War Improbable In 1949 US Maintains Its Foreign Policy
N J Lawler predicts the United States will avoid war in 1949 while pursuing a four way squeeze on the Soviet Union through airlift, Marshall Plan aid, a 15 billion dollar arms budget, and the North Atlantic Pact. He cautions prosperity as a safeguard and notes expected wage and retail trends for Middletown alongside praise for local leaders and a look back at 1948’s defining events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
China
Palestine
Russia
N. J. Lawler
Journal
Middletown
Service Sonnce
Lawler
United States
Civic Association
Richard A. Wilmer
Ohio Senate
Europe
Harry S. Truman
Harry Truman
Law
Truman
U.S
Mahatma Gandhi
Count Folke Bernadotte
Jan Masaryk
John J. Pershing
Charles Evans Hughes
America
Babe Ruth
England
Elizabeth
Two Injured In Collision At Grand Avenue Block
Two men suffered minor injuries in a collision in the 3200 block of Grand Ave. Randolph Schumacher, 39, and Bruce Schumacher, 39, were treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Police say Goldie Cassidy, 28, struck a parked car then hit a second vehicle, triggering a chain of impacts involving multiple parked cars and a yard.
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Grand Ave
Randolph Schumacher
Stanley St
Bruce Schumacher
Middletown Hospital
Goldie Cassidy
Middletown
Cassidy
Ray Marts
Castel
Moody Fletcher
O. R. Wolfe
Monroe grid team feted at annual banquet
Dick Bray, Cincinnati announcer, spoke at Monroe High School football banquet hosted by the Monroe Lions club. Rev. James Krusling introduced him. Lions from Middletown, Mason and Hamilton attended. Ralph Ashton gave the acceptance speech. Principal Davis and Supt. C. W. Young spoke briefly. Rural March of Dimes committee co chairs reported first campaign details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bray
Cincinnati
Monroe
Monroe Lions Club
Bray
James Krusling
Lions
Middletown
Mason
Hamilton
Ralph Ashton
Davis
C. W. Young
C. W. Young Offered Brief Remarks. the Rural March of Dimes Committee
Cochairmen Douglas Byers
Peter Harmon
Robert Mitzel
Engineer Society to View Slides in D C Gallery Tour
Robert Heyer an Armco employee and amateur photographer will guide Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers to the National Gallery of Art Washington D C to view slides Wednesday. The engineers' meeting is set for noon at the Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heyer
Armco
Miami
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
National Gallery of Art
Washington D. C
Manchester
Civic Leaders Mourn Death Of A K Lewis
Prominent Middletonian A K Lewis dies at 73 after thirty years of service. Private funeral at 3 p m Thursday at 700 S Main St. City officials and Armco, Civic Association leaders, and educators mourn his loss. Funeral arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home.
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A. K. Lewis
S. Main St
Charles R. Hook
Armco Board of Directors
Armco
Middletown
A. K
Hook
Zone Controversy Accelerates As Realtor Applies For Two Permits
Grand Ave area fuels dispute as Dave Finkelman seeks two additional permits for four family apartment buildings. Building Commissioner Orville Corson, recently ill, says plans sit on his desk. resident Walter Beatty learns of the proposals. Sparks of possible court injunctions emerge as talks move toward rezoning the area except for the nine family frontage, prompting a City Commission recommendation.
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Grand Ave
Dave Finkelman
Orville Corson
Walter Beatty
Carson
Longview Social Service League marks first year
Longview Social Service League of Middletown celebrated its first anniversary at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Norman Trisler. Officers reelected include Mrs. Trisler as president and Thomas Baird Jr as first vice president. The board added three new members and two associates, with membership now over 300. The group noted monthly patient parties at Longview Hospital and thanked contributing organizations. 1949 dues were requested.
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Longview Social Service League of
Middletown
Norman Trisler
Fourteenth Ave
Trisler
Thomas Baird, Jr
Charles
Ora Ward
John Pendleton
Bertha Perkins
Harlan Helsel
Ward
League
United Brethren Church
Pythian Sisters
Medina man arraigned for careless driving after crash
George Scheetz 28 of Medina faced Mayor Robert King this morning on a careless driving charge after a Dolly Madison truck failed to stop at a red light at Broadway and Silver Street crossing striking Orval Campbell’s Lebanon car. Scheetz was fined 25 dollars and costs and ordered to pay repair costs. Both drivers escaped injuries.
