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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1951

Page

13

Tax Examiner To Aid Vendors In Warren County

Charles Lampe, sales tax examiner, will visit Warren County locations from July 26 to July 31 to help vendors prepare sales tax returns for January 1 to June 30 1951. Venues include Morrow City Building Waynesville Bank Franklin City Building and the Warren County Courthouse. Vendors must bring purchase orders and list stamp purchases with dates totals and serial numbers and file or mail returns to the Treasurer of State by August 1 1951 to avoid delinquency.

Lebanon Charles Lampe Warren County Lampe Morrow City

Missing Plane Mystery Baffles Milford Police

State Police hunted for clues in a phantom crash after tips of a plane in the Pocono Mountains near Milford sparked rumors of a commercial jet, Air Force craft, or seaplane, though no missing aircraft were confirmed and commercial airlines reported none missing.

Milford Cocono Mountains Pennsylvania Air Force Arlines

Kappa Society Plans Annual Family Picnic

CAMDEN The Kappa Kappa Chi society of the Camden Presbyterian Church will hold its annual family picnic this Friday evening at the roadside park south of Fairhaven. The outing starts at 6 30 p.m. Topics for the sermon at Camden and Somerville Presbyterian Churches Sunday morning include Gossip and Forest Fires with Jean Pottenger at the organ.

Camden Kappa Kappa Chi Society Camden Presbyterian Church Fairhaven Kenneth Morse Somerville Jean Pottenger Orgatron

Firemen respond to fainting incident on Seventeenth Ave

Firefighters arrived at 709 Seventeenth Ave at 11 30 a m to find Miss Bernice Rigby unconscious. She was transported to a hospital and admitted for observation.

Seventeenth Ave Bernice Rigby

Man Electrocuted Cutting Tree Limb Near Mansfield

A 25 year old man, Richard Lookabaugh, was electrocuted when a tree limb he was cutting fell across a high tension line near Mansfield. The report notes there are 40 peaks over a mile high in the Great Smokies spanning North Carolina and Tennessee.

Mansfield Richard Lookabaugh Near Great Smokies North Carolina Tennessee

Rites Thursday for Wife of Man Who Spoke Here

Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p m in New Paris Ohio for Mrs Hallie F Wiant 64 wife of missionary Paul P Wiant who spoke at the First Methodist Church here three months ago She died Monday in an Hardin County auto crash that overturned after a tire blew out Rev Wiant a missionary who visited every Methodist station in China and built churches hospitals and schools also survives with his mother two sons and a sister Visitation is at Richeson Wicks ham Funeral Home St Paris Ohio through Thursday noon before cremation in Columbus The couple was en route when the accident occurred

New Paris China Hallie F. Wiant Hardin County Paul P. Wiant

Bank Returns Bad Check Fee Increase Refund

A Cleveland Trust Company raised its bad check fee from 50 cents to one dollar and refunded the difference after a complaint to the Office of Price Stabilization. OPS attorney Creighton Miller said refunds will total about ten to fifteen thousand dollars, and it was unclear if the hike violated OPS rules. The bank is applying to continue the increase.

Cleveland Office of Price Stabilization Cleveland Trust Company OPS Creighton Miller Miller

Detroit Auto Plants Idle Over Labor Dispute

About 20,000 workers were idle in Detroit as Hudson kept 10,000 home for a 21st straight day amid a production rate dispute with management and the CIO United Auto Workers Union. Plymouth and De Soto divisions stalled with about 6,000 idle. Briggs Manufacturing laid off 4,500 as output slowed and a discharge dispute spread.

Detroit Hudson CIO United Auto Workers Union Chrysler Plymouth de Soto Briggs Manufacturing Company

Second Baptist Trustee Aides Plan First Meeting

The Trustee Aides of the Second Baptist Church schedule their first meeting for 8 30 p m Thursday at Mrs. Gertrude Allen's home. All members are urged to attend.

The Second Baptist Church Gertrude Allen

Bill seeks 2.65 million for Cincinnati VA office

Rep. William E. Hess of Ohio introduced a bill requesting 2,650,000 dollars to fund a new Veterans Administration regional office in Cincinnati. The proposal targets federal construction funds to house VA operations in Ohio.

