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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1950

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Truman's Release Of Files Sparks Protest In Senate

President Truman agreed to have a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee examine 81 State Department files cited by McCarthy on Communism. Senator Tydings said FBI material will be in some files. McCarthy plans a Chicago speech and network broadcast to press the case against the Administration.

Justice Department Office of Strategic Services OSS Amerasia Magazine State Department Russia McCarthy Wisconsin Soviet Union Amerasia Frank Bielaski Senator Lodge R-Mass Belaski Bel Lodge Truman Yesterda Senate Tydings FBI Red Neublicans Chicago House Alger Hiss Wherry Lincoln Neb

United States accuses Russia over Baltic plane incident

AP bulletins report Washington charging Russia with flouting international obligations in the Baltic plane incident. Minneapolis notes an Air Force C-46 twin engine plane crash near Wold Chamberlain airbase with crew of three and 2% passengers aboard, initially reported as no lives lost.

Washington United States Russia Minneapolis Wold Chamberlain

Republicans Launch Fresh Attacks on Democrats

Washington AP report details GOP leaders Senator Wherry and Governor Dewey condemning the Truman Administration over loyalty files and alleged Communist influence. Dewey accuses Democrats of tolerating spies and sex offenders, pledging jail for traitors and prison for offenders. The piece notes ongoing Senate business, expected renewed criticism on McCarthy.

Washington Wherry Nebraska GOP Truman State Department McCarthy R-Wis Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Kansas

Derby Time at Churchill Downs in May tradition

Gordon Martin recalls Derby lore from Churchill Downs as bluegrass and May sunshine set the scene. The piece recalls legendary horses and jockeys like Citation and Arcaro, noting the thrill of a Derby winner crossing the finish line and the nation watching.

Kaintuck Old Kentucky Churchill Downs Old Louisville Morvich Zev Citation Sande Arcaro

House Enters Big Money Bill Spending Spree

The House moves into the large 29.0 billion AP bill funding more than 40 agencies for the next fiscal year. It includes the Atomic Energy Commission and veterans administration with no reductions expected, while Army engineers and air power funding draw emphasis as lawmakers push for higher totals. Interior Department budget for 1951 is tentatively approved at 660.38 million with a small increase.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Atomic Commission Veterans’ Administration House Appropriations Committee AEC Veterans Administration Army Engineers Interior Department

William Benet Dies Suddenly Poet and Editor

William Rose Benet, Pulitzer prize winning poet and editor, collapsed on a New York street after a meeting of the National Institute of Arts and Letters council and died minutes later. A Yale graduate and former Air Force veteran, he edited the Saturday Review of Literature and other magazines. He won the 1942 Pulitzer for The Dust Which is God.

NEW York William Rose Benet Benet Teresa Frances Thompson Lora Baxter Marjorie Flack Yale Saturday Review of Literature

Goodyear Tire Plant to Expand With $1 Million Addition

Plans call for construction of a $1,000,000 addition at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company plant in St Marys Ohio within days. A. A. Fisher, manager, says about 400 more workers will be employed once the addition is in operation.

ST. Marys Goodyear Tire Rubae _ Comey A. A. Fisher Annames Pers

Remington Clinched by New Communist Testimony

Two witnesses affiliated with the House Un American Activities Committee testified that William W. Remington, a government economist, was a Communist in his Knoxville TVA days in the 1930s. Remington denied ever joining such a party and urged renewed review by the Commerce loyalty board if new character evidence is found.

House Un-American Activities Committee Washington William Remington Communist Party Knoxville Tenn Remington Commerce Department NEA William W. Remington House UN- American Activities Committee Secretary of Commerce Sawyer Department Loyalty Board UnAmerican Activities Committee Kenneth McConnell Malcombre Malcolm Howard Allen Bridgman Tennessee Valley Authority First Inn McConnell Frank

Escapee Frank Derjak to Complete Six Month Term

COLUMBUS AP The State Pardon and Parole Commission ruled Frank Fay Derjak an escapee from Mansfield Reformatory must serve six months and complete his parole by October 10. Derjak, 2 years old, previously lived under the alias Frank Sylvester Keily in California after escaping in March. He had served in the Navy, married, and settled in California prior to the escape. The original sentence was 10 to 25 years.

Columbus Frank Fay Derjak Mansfield Reformatory State Pardon and Parole Commission California Derjak Frank Sylvester Keily

Chrysler Strikers Return as Production Seeks Rebound

In Birmingham and Detroit reports, Alabama Democrats loyal to the party triumphed over the States Rights faction, while about 69,000 Chrysler workers prepare to return to plants Monday after a 100 day wage strike. The union and company outline a three year pact including pensions, insurance, and dues checkoff, aiming for volume production within weeks.

