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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1951

Page

13

Marshall Sees Graver Crisis Than Last Fall

Washington AP Secretary of Defense Marshall warned Congress may alter pending draft and Universal Military Training bills. He said the world situation now is fiercer than last fall in Korea. Two federalized National Guard divisions bound for Japan would sail later this week. He urged protecting draft legislation from crippling amendments and called for an enduring program to ensure military readiness, including expansion of the National Guard. He noted surprise at higher volunteer enlistments after Pentagon cut the April draft quota and questioned waning interest in the new programs.

Washington Marshall Congress Korea Japan California Oklahoma Defense Department House Senate National Guard Pentagon

Assembly Speeds FEPC and Redistricting Measures in Ohio

Ohio Legislature moved to action after weeks of inertia. The Senate Rules Committee postponed the rubber rail road bill indefinitely while hearings opened on April 17 for an Ohio Fair Employment Practices Commission. A four member House subcommittee was formed to draft a congressional redistricting bill, and a Senate vote was set on a statewide municipal court act. The House passed a Senate approved $20,000 grant for a subversives inquiry, and Gov Lausche appointees to the Turnpike Commission faced interview. Highway officials urged higher truck taxes to reflect greater construction costs.

Assembly Senate Ohio Fair Employment Practices Commission House FEPC Industry and Labor Committee House Elections Committee Joint House Committee George Kirkpatrick Knox Griffith Evans Portage William K. Gernheuser Lucas John C. Smith Montgomery Frank J. Lausche Ohio Turnpike Commission Lausche House Commerce and Transportation Committee T. J. Kauer

Old Maid Wins Ohio House OK On Fishing Bill

Miss Esther Hardy, Fremont elementary principal on leave, explains a net fishing bill to the Ohio House to restrict net fishing in Lake Erie’s Sandusky bay without harming the 13 commercial fishermen. Rep Lowell Fess asked a question and Hardy quipped she has a hunting license, prompting laughter. The measure passed 122 to 2.

Columbus Esther Hardy Fremont Ohio House of Representatives Lake Erie Sandusky Bay Lowell Fess R-Greene

Rescue Planes Spot Yellow Objects Southwest of Ireland

Rescue aircraft patrolling the Atlantic for a missing U S Air Force Globemaster with 53 people aboard sighted a number of small yellow objects about 600 miles southwest of Ireland. The sighting occurred 35 miles southeast of the inferred search area where a red duffle bag was seen after a ship raised it aboard Saturday night.

London Atlantic U. S. Air Force Ireland Third Air Force United States England Air Force Headquarters

PTA Meeting Tonight Led by 4‑H Girls

PTA members gather at 7 30 p m for an evening program led by the 4 H girls who will run the event and present demonstrations.

PTA

Defense Mobilizer Eyes War From Production Lines

Washington AP Charles E Wilson told senators that by 1953 the United States could fight a full war from production lines while supplying civilian goods. He sought 51 million in cash and 1 billion in loan authority for three months to expand defense programs and warned price stabilization needs new legislation. He noted inflation slowed since the Korean War but urged wage and price actions and labor leaders to return to defense agencies.

Washington Charles E. Wilson Wilson Senate Appropriations Committee Defense Mobilizer

Grandmother Kills Grandson In Cottage Shooting

In Macon Georgia a mid dle aged grandmother allegedly fed five year old Alexander Sohaski into her cottage to show him something then shot him four times as she fled and wounded herself. Detectives say Mrs Sarah Long 48 lay wounded on a bed nearby. A note left in the cottage was not disclosed.

Macon Alexander Sohaski J. A Common G. C. Britt Sarah Long

Driver Arrested After Accident Near Miamisburg

George T. Zonkle, 28, of 108 South Main Street, Miamisburg, suffered body burns in a Route 25 crash three tenths of a mile south of Miamisburg. He lost control while driving north, veered to the left berm, and struck a car parked there. He was arrested for driving under the influence and set to appear in Miamisburg Municipal Court on April 2. Patrolman R. C. Wilson filed the charges.

