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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1948

Page

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Teen-Age Girl Dies In Fall From Horse

Barbara King aged 14 of 715 Waite Street died after falling from a horse on a Brown's Run Riding Academy outing near Middletown. The group of four teens including sister Patrice King 16 and companions were on a trail to a Girl Scout Camp when winds spooked the horse. King sustained a fractured skull and broken neck, died at 4 15 p m. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Richard S King, two siblings Richard H King 10 and Patrice, and extended family in Kentucky. Burial at Woodside Cemetery after services at Riggs Funeral Home.

Brown's Run Riding Academy Barbara King Richard S. King Waite St Patrice King Richard Osborne Robert Jay Middletown Richard H. King

Firemen Overcome In Brewery Fire in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio LA Louis om was the only one of 49 firemen overcome yesterday in a blaze at the old Columbus brewery. The others were released after treatment, Odom's condition listed as fair. The fire damaged 35 000 old beer cases in a sub basement of the building now owned by August Wagner Breweries Incorporation. District Chief Samuel Zaager said the men did not pass out until they emerged and breathed fresh air. Fire Chief Clarence W Og burn was treated.

Samuel Zaager Clarence W. Ogburn

All Hands Saved After Ferryboat Grounding

In heavy fog a city ferryboat ran aground in the Fast River just before midnight. A ship to shore radio distress call summoned a rescue fleet including a fire boat and two police launches, which were delayed by tow tide. All hands survived, the skipper and four crew plus eight passengers reaching shore safely on a bank pushed out by a police man from North Brothers land only five feet away.

New York North Brothersland

Man Shot and Killed in Ironton Fight

AP report from Ironton Ohio says Ray Willis 28 a coal company worker was shot and killed in Buckhorn after a dispute with William Guy McGuire 30 who surrendered to Sheriff Milton Rucker at 530 am Sunday. McGuire claimed self defense stating Willis tripped him and a fight ensued. four shots were fired. Willis left behind a 21 month old daughter and a nine month old son. An inquest was planned for McGuire.

Ironton, O Ray Willis Buckhorn William Guy McGuire Milton Rucker Willis McGuire Edward Carl Nesses Vance Jackson Pedro High School

Trieste plan assailed by Yugoslavia and allies

Western powers face strong protests over a plan to return Trieste to Italy ahead of Italian elections. Yugoslavia cites risk to peace and accuses allies of inflaming chauvinism. Hungary and Czechoslovakia denounce the move as imperialist act against postwar settlement.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Trieste Italy Budapest Hungary

Floods threaten Midwest and East regions amid heavy rains

Disaster reports recount flooding across Iowa Pennsylvania Vermont and New York as meltwater swells streams. Emergency crews sandbag levees near Quincy Illinois to protect 6000 acres of wheat and communities brace amid tornado damage and new flood threats including an ice jam at Rutland Vermont causing substantial losses.

Iowa Pennsylvania Vermont New York Quincy Ill Mississippi Wheatland Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma City Frederick S. Borum Mill Creek Meadville Titusville EK. T. Stevenson Warren

Six Ohioans Die In Wrecks Across State

Six people were killed in separate Ohio crashes as holiday travel increased. Richard Eckert 18 and Charles Tace 19 died when their car hit a bridge east of Kenton. Leo C Nick 54 and Howard E Anderson 32 died in separate crashes including Nick’s cycle hitting a utility pole near Columbus. Ruth E Creeweill 20 perished when the car she rode in hit a bridge near Mechanicsburg. Henry Placke 79 was struck by a vehicle in Cincinnati.

Ohio Marion Richard Eckert Charles Tace Kenton Jack Rubins Leo C. Nick W Cal Howard E. Anderson New Philadelphia Nick Columbus Nevara Henry Placke Cincinnati Ruth E. Creeweill New Carlisle Spring Fork Creek Mechanicsburg

Group Opposes Draft in Ohio Unity Rally

Akron Ohio AP Ohio's American Veterans Committee opposes four new draft measures and universal military training. They say the armed forces could meet needs by improving enlistment attractiveness and progress. John Kahlert of Columbus elected state chairman. research director of Ohio Welfare Council. Other officers include Ray Dickerson of Coshocton, second vice chairman.

Akron, O Ohio American Veterans Committee John Kahlert Columbus Ohio Welfare Council Ray Dickerson Coshoeton Marshall Forrestal Armed Services Committee Bridges Taft Senate Republican Policy Committee Springfield UMIT Ohioan

Operation Successful Athens Queen Frede­rika

The Red Cross Hospital director reports Queen Frede­rika underwent an appendectomy and that the operation was successful.

Athens Frederika Red Cross Hospital

De Gasperi and Bidault discuss European unity in Italy

Premier De Gasperi met French Foreign Minister Bidault in the Piedmont region near Turin for three hours and spoke of moving toward a United States of Europe. Bidault announced Paris and London support returning Trieste to Italy amid broader talks on postwar power.

