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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1950

Page

4

Airmen Held By Reds Back On Naval Ship

Two American airmen released from 18 months in Chinese custody were welcomed aboard the destroyer Floyd B Parks off Hong Kong. William C. Smith and Elmer C. Bender, in fair condition after a medical check, will travel to Manila Guam Pearl Harbor and home. They were captured October 1948 when their plane forced down at Tsingtao. The Reds claim they confessed to spying. News conference planned at Pearl Harbor.

Ameri- Hong Smith Bender Parks U. S. Navy Horace Bass Manila Guam Pearl Harbor Home Tsingtao U. S Reds Navy

Ground Force Seeks Airman Who Fell Five Miles

An intensive ground search is under way in the Arizona Desert for Air Force Lt. Freeman D. Horner 52 who fell Saturday night near 28 000 feet. Horner is believed sucked out by bomber pressure failure as planes and helicopters assist the search from Salome and Williams AFBs.

March Air Force Base Calif Arizona Desert Air Force Freeman D. Horner Salome Williams Air Force Base Ariz Horner

No Fair He Didn't Roll A Peanut with His Nose

Marvin Byrum of Norfolk Virginia climbed the Washington Monument on his hands, covering 898 steps in 41 minutes 90 seconds. He beat the prior record by 43 and a half minutes, set by Glen Marlin of New York.

Washington 1. N Marvin Byrum Norfolk Washington Monument Glen Mar~lin New York

Noted Theologian Dr Trueblood to Speak in Youngstown May 28-29

Internationally known Christian leader Dr Elton Trueblood will give four talks in Youngstown from May 28 to 29. He will address First Presbyterian Church at 11 00 a m on Sunday and a valley wide Protestant Men meeting at First Baptist Temple tonight. Monday he speaks to district ministers at First Christian Church with the theme Signs of Hope in a Century of Crisis. Trueblood, author of several books, is a former Stanford chaplain and Earlham College philosophy professor, now based in Richmond Indiana.

Elton Trueblood Youngstown Trueblood Stanfordniversity California First Presbyterian Church First Baptist Temple First Christian Church

Fire Destroys Mansion Once Linked to Siegel

Fire swept the Beverly Hills mansion owned by Juan Romero causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Romero was carried from a second story bedroom when firefighters fought the blaze. The property is tied to the era of mob figure Bugsy Siegel who was slain years earlier in the home.

Beverly Hills Calif Bugsy” Siegel Juan Romero Romero Siegel Inia Hill

Republican Candidates Plan Cleveland Meeting

Ohio Republicans ready a Cleveland gathering for next week to discuss November campaign plans. Don H. Ebright governor candidate and Ohio GOP chairman Ray Bliss met with Senator Robert A. Taft to review schedules and a possible all Republican candidates meeting.

Associated Press Washington Ohio Ray Bliss State Central Republican Committee Robert A. Taft Don H. Ebright A. P Cleveland Fpbright Ray E. Bliss Robert A. Taft R House Fbright

Two Summer Conferences Planned at Westminster College

The Vindicator reports two summer conferences at Westminster College in June and July open to graduate students teachers and administrators from Pennsylvania and Ohio. Dr. Everett L. Handy announces a program featuring outstanding speakers across public school administration.

Jas New Wilmington Pennsylvania Ohio Westminster College Everett L. Handy

Twenty Slots To Be Smashed In Youngstown District

State liquor board orders destruction of twenty seized slot machines from five Youngstown area locations. Money will be removed May 23 in the presence of audit and liquor officials and deposited in a special trust. Machines to be smashed by highway roller. scrap goes to state salvage.

State Liquor Department Youngstown State Liquor Control Board Oscar L. Fleckner Anthony A. Rutkowski State Auditor’s Department Liquor Department Columbus Ave B. P. O. Elks Lodge Park Ave Alliance—Fraternal Order of Eagles E. Main St Geneva Fraternal Order of Eagles Lake Shore

Detective Ted O Connor to address Ma honing Valley underwriters

Detective Ted O Connor, head of the police juvenile division, will speak at the noon luncheon of the Ma honing Valley Accident Health Underwriters Association in the Y M C A Tuesday. He will discuss juvenile delinquency problems in police work.