George T. Zonkle South Main St Miamisburg Zonkle R. C. Wilson

County Bans Bingo in Lorain County

Lorain County prosecutor Paul Mikus ruled bingo a gambling violation even when charity sponsored. Sheriff Carl Finegan said the department will halt bingo games countywide except in Lorain and Elyria, where police will enforce the ban.

Elyria Lorain County Paul Mikus Carl Finegan Lorain

Six Ohio Cities Fight Bell Rate Cut Setback

The Ohio Supreme Court denied six cities Cleveland Toledo Columbus Akron Canton and Dayton a motion to dismiss Ohio Bell Telephone's appeal against a state order to cut rates by four million dollars yearly. The Public Utilities Commission had ordered the cut after trimming thirty seven million from the rate base, later paused pending the appeal. The cities sought contempt against the PUCO unless the cut took effect.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Bell Telephone Company Public Utilities Commission Supreme Court Utilities Commission Ohio Bell Cleveland Toledo Akron Canton Dayton

Lockwood Plant Walkout Ends In Settlement

Cincinnati AP CIC Steelworkers ratified a tentative settlement after a 56 day strike at Lockwood Manufacturing. Local 4416 accepted a contract offering 10 percent general wage raise, better pension, new employee insurance, and union dues check off. Workers return within a week. charges against union members dropped. One year contract through March 31, 1952 with a four year pension clause.

Cincinnati CIC Lockwood Manufacturing Company Plemies

Robin War Haunts Milford Browns At Lancaster Home

A Robin harasses the Brown family, attacking a window for hours despite shooing. After a rainy night, the bird resumes its vendetta, ignoring the downpour as neighbors watch from their porch. The episode unfolds in Lancaster near Milford.

Lancaster Milford Browns

Ohio Construction Workers Get Hike

Ohio construction trade workers will receive a 10 percent wage increase. State Director of Industrial Relations A. A. Waldman announced the agreement, reached yesterday between the Ohio Contractors Association and labor. The hike, not needing Wage Stabilization Board approval, clears the way for contract letting on more than 5 million dollars in public construction and repairs previously held up by wage uncertainties under stabilization rules.

Columbus Ohio A. A. Waldman Wage Stabilization Board Ohio Contractors Association

Cleveland to mobilize 70,000 Civil Defense volunteers

Mayor Thomas A. Burke will address all Cleveland radio and television stations tonight to launch a city wide civil defense drive. The broadcast marks the largest coordinated media hookup ever attempted in Cleveland for volunteer enlistment.

Cleveland Thomas A. Burke

Scared Witness Drops Back During Texas Probe

A frightened witness with a weak heart, T. Leo Moore of Electra, suffered a heart attack after testifying in Texas organized crime hearings. The House committee recessed after Moore said public testimony would ruin him, and urged grand jury action on Mickey Cohen who failed to appear. Odessa oilman Paul Harvey admitted gambling ties with Benny Binion, while police and officials focused on Cohen’s alleged role in bookmaking, numbers, and slots in Texas.

Austin Texa Mickey Cohen Texas House T. Leo Moore Moore Electra Tex Cohen Mickey Los Angeles Bob Long Ping Grand Jury Cohen Monay Paul Harvey Odessa Benny Binion Las Vegas Nev States Attorney General Houston

Sumner Wellesbook blasts Gibraltar idea and war risk

Sumner Welles former wartime Undersecretary of State argues in his new book that following Hoover era advice risks a looming war with Russia. He critiques Truman Far East policy, defends Roosevelt wartime decisions, and urges a bipartisan policy to contain Russia with military and economic strength.

NEW York Sumner Welles United States Herbert Hoover Russia Welles U. S Harner and Bros State Department Truman Far East

Food Index Drows As Wholesale Prices Dip

The Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food index fell to 7.21 this week, the lowest since January 30, with 31 commonly used foods accounted for. Last week was 7.23, a year ago 5.79, and just before the Korean War, 5.96. Higher costs this week were seen in flour, wheat, rye, oats, beef, steers and lambs.

