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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1950

Page

3

Wildcat Strike At Goodrich Fire Division

Akron AP reports an unauthorized walkout by fire division workers at B F Goodrich affected 2000 employees. George Ro Bass, president of Local CIO United Workers, said the stoppage was unofficial and urged members to return to their jobs. Company officials did not know the exact cause beyond an internal dispute.

AKRON B. F. Goodrich Company George Ro Bass the United Workers (Cio Ie Ues Sais Ee Wrecant Peat Tee Ee Ee Ae

Child dies after washing tub burn accident

Akron AP reports three year old Karen Hamilton died Monday night from burns after falling into a tub of scalding wash water. Her mother Mrs. John Hamilton said Karen was trying to help with the wash.

AKRON Karen Hamilton John Hamilton Karen

Shrinking Ohio Counties Blame Strip Mining for Declines

In a Press survey sixtee n southeastern Ohio counties show population losses in the last decade with Athens and Scioto cited as examples of underestimated growth. Gov Frank Lauach blames poor conservation and strip mining for shrinking farm land and fewer farmers, noting economic hardship worsened by coal and lumber industries. Harrison County is highlighted among affected areas.

Athens Ohio Scioto Adams Athens Mont Gallia Guernsey Harrison Henry Pegg Oo Pealting Pert Perry Sie Tate Harrison County

Population shifts noted in census data across Athens County

The census shows county population dropping from 46,142 to 45,416 as farm residents move to other towns. In Athens city meanwhile the count fell from 46,142 to 45,416, partly due to 4,400 Ohio University students included for the first time. Observers cite increased local industry but note the up-and-town coal sector may have affected Nelsonville. A lost its statue as a city.

Athens County Ohio University Stu Athens Nelsonville

PUC Weighs Rate Hike For Van Wert

In Columbus the State Public Utilities Commission considers the Van Wert Telephone Company rate increase. City Solicitor Robert Koch seeks delaying a decision pending service investigation while firm officials insist customers will accept higher charges if service improves and stays adequate at all times.

Columbus State Public Utilities Commission Hies van Wert Wellenene Company Robert Koch van Wert Herold L. Mason Kach Ven Wert

Wilmington College Receives $5000 Gift

President Samuel D. Marble announced Wilmington College received a $5,000 contribution from the Arbuckle Jamison Foundation of Pittsburgh. The money will fund unspecified uses and this appears to be the college’s first major gift from an American foundation. No decision has been made on how to use the funds.

Wilmington Samuel D. Marble Cot Arbuckle Jamison Foundation Pittsburgh

Labor relations named strong in coal industry talk

A Philadelphia executive told an anthracite industry conference that labor relations between United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis and coal operators are among the best in the country. UMW District head Matt Brennen also praised current relations as exceptionally good.

R.E. Taggert Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Tron Company Lewis’ United Mine Workers Matt F. Brennen UMW

District Abolishes Woodlawn Lincoln Heights District

The Hamilton County Board of Education voted to abolish the Woodlawn Lincoln Heights local district as Lincoln Heights will become a city and run its own schools. Woodlawn remains under county jurisdiction.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Board of Education Woodlawn Lincoln Heights

Akron company reports six month profit rise for General Tire

Akron AP report shows General Tire and Rubber Co. earned net profit of 1,666,974 for the six months ended May 31, compared with 474,738 in the same period last year.

Akron General Tire and Rubber Company

Senators Give Nod to Dean Appointment in Nuclear Role

Washington AP report notes Senate approval of Gordon Dean for the Atomic Energy Commission chair, despite delays. The 56-year-old nominee, backed by President Truman, would fill a vacancy since Lewis L. Strauss resigned last April, with a five-year term awaiting completion.

Washington Senne Wre Preskiert Treman Gordon Dean Shires Attorsey Atomic Energy Cammission Ny Treay Caphesan Petruary Davie E Sélventhal Senate Deas Bbout Hicker Lewis L. Strauss

18 Year Old Admits Confessing Murder

The state neared the end of its case against 18 year old Sreereaiad Hartman as a murder trial moved to a ruling on whether a signed confession could be admitted. Hartman, who testified briefly, claimed the Parkersburg police said he signed voluntarily. The defense objected to its admission. Hartman pleaded innocent to the charge related to the killing of his grandfather and his wife, 76. The trial continued with testimony and arguments over the confession.

