$150000 Research Laboratory To Be Set Up By Pollock Firm
Pollock Paper Corporation will establish a $150,000 research laboratory at its Middletown plant on Plum Street under Dr. Laverne E. Cheyney of Columbus. Leslie L. Jacobs said the lab will support branch plants in Obama Texas Georgia and Ohio and initially employ six people. Ernest Peach will be superintendent. Ben F. Lacy remains general manager. Local plant about 75 workers.
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Pollock
Middletown
Pollock Paper Corporation
Leslie L. Jacobs
Jacobs
Dallas
Texas
Plum St
Waterproof-Ohio Paper Company
Laverne E. Cheyney
Columbus
Dr. Cheyney
Battelle Institute
Obama
Georgia
Ohio
Ernest Peach
Ben
F. Lacy
Cheyney
Middletowns
Waterproof Paper and Board Company
Cirstinnati
Immigration question in American population diversity
The piece argues that the United States is no longer homogeneous, with some 50 nations and over 250 religious bodies represented among its people. Assimilation is slow and imperfect, creating new immigration policy challenges that must be weighed before enacting new legislation.
Freshman Congress Faces Early Hurdles and Jokes
News Views notes new members struggle to find housing in Washington and adapt to duties as they face widespread scrutiny and learning curves. A Leeds mother reports one of her 18 month old twins swallowed a toy wheel, with the mystery twin to be determined. Storm doors from Middle Town Lumber Company promise winter protection for homes.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
Leeds
England
Middletown Lumber Company
Central Avenue
Dizzy Flight: Yeager Captures Faster-Than-Sound Feat
AP reports Capt. Charles E. Yeager describing intense sensations of rocket plane flight as he details 25 to 30 flights faster than sound. He flew the Bell X-1 solo from Muroc to about 25 000 feet in 1 minute 40 seconds on its first solo ascent.
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Los Angeles
Charles E
Chuck) Yeager
Myra
W. Va
Muroc Air Force Base
Who Wielded Stick in Los Angeles Battery Case
AP reports the final argument in Municipal Court over who whipped whom among Jimmy Lennon Isabel Lennon and Doris Link. Lennon testifies Isabel struck him and Link with a riding crop during a melee in front of Mrs Lennon’s home. Link corroborates. Mrs Lennon denies the charge and says Lennon tried to strike her and Link used a stick from the lawn.
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Los Angeles
Jimmy Lennon
Isabel
Doris Link
Yeager Describes X-1 Flight Details and Family Life
Chuck Yeager discusses the X-1 climb and speed measurements noting 17 seconds to lift off and 2 000 feet run, initial 170 to 180 mph, with altitude still rising. He remarks the aircraft has flown hundreds of miles faster than sound while avoiding specifics. He mentions his wife and family at Muroc, with theGlennis name on the aircraft, and notes his hobbies of deer and pheasant hunting and fishing.
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Yeager
Earth
Glennis
Muroc
British Emigrants Stranded Here In San Francisco
Thirty two British citizens stranded in San Francisco seek transport to New Zealand after air reservations to continue their journey were unavailable. They live on hotel meals paid by a travel agency while awaiting a Civil Aeronautics Board permit for a chartered flight. Government limits cap their daily spending at $12, and delays have left them waiting for months.
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San Francisco
New Zealand
England
Australia
Vancouver
B. C
Civil Aeronautics Board
United States
Charles Edar Wytherley
Stoke - Orient
Cherbourg
Star of Track Recalls Forced Race in War Camp
Lou Zamperini, former Olympic miler from Southern California, testifies in the Toyoda war crimes trial that as a prisoner of war he was compelled to race a Japanese champion while severely undernourished, and won the forced match. He does not name the Japanese rival.
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Tokyo
Lou Zamperini
California
Marshall Islands
Coin expert Charles H Fisher dies in Cleveland
Charles H Fisher 73 a renowned Cleveland coin expert and former president of the Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution for 1946 47 has died. He was active in numismatic circles and civic groups in Ohio.
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Cleveland (Ap
Charles H. Fisher
Cleveland
Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution
79th Annual Children's Home Report Issued on Monday
The Butler County Children's Home superintendent S C Plasterer urged raising skilled workers due to unattractive pay and housing. He emphasized emotional and religious needs of children and cited YMCA YWCA Boy Scouts and 4H as key supports funded by donors. Financials show 1948 disbursements of 71323.63 with 993 under care 99 children. Board changes include Middletown directors and a daily board rate rise to 2.20 with a 1949 budget of 130000 and 85000 for aid to dependent children.
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Butler County Children's Home
Board of Trustees
S. C. Plasterer
Plasterer
YMCA
YWCA
Boy Scouts
Middletown
D. E. Harlan
Thomas Wilson
Canton Scout Babcock Files May Mayor Petition
Charles L. Babcock 38 a territorial scout for the Cleveland Indians and local sports figure filed a nominating petition to qualify for the May mayoral primaries in Canton Ohio.
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Canton
Charles L. Babcock
Cleveland Indians
Ten-Year-Old Shows Resilience in SF Bombing Relief
In San Francisco the British Consul A J Le Da Mare announced relief and recreation for the local British colony. Ten-year-old Jean Dunn, unfazed by the events, cheerfully stated she still has ten cents and noted gum cost five cents, reflecting ordinary optimism amid disruption.
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San Francisco
A. J. le da Mare
Jean Dunn
Tired Kidneys Often Bring Sleepless Nights
Disorder of kidney function may cause backache, rheumatic pain, swelling, and fatigue. Warning signs include leg puffiness and poor sleep. If you notice these symptoms, do not wait. Doan's pills offer relief for kidney-related issues.
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Doan
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Ocford
Butler County Board of Education
C. H. Williams
J. F. Clawson
Liberty Township
C. D. Ehresman
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