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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1949
Page
1
Heat and humidity punishing the midwest eased slightly as Canadian air began drifting eastward. The eastern states faced record heat with dozens of deaths and businesses closing, while Washington and New York reported near record highs.
A 26-year-old carnival worker William Gamble was charged with murder in the slaying of Muriel Baldridge, a 17-year-old Prestonsburg cheerleader. An eight page statement from a 15-year-old implicated Gamble, and Olen Collins was detained as a material witness. The body was found June 28 under a bridge near her home after she left a carnival.
New York district attorney says Denison Duble of Cincinnati did not reveal all he knows about a $50,000,000-a-year interstate numbers racket. Duble, 59, held in protective custody after charges including conspiracy and operating a gambling place. 17 people seized in three states. hearing set for Monday for six New Yorkers.
Ohio legislators wrap up the 98th General Assembly after a busy adjournment day in Columbus. Two of Gov Lausche's seven vetoed bills became law as the body approved other measures and rejected two gubernatorial appointments. The session ended with debates over a municipal court bill and state payroll items and a heated exchange between parties.
Gov. Frank Lausche searches for two replacements to the Reclamation Board of Review after Senate near‑unanimous opposition to Mil ton Ronsheim and Clarence Fay. Ronsheim and Fay failed to secure required votes amid disputes over representation and rules.
New York City posted its hottest July 29 on record with a temperature of 97.8 degrees, surpassing the 1892 record of 95.5. The day also saw two deaths from heat prostration as heat wave conditions continued.
The Ohio legislature overrode Gov Lausche to classify Bob White as a protected song bird for 10 years. Quail propagation will continue, ending hunting during the period, with a new law needed to allow slaughter and consumption later. Senate and House votes surpassed required thresholds.
Prime Minister Attlee denounced Winston Churchill for harming Britain’s image abroad and labeled his attacks as irresponsible and partisan. He defended Labour policies, condemned Churchill’s claim of socialist mismanagement, and called for unity in the upcoming general election campaign.
A commercial airliner crashed two miles from Fort Dix New Jersey today. Six persons were reported killed in the disaster as rescue teams searched the wreckage and secured the scene.
EAST LIVERPOOL O AP Jack Lee Guildoo 21 Wells ville Ohio died of a skull fracture today when his car left a secondary road near Cannons and overturned in a ravine.
The Italian Senate voted 175 to 81 to ratify the Atlantic Pact joining the Western powers. Despite violent opposition from the Communist minority and mass demonstrations, Italy’s government moved to formalize the alliance as other signatories advance.
Ohio lawmakers override Governor Lausche to preserve 130000 for air conditioning in both chambers as part of a 64000000 state buildings and parks improvements bill. House passes 92 to 44. Senate 24 to 3. Vetoes kept on water supply for Bowling Green State University and several memorial projects.
Health officials in Muncie Delaware County Indiana ban all public gatherings during the polio epidemic. Indiana reports 25 polio deaths and 221 cases including 28 in Delaware County with 22 victims hospitalised in Muncie. Portland also bans public meetings as the hardest hit area.
John W. Keler aged 57 former president of Citizens Savings Bank Cambridge died Thursday. After retirement he engaged in cattle raising.
A mob claiming to be former U S Navy employees seized the American consulate in Shanghai, forcing staff under lock as Communist authorities failed to intervene. The incident heightens U S tensions with the Chinese Communists amid earlier appeals for Americans to leave China.
Peter D. Kleist of Rocky River was fined 4000 by Federal Judge Paul Jones on a charge of overcharging four veterans 8875 on their homes. Kleist pleaded not guilty and did not contest the charge.
United States joint chiefs of staff arrive in Frankfurt to begin ten days of talks with western European military leaders and survey U S forces. Hearings on the 1 45 billion arms grant continue with Acheson Johnson and Bradley testifying. House committee plans further sessions with Marshall Harriman and Rep Vorys as doubts remain.
A pea truck carrying villagers to a weekly fair in Peobla Mexico was crushed between two buses. Seventeen people died and 22 were seriously injured. All victims are Mexican. Drivers of all three vehicles were detained by authorities.
U S Senators Millikin and Johnson say Colorado plateau holds "tremendous" uranium deposits enough to meet domestic needs for atomic energy. They note surface ore is untapped and emphasize exploration amid talks with Britain and Canada on long term raw materials collaboration.
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