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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1950

Page

5

Half of Ohio draftees not yet eligible for war duty

Ohio officials report about half of 18 to 38 year olds registered and classified are deferred or dependents or veterans. Colonel Carl Wah declares two of five veterans and 76 percent with dependents in statewide draft data. Officials say classifications will shift as the third cohort is processed, affecting local deferments and manpower estimates.

Ohio Columbus Selective Service Carl G. Wahi Ohio Selective Service Perential Wahi Thhat Coronel Wah Cassified Coli C. W. Godle Obie Selective Service

Mother deserts seven children but seeks return to them

A 3 year old Pittsburgh mother Marion Frances Sanders is held in Lima awaiting Pittsburgh authorities. She is accused of abandoning seven children aged 5, 4, 3, 2 years. She expressed sorrow and said she wishes to go back to care for them, blaming marital strain and economic hardship after her husband left several times. Police report illness and undernourishment among the children. The family had lived in Ohio while Sanders worked as a domestic helper.

Lima, O Pittsburgh Marion Frances Sanders Pennsylvania Cratin

YMCA Boys Visit Local Radio Station On Tour

Forty five members of the YMCA Boys Division Summer Fun club toured a local radio station Tuesday morning guided by Larry Backwith with Fern Troutvine interviewing boys on Listen Ladies. Supervising leaders included Harry ter Brask Rodney Trent Dick Robinson Johnny Birchfield and Bill Walker. A follow up trip to Crystal Tissue plant is planned for Thursday morning with meeting at the Y at 9 30 and bus departure at 10 a.m.

YMCA Larry Backwith Fern Troutvine Harry Ter Brask Rodney Trent Dick Robinson Johnny Birchfield Bill Walker

Patton Urges Food Storing As War Move

Washington AP report says Patton urged storing large food reserves around cities and securing farm machinery and parts. He discussed with President Truman but did not reveal Truman's reaction. Patton warned shortages and potential famine if war comes, suggesting government backing for equipment makers.

Washington Janes G. Patton National Farmers Union Patton Truman Repertere

Middletown Salvation Army Board to Meet Friday

Middletown Salvation Army Advisory Board will convene in a quarterly session Friday at 4 p.m. at the Citadel on North Clinton Street. Don Carey, board president, will preside, with Mark Walke serving as secretary.

Middletown Salvation Army Advisory Board Citadel North Clinton St Mark Walke Don Carey

Patrol Auxiliary Hikes Membership

More than 127 new members of the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary will be taken into the organization Thursday at 8 pm at the American Legion. Frank Gibbons, captain, announced yesterday afternoon. The new members will be fingerprinted and their actions will be completed during the regular business meeting. All active members as well as the new ones are to attend.

American Legion Frank Gibbons Gibbons U

Bishops to Retire at EUB General Conference

Dayton AP report notes two bishops of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will retire during the denomination's November general conference in Dayton. Retirements involve Dr Arthur Clippinger 71 of Dayton Bishop of Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee and Bishop John Stamm of Harrisburg PA of the Eastern area plus New York New England and part of merged churches from 1946 merger.

Dayton Evangelical United Brethren Church Arthur Clippinger Ohio Kentully Tennessee John & Stamm Harrisburg New York New England Evangelical Church United Brethren Church

Two Motor Deaths in Columbiana County

EAST LIVERPOOL O AP Two men died in separate traffic accidents in Columbiana County yesterday. Paul Etz 42 of Canton died instantly at 8 10 am when his motorcycle lost control on Route 30 near the Stark Columbiana line. Earlier Harry Sorrell 58 of East Palestine Route 1 died while en route to Salem City Hospital after being struck by a car on Route 14 around 3 am.

East Liverpool Columbiana County Paul Etz Canton Stark-Columbiana County Harry Sorrell East Palestine Rd 1 Salem City Hospital

Cars For Indian Agents Stirs Up Senate Furore

Washington AP report on Senator Douglas pushing to cut auto purchases for Indian agents. Senator McKellar rebuts, noting long service and warning against hasty cuts. Senate rejects a voice vote to reduce the car allocation as Douglas vows to continue efforts to save taxpayer money.

Washington Doggies McKellar Congress Douglas Dougles Appropriations Committee Bureau of Indian Affairs House Senate Deugine

Taft Ferguson May Hold Debate in Columbus Radio

Senne for Robert A. Taft and his Democratic opponent in the November election, State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson, will be invited to appear together on a radio program September 24. Greece H. Frye, director of the Columbus Town Meeting of the Air, announced invitations will go out this week. The program would feature Lausche, Democrat, and his foe, State Treasurer Don H. Ebright, along with congressional and state legislative candidates.

Columbus Senne Robert A. Taft Joseph T. Ferguson Greece HH. Frye Lausche Don H. Ebright

Rodger Young Day Be Observed in Columbus

State officials announce Rodger Young Day on July 31 to honor Ohio soldier’s heroism. Gov Lausche issued the proclamation recalling Young’s World War II death on New Georgia Island. His body was returned to Clyde, Ohio, and his mother received the Medal of Honor.

Columbus Cone Rodger Young Frank J. Lausche Ohio Mme New Georgia Island Southwest Pacific Young Clyde Esther Young Woldher

Beal of a Farewell From a War Veteran in New York

HAL BOYLE narrative recalls a leaving party in New York before a long flight to Tokyo. Frances jokes about trousers fit and MacArthur while veterans warn of retreat. An elderly woman on the bus mentions sending Civil War veterans to Korea, underscoring wartime echoes.

Mississippi Rover Boy Frances Hradley MacArthur Airlines Manhattan New York Tokyo Korea

Lanham condemns Korean actions amid Johnson resignation chatter

Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State may resign while Lanham warns of Korean missteps and vows countermeasures. The president is urged to act on Johnson's staff shakeup as tensions rise.

Mine Operators Claim They Are Obeying Laws

Cleveland AP reports mine operators claim compliance with strip mining laws amid state scrutiny. Governor Laweiche vows stronger rules as industry reps defend efforts while association members say planting stock shortages hinder reclamation.

Cleveland Obie Caid Hie Inepee Tien Arene Cook

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