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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1955
Page
7
The piece weighs whether higher lay off pay and wage increases will push consumer prices up. It notes a shift since postwar times with abundant goods, strong price resistance, and strategies like higher prices, reduced production, or offsetting productivity gains to cover higher labor costs.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science reaffirmed plans to meet in Atlanta next December despite protests over racial segregation. A petition by Dr. Montagu Cobb to move the 1955 site was rejected as the directors insisted their reasons for Atlanta remain valid.
Hollywood report says actress Jane Russell sprained her right ankle after a slip during a bathtub scene at 20th Century Fox. An attendant at the studio hospital called the injury painful but not serious.
Adlai E. Stevenson urged a bargaining approach to the Geneva talks with the United States Russia France and England. He warned Americans to stay hopeful yet clear headed and to judge each proposal honestly without treating negotiation as appeasement. He cautioned against condemning negotiators and urged prudent risk taking for peace.
Ohio AFL and CIO leaders urge floor amendments to boost maximum benefits from 32.50 to 40.25 weekly and restore jury trials on appeals. They argue for a stronger workmen’s compensation system while noting employers have enjoyed low contribution rates.
A 20-tank, 122-foot grain elevator collapsed in Fargo yesterday, spilling about 600000 bushels valued at 1200000 dollars. The $390000 Fargo Grain Terminal, completed last August as North Dakota's largest private storage facility, left only concrete and twisted steel. Owner Joseph Eichinger cited possible combustion as the cause while noting half the grain may be unrecoverable.
A 70 mile per hour thunderstorm hit Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix injuring no one while destroying roof sections and wrecking 30 light planes in the hangar area. Jim Wood of Sun Valley Air Service recalled a roaring wall caving in his office. In the UK, 16 percent of residents are over 60.
Senate staff investigators push ongoing probes into government buying practices as Sen. McClellan calls for prosecution of graft through the Lev case. Hearings centered on Harry Lev a Chicago hat maker linked to possible $50 000 gifts to Air Force officials while denying bribes.
Chairman Russell said the Senate Armed Services Committee will back extensions of the draft law and the separate medical draft act with no major changes. He called a closed session for speedy action to clear both bills for Senate action later this week. He rejected tacking Eisenhower administration medical reserve proposals onto the draft measure.
Belgium's King Baudouin arrived back in Brussels after a three week visit to the Belgian Congo.
Wynona L. Alfrey of Middletown Ohio named administratrix of the estate of William Clyde Alfrey deceased in Middletown Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated May 28 1955 by Acting Probate Judge Fred B Cramer. Wilmer Wilmer and Wilmer attorneys.
Case 26899 notes Elmer H. Childs of Middletown Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Jodie Childs deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio Creditors must file claims by deadline or be barred Dated June 1955 printed June 6 13 20
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