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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
2
New gadgets tempt practical jokers with squirting gum pens and exploding knives. Richard Appel, longtime maker since 1852, notes global humor demand and warns many imitate real items too perfectly for safety.
Dayton outlines the Armed Forces Day open house at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on May 21 with exhibits from all three services and supporting industries. Col. Welch notes the display aims to show defense research and spending to inform taxpayers about military priorities and unification of services.
Prague AP reports the Czech government renewed press credentials for Dana Adams Schmid of the New York Times Robert Elgie of Reuters and Gason Fournier of the French Press agency through June 30. John R Higgins of United Press will seek renewal tomorrow. The country ordered AP’s Nathan Polowetzky to leave by April 8 for alleged unobjective reporting.
In Cincinnati two collaborators in the fatal stabbing of James Brock aged 23 were convicted while the knife holder remains at large. Pauline Hayes 25, mother of three, was found guilty of second degree murder for kicking Brock. Charles Bryant Sr. 52 was convicted of manslaughter. witnesses said he struck Brock with his crutches. Bryant Jr. 23, already a ex-prisoner for another slaying, is identified as the missing knife wielder.
Girl Scout Leaders Association met at the clubroom with Mrs. Floyd Bell presiding. Discussion focused on the nearly 1000 boxes of cookie surplus from the drive and how to sell the remainder locally. Proposed sharing more profit with troops able to sell surplus, no action taken. Mrs. Garnet Church noted quota fulfilled and Pat Kuiken received a wedding gift from the leaders.
The Rosebud Thorn Club gathers at Mrs. Mary Lou Benton’s residence 707 Eighteenth Ave at 8 p m on Thursday April 6. Mrs Lucille Banks assists as hostess and all members are urged to attend. A service on The Seven Words of the Cross is set for Friday at 3 p m at Bethel A M E Church with speakers Dr S C Richards Rev F H Hampton Rev S Kilgore Rev L Patterson Rev R E Taylor and Rev 8B Mitchell. River of Jordan Choir provides music. Gospel Chorus of Second Baptist plans a rehersal this evening at Mrs Genevieve Baker’s home. Maxie Waxie Club meets at Armco Center at 8:30 tonight.
Miss Mary Lou Wright 22 of Hamilton sustained forehead injuries when her car collided with a northbound vehicle driven by Mildred Redding 35 of 1106 Lafayette Ave at Baltimore and Penfield. Wright cited for failure to obey stop sign. treated and released at Middletown Hospital. Police estimate 250 dollars damage to each car.
Bedford Indiana patrons at Chase York's restaurant will pay what they choose for meals. York removes prices from the menu and each patron writes a price in a box. He believes the plan will boost business and benefit customers.
A newly opened facility at Brigham Utah serves Navajo children with a meal and care counter. The Army operates the setup as part of a program to aid former hospital services and support for local workers.
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