Sreereaiad Hartman Parkersburg Hartmen Hertman T Pyareents Geor Ey Tenhoweber Teat

Dayton Company Sues Over Portmouth Store Contract

Mid-Port Company of Dayton files a damage suit in federal court against Montgomery Ward and Company claiming the mail order house failed to live up to a lease for a $450,006 store on the site of the old post office in Portmouth. The suit states an August 3, 1945 agreement required construction within three years, by June 36, 1947, with Arthur Beerman of Dayton listed as a principal. He declined to identify other firm members.

Dayton Mid-Porth Arthur Beerman Deyten Realtor

Ferguson Warns On Peace Fronts In Korea Fight

State Auditor Joseph T Ferguson a Democratic senatorial candidate warned at a Steubenville rally that American Communists are forming peace fronts to hinder the Korea war effort. He cited figures claiming 2804 Communists in Ohio and said some occupy key roles in churches schools and civic groups.

Steubenville Cap Joseph T. Ferguson Kores Ferguson PRI Onin Korea Steve

Rickenbacker to Testify on Radio License Issues

Rick Rickenbacker, associated with KMPC and other stations, is slated to testify as a director witness as FCC reviews license renewals for G. A. Richards and related holdings. The testimony concerns alleged distortions of news and Richards's personal opinions influencing station operations.

Ae Angeles Kenbacker Item Air Lines G. A. Richards At & Communications Commission Rickenbacker Richards KMPC WIR Baran WGAR Cleveland FCC

Toledo Girl Drowns In Lake Erie Near Vis t Villa Beach

The body of Ariene Benks eleven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Benkoe of Toledo was found floating in Lake Erie Tuesday near Vis ta Villa beach from which she left Sunday afternoon. Ottawa County coroner George A Poe ruled accidental drowning.

Port Clinton Ariene Benks,ll Joseph Benkoe Toledo Lake Erie Viste Villa Beach Ge A. Poe Ottawa County

Bandleader To Be Called To Probe

Cleveland AP report outlines calls for a probe into a bandleader amid an embezzlement charge. Receivership actions involve Stawp Compass and Atlantic Finance. Detained suspects linked to Clarkeberg case face federal inquiry led by special agent in charge.

Cleveland Gromer Fred Steep & Eine Pgrtet Art Stawp Compas Atlantic Finance Company Yaokokric Sieee Itty Kreece Staup

Unclear fragmentary testimony referenced in court notes

Fragmentary OCR text shows a yesterday testimony with names Ste Steup Vente and Bh, indicating a dispute over a potas Sing payment and related bills. The garbled passage lacks clear events, dates, or entities to confirm a coherent news fact.

Retary Ste Steup

Carmen clash leaves crowd in uproar at ring incident

Partial OCR text shows a boxing or theater event with Carmen and Ten Jone. Fa wen Viney is named as a performer while Robert L is listed as manager. The report hints at a post fight or performance dispute and possible retainer for Vinay to reprise a role.

Carmen Cincinnati Fawen Viney Ghetas Fer Cot Geers Robert L Aeid Vinay

Ory See UNTPOR Ws LORAIN. O iam Th

Fragmentary text shows partial names and a clash or match likely between UNTPOR and LORAIN with unclear details. The readable bits hint at a sports or contest item involving two entities and a potential date or event remains unreadable.

Police Chief Paul Weaver Woolly Case Report

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a police matter involving Police Chief Paul Weaver and a person or event tied to a coat and a date code 174. Readable elements suggest a local police report or incident note with names and actions but exact details remain unclear.

Taapeyere Paul (Weaver

Middletown Journal Postal Note Appears Incomplete

A fragmentary Middletown Journal text hints at a summer feature and mail or crew note. The readable lines reference delivery, a pleasant week, and a vague phone/office detail, but specific events, dates, or names are not clear enough to confirm a full item.

Pest USA

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