Washington Veterans’ Administration Cincinnati William E. Hess Ohio

U S Potato Yields Rise From 110 to 238 Bushels

historical yield figures show the average U S potato yield climbed from 110 bushels per acre between 1919 and 1938 to 238 bushels per acre by 1950, reflecting substantial productivity gains.

U. S

Defiance Gets New Hospital In Ohio

Defiance citizens will dedicate a new 1 025 000 hospital with 65 patient capacity and nursery for 23 babies. Gov. Frank Lausche and Health Director John Porterfield will attend as Ohio dignitaries. Voters approved 650000 in bonds. federal funds cover the rest and local donations seek 40000 for extra equipment.

Defiance Ohio Frank J. Lausche John

Government Fails To Have Revoked Reds' Bail Bonds

In New York the government failed to place 16 Communist leaders in U S marshals custody while seeking to revoke bail and raise bonds. Judge Leibell referred the bail question to Judge Ryan for a hearing and denied temporary detention. The 17 defendants appeared in court. Amter’s bond remains $1,000. Bail totals were $185,000 with a proposed rise to $875,000 and revocation requests for Civil Rights Congress and immigration case bail.

New York United States Vincent L. Leibell Sylvester J. Ryan Leibell Ryan Israel Amter Civil Rights Congress U. S Congress

Most Wanted Thief Sought on FBI List

The FBI added Ernest Tait to its ten most wanted list. Tait, an Indianapolis native, is sought for an April 1 burglary attempt at the Elks Club in New Castle, Indiana, where a bloody gun battle occurred. He reportedly fled after wounding an officer, while his accomplice Richard Schmidt was captured with a severed spinal cord from a bullet.

Washington FBI Today Ernest Tait Tait Indianapolis Elks Club New Castle Ind FBI Richard Schmidt Bureau Schmidt

Trio Believed Drowned After Lake Huron Boat Accident

PORT HURON Mich AP three of four fishing partners near Lexington are believed drowned in Lake Huron. The search continued through the night by air and sea with flares along the shore. Mrs Muriel Koerber 35 of Detroit Smiths sister in law washed ashore. Gretchen Davis 24 of Detroit was rescued. Clarence Smith 40 of Detroit and Robert Krass 64 Buffalo NY remain missing.

Port Huron Mich Lake Huron Lexington Clarence Smith Detroit Robert Krass St. Joseph's Boys School Buffalo N. Y Muriel Koerber Smith Gretchen Davis

Army Won’t Call Any Warren Men

Warren county draft board clerk Marjorie Revenaugh announced no Warren County men will be called for pre induction physical exams in July. Seven men will be inducted on Monday July 30. Names will be announced later. G H Gerke of Franklin has joined the board replacing Fred Robison who recently resigned.

Lebanon Marjorie Revenaugh Warren County G. H. Gerke Franklin Fred Robison

Polish-born immigrant 250000th arrival greeted in New York

Volodymyr Holubin stepped ashore in New York as the 250,000th displaced person to reach the United States. The Polish-born newcomer, his wife and three daughters aged seven five and three were cheered by a full-dress reception before heading to Woodruff Wisconsin where he will work on a farm.

New York Volodymyr Holubin Europe Holubin Hoinbin Woodruff Wis

Cries For Help End in Downtown Stabbing Death

In broad daylight on Washington streets, Donald C. Beatty of Salisbury North Carolina, shouted for help as he was stabbed by a knife wielder. The assailant, Frank Williams, 32, waited on the sidewalk after the attack as police arrived. motive not yet found.

Washington Donald C. Beatty Salisbury N. C New York Ave St. W. W Beatty Frank Williams

Korean Casualties 616 In Last Week

U S battle casualties in Korea rose to 78 726 after an increase of 616 since last week The Defense Department weekly summary lists killed in action wounded missing and total battle deaths and notes 164 more killed and 448 more wounded plus 4 more missing for the week Also includes breakdowns and adjustments for returns captures and deaths as of Friday.

Washington U. S Korea Defense Department Lst

Klenheims To Meet At Armco Park

The Kleinhein reunion will be held at Armco Park in Middletown on Sunday July 15. A basket dinner is planned at noon followed by an afternoon program. All Kleinhein family members are urged to attend.

