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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1953

Page

16

Thousands battle Police In London Guy Fawkes Night

Thousands of students and youths clashed with police in London on Guy Fawkes Night, with more than 120 charged after a seven hour melee in the West End. A march of about 10,000 toward the Houses of Parliament culminated in vandalism around Piccadilly Circus, including attempts to scale the Eros statue and attacks on officers. A girl was burned. police denied permit denial as the cause, citing only a law restricting processions near Parliament during session.

London Guy Fawkes West End Piccadilly Circus Heart of

GOP Must Close Ranks Says Knowland in Cincinnati

Senator Knowland urged Republicans to close ranks to gain control of both houses. At a Taft memorial dinner, he warned complacency after Tuesday's results and blamed the administration for long running problems. He criticized appeasement of the Kremlin as Munich-like surrender.

Cincinnati Sen Knowland Calif House Senate of Congress GOP Senate Robert A. Taft Eisenhower Sen. Knowland Far East Europe Kremlin Munich

Eisenhower reshapes federal secrecy rules in order

The plan shifts classifying power from 28 agencies to heads of 17 agencies and creates a system to receive complaints from nongovernmental sources. It establishes who may classify, clarifies how information is transmitted stored and destroyed, and aims to balance national security with public knowledge.

American Battle Monuments Commission Veterans Administration Civil Aeronautics Board Tennessee Valley Authority Defense Department White House United States Eisenhower Brownell James C. Hagerty Bernard M. Shanley National Security Council Defense State Departments

Cafe Manager Stabbed 30 Times in Cleveland Restaurant

Andrew Klobusnik, 46, manager at Stone's Grill, 1821 East 9th Street, was found with more than 30 knife wounds in the kitchen. Louis Pryda reported missing about $650 in receipts.

Cleveland Andrew Klobusnik Stone's Grill E. 9Th St Louis Pryda

Boy Killed Riding His New Bic

Cleveland reported a 13 year old boy, Michael Streid Jr., died after riding a bicycle bought for his 12th birthday. He was returning from St Ignatius Catholic School when the bike struck buckled pavement, causing a head injury. He died at St Alexis Hospital after two brain surgeries.

Cleveland Michael Streid Jr St. Ignatius ‘Catholic School St. Alexis Hospital

Speed Cases Flood Franklin Municipal Court

Speeding dominated 51 traffic cases before Judge Alton H. Combs with fines from five to fifteen dollars plus costs. Franklin Mayor James Rossman paid ten dollars and costs. Various defendants received suspensions, driving restrictions, or fines, many tied to radar speeding detections.

Alton H. Combs Franklin James Rossman Miami Ave Jack D. Baird Yankee Rd Alger Martin Omaha St David Woodward Columbia Ave Louis Sherer Grand Ave Dayton

Hamilton Passes Box Law Exempts Safe Fridges

Middletown worker Jearl Spivey urged Hamilton to amend an abandoned refrigerator ordinance to allow safetylatch doors on future units. The measure, which carries up to a $200 fine and 60 days in jail for missing doors, now exempts devices with an inside‑opening safety latch.

Middletown Jearl Spivey Dayton St Hamilton Sorg Paper Co Spivey Council Charles F. Schwalm

Convict To Get New Fair Trial

Clarence Beard leaves Ohio Penitentiary after 19 years to be retried on murder charges. Common Pleas Judge Dana F Reynolds ordered Beard taken to Cleveland for retrial because he was not properly represented by counsel and thus denied a fair trial.

Columbus Ohio Clarence Beard Ohio Penitentiary Common Pleas Dana F. Reynolds Beard Cleveland

Rhodeback Given Life Jail Term for Rolling Pin Murder

Elizabeth Rhodeback, 27, was sentenced by Judge Harry Kilburger to life in the Marysville Women’s Reformatory after a six man six woman jury convicted her of second degree murder in the Aug. 7 death of her 5 year old son Bryon.

Lancaster Ohio Elizabeth Rhodeback Marysville Harry Kilburger Bryon

Ex-President Whose Name Surfaces In Spy Allegations

Brownell recounts that ex Treasury official Harry Dexter White, once praised as a top U S government figure, was a Russian spy. He allegedly smuggled documents to Moscow and was known as a Communist by colleagues who helped advance him. FBI notes of espionage were reportedly delivered to the White House in 1945 and 1946. The note adds that the Suez Canal widened from 72 to 200 feet.