CIO United Auto Workers Dodge Motors Detroit Mich Chrysler Birmingham Ala Alabama The Nations Party Blout Liftin UAW K. Keller Walter Reuther Lee Company

Witness Testimony Probes Heer Drunk Before Slaying

Defense rests on claim Heer lacked intent due to drunkenness after a November 12 slaying of Jack McKeown. Ohio State student James Heer, 21, denied murder intent as witnesses described him at a fraternity function near the row house. A police chemist noted Heer’s blood alcohol level four hours after the incident, suggesting possible intoxication.

James D. Heer Euclid, C Jack T. McKeown Norwood O. Heer Ohio State Delta Tau ‘Delta McKeown Heer Patricia Ann Patty) Smith Bay Village Miss Smith Jack Johnson Joyce Crofton Cleveland Crofton Jim Jack Bigger Lowell Sheets

Rhee Seeks Aid From U S For Defense

Seoul AP report says South Korea's leader Syngman Rhee claims North Korea fields 195 Russian-built aircraft. He renewed his plea for more American military aid, warning May and June could be crucial and that Korea lacks adequate defense, casting the period as decisive for the nation.

Seoul North Korea T Syngman Rhee South Korean

Bus fire in heavy rain kills and injures people in Rio

A stalled bus caught fire during a heavy rainstorm in Rio de Janeiro today, killing several people and wounding others. Police and firefighters are on scene as witnesses describe billowing smoke and chaos.

Rio DE Janeiro

Contract Awarded To Goodyear For Army Lockers

Goodyear Aircraft Corporation of Akron Ohio received an Army contract totaling 1 140 452 dollars for lockers. The award was announced yesterday by military procurement officials.

Washington Goodyear Aircraft Corporation Akron, C Army

Tornadic storms sweep three states causing deaths and injuries

Associated Press reports a multi state tornado outbreak killing at least one person and injuring about fifty across west Texas Oklahoma and Kansas. In Perryton Texas 32 year old Bill King was injured while rushing family to safety and a housing project near Great Bend Kansas saw several buildings demolished. Oklahoma towns Fort Supply and Elk City were hit. Dust storms affected El Paso and New Mexico. In Pittsburgh lightning struck a streetcar injuring 23 passengers with 3 in serious condition.

Associated Press Texas Oklahoma Kansas Bill King Perryton Great Bend Fort Supply Okla Elk City Washita el Paso Wes New Mexico Pittsburgh Fourth Ave Smithfield St Pitteeburah

Senate Vote Looms On Foreign Aid Bill In Senate

The Senate prepared to vote on a 3.372 billion foreign aid bill seen as a test of economy minded resolves. Predictions split on possible cuts with some lawmakers suggesting a 250 million reduction while others expect no cut. Chairman Connally noted the bill has faced weeks of debate and may need further adjustments before final passage.

Washington Senate Bridges Connally D-Tew Foreign Relations Committee Bill Wrough Truman

Senators Oppose Recognition of Communist China

Thirty five senators including 31 Republicans urged President Truman to publicly oppose recognizing the Chinese Communist regime. They asked the administration to oppose seating Red China in the UN and to state there is no current plan to recognize Beijing. Senator Knowland said an administration statement is needed before Lie’s Moscow trip.

Washington Truman United Nations United States Reublicans Mrruman Ussia Knowland R-Cal Trygve Lie Moscow Stalin

Truman Gets Cake Early On Birthday Tour

President Truman enjoyed an early birthday cake at the White House yesterday as he prepares for a cross country speaking tour starting Monday. A White House staff party followed the celebration before he heads out on the road.

Washington Truman White House

Lausche Seeks Appointee For Liquor Board

Gov. Frank J. Lausche seeks an appointee of integrity to the Ohio State Board for Control as Walter W. Youngstown resigns to take a post with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Association. Mitchell’s exit creates the vacancy and State Liquor Director Oscar Fleckner may be considered, with Lausche stressing firm judgment and church-area saloon restrictions.

Columbus Frank J. Leuache Ohio State Board Walter W. M. Youngstown Tional Alcoholic Beverage Trol Association Mitchell Uppet Men of the Ohio Unon Oscar Fleckner

What’s What Sunday at Franklin High School

Franklin High School speech students solve a lack of male actors for a planned program by using lovelies in tail coats and plaid trousers with mustaches. Nearby Communities moves feature a lead on women acting as male characters, plus other items.

Franklin High School

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