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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1951
Page
5
The new year expands Social Security coverage as 10 million more become eligible for Old Age and Survivors Insurance. About 35 million workers are now covered, with compulsory inclusion for three groups if wage and employment rules are met. Employers and self employed contribute taxes, with new rates and credits set for 1952 while pensions rise to attainable maximums subject to retirement dates.
The Howe Motor Company gives Middletown High School a 15 film driver training kit to supplement the new Chevrolet vehicles. Robert R. Kihm says the kit was produced with guidance from the National Commission on Safety Education of the National Education Association. A. E. Rammer leads the high school program.
County Health Commissioner A P Lindenmayer plans to ask the Welfare Board about neglectful management after inspecting the home. He cites inadequate diet and unclean eating and drinking utensils. Superintendent James C Camp denies the charges.
In Asmara Eritrea bandit activity has transformed the capital into a besieged city with weekly three hour corridor openings for limited travel. Armored escorts guard trains and convoys while Shifta raiders attack farms and villages. Since 1949 many natives and foreigners have been killed or injured and many bandits derailed trains. The UN has approved federation of Eritrea with Ethiopia by 1953.
Entertainment blurbs mention Lena Torrence as a leading cover girl and Jack Cole teaching Betty Grable new dance steps. Mary Margaret McBride plans a home radio studio, Kenneth Banghart drills pronunciation, Charlton Heaton teased as Mr Excitement, and Gene Autry booked for a London appearance with cattle for a June tour. Donald Nelson is eyed for a high government post.
Representative Brown denounces what he calls irresponsible scare statements by bureaucrats predicting rationing and high prices. He urges the President to curb wasteful spending and warns against socialized medicine and Fair Deal proposals in Truman era plans.
Police report Roscoe Ebiind aged 46 of Portsmouth was shot and killed in his home during an argument with his brother in law. Wyatt Cooper aged 40 of nearby New Boston was held in jail without charge.
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and measures about 104.5 miles in length, serving as a key global maritime route.
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