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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1950

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Harvard pathologist fights air embolism death claim

In Manchester New Hampshire AP Harvard pathologist Dr Hermann N Sander testified that injecting 40 cubic centimeters of air could not have killed Abbie Borreto the cancer patient he is charged with killing by air injection The defense says 25 to 28 cc would suffice and that she was already dead at the time The trial opened with Dr Sander s wife Alice recalling their romance and his work ethic and defense witnesses questioned by state prosecutors

Manchester N. H Harvard Hermann N. Sander Abbie Borreto Sander Richard Ford Department of Legal Medicine Ford Alice Ralph E. Lanedell William L. Phinney Richard Td

Populists Lead in Greek Parliamentary Vote After Late Returns

In early returns from 3,271 of 4,000 precincts in Greece, the Populists led by Constantín Tsaldaris held a narrow edge over the National Progressive Union and other parties. With no majority in sight, talks of coalition governments began as partial results showed a fragmented vote among six major factions and 20 splinter groups.

Athens Unns Depu Constantin Tsaldaris Sunny First National Progressive Unit Poli Cians Otner Mister of the Interior National Progressive Union Republican Front Extreme Ft Social Democrats Xtreme Right

Labor leader seeks broad wage gains amid strikes

Union chief John L. Lewis moves to widen wage gains as CIO Auto Workers press Chrysler and General Motors for concessions. He offers a million dollar loan to aid talks and signals a push for a $1.40 daily increase for coal miners, aiming to jump start wage growth across industries.

Washington Lewis United Mine Workers CIO United + Auto Chrysler General Motors Truman Philip Murray Lmuners Woth Iself Steel Fact-Board Tat Aud Murray

Coal production nears normal after month long strike

Production of coal sped toward normal as a 372000 UMW member walkout ended. Mines reopened and steel and railroads resumed operations while fuel rationing eased in major cities. One miner, Joseph Dickman, was suspended for calling John L Lewis a dictator and vowed to appeal.

Gondélu United Mine Workers Wheeling Steel Corporation Chesapeake and Ohio Railway C. and O Interstate Commerce Commission New York UMW Robena Focal Pennsylvania Yong Joseph Dickman Library John L. Lewis Dickmon

Ex-convict on suspected crime spree traced through Ohio and West Virginia

Huntington police and Columbus detectives hunted for Charles Frazier and James Pursley, two fugitives tied to auto thefts, two holdups, and an abduction. Frazier allegedly planned a St Louis departure, with Butcher providing transportation to Pt Pleasant before the trio split while awaiting a bus.

Huntington W. VA Columbus Charles Frazier Middleport St. Louis Mo Frazier James Sherman Pursley London Orrison Howard T. Newman Henry Butcher Frazier Pt. Pleasant Butcher Frazier Butcher

Quake Shakes Central Philippines No Damage Reported

An earthquake was felt in the central Philippines at 10 07 am local time described as intensity four. No damage or casualties were reported and seismologists expect no consequences.

Manila P. 1 Philippines Weather Bureau

The Teacher by Gordon Martin

A man reflects on his career and credits teachers who guided him from school days. He recalls lessons beyond reading and writing, the push to stand for truth, and the patience to wait. He emphasizes the teacher’s enduring impact on his success and character.

Gordon Martin Martin

Plains Harassed by Dust and Fire Across Great Plains

Dust storms and prairie fires grip the plains states with high winds, zero visibility in Kansas, and blizzard forecasts for the Dakotas and Minnesota. Fires scorch thousands of acres in Texas and Nebraska, with cattle losses and swollen wheatlands at risk.

Associated Press Plains States Texas New Mexico Kansas Garden City Nebraska Dakotas Minnesota New England Plains Mississippi Valley Texas Panhandle Dumas Leroy Little Sunday Fire Department Frank Carter Angora J. G. ‘Thavent Stottsblatt Neb Hutchison Junction City Highwa Salina Kas C. W. Pence

Life Of War Yet Saved By Grandmother

A despondent 29 year old veteran alive thanks to his grandmother who leaped in front of officers firing on them. He had phoned police about a prowler and then revealed a fake gun to stage his death by self action. The gun was a penny arcade machine. He cited a failed grocery store venture in October and its closing two months later in Cleveland.

Cleveland

Exiled Soviet Author Questioned By House Committee

Victor Kravchenko, author of Those Freedom, is questioned by the House Un American Activities Committee about how Russia used diplomatic mail during the war. FBI testimony describes Communist activity in Pittsburgh and lists alleged names and meetings. Kravchenko’s inquiry centers on a diary entry about Russian couriers and secret war industry pouches.

