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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

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Reds List Conditions For Peace In China

AP dispatch from Peiping reports Chinese Communists set out five conditions for starting national peace talks. They demand removal of Chiang Kai-shek and Vice President Li Tsung Jen, scrapping the constitution, a mutual cease fire, punishment of war criminals, and a coalition government with a five three four Communist to Kuomintang ratio. Observers note Chiang may resign and flee to Formosa, while fighting continues near Tientsin and in the capital region as red forces press toward Gate of Victorious Peace.

Peiping Chieng Kat Shek L! Tsung-Jen Kuomintang Reds Li Chi Sen Nanking Chiang Formosa Tientsin Fu Tso- Yi Tehshengmen

Dover cousins sentenced to indefinite terms for chicken theft

Two Dover men James Shifflett age 37 and Cletus Shifflett age 46 pleaded guilty to chicken theft charges and were sentenced to indefinite terms in Ohio Penitentiary. Judge Walter J. Mougey sentenced them yesterday for their alleged roles in a chicken-stealing ring.

Big Four May Intercede In Chinese War

Washington indicates the United States Britain and France may mediate in China’s conflict. Lovett said a Chiang Kai-shek government message arrived but details were not disclosed. Nanking reports say China seeks potential action by Britain France the United States or Russia to end the civil war, with Washington awaiting London and Paris’ guidance.

Washington United States Britain France China Lovett Chiang Kai-Shek Nanking America Russia State Department London Paris

Noted Funster Willie Howard Dies at 62

Willie Howard, 62, renowned American stage comedian, died of a liver ailment in Polyclinic Hospital New York. A 35 year career included leading roles in major musical comedies and revues, often with brother Eugene Howard. His last show Along Fifth Avenue closed December 8. he had long battled illness but continued nightly performances.

New York Willie Howard America Fifth Avenue Polyclinic Eugene Howard Willie George White

Conviction Appealed in Ohio Supreme Court

Charles Sparks of Cincinnati filed an appeal in the Ohio Supreme Court from a first degree murder conviction. He faces execution in the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary for the January 23, 1948 robbery slaying of James C. Case near Newtown, Ohio.

Columbus Charles Sparks Cincinnati Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Penitentiary Jme James C Newtown

President Receives Outline of British Palestine Views

President Truman met for about thirty minutes with British ambassador Sir Oliver Franks at the White House. Franks said he delivered the British government’s views on the Palestine situation, echoing what he had conveyed at the State Department yesterday. Lovett had noted U.S. concern over troop movements and urged an effective armistice in the Jewish Arab fighting.

Sir Oliver Franks Truman State Department Washington Oliver Franks Britain Palestine White House Franks Lovett United States

Odom Aims 5,285 Mile Small Craft Flight Record

Bill Odom is attempting a 5,285 mile small plane record. He launched from Honolulu in a Beechcraft Bonanza bound for Teterboro outside New York, with estimates of 32 hours to New York and 18 hours eight minutes to Seattle, aided by a Navy escort PBY.

Honolulu William P Bill) Odom Waikiki Beach Diamond Head Teterboro New York Odom Seattle

Blaze damages lighting firm in Cincinnati building

Fire and smoke damaged about $50,000 worth of lamps chandeliers and appliances in the Eriel Lighting Company on the first floor of a historic Cincinnati building where Thomas Buchanan Read wrote Sherman’s Ride in 1864. The blaze started in a stock room and occupants of 25 rooms on the upper floors were driven out by smoke.

Cincinnati Thomas Buchanan Read Sherman Eriel Lighting Company Read

Boy Preacher Marjoe Gortner Honored At Birthday Party

In Los Angeles AP report Rev Marjoe Gortner celebrated his fifth birthday with dinner at a Long Beach restaurant. Guests included sailor Raymond and his bride Alma Brown born 1944 and 1945 respectively. The boy, ordained last October, plans a birthday serving in Long Beach Sunday.

Los Angeles Marjoe Gortner Vernon G. Gortner Long Beach Calif Raymond U. S. S. St. Paul Alma Brown Marjoe

Air Force privates sentenced to death by general court martial

In Tokyo AP report a general court martial convicted three U S Air Force privates of murder of a post exchange bookkeeper. Keller of Covington Indiana and Burks of Cullman Alabama were sentenced to hang and Baughman of Connellsville Pennsylvania to life imprisonment. The victim was Sgt Paul T Wilburn of Columbus Ohio.

Tokyo U. S. Air Force Robert E. Keller Covington Ind James H. Burks Cullman Ala Robert L. Baughman Connellsville Paul T. Wilburn Columbus

Patrol Called In Tennessee Power Strike

SEWANNE Tenn AP State Highway Patrol squads rushed in last night to prevent violence amid a Duck River Electric Cooperative strike. Safety Commissioner Lynn Bomar led about 40 troopers to this university town. most left, skeleton crew to stand by briefly today. Sheriff Jack Farris said 2300 volt lines to St Andrews School for Boys were severed and a 15000 watt mobile unit from Nashville supplied temporary power. Main lines were expected to be repaired today.

Sewanne Tenn Duck River Electric Cooperative Lynn Bomar Bomar Franklin Couny Jack Farris St. Andrews School Nashville Power Company

Freelance Writer Suspected in Dahlia Murder Case

A San Francisco freelance writer, Jeff Connors, 40, is en route to Los Angeles for questioning as police reopen the search for the Black Dahlia killer. Connors denies knowing Elizabeth Short and says he has no idea why Leslie Dillon named him. The investigation follows statements from Dillon who claimed Connors shared Dahlia details.