Accident Underwriters Ted O'Connor Police Mahoning Valley Accident Health Underwriters Association O'Connor

Birth Announcements From South Side Families in May

A May birth list records many families across South Side and North Side including Mr. and Mrs. Joan Hall of 1015 Ridge Ave and others at addresses such as 184 Gladstone Ave 1273 Wave Ave 51 Stanton Ave and 256 Lincoln Ave Various births dated May 7 to May 15 feature couples like Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Chiarelli 129 Perry St and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Barile 216 Eanesin Park Drive A twin birth is noted for George Chiebus 613 Benwood Ave and a girl born to Esther Lucas 2818 Mahon Ave May 14.

Awe Niage Gladstone Tara Goad Phillips Wavns Robert ‘Tyeer Stanton Im Powell Madieee Donahoo Salem Pinta Grittien Mme Donte Roanoke Ave Wicktitte Mister Dieta Hickock Boy Seegoend Breet Bay 1 Austintown Canfield Road Pat Barile Eanesin Park Drive George Gour Benwood Ave Yeu Paul France R. D Mineral Ridge Howard Theis LaBelle Ave Vince Nilsson Wick Lure Esneth Lucas Traston Ely Nesbitt St James Omey

Lost My Head in Oberlin Attack by 17YearOld

A 17 year old in Oberlin confessed to bludgeoning retired Oberlin College mathematics head Misa Mary Emilyens clair after she refused to loan his car. The victim, 71, was found beaten and dumped in a ditch near Oberlin. The youth, Charles Smith, was released from Lancaster Industrial School last January and had previous car theft sentences. He will appear before Juvenile Court Judge Malcolm Thompson. no charges filed yet.

Elyria Misa Mary Emilyensclair Oberlin College Oberlin Gene Finegan Charles Smith Malcolm Thompson Lancaster Miss Sinclair Finegan Smith Sandusky

Four Children Drown at Mother's Day Outing in Ohio River

Evansville Indiana reports four children aged five to nineteen drowned when a family outing on Mother's Day ended as their boat capsized on the swollen Ohio River about 20 miles south of Evansville. Rescue efforts saved two children. four others remain missing.

Evansville Ind Ohio River Wayne Carr Jerry Crawford Sue Crawford Sue Carr James Hinderliter Marcellus Diegs, Jr Donald Hilary Dale Carr

Powdered milk linked to twin births myth in Greece

In Polykastron Greece expectant mothers refused powdered milk until told it had UN funded ingredients. The first two users then bore twins on the same day, the village's first twins in ten years. Fund officials now urge that powdered milk and twins are not related as more women avoid it.

New York Herald Lake Success Polykastron Greece United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

Draftees and Veterans Face NSSI Dividend Outlook

The VA plans a first large dividend by June 36 drawn from the NSSI surplus, covering all policies to 1948 anniversaries. A second dividend may cover 1948 to 1951, with regular annual dividends later. Dividends depend on premiums, policy types, and attained ages, and are likely to shrink over time.

Plen NLSI Nial

Salugene Health Claim Ad Ends with No Scripted Detail

An old advertisement urges readers to use Salugene for fatigue weakness and low blood energy. It directs purchase at leading drug stores and encourages starting today. The copy presents no clinical evidence or medical guidance.

FEPC Foes Plan to Beat Gag Rule in Senate Clash

Southerners say they can defeat an expected administration bid to limit Senate debate on the Truman civil rights FEPC bill. Majority Leader Lucas will test the gag Friday to force a vote, while Senate opposition led by Russell doubts 64 votes exists. The House assigns early week to minor bills and a memorial service for deceased members.

FEPC Edwin Senate Lucas Chicago House

William H. Van Horn Dies at 75 in Fremont

William H. Van Horn longtime principal of Rollersville Consolidated School for 44 years died at Memorial Hospital after a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Gibsonburg. He was 75 and had retired two years ago.

W. H. van Horn Fremont Gibsonburg William H. van Horn Rollersville Memorial Hospital

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