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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1948
Page
8
A Texas man reports shooting 867 golden eagles from his airplane last year, detailing the count as part of an extraordinary hunting claim. The account highlights wildlife conflict and raises questions about legality and conservation implications.
Eight flat glass producers and fourteen executives stand trial in Toledo on charges of a 1928 era conspiracy to monopolize plate, window and safety glass. Libbey Owens Ford and Pittsburgh Plate Glass allegedly controlled 60 to 96 percent of key glass markets since 1935, with 15 executives named though Eugene Rolland is deceased.
Senate leaders anticipate approval of the 52 month European recovery program as Senator Vandenberg argues the plan combats economic chaos and aims to stop World War III. He criticizes Cominform calls to wreck the Marshall Plan and stresses peace without appeasement.
It is estimated that ice on the North American continent reached a thickness of 10,000 feet during the ice ages.
Washington AP report states a 500 million dollar recovery plan for Japan plus military and economic aid for China was urged to the House Foreign Affairs Committee by consultant William Montgomery McGovern. He calls Japan a bastion of pro American sympathy and a bulwark against Communism and notes restoring production lowers US taxpayer burden while shortening global production gaps. McGovern is Northwestern University political science professor.
K A Fagerholm speaking in Stockholm says Finland must avoid arrangements with the Soviet Union that would imperil independence. He notes a possible government change and visits Sweden for a Finland week. Helsinki opinion holds that negotiations with Russia are likely and may occur in Finland.
Oslo reports Premier Einer Gerhardsen denounced the Norwegian Communist Party as a danger to liberty and independence. Speaking in Frederikstad he urged defeating communism by democratic methods and tied local communists to Comintern and Cominform terror regimes.
Miss Rossella Harper hosted a Saturday bridge luncheon shower for bride Mrs Marcella Bailey Hall. Yellow jonquils decorated the room as guests played bridge and bingo with prizes awarded to Mrs Lee Clark Mrs Virginia Glover and Mrs Marcella Hall.
Mrs. C. L. Maxberry will again head the Red Cross Drive for contributions from clubs and fraternal organizations. She asks groups to arrange at their next meetings to donate during March and will send letters to clubs and appear at meetings.
Radio lineup includes Contented Hour at 10:00 and Evening Concerts at 10:20 on WKRC 550. Featured: Fred Waring, News Easy Aces Johnny Dell, My Friend Irma, Screen Guild Players, Falton Lewis Jr, Henry J. Taylor, Adv. Of Falcon Music, Quiet Please.
New York stock market rose modestly led by transportation shares. Gains of fractions to a point spread across rails such as Rock Island Gulf Mobile and Ohio Illinois Central Union Pacific Southern Pacific Santa Fe and defense names Chrysler Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Glenn Martin Eastman Kodak Gulf Oil and Phelps Dodge.
Spanish Republican sources say United States policy may allow private loans to Generalissimo Franco’s anti-Communist government. They, speaking off the record, claim Spain plans to borrow 200 million dollars in the United States, with Franco confident the funds will be approved.
Washington AP reports a special House committee led by Rep August H Andresen convenes hearings on commodity speculation with Jesse G Gilmer of the Agriculture Department as the first witness. Cairo AP notes Sana is besieged amid a civil war as Prince Ahmed’s forces encircle the capital.
Two men escaped with over 35000 dollars in checks and cash from the University of Louisville safe and vault. Miss Eleanor Turner surprised the intruders and rushed to call police, as she served secretary to university president Dr John W Taylor.
New York Mayor William O Dwyer left Belle Vue Hospital after an eight day rest. Physicians said his heart suffered no permanent damage and that the mayor needed a vacation.
Secretary Forrestal announces Donald F. Carpenter of Remington Arms as deputy in atomic energy. He also appoints Col. Kenneth D. Nichols to head the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, with temporary promotion to major general as Leslie Groves retires. The leather industry uses about 50 million goat skins yearly, mostly imported.
New York Stocks ticker shows multiple issues with price fractions and percentages across many corporations. Obituaries list Nancy Ellen Cook 83 Norwood Ohio, Mary Lou Jackson 3 Los Angeles, Wanda Langworthy 14 months Germantown, Omer Rath widow, William Ware 206 Harrison St, and other funeral notices with services planned at McCoyLeffler and Jos R Baker Son.
The United States announced plans to proceed with a May 9 general election in Korea under UN observation to name delegates for a Korean government. Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge said the decision aligns with UN Korea election plans. Koreans in the U.S. zone marked the 29th anniversary of their independence proclamation. A Seoul mass meeting was marred by an incident.
Bert Valentine 48, a strip mine operator in Cambridge, Ohio, had his leg mangled when a boulder crushed it. His 12-year-old son Wayne directed him to his car and drove him for help. doctors later amputated the leg near the hip.
President Truman urged a three year extension of the reciprocal trade agreements act to June 12, 1951. He said the act, in force for 14 years, is an essential element of U.S. foreign policy and enables the President to negotiate tariff cuts with other nations. The United States would cut duties on British goods while Britain would cut duties on American products.
About 1,500 employees at three Aluminum Industries plants in Cincinnati stayed home in a protest over eight firings tied to a supposed slow-down. Pickets were at plant entrances and company officials said the discharged workers ignored prior warnings.
Court stenographer Katherine O'Hearn of Springfield was paid 128.40 for a week on call at the Pittsfield courthouse though she did not take a single dictation. It marked the first time in memory that stenographic services were not needed during an omm rel sitting.
Prague AP report says the new Communist cabinet will meet tomorrow after promising farmers and workers changes. Vlado Clementis accused foreign press of waging a Goebbels like campaign while premier Gottwald pledges land allocations and a two year plan to boost output. Duris outlines a farm aid program by Independence Day with land loans and subsidies.
Senator Vandenberg plans to quit blocking his name on Nebraska's April primary ballot and may seek a court action to stop draft listing. General MacArthur endorses the GOP, praising public responsibility while stressing service over political gain.
Full time position requires experience and own transportation. Benefits include vacation with pay, salary plus commission, and advancement opportunities. Apply to the manager.
Montgomery Ward advertises for sales staff seeking experience and a high school education. offers up to two weeks vacation benefits include insurance. contact Mr Larson for more details.
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