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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1952
Page
14
Cincinnati defense mobilizer Charles E. Wilson argues for an extended military production plan to strengthen the nation. He warns a rushed buildup could create a deficit and that ongoing expansion would lift military outlays to about 50 billion dollars this year and remain high for a couple more years.
Larry Lambert, 16, of Burlington, died the night before the junior livestock show but his steer still earned a second place. The animal was shown by friend Max Glenn who led it into the ring and back to the stall with a second place ribbon in hand.
Manila reports a submarine volcano erupting after a 90 year dormancy 315 miles north of Manila. A volcanic island rises from boiling seas with a 10000 foot smoke column and rocks towering up to five stories high as surf breaks around the new crater.
Ohio's utilities commission ordered Western Union not to serve firms using wires for gambling news. Western Union had argued it already cut such services and shut facilities. The panel dropped 63 subpoenas and said no further testimony is needed.
Lt Ellsworth Beck from the sheriff’s office followed a tip from Barker Travel Service about a man matching Graef’s description who bought a plane ticket to Miami Beach and reserved a hotel room. Beck contacted the hotel and learned the man could not clearly explain his travel path from Pittsburgh to Columbus. Graef is detained pending travel clarification.
A strong tremor struck around Mt Etna in Sicily, killing three people and injuring many others. The quake caused extensive damage to vineyards and surrounding areas near the volcano.
Mason Farmer 26 of Pike County was convicted again of first degree murder for the 1949 slaying of Oliver Stayner of Peebles. The jury did not mercy and he faced death until a re trial ordered by the Ohio Supreme Court. The second trial led to another conviction and a mercy recommendation, yielding a life term. Stayner was killed after answering a call with two men seeking to buy a used tire. he died three days later.
Bland L. Stradley vice president of Ohio State University says the school may use campus policemen to curb fraternity drinking and other violations. The Campus Council on Student Affairs discussed the plan and would need weeks to consult before any definite action.
Federal agent Adrian Ash of New York City testified before a House committee that he received favors from a movie company claiming a 20 million dollar tax refund. Investigators show Ash recommended keeping only about a quarter of the claim, with Giunta alleging loans totaling 7550 dollars from 1947 to 1950.
Hamilton February report states workers at Bendix Aviation Corp Hamilton division received a four cent an hour wage increase retroactive to September 4 after approval by the Wage Stabilization Board in Washington. Salaried staff will get proportional raises, and the board reversed Cleveland’s district decision in approving the measure.
A blizzard closed main highways and rail lines between California and Nevada as spring failed to arrive. Four people died and 125 were snowbound amid widespread snow in North Dakota Nebraska eastern Kansas southeastern Oregon northwestern Nevada and Idaho. Light snow fell in the Northern Great Lakes Plateau and Northern Stockies regions. Tornadoes in Missouri Tuesday caused heavy property damage and injured three.
Judge Emerick B. Freed postponed today a hearing on the government’s request for a no strike injunction against three railroad brotherhoods in Federal Court. The hearing will be held March 27 instead of March 21, and the restraining order remains in effect until March 31.
Ten coal barges broke loose during unloading at the Ohio Edison plant north of Toronto and drifted three miles downstream on the Ohio River before being stopped. Two men, Robert Swickard and Joseph Scott, were rescued after being carried downstream by the barges when a rope snapped.
The F W Dodge Corporation reports February construction in the Cincinnati area totaling 26 625 000, up 58 percent from January and 2 percent above February last year. Two month 1952 totals show non residential awards 19 944 900, residential 12 756 000, with regional totals and year over year changes noted. Middletown is cited within the Cincinnati area. statewide readings compare 1952 and 1951 two month totals.
William D. Forney arrives as corporal at Larson AFB Moses Lake Washington with the 69th Field Maintenance Squadron as aircraft mechanic. David E. Blanton joins the 2nd Armored Division serving under Eisenhower in Germany. Walter L. Rizdon reports to Reese AFB Texas as bandsman with the 514th Air Force Band. T. C. Mullins serves aboard Utility Squadron 7 at San Ysidro CA. Harold F. Greene assigned to Patrol Squadron 49 Atlantic Fleet air wings for convoy exercises. James R. Tibbs and Charles E. Jackson complete basic training at Fort Knox KY as reconnaissance tank crewmen. Charles L. Heiland Jr. serves on a fighter-photo team with Pacific Fleet carrier aircraft, providing UN intel coverage from Korea.
Ohio liquor officials may open new state stores due to a steel shortage. Liquor Director William C. Bryant said on Tuesday night the shortage prevented opening 10 stores authorized by the last legislature. The state cannot build them and must rent, as steel is needed for shelves and bins.
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