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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

6

Trio Of Girls Broke Up Fun Court Told

Reno AP report describes Salvadore Manriquez's testimony in the robbery trial of cigar smoking wrestler Johnny Mae Young and two companions. He recounts a gambling night starting January 27 with slot play, drinks, and loss, ending after he awoke in a car with Young and Mary Anice Huse.

Court RENO Salvadore Manriquez Manriquez Sacramento Cal Case Johnny Mae Young Oakland Mary Anice Huse Rapher Monrovia Ala Eva Lee Mce- Devitt Houston Tex Johnny Mae Mary Anice

Women in Tailored Suits Accused in Cold Robbery Case

Manriquez testified he was forced from a car by three women in tailored suits who demanded money. A deputy found him hours later in a field, with frozen extremities and severe facial abrasions. Dr. Reno noted continuing injuries and frostbite. The trial continues as two defendants face separate robbery charges. Nelson from North Platte identified the same group after a downtown bar incident.

Manriquez Rudy Hoganson Hoganson Elwood Reno Johnny Mae Mary Anice John Elmer Nelson North Plate Neb

Ordnance Unit Meets Tonight

The 2780th Ordnance Base Automotive Training Battalion reserve officers hold a two hour weekly training session at 8 o clock tonight at the American Legion Home. Lt Donald J Swank will discuss maintenance functions and operations before an open discussion. Lt Col R A Brayton urged attendance noting only 42 days remain to earn training hours for the current fiscal year.

2780Th Ordnance Base American Legion Donald J. Swank Hamilton Swank R. A. Brayton

Your Job Clinic Working On The Railroad

The rail industry sustains about 1.3 million workers and offers diverse entry paths for June graduates. Start in apprenticeships or helper roles and advance, often via seniority, through shop, track, signal, or office positions. Women find limited clerical paths, with some breaking into higher posts in recent years.

Police Chiefs In Controversy In Litchfield Illinois

In Litchfield two police chiefs, LeRoy Franklin and R G Stiefel, walk streets apart with opposing status. Franklin was named chief but the council blocked confirmation, while Stiefel remains chief awaiting successor. Stiefel holds jail and squad car keys, but stations refuse city gasoline charges. Franklin can buy on credit but lacks keys. The dispute may go to court.

Litchfield Ill LeRoy Franklin R. G. Stiefel Franklin C. Willard Peterson Stiefel

Ohio Senators Vote Against Labor Budget Cut Motion

Washington AP Bricker and Taft, Ohio Republicans, voted against a Senate motion that failed 43-42 to cancel a prior order from the Appropriations Committee to reduce five percent from the operating costs of the Labor Department and Federal Security Agency.

Washington John W. Bricker Robert A. Taft Ohio Senate Appropriations Committee Labor Department Federal Security Agency

Italian Farm Hands Strike Shuts Down Rome Grain Areas

Forty thousand farm workers in Italy halted work in Rome province and the Po valley at the start of the rice planting season. The strike united CGIL and Free Confederation of Labor for the first time, following two postponements and failed national contract proposals. A 34 year old widow was killed and two others wounded in Molinella amid clashes with police during protests.

Rome Italy General Confederation of Labor Christian Democratic Free Confederation of Labor Italian Labor Ministry Employers’ Federation CGIL LCGIL

Hook Named to 10th Post on Girl Scout Advisory Council

Charles R. Hook Armco board chairman was named to serve on the Girl Scout National Advisory Council of the USA. The announcement came from Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke council chairman at the spring meeting of the national board of directors. The council can provide invaluable service to the Girl Scout organization.

Charles R. Hook Armco Board Girl Scout National Advisory Council Frederick H. Brooke Brooke National Board of Directors Hook National Advisory Council Girl Scout

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