New York Dun and Bradstreet

Driver paints license plates to match car color

In Salt Lake City police seized a set of Utah 1951 auto license plates painted black to resemble the car. The green and white plates were confiscated after discovery of the repainting by the motorist.

Salt Lake City Utah

Nearby Briefs from Carlisle Franklin Blue Ball and More

Community notices list meetings and events across Carlisle Franklin and Blue Ball. Activities include Live and Learn Club and Junior Class Play at the high school auditorium, Miami Valley Hunters Association gathering, Veterans Farm Training class, Memorial Foundry benefit dance, and various church and school events scheduled through April and Friday evenings.

Carlisle Joe Spink Franklin the Miami Valley Hunters Association Franklin Legion Hall Veterans Farm Lebanon High School Franklin Eagles Lodge Memorial Foundry Eagles Women’s Society of Christian Service of The First Methodist Church Eastern Star Lodge F and AM Masonic Hall

Springboro Club Meetings and Events Preview

Springboro and Warren County announce a series of club and PTA activities this week. Lebanon Farmers Club meets Wednesday at Grange Hall while the Grange convenes Wednesday evening. Five Point Farm Council gathers at Charles Keck home Wednesday. WB Temperance Union meets Friday at Mrs. Stanley Fry’s home. The high school senior class from Springboro High School intends to hold a recent Minh event.

Springboro Lebanon Farmers Club Grange Hall PTA Five Point Farm Council Charles Keck Women’s Christian Temperance Union Stanley Fry The Grange Warren County Pomona Grange Springboro Clearcreek Garden Club Springboro High School

Germantown Eastern Star and Legion Meet Wednesday Evening

The Germantown Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The Germantown American Legion Post also convenes Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall.

Germantown Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple American Legion Legion Hall

Recognition dinner for 4-H advisors planned

Lebanon reports the annual recognition dinner for 4-H advisors will be served Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the local Grange Hall.

Lebanon

Eaton High School Band Concert slated Friday evening

The Eaton High School band plans its annual concert Friday evening in the gymnasium. Students and directors invite community members to attend the performance featuring a varied program of selections and concluding with a traditional finale.

EATON Eaton High School

Home Group Achievement Day Held at Eaton Courthouse

The annual Achievement Day program was held last week in the Eaton courthouse. Sponsored by the Preble County Home Demonstration department under Miss Bernice J. Tharp, the event began at 10 a.m. with group singing and a devotional. Main speaker was Miss Winifred Menham, an English exchange teacher now in the Eaton school system. After lunch, Dr. Carle E. Beane, health commissioner, and nurses Mrs. Treva McCarty and Mrs. Luella Clough, plus others, spoke on Our Preble County Health Department in Action.

Eaton Preble

United States Reports Four Billion Dollar Surplus

The government’s budget surplus for the current fiscal year rose above four billion dollars as of March 22. The Treasury said the July 1 to March 22 period showed a surplus of 4,048,338,000, versus a deficit of 1,709,859,000 a year earlier.

Washington Treasury

Schools Head Quits TIFFIN

Lawrence D. Hervey resigned as superintendent of Clinton Township schools after three years to return to college for postgraduate work. Earlier this week A B Gross resigned as superintendent at Bettsville due to ill health.

Tiffin Lawrence D. Hervey Clinton Township A. ©. Gross Bettsville

Laker Begins Run to Start 14th Season on Pelee Route

SANDUSKY AP The Canadian passenger steamer Pelee opens its 14th season with weekly runs to Canada starting April 5 and will add daily trips in June to Pelee Island Kingsville and Leamington Ontario, expanding service this summer.

Sandusky (Ap Pelee Canada

Ohio Edison Net Up AKRON Akron News Story

Ohio Edison Company reports a net income of 12,977,879 dollars or 2.98 a share for 1950, rising from 11,708,764 dollars or 2.95 per share the prior year. President W. J. Sammis commented on the results.

