They Live In Hell: Nation Faces Narcotics Slave World
A 1950 series opener reports 50,000 Americans trapped in narcotics underworld. It cites heroin profits, a $182 million yearly take, and a federal crackdown while detailing teen use, urban spread, and links to broken homes and crime. Prominent cities named include New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Detroit, Cleveland, New Orleans and Philadelphia.
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America
Associated Press
Don Whitehead
U. S. Narcotics Bureau
Washington
United States
New York
Chicago
D. C
Detroit
Cleveland
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Turkey
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Public Health Service
Lexington
Ft. Worth
Tex
Can't Rip Ticket Driver Discovers
Hamilton youth Charles Spicer, 18, tore up a parking ticket written in front of city hall after being cited for parking overtime. He faces disorderly conduct and speeding charges in court.
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Hamilton
Charles Spicer
Spicer
Middletown Bank Debits Hit All-Time December High
Federal Reserve reported Middletown led 21 centers in the Fourth District with December 1951 debits totaling 62,051,000, up 37.2 percent from December 1950. Overall district debits reached 10,548,231,000 for December, a new high, with smaller centers posting a record 975,551,000.
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Middletown
Federal Reserve Bank of
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Trust Busting Action Brought Against IBM
A government civil anti trust suit has been filed in Federal Court charging IBM with unlawfully restraining and monopolizing the tabulating industry in the United States. The complaint says IBM controls 90 percent of U S tabulating business and 95 percent of machines used by the federal government. IBM denies the charges and cites competition from other makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Business Machines Corp
IBM
United States
America
Garver Oxley Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senate
Fremont Ohio Justice of the Peace Garver Oxley announces his bid for the Republican nomination for state senator from the 30 33rd district. He plans to contest the seat in the upcoming election, seeking to represent the region in Columbus.
Industry Education Talks Shape Hiring Needs
The second Industry-Education meeting drew 75 industrialists and educators at the Manchester Hotel. John A. Lawler of Aeronca and Armco official George Hill outlined production and office hiring needs, with educators led by Clyde D. Pierson and Elizabeth McDermott detailing school training and co op programs. The session closed with draft-age insights and plans for a February meeting.
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Manchester
John A. Lawler
Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation
Clyde D. Pierson
George Hill
Armco
Hugh Butler
Board of Education
Adam Hamm, Jr
Prior Products, Inc
George Bryan
Sorg Paper Company
Elizabeth McDermott
Roy Patterson
Mabel Eldridge
Middletown High School
William Johnson
J. Wylie Mitchell
Wade Miller
Franklin Council Considers Economy Street Repairs
Franklin Ohio council grapples with repairing streets harmed by storm sewer work while funds are exhausted. City engineer J A Craven outlines conditions and Safety Director Hollingsworth notes 285000 of 430000 sewer funds come from bonds. A temporary fix plan and a 1952 appropriation ordinance are discussed as contractor nears completion. Mickey Mayer named council clerk at ten dollars per meeting.
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J. A. Craven
Safety Service
Jesse Hollingsworth
Franklin
River St
Craven
Franklin Council
S. P
Mickey) Mayer
Senator Seeks Limits on Presidential Executive Agreements
Washington Senator McCarran chairman of the Judiciary Committee introduced a resolution to curb executive agreements with foreign governments. The plan would make such agreements inactive until published in the federal register and allow Congress to act as needed. They would terminate six months after the end of the President’s term unless extended by the next president.
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Washington
McCarran
D-Nev
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Federal Register
Congress
Douglas Says Nothing On Truman Reelection Support
In Wooster Senator Paul H. Douglas of Illinois declined to answer if he would back President Truman in a 1948 reelection bid after delivering a Jackson Day dinner speech to Wayne County Democrats.
Applications For Social Director Considered In Middletown
The Middletown Council of Girl Scouts discussed applications for the executive director post at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Bennett Chapple’s home. The position has been vacant since October after Mrs. Garnet Church resigned, with Mrs. Dorothy Davison serving as council assistant. The report also notes Elephant Butte dam forming the second largest artificial water body on the Grande near Hot Springs.
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Middletown
Elephant Butte
Grande
Hot Springs
Municipal Court Fines Total $624 for Alcohol Cases
Four motorists appeared before Judge Alton H. Combs in Municipal Court on charges involving alcohol and automobiles. Cecil Walters and Eva Jenia each fined 200 dollars and costs with driving privileges revoked for a year or six months respectively. Lester Baldwin and Vernon Martin each fined 100 dollars and costs for being in physical control while under the influence. Sally Sparkman jailed for 30 days and fined 30 dollars for larceny. Other defendants faced varying penalties including concealed weapon and intoxication charges, suspended jail terms, and dismissals or continued cases.
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Alton H. Combs
Cecil Walters
Maple Ave
Eva Jenia
Trenton
Walter
Jenia
Lester Baldwin
Hamilton Ave
Dayton
Vernon
Martin
I Hudson Ave
Arab's Dream Of U. S. College Threatens To Go Up In Smoke
In Jonesboro Arkansas State College faces a dilemma with Shukki Mohammed el Khatiri a 20 year old Arab who spent his life savings on a U S college dream. After selling a farm in Israel he traveled to New York with 400 then to Portland Maine for help and finally arrived in Jonesboro with 10 dollars. Officials plan to house him and seek a $300 first year funds or a job to cover tuition.
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Arab
U. S
Jonesboro
Ark
Arkansas State College
United States
Shukki Mohammed el Khatiri
Arkansas State
Israel
America
Khatiri
Robert Moore
Jerusalem
State
Khatibi
New York
Arkansas
Portland
Dean Moore
Cab Hit By Auto Damage Is 500 Dollars
A car collision on Yankee Road at 1 p.m. yesterday caused over 500 dollars in damage. Harold L. Hausman, 28, of Elm Street, cab driver, reported the taxi was rear ended by Marvin L. Morgan of Heaton Street, Hamilton. Morgan’s vehicle sustained only minor damage.
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Yankee Rd
Harold L. Hausman
Elm St
Marvin L. Morgan
Heaton St
Hamilton
Morgan
Ulm Cathedral Spire Claimed World’s Highest
Britannica notes the cathedral spire in Ulm Germany is the tallest in the world, based on conventional measurements. The claim highlights the structure as a prominent landmark in southwestern Germany.
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Ulm
Germany
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John
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Middletown Association
OF Fire, Casualty Insurance Agents
Thos. W. Baird
Charles Gorman
Thos, W. Baird, Jr
Ralph Grimes
Joseph Canter
G. Orist
J. D. Christy
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John Dobrozsi, Jr
H. A. Kinkleman
F. H. Gillespie
W. A. Harrison
Thomas Moon
Vv. J. Moon
Albert Rubin
W. A. Harrison, Jr
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R. FE. Hockman
Charles Hurst
Harold Jones
William D. Long
M. B, Miller
Fred Stein
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Chas. B. Timmons
Harry Walburg
Thomas Walburg
W. J. White
Thomas J. Watson
IBM Board
Richard Siegel
Gardner Board and Carton Company
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Veda McCray
Yteens
Truman
Douglas
Atras
Three Feathers Distilling CO
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Sally Sparkman
Mt. Sterling
Cincinnati
Irene Walker
William H. Cummins
B. and O
Cummins
Sylvester Jackson
Hartford Ave
Jackson
Omer Swope
West Middletown
James Mitchel DeBoard
Winowa “W
Central Ave
Clinton St
Hattie Perkins
West Ninth Ave
Robert V. Moore
Plum St
Horsetooth Dam
Ft. Collins
Colo
Davidson Photo Shop
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