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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1952
Page
2
Over Friday to Sunday Middletown police logged 14 minor crashes including one injury and one total loss. Paul Wilson of the Safety Council warns the weekend tally far higher than last Fourth of July and calls for precaution.
More than 12 000 Republicans packed Convention Hall Chicago to begin the nominating process for president. Banners loudspeakers and bands filled lobbies as supporters mobbed candidates amid bright lights, banners, and youthful enthusiasm.
An 85 year old retired postal worker, Frank Alexander of 427 Clark St, fractured his right hip in a fall at his home yesterday. He was listed in fair condition at Midletown Hospital today after the injury occurred early yesterday morning.
Cairo report says Iraq's cabinet authorized the economy ministry to sell three million tons of crude oil. The oil is obtained under a royalty arrangement with the British-run Iraq Petroleum Co.
Dr. S C Richards pastor of New Hope Baptist Church was injured in a Friday auto crash near Vandalia Illinois and transported to Middletown Hospital in fair condition. His wife Goldie Lee and Gary Williams also in the car were admitted with injuries along with Lucinda Williams Freddy Lee and Melvin Richards all reporting at Middletown in fair or minor condition.
A staff report to the Senate House Economic Committee predicts prices may climb 1 to 3 percent over the next six to 12 months driven by higher rents services clothing and durable goods. Incomes production and employment are expected to rise moderately, while food prices stay roughly flat unless crop prospects worsen.
Jim Randall, a Philadelphia postman with 21 years on his route, earned a $452 surprise gift from friends and a neighbor after word of his retirement spread. He plans other outdoor work and says he will keep walking while able.
Henry Mathis of the Armco Employees Independent Federation said fringe benefit eligibility rules are being finalized before submitting the new agreement to the Wage Stabilization Board in Washington. He noted a June 20 wage increase of 16 cents hourly with 122 cents minimum, six holidays pay not worked with double time when worked, and higher shift differentials, with retroactive pay date unchanged.
A single vehicle damage report: Betty Rybolt backed out of a driveway in the 2300 block of Erie Ave at 10 p.m. Sunday and struck William Geary s parked car on the left front fender. No damage to Rybolt s car. Henry Daniel was victim of a hit and run on Lafayette Ave Saturday after 9 p.m. He said another car tried to pass, caused the left front fender damage, and sped away. license number reported.
Beverly Cobey aged 31 from West Middletown Route 1 received treatment for facial abrasions and was held for observation at Middletown Hospital after a Sunday crash on Route 48 south of Lebanon. E A Myers aged 23 of 316 Cedar Street Franklin was treated for burns at the hospital when his car overturned on Route 73 on July 4. Law officers had no report on either accident.
An early morning blaze at 33 North Broad Street damaged the second floor apartment above Murray Studio and Camera Shop. Firemen responded at 2:17 a.m. and said the kitchen started fire on the second floor. about $200 in damage and possible minor water damage to the first floor studio.
Rubbish stacked beside a garage at 910 South Main St. ignited and the blaze spread to the structure at 2 35 p m Saturday causing 50 damage. The garage is owned by Lenox Williams.
Paramount shows Carbine Williams Mon Tue at 1 15 3 20 5 25 7 35 9 40 p.m Strand screens Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair and Lion and the Horse with listed showings Mon Tue Lion and the Horse 2 50 5 45 8 45 p.m Red Skies of Montana and Big Trees play Tue with 1 30 4 50 8 15 p.m and 3 15 6 40 10 05 p.m respectively.
The Sunday report notes three odd police calls during the hot weather silly season. Officer McFeeters killed a bat that entered a Curtis Street home. Five dead chickens were left in front of Mayer Packing on Walnut Street. A swimmer at Sunset Pool asked police to stop an elderly man trying to photograph her and possibly undress her with trick photography.
Two clean shaved youths wearing white shirts robbed a couple at a Foster area service station on U S Route 22 between 6 and 7 pm. They escaped with about $100 in small bills after assaulting Louis Wenzel, leaving him with a head bump. Sheriff Couden and Deputy Satterthwaite investigated.
Middletown health commissioner Dr. L C Neer reported the 13th rabies case this season, a black spaniel owned by George H Fitch at 1215 Yankee Rd showing symptoms and dying under treatment. A Fitch family member under observation. residents urged to leash dogs or keep them confined and vaccinate unvaccinated pets. Two dog bite incidents were logged, one involving Louis Oliver and another involving Paul Van Ostrand whose attacked dogs were later found and quarantined.
A Middletown man Richard Q. Flaugher of 52 South Main Street and Franklin resident William E. Back of Franklin Route 1 enlisted for three years on July 3. Al Walters, local recruiting station commander, said both were sent to Fort Meade Maryland for processing and assignment.
Frank Musselman 30 of 1542 Pleasant Ave Cincinnati held for Common Pleas Court after arrest at Clinton St and Central Ave Saturday night. Jeff Allen 20 of Andrews St arrested on Clinton St before midnight Saturday for carrying a concealed weapon. James Wilson 48 of 714 Crawford St reported being struck in the head with a bottle while seated in a car near the WPFB transmitter on Coles Rd. treated at Middletown Hospital. no warrant signed.
The report notes humidity returning after a dry spell with temperatures near 99 degrees in the afternoon. A cool breeze eased the heat as temperatures climbed from a low around 70 to the upper 80s and 90s by late morning. Tomorrow forecasts include partly cloudy skies, warm conditions, and scattered thundershowers.
Attorney General McGranery said he is studying a proposed Justice Department unit to assist the FBI in tracking subversive activities. The division would not replace the FBI but would supplement its work amid underground Communist activity.
A 44 year old woman Myrtle Rose of 3213 Ottawa Street collapsed at Broad Street and Central Avenue shortly after 7 p m Sunday. She was treated by the Fire Department emergency squad, removed to Middletown Hospital, and released after doctors described her as nervous and short of breath.
The patrol reported 138 arrests over the four day Fourth of July weekend with 17 accidents and no injuries on Saturday or Sunday. Traffic ran heavy, with 36, 46, 28, and 28 arrests from Thursday to Sunday, amid a large manhunt for jail escapees Saturday night. Fines were issued in multiple cases for speeding yellow line violations driving without licenses and other infractions.
Ioland Williams a 21 year old from Cincinnati fell from a diving board at the Douglas pool yesterday and suffered forehead abrasions after hitting a step. Police say he was struck on the head Saturday and became dizzy while climbing to the board.
Evangelist Marvin Grooms of Dayton will conduct old fashioned revival services at Clinton Street Tabernacle 13 South Clinton Street starting tonight and continuing through July 3.
Belgrade newspaper Politika denounces a minority of political refugees in Yugoslavia who avoid work or spread pro Russian propaganda. The piece targets both Soviet satellite refugees and Italians who fled under Alcide De Gasperi and urges government action to curb so called fraternal hospitality.
Oscar Hay, 45, of 126 North Main, told police he was attacked by three strong arm men at 2 45 a.m Sunday at Canal Street and Reynolds Avenue. They demanded money and took $25 from him.
The Majlis approved Mossadegh's reappointment 52 to 3 in a secret ballot with 76 of 130 seats filled. Backers praise a mandate for oil nationalization while the Senate moves to approve, and Shah Pahlavi retains final say.
A 15 year old lifeguard at Yane Kee Road pool broke his wrist diving and hitting the pool side. Hugh Gingerich of 2114 Central Ave was treated and released at Middletown Hospital for a wrist fracture and internal bleeding. The youth began work at the pool in June and is a Middletown High School student.
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