Ington White Brownell United States Tariff Commission Treasury Department Export-Import Bank Treasury England Morgenthau Italy North Africa Germany Harry Dexter White Moscow FBI White House Truman Bris Harry H. Vaughan International Monetary Fund Vaughan Senate Banking and Currency Committee Senate

Longview hospital patients honored at ward party

Five hundred seventy patients at Longview Hospital were served at a ward party hosted by the Longview Social Service League. Apples came from Matson Fruit Farm Monroe and cookies from Today's Women Club Mother Study League and the Senior Philathea Class First Methodist Church. Attending were nine board members and guests, with the next league meeting set for November 30 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs William Arkill’s home 514 Orchard Street.

Longview Hospital Longview Social Service League Board Matson Fruit Farm Monroe Women Club Mother Study League Philathea First Methodist Church Richard Webster Study League Dale Lacy Hamilton Norman Trisler Nora Wray Ronald Gill Fred Garver Robert Melampy John Pendleton L. D. Wilmore Harry Montgomery William Call Longview League William Arkill Orchard St

Urban rural battle looms over Ohio highway plan

Ohio faces a showdown between urban and rural lawmakers as voters approve a 500 million dollar arterial road bond. The measure links highway sales and tax revenues to fund major state routes, with friction over location and constitutional oversight likely to extend an extraordinary session. The governor reshapes the Highway Construction Council while Senate control and appointee fights color the political scene.

Columbus Ohio Highway Department Senate House 100Th General Assembly Frank J. Lausche New Highway Construction Council Lausche Constuution Franklin County Clingan Jackson Youngstown Wilbur M. Cotton Dayton Jessie E. VanFossen Croton Licking County

Dayton Man Accused of Contempt in Ohio Probe

Dayton resident Harry McGill and Columbus locals Vasel Thames Mrs George D Pappas Mrs Melvin Hupman and Marston Hamlin deny contempt charges before the Ohio Un American Activities Commission. Trial set for November 16 in Columbus with Hupman also facing January 5 in Cincinnati for alleged perjured affidavit as a union official.

Columbus Ohio Harry McGill Dayton Melvin Hupman Clarksville Ohio Un-American Activities Commission Vasel Thames George D. Pappas Marston A. Hamlin Ohio State University Hupman Cincinnati Dayton Frigidaire Corp

Eight Miners Die In Blast At Bonaza Utah Mine

Rescue teams lowered into the smoke filled mine but found no trace of eight missing miners trapped 500 feet below the surface by yesterday s explosion and fire. Fellow miners heard faint cries last night but the day shift boss and a miner reported only falling rocks and sagging timbers after a 300 foot level descent.

Bonaza Utah George Collins Joe Postma

Kiwanians Hear Talk On Sports Casting

Warren Johnson WPFB sports announcer spoke on radio sports coverage and demonstrated broadcasting at the Manchester Hotel Kiwanians meeting. Harold Young served as program chairman. Next week Glenn Ellison MHS football coach will show Middle football films. Ladies night planned for November 19 at First Presbyterian Church.

Warren Johnson WPFB Kiwanians Manchester Harold Young Kiwanis Glenn Ellison MHS First Presbyterian Church

Ballots Recounted in Newark Ohio Tight Mayor Race

In Newark Ohio a recount of Tuesday's municipal election shows Kenneth Jones, a Democratic challenger, with 4 401 votes to incumbent Republican John W Swank's 4 400. Swank contemplates party talks but does not concede. The initial unofficial tally was 4 398 for each candidate.

Newark Ohio Kenneth Jones John W Pop

Religious guest speakers announced at local churches

The Rev. Willie Bankston of Friendship Baptist Church will speak at Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe at 7 30 tonight with Mrs Callie Smith in charge. The Rev Harley will speak at Church of God on Lincoln Street at 7 30 tonight led by Elder William Reynolds. The Rev Milton Smith of Dayton will speak at 1 am Sunday worship at Church of God. At 3 30 pm the Rev M R Reed of Phillips Chapel CME Church will lead a building fund program with the Ever Ready Gospel Singers of Cincinnati also taking part.

