Zionist groups were alleged to have gathered explosives for shipment to Palestine and an Arab Higher Committee demanded FBI scrutiny of Jewish and Zionist funding and arms support in the United States.

Asbuay Park New York New Jersey Palestine Ulster County N.Y Monmouth County Victor Carton Navy Earle Leonardo United Nations Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Naegana Irgua

Epidemic Closes Maternity Ward in Pasadena CA

Pasadena California AP report says an infant diarrhea outbreak linked to Virus X has forced Huntington Memorial Hospital to close its maternity ward. Superintendent Aiden B. Mille reports four infant deaths and four premature baby deaths possibly linked to the illness, with 19 other infants affected.

Pasadena Calif California Huntington Memorial Hospital Aiden B. Mille

Partitioning Solution Sought By Commission

The United Nations Palestine Partition Commission weighs when to enter Palestine and how to enforce decisions as Arabs boycott meetings amid rising violence. A London visit with British officials is planned and entry dates hinge on UN-British withdrawal talks and the August 1 deadline for partition.

London General Assembly

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