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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1948

Page

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Drive Is Started To Keep Schatzmann City’s Head

City Commission caucus tonight seeks to extend Attor ney Fred Schatzmann as directing head of city departments with a salary boost. Proposed pay at least 10000 to 12000 with a new operation system. Schatzmann to withdraw resignation. Chairman Marvin Clark notes Schatzmann’s record in city finances and legal matters. Discussion of moving to a City Manager form of government under current charter. (Continued On Page 8)

Schatzmann City Commission Fred Schatzmann Schatz

Way Sought To Halt Coal Strike

Washington lawmakers debated the European recovery program details as they try to align on cost duration and management. The Senate bill would aid 16 western European nations to curb Communism and faces scrutiny over funding size one year versus multi-year and the control structure.

Way Board Studies

Stassen Plans First Ohio Addresses in Cleveland

Harold E. Stassen will speak at a joint Advertising Club and Rotary Club luncheon in Cleveland on "Freedom's Future" and deliver a main address at Public Auditorium on "Republican Issues In 1948" as part of his first Ohio appearance since entering the Republican primary against Taft. Campaign manager Earl Hart said Stassen will hold news conferences and has a heavy conference schedule with supporters, with further appearances planned in Youngstown, Dayton, Middletown, Toledo, and Cleveland in April.

Cleveland Harold E. Stassen Ohio Taft Minnesota Advertising Club Rotary Club Public Auditorium Cuyahoga County Earl Hart Stassen Hart Youngstown Dayton Middletown Toledo

Indiana Man Dies In Crash on U.S. Route 6

A Fort Wayne man, John H. McCombs, 35, was killed when his car left the highway two miles west of the Cuyahoga line and struck trees near Avon Lake. Two other Fort Wayne men, Walter E. Beyers, 31, and Robert Waldo, 38, were hospitalized with possible skull fractures after the crash. It was the third fatal crash in six weeks on that curve.

Lorain O.C Fort Wayne Ind Avon Lake John H. McCombs Walter E. Beyers Robert Waldo St. Joseph Hospital Cuyakhoga Line

Armco faces coal shortages forcing three week supply limit

Armco's Middletown and Hamilton plants can run three more weeks without cutting output due to coal shortages. Ashland Kentucky plant must soon reduce production. VP F E Vigor said Butler and Zanesville plants may feel indirect effects from raw material cuts. He noted no coal mines operated since Monday amid Miner Welfare Fund stalemate.

Middletown Hamilton Ashland F. E. Vigor Butler Zanesville Armco Vigor Miners Welfare Fund

Five Powers Sign 90 Year Pact On Western Alliance

In Brussels diplomats from Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg signed a five year treaty creating a 50 year Western European Union to defend democracy. The pledge commits mutual military aid if any member is attacked and includes economic ties in the alliance formed in the Solomn Sessions Hall of the Brussels Palace of Academies. The pact was completed here Friday.

Brussels Belgium Britain France Netherlands Luxembourg Brussels Palace of Academies

Interim Aid Saved Nations Says Marshall Plan Help

Paris report from 16 Marshall Plan nations says short term aid prevented serious European collapse. Interim aid worth over 500 million dollars aided France Austria and Italy, with officials warning that failure could have collapsed the region.

Paris United States Europe France Austria Italy

Machinery Set to Activate Marshall Plan Aid After Passage

Paris reports that American funds will begin moving to Europe as soon as President Truman signs the European reconstruction bill. The Senate has approved 5.3 billion dollars, with House timing set for April 1. A billion dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation will kick off aid to France, Austria, and Italy, as diplomats prepare bilateral treaties with the United States. An administrator is to be based in Washington to oversee the long term program.

Washington Cyrus S. Ching Fruman Truman John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Chicago CIO Co Ee CIO United Packing House Workers Ameriica National Labor Relations Board NLRB Congress Nathan P. Feinsinger University of Wisconsin Pearce Davis Department of Business and Economics Illinois Institute of Technology Water V Schaeffer Northwestern University Imarket Paris House of Representatives Senate House Reconstruction Finance Corporation White House State Department United States France Austria Italy

Lausche Snubbed by Dem Leaders in Two Ohio Districts

Former Gov. Frank Lausche was snubbed by Democratic leaders in the Fourth and Fifth Congressional Districts. State central committeemen and committeewomen from Allen, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Shelby, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams counties refused to attend a gubernatorial nomination meeting. Lausche condemned self-appointed leaders and urged unity as party workers divide between Lausche and Ray Miller for governor.

Lima Frank J. Lausche Democratic State Central Lausche Francis W. Durbin Lena Siferd Allen Auglaize Darke Mercer Maimi Shelby Walter L. Buchholz Defiance Mrs Mary Kennath Ottawa Fulton, Henry, Paul Ing Putnam van Wert Williams Democratic Party Ray T. Miller Cleveland Harry R. Meredith Allen County

St Patrick and the Irish Legend of Heaven or Hell

A long-winded reminiscence on St Patrick and Irish heritage recounts his arrival in 432, his missionary work, and legends including Columba's dream that Patrick claimed all Irish would enter heaven or none at all. The piece blends history, myth, and cultural pride.

Ireland St. Fatrick Emerald Isle Fifth Avenue New York Dublin Patrick Celestine I Luccat Rome Patricius Old Erin Columbia River Boyne River Tara Leary All Ireland Liemnster Iona Columba Columkille Heaven St. Peter Peter

Truman urges strong measures to meet European threat

President Truman told Congress the European situation is critical and urged universal military training, a temporary draft, and swift action on the European recovery program. He cited a Western pact of Britain, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg and warned that Soviet aggression and veto use threaten democracy and the U.N. effort. He pressed unity at home and readiness to back aid with force if needed.

Wrese Agiov “Enawu Europe Truman Congress United States Russia Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembour Truman Congress United Nations America Senate Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Finland Scandinavian Greece Italy Ula

Rent Control Bill Faces Senate Fight Over Local Boards

The House passed a rent control bill 251 to 132 to shift federal rent powers to state local boards nominated by governors, with potential April 1 1949 expiry if boards want controls. The Senate rejected the home rule amendment and would keep federal review and veto. Cain warns against transferring full power.

Washington House Senate Senate Bi Cain R-Wash Senate Banking

Gilman Resigns at Mian to Lead West Point Football

Oxford bulletin reports Gilman today resigned as head football coach at Mian University to take the coaching position at West Point Military Academy.

Oxford Gilman Mian University West Point Military Academy

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