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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1950
Page
1
Ohio voters crowded polling places in Middletown as turnout surged for local elections. The hectic scene reflected a strong public interest in the contest, with lines forming early and long waits reported at several precincts.
In Muncie Indiana police say prominent physician La Duron admitted shooting Siebert Carter 27 and Ralph Carter 35 in his office after a dispute over blackmail payments totaling 2840. The doctor said the Carters demanded 750 and had planned to visit his office the night of the killings.
Middletown voters led early turnout in an off year with 26 percent of 15 237 registered casting ballots by 11 a m. Weather was fair cool and brisk encouraging morning voting across 40 precincts in four wards. Observers noted the high percentage for morning turnout and that the statewide pattern mirrored local activity.
Negotiators for Western Electric and CIO divisions No 6 and No 18 of the CWA face renewed talks to avert a nationwide phone strike set to begin Thursday. The dispute centers on wages, contract length, and retroactivity. Division 6 seeks up to ten cent raises from a $1.62 average. Division 18 was offered a 10.14 percent hike from $1.55.
Ohio Bell employees would not be directly involved if Western Electric workers strike. CIO Communications Workers of America state secretary treasurer Martin Hughes said picket-line respect would be decided after the strike begins and union members would honor bona fide lines if the walkout starts at 6 am Thursday in Ohio Bell exchanges. The union represents about 14 000 Ohio Bell employees.
Hart location New Hampshire AP reports the mountain village first to tally in the election sees Republicans and Democrats split roughly even. A two year swing shifts most votes. Gingham edges Adams 5 to 4 while Tobey defeats Kelley 6 to 4 for another term.
UN diplomats weigh how to respond to General MacArthur's charges that Communist China sent troops to Korea. The Security Council plans an emergency session to decide on restraint or possible military action, with Western delegates favoring a China referenced resolution to avoid a direct war commitment.
The United States favors a simple UN Security Council demand that Chinese Communists stop aiding North Korea. Informed officials told a reporter this contemplated course.
Helena AP dispatch says a Northwest Airlines flight carrying 17 passengers and four crew members is missing on a route between Helena and Butte over the Continental Divide. New Delhi AP bulletin notes Nepal's king sought refuge at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.
Middleton residents can view state and national results via an AP teletype in C. E. Grathouse and Son window and study election charts. A precinct board will post results in The Journal lobby. Five telephone lines, including 2 3611, provide results by 9 p.m.
Voters split across afternoon and evening periods with housewives voting early and men voting at closing time. Officials expected a jam at 6 30 pm as the first use of the office type ballot slows ticket casting with no straight ticket option. The shift may delay tallying and increases attention on the Taft Ferguson Senate race.
E C Denton a pioneer Ohio Valley merchant and owner of the John Ross Store here died of a heart ailment at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after two days illness Funeral set for 2 30 p m Thursday at J J Sullivan Funeral Home burial at Spring Grove Cemetery Survivors include widow Miriam Denton son Elroy Castner daughter Mrs B Hepburn Strong four grandchildren and several relatives Denton led Denton Inc and once ran stores in Cincinnati Lexington Asheville and other cities He lived in Ft Thomas Ky for 30 years and had farm near Foster Ohio He belonged to several clubs and built a long retail career spanning 55 years.
Voters turnout heavy in New York Ohio New Jersey and other states as 32 states vote for governors and Congress. The nation faces 432 House seats and 36 Senate seats with a possible record total turnout around 42 million. President Truman voted early in Independence Missouri and urged support for a Democratic program while warning against Communist expansion.
In Cincinnati an unidentified five months pregnant woman was found dead in the Ohio River with a skull fracture. Her body was discovered by boat harbor worker Paul Laske and is described as about 25 years old, 5 feet 1 inch, 120 pounds. She wore a slip and house dress and was bound with insulated copper wire and weights. The corpse had been submerged about six weeks and showed advanced decomposition. Police and sheriff investigators pursued the case as a mur der inquiry with possible movements toward Maysville Kentucky or Virginia.
Ohio citizens turnout shatters records amid a bitter Taft Ferguson battle. Labor groups backing Ferguson harnessed CIO AFL and rail unions, while Taft drew help from Stassen as the campaign framed a national choice. Weather fair, voting heavy across cities from Cleveland to Cincinnati.
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