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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1950

Page

5

Farm Problem Of Want Plenty Looms Again Secretary Says

Secretary Brannan says the old farm problem of want and plenty exists again as world surpluses grow. He urges international and domestic actions to reduce poverty and stabilize progress in shortage areas, favoring high price supports and smarter handling of surpluses to prevent depression. He proposes moving surpluses to market, exports, or nonfood uses, or direct payments to farmers if prices fall below support levels.

David A. Martin Washington Secretary of Agriculture Brannan United States Truman Congress Treasury

Ages 60 to 85 Accepted for Hospital Insurance

A marketing notice promotes a hospital insurance policy for people aged 60 to 85, claiming low daily cost and a 69 day introductory period for $1. The ad promises a free inspection with no money sent now and states no agent will call, asking recipients to send their age by postcard to Old American Insurance Co. Kansas City.

Postecard Old American Insurance Co Kansas City

Pole Resigns Consul Post In Pittsburgh

Jozef Patyk resigns as Polish consul in Pittsburgh stating he cannot serve under Communist rule. His aide Stanislaw A. Skarzynski had quit two weeks earlier rather than return to Poland. Patyk telegraphed the resignation to Polish Ambassador Jozef Winiewicz in Washington, calling it a very difficult decision as Poland is increasingly seen as a victim of Russian imperialism and subjection to Soviet influence.

Pittsburgh Jozef Patyk Stanislaw A. Skarzynski Poland Patyk Jozef Winiewicz Washington

Masaryk Birth Centenary Observed at Denison University

Granville Ohio AP reports Denison University will mark the 100th anniversary of Thomas G Masaryk founder of the first president of the Czechoslovak republic. The observance on the eve of Masaryk birthday to be led by Dr Jaroslav Mayda visiting assistant professor of government and languages at Denison.

Granville Denison University Thomas G. Masaryk Czechoslovak Republic Masaryk Jaroslav Mayda Czechoslovakia Denison

National Flag and Famous composer puzzle clues

A compact clue list presents a two column crossword style with horizontal and vertical entries. It lists definitions and lettered hints for terms including national symbols, composers, and common words, inviting solvers to fill each line with precise matches.

Answer to Previous Puzzle 28 Dry 13 Georgia Ab 33 Staffs

Puzzle clues list with multiple wordplay items and abbreviations appears. The items include geographic abbreviations and ordinal numbers. The content reads like a crossword helping page or clue list rather than a narrative story.

Georgia

Edgar Lee Masters Dies At 81 In Illinois

Philadelphia AP reports Edgar Lee Masters author of Spoon River Anthology died aged 81 after a brief illness. Retired from active writing, he spent his final days in a Melrose Park convalescent home. Survived by widow Ellen Coyne and four children from two marriages.

Philadelphia Edgar Lee Masters Spoon River Masters Melrose Park Vachel Lindsey Walt Whitman Mark Twain Abraham Lincoln Garnett Kans Hardin Wallace Masters Lewistown William H. Herndon Lincoln Young Masters Chicago Webster Ford Petersburg Ill Helen Jenkins Ellen Coyne Kansas City Hilary William Schmid Barton Gebhart

Sid Grauman Dies Noted Movie Mogul at 70

Hollywood AP report states Sid Grauman, impresario of Grauman's Chinese Theater, died yesterday at age 70 from heart illness. He built the famous cement forecourt footprints featuring stars like John Barrymore and Betty Grable and pioneered Hollywood premieres and theatrical firsts. Born in Indianapolis, he later ran theaters in San Francisco before returning to Los Angeles. The Gilbert and Ellice Islands are the only regions straddling the equator and the international date line, per National Geographic Society.

Hollywood Sid Grauman Grauman John Barrymore Jimmy Durante Betty Grable Indianapolis Ind Alaska David J. Grauman San Francisco Gilbert and Ellice Islands National Geographic Society

Appointment of Edythe Downing as Admin of Stamper Estate

Edythe Downing of 508 Volusia Ave Dayton Ohio named administratrix of the estate of William M Stamper also known as W M Stamper deceased in Middletown Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be forever barred from making claims as of February 1. Oscar R Leiser Probate Judge Walter R Bender attorney notices run February 20 March 5.

William M. Stamper W. M. Stamper Edythe Downing Volusia Ave Dayton Ohio William M Stamper Middletown Butler County Oscar R. Leiser Said Walter R. Bender

San Jorge farmer wins Hollywood windfall on a ball

Antonio Brasil, a tenant farmer from Azores San Jorge, found a plastic ball containing 1900 dollars and 8100 in merchandise after a NBC People Are Funny stunt. He flew to Hollywood for a week of luxury, plans to buy 10 acres of land back home, where his annual income was about 100 dollars.

Azores Island San Jorge Antonio Brasil Hollywood NBC Brasil

Monster rumor fades as odor clears crowd in Delare

In Delare Oregon residents grow tired of the four foot diameter creature washed ashore dubbed the monster. Autostation operator Wayne Eyler and locals await burial while a Seattle zoologist identifies it as a giant squid genus Moroteuthis.

Delare Ore Oregon Coast Chamber of Commerce Lloyd Cable Wayne Eyler Here University of Washington Seattle de Lake

Tito Says Russia Must Move First In Patch Note Talks

Belgrade Yugoslavia AP Premier Tito declared that Russia and the Cominform must take the first step in any move to settle the Soviet dispute with Yugoslavia. Speaking in Split he denied talks with Moscow and urged that others first apologize for slander before any settlement discussions begin. Tito ran unopposed for parliament in Split with elections set for March. The tale about Nepalese customs appears as a stray line.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Premi Marshal Tito Russia Cominform Adriatic Split Tito Moscow

Signs Of War On Increase Cardinal Spellman Warns

Rome AP Cardinal Francis Spellman of New York warned reporters that signs of war are increasing and Catholics should be prepared for death. He spoke of the abomination of desolation as growing while expressing hope for peace amid a large pilgrimage gathering at Saints John and Paul basilica.

Rome Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Spellman Saints John and Paul U. S

Slayer Is Baptized in Creek Before Execution

CHARLESTON West Virginia AP Harry Burdette a 26 year old man on death row for first degree murder was baptized in a cold creek yesterday after which he told the preacher he felt fully prepared to die. He was convicted for the stomping death of Edward C. O'Brien a 31 year old soft drink salesman killed on a city street last July 30.

Charleston W. Va Harry Burdette Edward C. O'Brien O’brien

Prince Bernhard Presses On With US Tour Despite Illness

Los Angeles AP reports Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands, ill with influenza, sails to Fort Worth as the next stop on his U S goodwill tour. He canceled yesterday engagements and will not pilot today. He plans to stay in Fort Worth overnight and proceed to Washington, D C, on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Prince Bernhard Netherlands Fort Worth Tex United States Washington, D. C

Diplomat group outlines U S Middle East policy action

Fifty American diplomats from nine nations gather in Cairo Egypt to translate U S policy toward the Middle East into concrete steps. The State Department seeks restoration of economic and political stability in the oil bearing region between Europe and Asia.

Middle East Cario Egypt U. S State Department Europe Asia

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