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Lebanon
George Scheetz
Medina
Robert King
Orval Campbell
Scheetz
Dolly Madison
Broadway and
Silver St
Campbell
At the Movies Paramount Daily Showings
Red River starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift plays at 1 40 4 20 7 and 9 30 p m on Tuesday. Time of Your Life with James Cagney and William Bendix shows at 1 15 3 15 5 20 7 25 and 9 50 p m on the same night and again Wednesday.
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Paramount
Red River
John Wayne
Montgomery Cliff
Life
James Cagney
William Bendix
Strand presents Drive by Night and Angels with Dirty Faces
The Strand shows Drive by Night with George Raft and Humphrey Bogart at 1:05 4:35 and 8:10 p.m. Angels with Dirty Faces stars James Cagney at 2:55 6:15 and 9:50 p.m. Also Olympic Cavalcade on Wednesday at 3 5:50 and 9 p.m. Larceny with John Payne and Joan Caulfield at 1:15 4 6:50 and 9:40 p.m.
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George Raft
Humphrey Bogart
James Cagney
John Payne
Joan Caulfield
KC's Launch 1949 Membership Campaign
A 1949 campaign to enlarge Local Council No. 1610 Knights of Columbus was launched last night. The drive runs through February aiming to grow from 300 members. Richard Harmount leads the effort with captains John Murray Arthur Schneider Joseph Mulligan Angelo Amatulli and Andrew Dobrozsi. Grand Knight Arthur W Moon and 30 team members attended. Leo M Smith former Grand Knight spoke on campaign pointers. Celestine Frey outlined personal contact tactics. Rev Paul Golembiewski of St Peter Claver parish served as chaplain.
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Knights of Columbus
Richard Harmount
John Murray
Arthur Schneider
Joseph Mulligan
Angelo Amatulli
Andrew Dobrozsi
Arthur W. Moon
Leo M. Smith
Celestine Frey
Paul Golembiewski
St. Peter Claver Parish
Insurance Men Name Officers in Middletown Meeting
William Snider was elected president of the Middletown Association of Fire and Casualty Underwriters at their monthly meeting yesterday. Ralph Grimes, F. H. Swinehart, Allen Harrison and Martin Miller were named to the executive committee, with Shuman as publicity chairman. A meeting at the Manchester Hotel Thursday at 10:30 a.m. will hear James H. Merritt of the state association speak on a topic vital to underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Snider
Middletown Association of Fire and Casualty Underwriters
Snider
Ralph Grimes
F. H. Swinehart
Allen Harrison
Martin Miller
Charles Shuman
Manchester
James H. Merritt
State Association
Taft Returns to Washington After Brief Cincinnati Stay
U S Senator Robert A Taft came home to Cincinnati for a private business matter and said there is nothing new to add on Washington. He planned to return to Washington that night.
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Cincinnati
U. S
Robert A. Taft
Washington
Taft
Strike Approved by Tulsa Airline Workers Union
About 1,400 Transportation Workers Union members at American Airlines voted to strike over wage disputes. Tulsa Local 514 president E R Burns announced the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa, Okla
Transportation Workers Union
CIO
American Airlines
E. R. Burns
Tulsa
Eastbound City Bus Routing To Parkway
The Ortman Stewart Bus Company will reroute eastbound city buses starting Monday January 17. Buses will exit Clinton Street onto Verity Parkway and proceed via Broad Street First Ave Verity Parkway Central and East Central Ave to reduce congestion. A loading zone will be created on Verity Parkway beside the Central Store. A new intercity bus terminal at Clinton Street and Reynolds Avenue is planned for February 1 and may affect traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortman -Stewart Bus Company
Fred J. Schatzmann
Clinton St
Verity Pkwy
Broad St
First Ave
Central Ave
Schatzmann
Reynolds Ave
Donora Smog Deaths Studied by Government Team
In Donora Pennsylvania a government team investigates the October smog that killed about 20 people in five days and sickened around 4000 residents. Experts test air samples and review plant emissions to determine the cause of the deadly fog.
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Donora
Pennsylvania
Warren County Grand Jury Report Delayed by Juror Illness
The Warren County Grand Jury report was postponed today due to the illness of one juror, as stated by Prosecutor Marvin Young, delaying the scheduled proceedings.
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Lebanon
Warren County Grand Jury
Marvin Young
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