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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1949

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Second steel strike near Cleveland shows hope of settlement

AP reports Jones and Laughlin near an agreement with CIO chief Philip Murray to end its strike. Murray met with company officials and said further talks planned. Bethlehem Steel settled for a $100 monthly pension. U S Steel and other firms pursued talks. Union leaders urged recalcitrant firms to sign.

Cleveland Jones and Laughlin Philip Murray Murray CIO Teelworkers Union Pittsburgh Ben Moreell Victor Lawrence Jones Laughlin Moreell Lawrence United States Steel U.S. Steel Bethlehem Mr. Big Republican Steel Sheet and Tube Ludlum Colorado Fuel and Iron Seward H. H. R Crucible

Sherman Named Navy Chief Over Denfeld in Shake-up

Vice Admiral Forrest P. Sherman was designated top officer of the Navy, replacing Admiral Louis E. Denfeld in a spring reshuffle linked to the military policy row. Sherman, 53, became the youngest chief of naval operations, after talks with Secretary Matthews at the Pentagon. Denfeld, notified of removal, reported to his office as normal amid the transition.

Washington Forrest P. Sherman Navy Sherman Louis BE. Denfeld Denfeld Navy Matthews Pentagon Matthews Naval Operations Chief of Naval Operations White House Truman Armed Services

CIO Launches Purge On Leftist Groups

Washington and Cleveland reports describe a national union purge as the CIO moves to bar Communists from control. The UE and FE unions merge, then resist, with UE delegates leaving CIO. Reuther leads expulsions amid internal strife and planned reorganization of electrical and allied trades.

Cleveland CIO Walter P. Reuther Resolutions Committee United Electrical Workers Philip Murray James B. Carey Communist Party Esa Arma Presnet Ift-wing Murray Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corporation Big East Stanley Glass Reuther Auto Workers FEUE

Dr. Willis Whitman Dies at 63 in Middletown

Dr Willis A Whitman prominent Middletown physician for 25 years died at 8 30 a m after years of heart illness He born Bloomdale Ohio came to Middletown in 1924 built a large family practice Active in Boy Scouts and First Baptist Church Stiles Bible Class Lincoln Lodge Masons and Scottish Rite He previously served as musician at Ohio State Penitentiary for five years Survived by his widow

Willis A. Whitman Middletown Whitman Bloomdale,c First Baptist Church Lincoln Lodge of Masons Scottish Rite Ohio State Pententiary

Air Force Sgt Berett D Ches ter dies in highway crash

Springfield reports Sgt Berett D Chester 21 of Fresno California died in City Hospital from injuries from an early yesterday highway collision between a car and a truck. Coroner Austin Richards said Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lucas 26 of Portsmouth, previously unidentified, was also killed outright in the crash.

Springfield, D Air Force Berett D. Chester Fresno Cal City Hospital Austin Richards Mary Elizabeth Lucas Portsmouth

Truman To Visit In Twin Cities

President Truman heads west for a ten hour visit to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Tomorrow is Truman Day at Minnesota’s centennial celebration with a full schedule including a 20 minute address in St. Paul at 10 30 p m EST to be broadcast nationally by CBS.

Washington Truman Twin Cities Minneapolis St. Paul Minnesota

Beer truck crash kills passenger near Chillicothe

A beer truck skidded and overturned seven miles north of Chillicothe, AP reports. Passenger William McKinley Nickerson, 21, of Elm Grove, West Virginia, died at the scene. The driver’s status was not stated. Highways patrol investigated the wreck.

Chillicothe, C Chillicothe William McKinley- Nickerson Elm Grove W. Va

Sudden Move in Coal Strike Sparks Labor Peace Hopes

Washington AP reports John L. Lewis moved quickly after the steel strike break, calling a miners' union policy meeting in Chicago next Monday. A Chicago venue hints at a possible coal peace pact with Illinois producers, aiming to mirror Bethlehem Steel's welfare plan. Illinois operators deny wavering, but previous wartime patterns show coal had agreed terms with Lewis that the rest later accepted.

Washington John L. Lewis CIO Philip Murray Bethlehem Steel Corporation Lewis Chicago Illinois Murray Bethlehem Ilinois Fred S. Wilkey Illinois Coal Operators Association Wilkey

Four Slain at California Ranch in California

In Sonoma County a ranch hand Henry Pio 37 was arrested after four people were killed by shotgun blasts at the Russian River ranch of William Peterson. Victims Clyde Howard 23 his newlywed wife Louise 27 her sister Marie Silvas and five year old Esther fled to a neighbor as Abaya Tony Abaya ranch hand died seconds later. Pio surrendered an hour after the killings and no charges were filed immediately.