Los Angeles San Francisco Elizabeth Jeff Connors Sark Francisco Joseph Reed Conners Gilroy Alif Miss Short Leslie Dillon Miss Kort C. B. Horrall Dillon Reed Jeff Conners Hollywood Elizabeth Short Connters Vickie Evans Mitchum Miss Evans New York NEA

Truman makes secret visit to Marshall at Pinehurst

President Truman flew secretly to North Carolina to meet General George C. Marshall at his Pinehurst home. The visit, described as personal and unrelated to policy, drew reporters upon landing. Marshall, recovering from kidney surgery, had resigned as secretary of state effective January 20.

Ernest B. Vaccaro Washington Truman North Carolina Gen George C. Marshall Cetin Simpl Mr. Truman Missouri Martha E. Truman Charles G. Ross Marshall Pinehurst Ross

Ohio's Partial Budget Split Shapes House Power

In Columbus the $45.9 million six month appropriation heads to Gov. Lausche after a split House session. Republicans gained a double victory with a 66 to 61 committee representation vote, boosting GOP on six key panels. Rep. James Carney’s faction could balance power in a narrowly divided chamber.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche James M. Carney Cleveland Cuyahoga County Carney John F. Cantwell Dmahoning Lausche House Senate C. William O'Neill Washington

What Would You Do with 4000 Christmas Trees

Feature explains Boy Scouts plan for handling a large Christmas tree surplus with a photo. Includes other items on.child development and wartime reflections from an eyewitness to Bikini Atoll bombs.

Winter Storm Eases Across Nation Then Melts Snow

Storm warnings were lowered as temperatures moderated and fair weather returned nationwide. Rain fell in Southern California valleys and along the coast while mountain snow increased with a general melt underway. Snow reports came from northern Michigan northern New England and New York. Ice storm effects lingered in some Missouri and Kansas areas with widespread power and communications outages. Parsons Kansas remained without electricity.

California U. S. Weather Bureau Michigan New England New York State Pacific Northwest Northwest Missouri Kansas Parsons Kas Pittsburg Coffeyville Independence Chanute Oklahoma Texas Arkansas

Unlucky W over Is Loser Again

James Boyd Guy, 28, wanted in Akron Ohio on a charge of attempting to murder James W Algea, was in custody in Los Angeles. Guy, who courted but lost the woman Algea married, was arrested after a two year search by Police Sers Dan Gilmore and John Erickson. Since coming to LA, he worked electrical jobs for contractors. Algea is an Akron chemical engineer.

Los Angeles James Boyd Guy Akron James W. Algea Guy Algea Dan Gilmore John Erickson Akron Chemical

Red-bearded bandit robs Dayton Kroger store

Police report a red bearded bandit robs a Kroger Supermarket in Dayton Ohio last night and escapes on foot with 1000 dollars in cash and a bag of groceries. He was the last customer in the store and had shopped just before the holdup.

Dayton Dayton, O Kroger Grocery Company

State Secretary Appointee Denies Influencing Loan

Dean Acheson, nominee for secretary of State, testified he and Alger Hiss are friends and remain friends, denying any influence related to a loan. The hearing was held in Washington with AP coverage noting the friendship claim and ongoing confirmation process.

Washington Dean Acheson Secretary of State Alger Hiss Connally D - Tex Senate, Foreign Relations Committee Acheson Hiss State Department Whittaker Chambers Donald Hiss Ant Sion Covington, Bur! Rublee, Acheson and Sherby Adolf Berle House UN- American Activities Committee Berle Alger Donald Hiss Brothers Department

Hoover urges broad Power to restructure government

Former President Herbert Hoover urged Congress to grant the president broader power to overhaul the government, saying current disorder costs the nation heavily. He endorsed expanding the 1939 Reorganization Act, allowed Congress to veto but argued for less restricted presidential plans and clearer executive authority. He spoke in letters to Congress as head of a government reform commission.

Washington Herbert Hoover Con Commission Truman Congress Roosevelt Hoover Senate House United States

Taft's Defeat Predicted by CIO Leader in Ohio

Ohio CIO Council opens sessions amid prediction by its leader that U. S. Senator Robert A. Taft will be defeated if he seeks reelection next year. Jack Kroll citing PAC workers and registration figures forecast Truman’s election, noting peak industrial city registrations as proof. More than 1,200 delegates expected. John Brophy to speak as principal speaker.

Cleveland Ohio Cio Council U. S Robert A. Taft Jack Kroll CIO Political Action Committee Ohio Taft Kroll Press Truman PAC John Brophy CIO Councils

Child Outwits Fox at Willow Grove Mine Portal

Nancy Adams faced a red fox as she walked by the Willow Grove mine portal. She screamed and escaped, grabbing the fox by the snout while her mother Mrs. Michael Adams shouted for help. A brother arrived and killed the animal with a hoe to protect the girl.

ST. Clairsville Nancy Adams Michael Adams Nancy Willow Grove

Dancer Held As Fugitive From California Charge

New York AP reports dancer Vicki Evans, 25, held on $2,500 bail after arrest as a California fugitive. Her attorney says she will contest removal to face narcotics possession charges in Los Angeles. She failed to appear for trial Monday as detectives acted on a California bench warrant.

New York Vicki Evans California Martin Benjamin Los Angeles Robert Mitchum Miss Evans

Incendiary Fires Confessed By Boy

A 13 year old boy admitted setting the $500000 North Market fire in Columbus on February 6 1948. He also confessed starting a second blaze that destroyed an Ohio State University building. He awaits Juvenile Court hearing.

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