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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1949

Page

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Two Armed Robbers Enter Zapp Home in Middletown

Two armed men robbed the Zapp home at 404 Highview Rd Middletown last night threatening Mr and Mrs Zapp and ransacking the house. They cut telephone wires and fled with about $15 in cash and two guns. Police link the incident to a Franklin filling station holdup and a WPFB radio station suspect pursuit. The description of the suspects varied but placed one in his early twenties wearing a gray suit and hat and a second man 25 to 30 with dark suit and hat. Officers investigated additional reports of two suspicious men in a downtown cafe.

Middletown Vnsries Zapp Highview Rd Ralph Bauer Joseph Blackmore Franklin William Chasteen Sixth and Main Sts Sixth St Chasteen Zapp WPFB

Auto Plant Layoffs Extend Across U.S. Auto Plants

DETROIT AP unions report 43,400 auto workers idled as steel strike settlement won’t quicken full car output. About 27,000 production jobs may be cut in two weeks. Chrysler says 35,000 Detroit area workers may wait four to six weeks. Ford says Lincoln division layoffs are pending indefinitely. Plymouth remains in production. Willys-Overland in Toledo keeps plan to halt workers. Ford says ten days to reassess.

Detroit United States Steel Corporation Sporsmen Chrysler Dodge de Soto Plymouth Toledo Willys - Overland Ford Lincoln

Native Riot In Randfontein Leaves One Dead

In Randfontein near Johannesburg, South Africa, a second major riot in two weeks broke out last night. One native was killed, four wounded, and two policemen injured as police fired on about 600 rioters after three club charges failed to disperse the mob.

Johannesburg South Africa Randfontein

Peace Feelers From Lewis Eyed Warily in Mine Talks

Washington AP reports government and coal industry leaders view John L. Lewis peace feelers with caution as mediators weigh next steps. Cyrus Ching signals possible fact finding board while operators demand old contract extension and tighter welfare fund controls. Lewis hints at a strike after the current truce ends December 1 if no deal is reached.

Washington John L. Lewis Cyrus S. Ching Ching Lewis John R. Steelman Truman New York

Services today for former Troxel president John Brandt

Services will be held today for John W. Brandt 69 a former Troxel Company president. Brandt born in Jeromesville Ohio died at the Cleveland Clinic Thursday after a long illness.

Elyria John W. Brandt Troxel Company Brandt Jeromesville Cleveland Clinic

United States Steel Accepts Pension Pact

The United States Steel Corporation agreed to a pension insurance pact ending the prolonged steel strike, with Inland Steel following Bethlehem pattern hours later. About 124,600 of 513,000 strikers remained idle, and 177 unionists received a go back to work sign as most workers were told to return. Formal contracts will extend to other subsidiaries, with implied widespread return to duties.

Pittsburgh Theil United Steelworkers United States Steel Corporation Inland Steel Corporation Big Steel Philip Murray

Armco Ashland Plant Strike Talks Scheduled

Representatives of management and the CIO Steelworkers will meet next week to settle the Ashland Armco Steel plant strike. Plant manager J M Lobbaugh said a brief conference was held today in an attempt to end the idle period since the national steel strike began.

Ashland CIO Armco Steel Corporation J. M. Lobaugh Ceerneon Settiner Armco

Bethlehem deal sets pension and social costs for steel workers

The Bethlehem pact signed October 31 guarantees a 100 dollar minimum monthly pension for workers with 25 years of service and age 65, funded by a 50-50 social insurance split with workers. Wages stay at 1.65 dollars an hour, while a five cent an hour social insurance cost is shared. The agreement ends a long steel strike, prompting similar deals at Jones and Laughlin and Republic Steel, shifting industry negotiation away from U S Steel’s past dominance.

Duce Bethlehem Jones and Laughlin Republic Steel U. S. Steel

Sound And Fury By Gordon Martin

Gordon Martin laments radio proliferation in homes where multiple rooms clash with varied programs. A listener seeks opera without interference but faces competing tastes from across living spaces leading to frustration and a final consideration of moving the hearing to the basement for the Met.

Gordon Martin Met

Ohio Traffic Mishaps Claim Six Lives in Premise Accidents

Six people died in Ohio traffic incidents across the state. Dorothy Reichenbach, 30, was killed near Bridgeport while shielding her one year old daughter Susie who survived with a broken arm. Other fatalities include Paul Havens, 8, in Tipp City. Herbert McCarty, 19, near Cozaddale. Lillian M. Clark, 60, in Cuyahoga Falls. Robert D. Conkle, 22, near Granville. Mollie Nicholson, 42, in Columbus. Norwood Kinney 39 and Warren Wilson 23 were injured in the same incident near Delaware. Michael Cleary, 60, died in Cleveland, the city’s 76th traffic death of the year.

Ohio Dorothy Reichenbach Riverview Bridgeport Susie Tipp City Herbert McCarty Cozaddale Batavia Lillian M. Clark Akron Cuyahoga Falls West High School Robert D. Conkle Kelley’s Island Ohio State University Granville Mollie Nicholson Columbus Norwood Kinney Warren Wilson Delaware Cleveland Michael Cleary Greater

Ten Parachute To Safety Two Die In B 29 Crash

AP report from Indianapolis states ten crewmen parachuted safely when a B 29 on a training flight from Walker AFB Roswell NM crashed west of Indianapolis. Two crewmen died, others hospitalized. initial toll later revised. Pilot Lt Robert D Carlstrom said engine left failed after 17 000 feet. intercom out delayed jumps. wreckage scattered over a farm. explosion repeated on impact. blast heard at Weir Cook airport.

