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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1948

Page

8

Committee Seeks Education Over Coercion in College Discrimination

Cincinnati AP The Association of American Colleges urges solving college discrimination through education and voluntary action, not coercive laws. A national commission, to report annually, is proposed to establish facts. The AAC backs a seven point world peace program but rejects universal military training.

Cincinnati The William P. Tolley Syracuse University Association AAC Alexander Guerry University of the South Sewanee, Tenn

Rescuers Save Crew After Alaska Vessels Grounded

In blustery seas west of Kodiak Island rescuers pulled 15 passengers and crew from the grounded Aleutian Mail on Unimak Island and aided the Army Barge BSP 1927. Fishing boats and the Cedar towed the wooden 263 ton ship toward Sand Point while praise for seamanship flowed from the Cedar’s skipper.

Seattle Alaska Kodiak Island Alaska Peninsula Aleutian Mail Coast Guard Cedar BSP Kings Cove Bolster Sand Point Popef Island

Tax Deadline Near For Many

Washington AP reports ten million Americans face a tax deadline by midnight tomorrow with a combined potential loss to Uncle Sam exceeding 2.9 billion dollars. The deadline applies to 1947 income taxes not affected by plans for 1948 cuts. Farmers must file estimates of 1947 income and tax owed. others paying additional taxes must adjust estimates and complete quarterly payments.

Washington Uncle Sam Truman Knutson

Ex convict to face murder charge in fatal holdup

Greenfield, CO AP Prosecutor Eugene Hahne said first degree murder charges would be filed today against 29 year old ex convict Irwin White in the shooting death of Homer Caplinger during a holdup. Caplinger refused to surrender money and was wounded in a tussle.

Hehne J. W. Kelley Irwin White Greenfeld Caplinger Clyde Brooks John Keaton Brooks

Jerusalem violence escalates amid Arab Jewish siege

Trained Arab remnants of about 4,000 residents reinforce defense works in Jerusalem as both sides fortify the old city. A British civilian, Thomas Berry, was killed in the German colony, and his Jewish wife wounded. A Jew died on the city outskirts and two more were wounded in the Montefiore quarter. Eve Halpern, a noted beauty specialist, was seriously wounded while aiding removal of her salon from the mixed quarter. Official count notes 714 deaths since the November 29 decision.

Old City Thomas Berry Montefiore Eve Halpern Jerusalem Hos Palestine

Jacksonburg Class To Meet Saturday

Jacksonburg Unity class will meet Saturday evening in the church social rooms for the January session. Mr and Mrs Whitman will serve as hosts and hostesses.

Jacksonburg Wil} Whitman

Ohio Speech Is Cancelled By Wallace

Henry A. Wallace, third party presidential candidate, cancelled his planned remarks at the Ohio Pastors Convention in Columbus, citing possible political implications. Harold Young said Wallace could not speak on religion and rural life without political overtones. About 2,500 Protestant ministers were expected at the event.

Columbus Henry A. Wallace Ohio Harold Young Ohio Council of Churches Wallace BF. Lamb Lamb

Pauley Ready Questioning on Fraud Claims Sparks Open Hearings

The scene centers on Senator Pauley and Stassen with allegations of false oath statements. The Senate Committee pressed for further inquiries into commodity dealings as Steven claimed Pauley withheld market information. Senator Green demanded open hearings, arguing secrecy harms the public interest.

Eee Senate Committee Mr. Stassen Steven Pauley Senator Green Rhode Island Green

Franklin Court Has Busy Day in City Court

Franklin court heard multiple weekend arrests from Franklin police with several fines. Carolyn Schuler of Cincinnati and Robert Merchant of Cincinnati each paid $5 plus costs for license and unlicensed driving respectively. Herman Arnold of Franklin was fined $25 and costs for reckless operation, Hobart Brashcars of Franklin $5 and costs for no tail light. Verlin Townsend of Dayton faced $50 and costs for driving while intoxicated. Loren Taylor of Middletown faced two charges, with $25 and $10 fines plus costs for reckless operation and unlicensed driving.

Franklin J. T. Riley Carolyn Schuler Cincinnati Robert Merchant Herman Arnold Hobart Brashcars Verlin Townsend Dayton Loren Taylor Middletown

Man Fined For Intoxication With Concealed Knife

Tony Staton 45 of 606 Catalpa Dr was fined 25 and given 30 days in Butler County jail for intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. He appeared before Jo Alton H. Combs in Municipal Court after a prior incorrect address report. Police said he was arrested Monday on Casper St with an open knife in his pocket.

Tony Staton Catalpa Dr Butler County Jo Alton H. Combs Staton Casper St

Hamilton School Head to Resign to Become College President

Terry Wickam, superintendent of Hamilton public schools, has resigned to become president of Heidelberg College in Tiffin. He will finish the term and start in the fall, earning about the same $9,000 salary with Heidelberg. Wickam is a Cleveland native and former superintendent at Cuyahoga Heights.

Terry Wickam Hamilton Public Schools Heidelberg College Tiffin Wickam Cleveland Cuyahoga Hts Hamilton Heidelberg

Europeans Need Dollar Assets Now In U S Says

Miami dispatch reports on a missing yacht crew of ten led by Windsor T White and Roe Emery of Denver with relatives aboard after a Cuba to Miami voyage. Also noted are Pius XI urging noble families to act for the common good and a Kyushu storm where 200 fishermen are missing. Attorney General Clark orders a federal grand jury probe of lobbying in DC while Alcoa antitrust appeals move to the Supreme Court. Dr Rodzinski is dismissed from the Chicago Symphony. a Canadian National rail collision near Wykes, Quebec leaves five dead and 43 injured. Treasury Secretary Snyder opposes mandatory dollar holdings for Marshall Plan nations, urging flexible aid and currency stabilization steps.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Snyder Congress Truman United States

Owner Recovers Stolen Clothes After Arrest

A resident reports his missing clothes after befriending a stranger at his Manchester Avenue home. Police arrest both men after a fight at a Charles Street bar. Curtis wears the recovered items. Lacy faces disorderly conduct and concealed weapons charges and Curtis faces drunk and investigation charges. Lacy to appear in Municipal Court Friday. Curtis to be arraigned tomorrow.

