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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1954
Page
3
The rise of two way radio systems shifts crime methods and taxi work, with high power networks spreading from police to oil firms and utilities. GE engineers estimate sales near 40 million dollars yearly as factories adopt low power indoor gear for direct line distribution, improving labor efficiency and cutting truck costs.
A battered ad claims glandular inflammation causes back and hip pain and loss of vigor. It promises non surgical treatment and a free booklet from the Excelsior Institute in Springs, Missouri, with no obligation to respond.
Rita Weber, chief operator at the Hamilton exchange, heard a woman admit turning on gas and planning death by own action. Police were notified just before officers forced entry. Elise Leahigh, 40, stumbled out and was revived by the life squad.
A large unused barn on U S 25 near Decker Road was destroyed by fire last night. Fire chief reports unknown cause. damage estimated at 5000 dollars to the property owned by Mrs. Nerd Anderson. Franklin, North Middletown, and Clear Creek squads aided, with spectators delaying traffic on U S 25.
Dayton driver Clarence McCollum 42 was arrested after his vehicle sideswiped a parked car injuring Paul Schlabach 43 of 920 Stahlheber Rd. Schlabach suffered fractures of both legs and other injuries and was hospitalized at Mercy.
Edison Booth and Pic Dencel Pusley are aboard the Coral Sea at Guantanamo Bay on a six week training cruise. Pfc John D Moore has arrived at Inchon Harbor to join the 1st Marine Division in Korea. The division has seen frontline duty since the war began and earned two Presidential Unit citations for Inchon and Chosin operations.
A $5,000 blaze destroyed the Cottage Inn Cafe at 238 Vine Street in Hamilton. Fire Chief George Schotterbeck said the fire started under the bar and spread through walls and floors, drawing three fire companies. Fireman Sam Tracy was partially overcome by smoke. owner Basil Coltee was identified.
The Earl Weatherford Melody Master quartet will present a public musical program at the Church at Mayfield located at 3311 Burbank Ave tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The notice also mentions a cultural note about Ethiopians wearing long loose cotton tunics for religious reasons.
Harold E. Stassen, head of the Foreign Operations Administration, condemned Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin for a recent Senate speech. In a radio TV interview he warned McCarthy’s policies could leave America isolated and make a third world war more likely. He said he spoke only for his agency.
More than 10 000 people attended the Champion Paper and Fibre Co three day open house last week officials said. Ordinance 3026 vacates a portion of Park Drive Middletown Butler County Ohio describing the street segment and reserving utility easements with a May 24 1954 adoption date.
Rosy schedule surrounds Rt. Rev. Clarence G. Issenmann after his consecration in Cincinnati. He will visit St. Ann School in Hamilton on Wednesday afternoon and later administers Confirmation at St Mary Church in Greenville. A dinner at the Sheraton Gibson follows the ceremony with a reception at the Catholic Lending Library.
Hamilton announces four appointments to the police force from an eligible list after a civil service exam on June 16. The additions raise department strength to 90. James Northway, civil service director, notes the exam is open to Butler County residents with at least one year here, age 21 to 31. Pay ranges from $320 to $345 per month for a 40-hour week.
Fire department reports a mattress fire at Allan Dancy’s home 1130 1st Ave causing $100 in damages. Dancy suspected to be smoking in bed when the blaze began.
Department reports a stove fire at the James Quinn residence 1315 Walnut Street caused $75 in losses. An oil stove overheated and ignited the interior, damaging furnishings and belongings.
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