Santa Rosa Cal Sonoma County Henry Pio Clyde Howard Louise Pio Russian River William Peterson Esther Tony Abaya Abaya Howard

Toledo man held for grand jury in hammer slayings

John A. Harding age 67 of Toledo was held for grand jury action after pleading innocent to first degree murder in the hammer slayings of his wife and her mother. He was arraigned before Municipal Judge Stanley A. Grzezinski.

Toledo, O John A. Harding Toledo Harding Stanley A. Grzezinski

Missing 55 in worst aerial tragedy rocks nation

Boatmen search the Potomac for the missing as a Bolivian P-38 collided with an Eastern Airlines DC-4 over Washington. The crash killed 55 people, including Rep. George Bates, and prompted calls for a full air safety probe by Congress and the Civil Aeronautics Board. A single Bolivian survivor was rescued from the river.

Eastern Air Lines National Airport Washington Potomac River Eastern Airlines Congress Civil Aeonautics Board National New York New Orleans Bolivia Erick Rios Bridoux Bridoux United States Potomac George J. Bates Mass Tion Salem House Armed Services Committee Bates House Ser- Sedbaness Joseph H. Callan Helen Hokinson Mendota, Ill New Yorker Gardner W. Taylor First Federal Sav

The Noble Hotdog

The hotdog is praised as versatile and dependable for many meals and occasions. It suits backyard cookouts, hikes, baseball games, and football gatherings, with simple preparation and broad appeal for hungry people.

Truman Forecast Sets Stage For Tax Battle

Philadelphia AP report on a fatal restaurant shooting complicates police efforts as witnesses describe a woman guiding the gunmen before fleeing. The scene includes a wounded diner pursued by assailants, with a gray suited man identified by witnesses. Separate Washington note: Truman predicts a $5.5 billion deficit and peacetime spending surge to $43.5 billion for the year, setting the stage for a tax vs spending clash in Congress.

Philadelphia Joseph Valon Washington Truman Congress 81St

Eight Die In Fire at Elm Street Apartment

A Cincinnati apartment blaze killed six people and left eight injured while four residents escaped. The fire erupted in the Elm Street building near downtown, with victims including a boy about eight years old. Fire officials estimated damage around $2,000 as flames raced through second and third story hallways.

Elm Street Cincinnati McNay General H Charles Dean General Hospital Coy Shelton Athens Tenn William Hartman Cisterin Alma McBeath James Alexander Halle Hoge Genera Earl Rittenhouse

Fog delays Reynolds round the world speed attempt

Milton Reynolds faces a weather setback as fog forces a Pan Am Clipper from Gander to divert to Shannon Ireland. He began in Los Angeles and aimed to complete a around the world flight in under five days, seeking to surpass Eddie Eagan as the record holder.

New York London Milton Reynolds Pan American World Airways Gander Newfoundland Shannon Ireland Reynolds la Guardia Field Los Angeles TWA Eddie Eagan New York State Hollids

Coal truck stonings rise in Tuscarawas County strikes

Sheriff Paul Pancher reported three more coal truck stonings in Tuscarawas County tied to the mine strike. Victims identified include Elmer McMasters of Gnadenhutten and Ernest Stark of East Canton. a third driver was unnamed.

New Philadelphia Paul Pancher Tuscarawas County Elmer McMasters Gnadenhutten Ernest Stark East Canton

Power Failure In Ohio Area Remains Puzzle

Officials of Dayton Power and Light puzzled over a widespread outage that hit 280 communities in 24 counties across about 6000 square miles. The 9:17 am collapse affected traffic, elevators, radio, and factories until power was restored by 10:35 am. The failure centered on the O H Hutchings Power Station generator in Miamisburg and involved both Hutchings and Frank M Ta it plants. engineers could not determine a cause despite re creating conditions.

Dayton Dayton Power and Light Company Ohio O. H. Hutchings Miamisburg K. C. Long Dayton P Long Hutchings Frank M. Tait

Guns and ads drive outdoor life and sports interest

A historical notice highlights gun popularity and outdoor sport enthusiasm. It notes six people enjoying the life and mentions Want Ads selling guns, with Mr McWorter at 1728 town Ad. Dial 2361 to place ads as opening day nears.

McWorter

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