Roy Lacy Manchester Ave Toy Curtis Bristol, Tenn Charles St Lacy Curtis Alton H. Combs

Mother Facing Murder Charge In Diaper Strangulation

BRINGHAM Ala AP A 22 year old blonde mother Dorothy Fitzhugh is jailed on a murder charge for the diaper strangulation of her three year old son Johnny Fitzhugh in their garage apartment. Detective Chief J R Norrell says she signed a statement admitting wrapping a diaper around the boy s neck after days of worry over family finances A $1000 insurance policy is reported to have been in effect. Alexander Fitzhugh her husband worked as an electrician at a steel company at the time of the death early yesterday.

Bringham Ala J. R. Norrell Dorothy Fitzhugh Alexander Fitzhugh

Franklin Church to Be Dedicated and Open House

The parsonage of the Franklin Lutheran Parish to be dedicated Sunday at 3 30 p m. The Stettler Church on Union Rd and St Paul s Church Franklin jointly own the site at 709 South River St The service will include an open house for the remainder of the day and evening.

Franklin Franklin Lutheran Stettler Union Rd St. Paul's South River St

Yacht Arrives After Overdue Run With Ten Aboard

A yacht carrying ten people including Windsor T. White Sr of Cleveland and Roe Emery, 73, of Denver, arrived in port today after being overdue since Monday.

Windsor T. White Cleveland Roe Emery Denver Colo

Stronger Wartime Air Program Proposals for Postwar Reforms

A national report calls for consolidated defense functions to boost efficiency, merging Air Force Air Transport Command with the Naval Air Transport Service, and strict wartime security for aeronautical development. It urges biannual presidential review, increased aircraft purchases, five year planning, and creation of civil aviation departments plus an independent air safety board. It also recommends CAB control over non scheduled carriers, slower route approvals, higher CAB salaries, and stronger air lines as a military reserve.

Air Force Air Transport Command Naval Air Transport Service Senate United States Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Congres United States Air Transport System Congress Department of Civil Aviation Commerce Department Civil Aeronautics Administration Air Safety Board

Columbus youths indicted in downtown gun battle

Dennis V. Zappone aged 20 and Roy E. Butler aged 16, both of Wooster, were indicted by a grand jury in Columbus on charges of shooting with intent to wound and auto theft for their roles in a running gun battle with a state highway patrolman in downtown Columbus last month. Both were wounded.

Columbus Dennis V. Zappone Roy E. Butler Wooster

Ohioan Sought For Murder Is Seized In West

Edwin D. Young, 39, sought on a first degree murder indictment in the churchyard slaying of Mrs. Zora Hess Gerbes, 25, last July 11 near Marion Ohio, was arrested in Holly, Colorado. He was identified after fingerprint checks and arrested under an alias for a bad check charge. Extradition papers will be sought to bring him to Lamar, Colorado, and then Marion County authorities will take custody. The body of Mrs. Gerbes was found within the St Pauls Lutheran churchyard five miles east of Marion.

Marion Holly Colo Edwin D. Young Zora Hess Gerbes LeRoy Retterer Retterer Columbus Lamar Young Roy E. Edwards Federal Bureau of Investigation Marion County Prowers County

Lewis At Odds With Trustees On Mine Fund

Washington AP report notes a fresh stalemate between John L. Lewis and soft coal operators over the $50 million miners welfare fund. A three man board met, no further meetings scheduled, signaling a deadlock as Lewis seeks immediate pensions for older miners and current benefits while operators push for a slower approach. The dispute also centers on keeping the union shop. Taft Hartley limits future shop terms without a NLRB vote. Lewis cannot use NLRB machinery yet due to missing affidavits and UMW finances data.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis National Labor Relations Board NLRB United Mine Workers

Motorcycle officers rescue dog from drain on Euclid

Officers Ernest Weaver and Leonard McFeeters freed a large brown dog trapped in a drain at 112 Euclid. The dog, missing since 6 a.m., was returned to its Mayfield home after the rescue, with police noting it apparently chased a rabbit into the drain.

Euclid Ernest Weaver Leonard McFeeters Mayfield

Drivers School Set for Thursday Lebanon

The Lebanon high school hosts a drivers school starting January 15 with 12 lessons on Thursday evenings. The course aims to improve highway safety county and state wide. Includes brief lectures sound films and demonstrations with no registration charge. certificates awarded to those who pass.

Lebanon Lebanon High School

Petrillo's ban on live music faces Senate hearing

James Petrillo's 14 day ban on live music in broadcasts triggers industry alarm and a House Labor Committee probe into union monopoly practices. Radio Manufacturers Association warns of layoffs and bankruptcies if Petrillo persists. Chairman Hartley targets Petrillo and John L. Lewis as witnesses, framing showdown as broader union monopoly issue. Petrillo’s Jan 21 hearing precedes a key network contract deadline.

Washington James C. Petrillo AFL American Federation of Musicians Bond Geddes Radio Manufactures Association House Labor Committee Geddes Hartley R-Nj Organized Labor John L. Lewis Lewis Petrillo Wase

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