London Trieste Europe Tanjug United States Belgrade Stanoje Simic Marshal Tito Italy Rome Alcide de Gasperi Bidault United States of Europe Great Britain France Piedmont Turin de Gasperi Paris Casale Crea Svlecte Nour Britain

House Rules Prods Aid Bill Amid Cold War Tensions

Chairman Eaton urged quick House passage of a 6.205 billion dollar aid package for Western Europe China Greece and Turkey saying the risk of a third world war is not very remote. The Foreign Affairs Committee warned the U S survival hinges on stopping Communism and aiding Europe’s recovery.

Washington Eaton R-Nj House Foreign Affairs Committee House Rules Committee House Europe China Greece Turkey F. Affairs Committee United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Jewish State Expected To Be Proclaimed Soon

A reliable informant says a formal order proclaiming a Jewish state in Palestine will be issued by Vaad Leumi within a day or two. Ben Gurion readies to defend the agency, while Abba Silver calls the move logical. The plan seeks international recognition and rejects UN trusteeship.

Tel Aviv Palestine Vaad Leumi Jewishational Council Council David Ben Gurion Jewish Agency For Palestine New York City Abba Hillel Silver Agency National Council United Nations Jewish Agency Vaa United States New York Holy Wand Ee UN Silver

Young Loretta Wins Best Actress at 1947 Oscars

Loretta Young cried with joy as she accepted the best actress Oscar for The Farmer's Daughter. Rosalind Russell, expected winner, watched from the audience as Colman won Best Actor for A Double Life. Celeste Holm and Edmund Gwenn earned supporting honors. Mourning Becomes Electra and Miracle on 34th Street were recognized elsewhere.

Hollywood Loretta Young Rosalind Rosalind Russell Loretta Miss Young Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Lavinia Gray Ronald Colman Edmund Gwenn Celeste Holm Gretchen Young Salt Lake City

Court Action Promised In Coal Shutdown

Washington AP reports federal officials warned of court action to end the soft coal shutdown unless John L. Lewis orders United Mine Workers back to work or progress is shown toward settlement. Industry observers doubt swift resolution, with potential Taft Hartley injunction only after a fact finding board reports to President Truman, a process taking at least ten days.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Cyrus Ching Lewis Truman

Senate Heads For Vote On Tax Cut Bill

Washington AP Republicans push a 4.8 billion dollar tax cut bill toward likely Senate passage with a 5 p.m. EST vote. Democrats mostly backing the measure, while some oppose a veto override against President Truman. Hopper optimism centers on possible veto override in both chambers. Senator Morse of Oregon signals confidence, while House Ways and Means chair Koutsom foresees quick acceptance of the Senate figure without a conference.

Washington Senate House Truman Senator Morse Oregon Koutson R-Minn Ways and Means Committee

Strike Is Settled In Minneapolis Schools

Minneapolis public school teachers end a month long strike after a compromise wage deal. The agreement grants permanent monthly raises from 20 to 40 dollars and sends teachers back to classrooms today.

Minneapolis

Cabinet Officers Are Summoned To Closed Meeting

Washington AP you report that cabinet officers were summoned to a closed meeting as senators pressed for secret data on the cold war with Communism. Dr Carl Compton warned that universal training could provide 1600 hours of preparation per trainee and that time is running out for modern war.

Washington Congress Carl Compton Truman Administration

Truman Mixes Panic Policy Claim With Draft Debate

Pravda labeled President Truman's congressional address a panic policy aimed at spurring universal military training and a wartime draft revival. The Soviet piece, by M. Marinin, argued U. S. leaders fear domestic woes and global democracy gains, inflaming international tensions. Congressional panels probed Marshall and Forrestal on the speech and defense plans amid Berlin, Trieste, and Italy questions.

Moscow Pravda Truman Congress Communist Party

Clash Looming on Czech Issue

AP reports a new clash in the United Nations Council over Czechoslovakia as Chile seeks testimony on Russia’s role in the February 25 Communist coup. The session may hear from Jan Papanek, Czechoslovakia’s anti communist delegate fired by the Prague government who asserts he remains the communist envoy.

Jan Papenek Czechoslovakia New Prague Papanek Commie

Groups Seek Compromise On Rent Control

Washington AP conferees in both chambers begin writing a rent control compromise as the existing law nears expiration in one week. The main clash is home rule versus lifting controls. House and Senate negotiators spar over whether local rent boards can set ceilings, with Tobey predicting the Senate will resist.

Washington House Senate

Train Wreck Spreads Cars Across Chester Tracks

A Baltimore and Ohio freight train jumped tracks near Chester Pennsylvania scattering 38 cars along the right of way and blocking lines between the home of Mrs Francis Maisch. She was treated for shock at Chester Hospital with no fatalities reported. Several cars toppled into a creek and pole lines were toppled crippling the railroad’s communication system. Officials warned delays could last five to six days as B&O rerouted trains.

Chester, Pa Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Chester Francis Maisch Maisch Chester Hospital Ridely Creek Western Union The B. and

Infant Rescued From Deep Well In Atlanta

An AP report states a father found his 0 month old daughter Patrice Ana Nouze floating in a deep 30 foot well yesterday. He was lowered by rope to reach and lift the infant to safety, with rescuers aiding afterward.

Atlanta Patrice Ana Nouze

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