Lebanon Armco Park Middletown Glenna Kleinhein

Economic Development plan sparks tax debate in Senate

Business groups push AFL Urging as the Committee for Economic Development presents its plan. Senator Flanders welcomes it while J Cameron Thomson argues the House tax bill overburdens middle and low income brackets. Thomson proposes a five percent surtax after levies.

Committee For Economic Development CED Flanders R-Vi J. Cameron Thomson Minneapolis Thomson

Wheat Harvest Pushes Ahead Yet Yields Fall Short

Lebanon county reports show wheat harvest under full steam as good weather drives combines. First samples tested at Brants elevator with 59 and 59 across loads from Sellers and Bailey. Loan rates set at No 1 2.29 and No 2 2.29 with eligibility for farmers storing on farm or warehouse.

Lebanon Berman Ross Zane Brant Brant’s, Inc Brant Lee White Lebanon Farmers Co-op Charles Sellers Walter Bailey Sellers Bailey Warren County

Ohio Firm Held To Blame In Blast At South Amboy

A 9,000 count federal indictment accuses Kilgore Manufacturing Company of Newark Ohio of negligence in a May 19 1950 explosive blast at South Amboy New Jersey that killed 31 workers and caused over 10 million dollars in property damage. If convicted on all counts fines could reach up to 900 million dollars depending on violations and harm. The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury, cites ICC rule violations for packing detonators with munitions in the same cases bound for overseas shipment.

Ohio South Amboy Newark N.J U. S N. J Kilgore Manufacturing Company Kilgore Interstate Commerce Commission Schwartz van Atta South

Three-Point Demand for Korea Cease Fire Plan Emerges

UN delegates pursue a six point outline seeking a 12 mile buffer at the 38th parallel and a return to the June 25 1950 status. They call for withdrawal of foreign troops from Korea and immediate prisoner exchange talks as broadcasts from Pyongyang and Beijing outline a plan fixing the 38th parallel as the demarcation line and creating a non military zone.

38Th Parallel North South Korea Korea Burke Moscow Nam Tung Hua Red

Korea Talks Open As Communist Proposals Prompt Debate

UN negotiators opened discussions on the Korean crisis with a mix of Communist demands and Allied responses. The bloc urged restoring areas to the June 25, 1950 status quo and immediate prisoner exchanges while calling for rapid foreign troop withdrawals to aim for a political resolution of the war.

Red Moscow Radio Burke Korea

Sanderson enters city race as new Commission candidate

Arthur Sanderson 918 Beech Sr. assistant to Armco traffic manager picked up petitions to run for City Commission. A 45 year old Middletown native and WWII Air Force veteran, he has long been active in Eagles Moose and American Legion groups and serves on a board of directors for the Association. Glenn Venatta also plans a bid while incumbent Carmody seeks re election as terms of Carmody Hill and Stiles expire this year.

Arthur Sanderson Beech Sr Armco East Side Sanderson Middletown High School Armco Eagles Lodge Moose Lodge American Legion Eagles Association Charles Sanderson Woodlawn Ave Margaret Sanderson Glenn Venatta Francis Carmody Commission Carmody Ross A. Hill C. B. Stiles

Soldier Smuggled From Camp Receives Medical Discharge

Stanley Amborski, a 21 year old private smuggled from Fort Leonard Wood by his parents for medical neglect claims, was discharged yesterday in the Great Lakes naval district. Drafted April 3, the incident occurred April 29. discharge cites disability for the government. His mother contested service connection for benefits.

Chicago Stanley Amborski Fort Leonard Wood Great Lakes Naval District Amborski John Amberski

Ashland Police Judge Automates Municipal Court Start

Police Judge Gene A Nichols automatically becomes Ashland's Municipal Court judge on January 1, following a ruling by Common Pleas Judge H E Culbertson. Nichols was elected police judge through 1953, and Culbertson held he could serve as municipal judge until then.

Ashland Gene A.nichols Common Pleas H. E. Culbertson Nichols Culbertson

Higher level talks follow armistice after truce takes hold

After an armistice comes into effect, further negotiations proceed at a higher level. Earlier Allied remarks tied restoring the prewar status quo to the 38th parallel, placing it in political considerations.

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