George Lietze Pittsburgh Helen Communist Party Pennsylvania Dietze FBI Matthew Cvetic House Un-American Affairs Committee NEA Thor House UN- American Activities Committee Riavcchenko Pittsburgh Aled George Dietze Matthew Uvetic Jngo Comunists Jewerry Beliore Velde R-1 Joelic Chicago Detroit Cleveland San Francisco Kruychenko G. Racey Jordan Jordan Air Forc Russia Great Falls Mont Donald T. Appell de Abc Pl Appell Soviet Purchasing Commission Kravchenko The Purchasing Commission

Taft Fights Steel Price Fix Proposals in Report

Senator Taft led a Republican challenge to an administration steel price fixing plan. He argued the Economic Committee report points toward price controls by requiring pre set price schedules, hearings, and a 30 day delay before increases. The debate included Senator O Mahoney denying any price fixing intent.

Washington Taft Ohio Senate House Economic Committee O'Mahoney D-Wyo Matty Pati

Lew Lehr, Famed Comedian, Dies at 54

Lew Lehr, a Philadelphia native and Fox Movietone newsreel commentator famed for his Monkey remark, died in Brookline Mass at age 54. He lived in New Canaan Connecticut with his wife Anna Leonhardt after a 21 year career in musical comedy vaudeville and movies. His satire included Lew Lehr's Natural History and Dribble Parade, as he held executive posts at Fox Movietone until retirement.

Lew Lehr Dies Brookline Mass Philadelphia Fox Movietone

Princess Margaret Is Stricken With Influenza

Buckingham Palace announced Princess Margaret has influenza. In New York Daniel Frisch, 52, president of the Zionist Organization of America, died today.

Princess II London Margaret Buckingham Palace New York Daniel Frisch Zionist Organization of America

Two Defendants Jailed Sentenced Set For Thursday

Judith Coplon and Valentin A. Gubitchev were found guilty of conspiracy and attempted espionage in New York. The jury convicted Coplon on two counts and remanded both defendants for sentencing at 10 30 a m EST Thursday. Coplon faces up to 25 years and 10000 dollars, Gubitchev up to 15 years and 20000 dollars.

New York Judith Coplon Valentin A.gubitchev Soviet Russia Miss Coplon FBI Gubitchev United States U. S Bill Coplon

Guilty pleas entered in spying case Sofia

Michael Shipkov former Bulgarian translator at the U S legation confessed to spying for America under the direction of former U S Minister Donald R Heath The trial named four co defendants including Kiva Rincova Stefan Kratukov Indra Tzanov and Vassil Nalchev The defendants admitted written confessions and cited pressure from Bulgarian police during the investigation

Sofia Michael Shipkov U. S Peoples Court America U.S Donald R. Heath U. S State Department Shipkov Oder Poll Kivka Rincova U. 5 S

Fire Hits Five Story Cleveland Building Causing $300 000 Damage

Firefighters battled a five story downtown Cleveland blaze that caused about $300 000 in damage. The flames began on the first floor near the David Lombardy Company wholesale grocers and raced upward through the building as heavy smoke hampered efforts. Water damage also affected Kina Winery and Cleveland Wholesale Grocery nearby.

Cleveland Elmer Cain David Lombardy Company Kina Winery Incorporation

Hoover Urges Bookkeeping Reform in Address

In a public speech Hoover advocates reform of bookkeeping practices, arguing for clearer financial reporting and oversight. He urges changes to ensure transparency and accountability across government and business sectors.

Escapee from Hamilton County Jail Caught in Dallas

William Jarrett, 34, eighth of ten escapees from the Hamilton County jail, was captured in Dallas, Texas. He faced a grand jury on an armed robbery charge and admitted involvement in a $40,000 jewelry heist at W. W. Shortal’s home on February 17.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Dallas Tex William Jarrett WI Fritz Jarrett W. W. Shortal

Lustron Receiver Moves to Cut Operating Costs

A court appointed receiver for Lustron Corporation begins a review to trim expenses after foreclosure actions. Clyde Foraker reports an efficiency survey as RFC reveals Lustron losses near 5,000 dollars daily on a 175,000 weekly operating expense. The RFC holds a 26.6 million judgment. Lustron to operate 30 days under the court with possible extension or closure upon approval.

Columbus Lustron Corporation Clyde M. Foryuker J Mell G. Underwood Reconstruction Finance Corporation Aid Lustron Foraker Ntield Internal Revenue Office Fo Ceroboyj D. W. Boylan Paul Boardman Cleveland Reconstruction Finance Corporation Lustron RFC

House Passes Hawaii Statehood Bill in House Vote

The House approved a bill to make Hawaii a state by 261 to 110. It follows Alaska's earlier statehood passage, while Senate action remains uncertain after past Interior Committee inaction.

House Hawaii Washington Senate Senate Interior Committee Alaska

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