Willie Bankston Friendship Baptist Church Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Callie Smith Harley Church of God Lincoln Street William Reynolds Milton Smith Dayton M. R. Reed Phillips Chapel Cme Church Gospel Singers of Cincinnati

OU Building Again

Athens Ohio Ohio University plans a new College of Commerce building costing 864000 dollars. Construction will begin next summer, announced President John C Baker.

Athens Ohio College of Commerce Ohio University John C. Baker

Furnace Fault Sparks $1,950 Fire At Legion Post

An overheated coal furnace ignited the Blythe-Williams Post 231 American Legion HQ at 836 8th Ave, causing about 1,800 in wall and floor damage and 150 in smoke damage. Commander Selma McKeller found flames in the basement. firemen extinguished the blaze in just over an hour, with the furnace blamed and prior fires at the same site noted.

Blythe-Williams American Legion 8Th Ave Selma McKeller Der Charles Hansen

Motorist Fined for Disorderly Conduct Over Parking Ticket

Hamilton man Truman Hammer 35 was fined 10 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after an altercation with a patrolman over a parking meter ticket. Judge Combs noted many people angered by small fines and urged fair enforcement without favoritism.

Alton H. Combs Hamilton Truman Hammer Red Bud Lane Leonard McFeeters Hammer Harry Richardson MecFeeters

61 Youngsters Awarded In YMCA Swim Ceremony

Sixty one youngsters received progressive swimming awards at a YMCA Physical Department recognition last night for September and October. Minnow awards went to Lois Hafer Penny Ward Pam Ward Mildred Ward Barbara Costello Helen Jenkins Connie Schneider Clara Ireton Marcia Lowe Linda Egerston Sarah McElfresh Judy Miller Sherron Jones Mary Hayes Mollie Evans Sharon Cowgill Ken Weidner Jim Merz Paul Brandenburg Steve Christy Bruce Cunningham Jim Hartman Mark Lamphier Dennis Slade Kelly Christy Tom Knorr Bob Knorr Jim Nein Tom Meadows Wayne Meadows Bobby Duff Tim Yoder George Doyle Paul Turner Tommy Rayburn Dennis Wolfer Billy Geisler Steven Rupp Jack Koeppel Jim Montgomery Charles Montgomery Forrest Hopple Jerry Campbell Charles Hale Ray Bendure Gerald May. Winners of fish awards were Donna Streifthau Linda Kontner Mary Hayes Bill Mason Jerry

YMCA Lois Hafer Penny Ward Pam Ward Mildred Ward Barbara Costello Helen Jenkins Connie Schneider Clara Ireton Marcia Lowe Linda Egerston Sarah McElfresh Judy Miller Sherron Jones Mary Hayes Mollie Evans Sharon Cowgill Ken Weidner Jim Merz Paul Brandenburg Steve Christy Bruce Cunningham Jim Hartman Mark Lamphier Dennis Slade Kelly Christy Tom Knorr Bob Knorr Jim Nein Tom Meadows Wayne Meadows Bobby Duff Tim Yoder George Doyle Paul Turner Tommy Rayburn Dennis Wolfer Billy Geisler Steven Rupp Jack Koeppel Jim Montgomery Charles Montgomery Forrest Hopple Jerry Campbell Charles Hale Ray Bendure Gerald May Donna Streifthau Linda Kontner Bill Mason

Channel reassigns Gallipolis TV slot to 72

The Federal Communications Commission shifted Gallipolis Ohio from channel 18 to 72 and realigned assignments for 35 other towns, prompting the change.

Washington Federal Communications Commission Gallipolis Ohio

Local Sports Awards Named for Students and Staff

Tom HiNon Steven Craft and Robert Wilson led the honorees as flying fish awards went to Bonnie Koettel Patty Zapp Paul Back David Murray Marvin Krebs and Joe Hornback. Linda Evans received a male award and girls were saluted by Mrs John Otterbein while the boys received gifts from Warren Wolfe.

Fiscus Tom HiNon Steven Craft Robert Wilson Bonnie Koettel Patty Zapp Paul Back David Murray Marvin Krebs Joe Hornback Linda Evans John Otterbein Warren Wolfe

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