Indianapolis Air Force Here Walker Air Force Base Roswell N. M Billings Hospital Benjamin Harrison Air Base Veterans Administration Robert D. Carlstrom Minneapolis Weir Cook Municipal

Civil Rights Push Set for Senate Debate Next Year

President Truman renews push for civil rights laws, signaling a major Senate clash over a Fair Employment Practices Commission. Southern Democrats vow filibuster as leadership plans a January vote, amid questions about a cloture rule and potential turnout impacts. The address to the National Conference of Christians and Jews frames the issue as a test of American ideals.

Truman Senate Washington Congress Democratic Party United States National Conference of Christians and Jews Dixie

Pact Denounced By Yugoslavia

London AP reports Yugoslavia denounces its friendship treaty with Communist Albania in a note to Tirana. Tito’s regime accuses Enver Hoxha’s government of a two year “non peace loving policy” and hostile conduct, amid Albania’s alliance with the Cominform which expelled Tito in 1948.

London Yugoslavia Albania Tirana Marshal Tito Tanjug Enver Roxha Cominform Tito

Death Sentence Given Yankey In 2nd Trial

Cecil Yankey faces the electric chair after a second trial in Highland County, found guilty of slaying 11 year old LeRoy Woodland during a 1947 robbery. The verdict mandates the death penalty in Ohio.

Hillsboro Cecil Yankey Yankey LeRoy Woodland Ohio Cecil Shapiro

Retired Dentist S R Reelhorn Dies at 72

Dr. S R Reelhorn, 72, who practiced dentistry in Kirkersville for 50 years before retiring three years ago, died at his home yesterday.

Kirkersville, D S. R. Reelhorn

Ohio State Frat Shooting Claims OSU Senior McKeown

Ohio State University student Jack T. McKeown 23 of Norwood was shot and killed on the Delta Tau Delta fraternity lawn after a struggle with James D. Heer 20 a veterinary student from Columbus who admitted the shooting He fired once as McKeown tried to disarm him then a second shot as Heer fled McKeown died at University Hospital Heer was disarmed after police surrounded his room and Heer's intoxication was cited by authorities.

McKeown Heer State Highway Patrol Harry Kellenberger Jim Heer University Hospital

Acheson Holds Talks With U.S. Military Leaders in Europe

In Heidelberg, U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson meets top U S military leaders amid guarded press notes. He arrives for a four day Germany visit as rumors swirl about western defense lines and future plans. Acheson to meet Bonn leaders Adenauer and Heuss. Paris decisions on German steel output cited by Acheson.

Frankfurt Germany U. S Dean Acheson Heidelberg America Europe Acheson Paris Elbe Rhine U.S West Germany John J. McCloy Meay

17 Pound Girl Born in Fos Sombrone Italy

A baby girl weighing 17 pounds was born to Signora Luciana Zenobi in Fos Sombrone, central Italy. Both mother and child are reported in excellent health by Astra News Agency.

Rome Signora Luciana Zenobi Fossombrone Italy Astra

Man Sentenced in Holmes County Robbery Case

Paul Yoder of Beach City was sentenced to concurrent terms of one to 25 years and 10 to 25 years by Judge E. E. Estill in Holmes County. He faces the charges tied to robberies involving five other Beach City men.

Millersburg Paul Yoder Beach City E. E. Estill Holmes County Yoder

Corsair Luxury Liner Runs Aground At Acapulco

The Corsair a 2699 ton Panama registered luxury liner once owned by J Pierpont Morgan ran aground on rocks at Acapulco harbor early today. About 55 passengers and crew were safely evacuated by lifeboats and small craft with no injuries reported among them. Passengers included Maj Ren Barrows former UC president and his wife. The ship built in 1930 cost 3 million dollars and operates Los Angeles to Acapulco under Pacific Cruise Lines with a skeleton crew aboard.

LOS Angeles J. Pierpont Morgan Acapulco Mexico Ren. David Prescott Barrows University of California Ricardo Deriscain United States Den Vancouver B.C Oakland Cal Chamber of Commerce Henry Greenrose Chamber Nassau Harbor Bahamas Morgan Pacific Cruise Lines, Ltd Acapuco Navy South Pacific Skinner and Eddy of Seattle

Chapman Set for New Post at Interior

Oscar L. Chapman, mild-mannered secretary undersecretary, is appointed to become Secretary of the Interior effective December 1. Julius A. Krug resigns, may depart as early as December 1, and Chapman could assume duties at the start of next week. Krug cites desire to help development campaigns and private-life interests in Tennessee.

Washington Oscar L. Chapman Truman Chapman Julius A Cap) Krug White House Krug Tennessee

340000 Chinese Depart From City

AP reports Peiping population now 1 957 424 after Reds seized the city More than 340 000 Chinese are said to have left Peiping with many returning to homes in the countryside The radio broadcast did not specify where the absentees went

Tokyo Chinese Communist Radio Today Peiping

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Charles Zapp United States Steel Murray Rose Marie Moorman Ann and Jane Meek Triangle Jack McKeown Norwood James Heer Euclid, C
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