AKRON Ohio Edison Company W. J. Sammis

Springboro Junior Class Play Set For Friday Night

Springboro High School senior class presents "Love is Too Much Trouble" in the gym Friday at 8. Cast includes Pat Stanley as Toasty Jimmy Crane as Joe Burke Ronnie Muterspaw as Pinky Hamilton Jerry Kelhoffer Ogden McClosky Esther Lamb Connie Ashton Joanne Kolb Flo Dunham Ruth Davis Ebib Dunham Elsie Lamb Shirley Bradford Bonnie Alexander Sugar Lou Jackson Joeanne Pugh Monica Bates Ese ther Savinger Mrs. J. Worthington Don Rhodehamel Dr. Pillsy Mary Elcook Miss Emily Ross Dan Lovely Cliff Hayward.

Springboro High School Pat Stanley Toasty Jimmy Crane Joe Burke Ronnie Muterspaw Pinky Hamilton Jerry Kelhoffer Ogden McClosky Esther Lamb Connie Ashton Joanne Kolb Flo Dunham Ruth Davis Ebib Dunham Elsie Lamb Shirley Bradford Bonnie Alexeander Sugar Lou Jackson Joeanne Pugh Monica Bates Esether Savinger

Dusty Miller Will Talk To Rotary Anns

GERMANTOWN The Germantown Rotary Club will meet at noon Thursday. Dr Buck announces the Rotary Ann party set for April 4 at Charter Oak. Dusty Miller of Wilmington, humorist, will speak. Alie Stingley will be toastmaster. Rev H A Rothrock gave inspirational thoughts for the Faster season.

Germantown

Examination Is Scheduled for Trenton School District

TRENTON The Butler County Health Department will offer a pre school physical examination for children of the Trenton School District at 8 30 am Monday April 2 at the Trente ol The examination will be given free of charge and a party for the children will follow the medical session Children will return home at noon.

Trenton Butler County Health Department

Induction Call Seen Reduced in Warren County Draft

Lebanon reports the April induction call for 27 men to report on April 24, announced by Mrs. Marjorie Kevenaugh, Warren County draft board clerk. The figure shows a slight decrease from March.

Lebanon Marjorie Kevenaugh Warren County

Presbyterian CIC Class to Meet April 4 at Selby Home

The Presbyterian CIC Class will gather at 8 p.m. on April 4 at the home of Mrs. Robert Selby. The meeting aims to discuss church activities and upcoming programs with members expected to attend.

Trenton Presbyterian Cic Robert Selby

Additions and Improvements Spending Highlighted

The firm last year spent 19,146,040 dollars on additions and improvements, reflecting its investment in expanding facilities and upgrading assets.

Easton hosts dinner and cards in Springboro

Springboro residents report a weekend of visits and meals with relatives and friends. Noel Easton hosted a dinner with the Souths Becks and Moores, while numerous others from Cincinnati Dayton Middletown Lebanon and Brookville spent Sunday with local families.

Springboro Noel Easton Robert South Curtis Beck John Moore Richard Lubberseman Cincinnati Stanley Fry Albert Pate W E. Stanton Ross Magruder Chicago Salles Magruder Elmer Wetz Dayton Magruder Howard Neilson and Son Leo Kurtz Daveton Wilbur South Red Lion Earl Fry Fameily Cliff Johnson James Routt Middletown Clark Melvin Ralph McCally Denver Noggle W. C. King Clarence Noggle Brookville Anna Douglas Phillip Staley Lebeanon Howard Leib Anna Treen Lee Lovely Middlee Town Friends and Neighbor Farm Council Ray Swartz, Jr Lebanon

Warren County Advisory Council Seeks Health Meeting Representatives

Warren County Health Council invites clubs associations and groups to designate representatives to join council efforts. The organization aims to study plan and coordinate a county wide health program with community support and information exchange. Contact Ada Wright Mason at 2881 to join. next meeting is 8 p.m. Thursday March 29 at Memorial Hall.

Warren County Advisory Council Lebanon Warren County Health Council Lawrence G. Shawhan Shawhan County Health Council Advisory Health Council Arch D. Harvey Warren County Board of Health Health Council Memorial Hall

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