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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1949

Page

6

Public Housing Plan Launched By Truman

President Truman announced the public housing program with open loans totaling 20 375 400 to 108 cities for planning low rent homes for half a million people. The loans fund surveys and planning for 134 500 dwellings in 27 states Puerto Rico and Washington D C. Chicago led with 21 000 dwellings New York 20 300 and $2 180 000 in loans. Other notable approvals included Los Angeles 10 000 New Orleans 5 000 Baltimore 5 000 Pittsburgh 5 000 Washington 4 000 Norfolk 3 000 and Newark 3 500.

Washington Press- Truman Today Puerto Rico Washington, D. C Truman John Taylor Egan Housing Administration Egan Chicago New York Los Angeles New Orleans Baltimore Pittsburgh Norfolk Newak

Church and Education Bulwarks Of Civilization Ties Emphasized

Dr. Ernest H. Hahne, president of Miami University, told a First Methodist Church Men’s Club dinner that church and education are bulwarks of Christian civilization. He warned civilization under attack by Marxist ideas and urged unity of religion and education to defend values. The gathering included 125 men with leaders Harry Phillips and Gordon Hughes presiding.

E. H. Hahne Ernest H. Hahne Miami University First Methodist Church Dr. Hahn Karl Marx Hahne Miami Harry Phillips Gordon Hughes Eston Riggs Circle Six Kenneth S. Learey

Rotarians Hear Local Minister At Thanksgiving Program

The Rotary Club noon meeting featured Rev. Fletcher E. Shoup, pastor of Calvary Methodist Church, giving reasons to be thankful for being Americans and Middletonians and urging personal inventory. Miss Pat King of Middleton High School delivered a brief four minute talk on Prince of Peace contests.

Rotary Club Fletcher E. Shoup Calvary Methodist Church Shoup Pat King Iddietown

Taft Wife Urges Duff For U S Senate In 1950 Bid

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Ohio and Pennsylvania Republicans unite behind Governor James H Duff in the 1950 senatorial race. Mrs Taft praised Duff as a fighter and urged Pennsylvanians to elect him alongside Senator Martin noting Deweys past presidential nomination.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Ohio Robert A. Taft Taft James H. Duff U. S. Senate Jim Duff Pennlvania Council of Republican Women Duff Washington Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Edward Martin Martin

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Charles Cunningham

Mrs Charles Cunningham was honored with a surprise birthday party hosted by her family on Tuesday. Guests enjoyed games and late refreshments after a festive evening. The Dilphinium Club at Union Baptist Church will sponsor a turkey dinner on November 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available from local club members.

Charles Cunningham Dilphinium Club The Union Baptist Church Elizabeth Moore Nora Brooks Ardella Conney Alabama East Weathers Rowena Nesey Sam Smith

Night Court Draws Crowd in Butler County Trial

In Hamilton, the night jury session of Judge Fred B. Cramer closed with the defense resting in the assault with intent to commit rape case against Harrison Wilkinson, 27, Germantown Route 1, and Lenzie Cox, 24, Farmersville Route 1. The complainant is a 20-year-old Middletown woman.

Hamilton Butler Fred B. Cramer Harrison Wilkson Germantown Lenzie, Cox Farmersville Middletown

Technical Finding Against County Officials Reported

Examiners reported 8355.32 in findings against Etler County officials including 3679.02 charged to the dog and kennel fund due to balance issues and excess spending by dog catchers and sheep claims. A 3009.10 item against Law Library trustees charged funds spent to build shelves beyond books.

Hamilton Etler Law Library

Burns Fatal For 15 Year Old In Portsmouth

Eleanor Jane Hall 15 daughter of Freeland Hall of Green died in Portsmouth hospital from burns suffered last Friday when kerosene poured on a coal fire exploded. She died today after the accident.

Portsmouth Eleanor Jane Hall Freeland Hall of Eene Portsmouth Hospital

Chief warns residents to know fire number 2-1626

North Middletown fire district sees 15 percent of residents unable to provide the department’s telephone number. Chief William Long urges posting the number in homes and notes plans for a school Christmas party and contract renewal with township trustees. A fog rod for attic fires and cautions about altering modern paints were discussed.

North Middletown William Long Maple Park School Omar

UN Relief Official To Speak At American Legion Tomorrow

Grace Bob Holmes of UN ICEF will discuss post war child health in Europe and ICEF operations at the Middle town League of Women Voters meeting. Y Teens Girl Scouts Hi Y Citizens Committee and Council of Church Women guests invited. public welcome. Program chair Mrs W Hindler says meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in the American Legion auditorium.

UN Relief American Legion Citizens Committee Council of Church Women Middletown League of Women Voters Grace Bob Holmes United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund Unicef Holmes W. Hindler League American Legion Auditorium J. H. Stalker Sts

City Fire Chief Seeks FM Radio Switch Meeting

Fire Chief William Fishbaugh asks City Commissioners for an early meeting to discuss switching Middletown police and fire radio systems to FM following a recommendation by radio technician Robert Johnson. Equipment may move to a City Building room for two way operation, with changes approved by federal authorities. Also on the agenda are Planning Commission communications including a Broad Street curb cut for YMCA parking, zoning changes, and a salary raise for Park Maintenance Superintendent Matt Ryan.

Middletown Wiliam Fishbaugh Fred J. Schatzmann Robert Johnson Fishbaugh Johnson Federal Communications System City Planning Commission Broad St YMCA Planning Commission Raymond Bay Company M. S. Mills Tytus Ave L. Segoe and

Heavy Snow Blankets Buffalo Area

The heaviest snowfall of the season covered Buffalo with up to 10 inches in suburbs, while Buffalo airport logged 12.8 inches overnight, halting or rerouting all flights to Niagara Falls or Rochester as melting began.

Buffalo N. Y Niagara Falls Rochester Weather Bureau

Police Briefs Report Theft Probe and Missing Person

Police investigated a complaint by William Martin about leaves stuffed into his car gas tank and other nearby vehicles. Eight gas caps were recovered from cars. Mrs. J R Byrum found caps she thinks were stolen from cars near Middletown High School last night. Grace Maxwell said her estranged husband Clyde Maxwell has been missing since Sunday.

William Martin Anderveer St J. R. Byrum Young St Middletown High School Grace Maxwell Superior Ave Clyde Maxwell Reynolds Ave

Man Is Freed in Kidnap Slaying Case

Nicholas Meyers, 40, is freed after authorities find insufficient evidence to hold him for the kidnapping and slaying of six year old Rochelle Gluskoter. Meyers was arrested November 7 after a woman reported his car resembled the one linked to the February 15, 1946 abduction. The girl’s bleach­ed bones were discovered a year later in the desert.

Los Angeles Nicholas Meyers Rochelle Gluskoter Meyers

Understanding Thunderstorms as Distinct Cellular Systems

Storms form from separate cells each acting independently with vertical air currents driven by temperature differences between the ground and upper air. Each cell contains a self contained updraft and downdraft system that fuels the storm’s structure and activity.

UE labor tensions affect major manufacturers in split actions

The United Electrical workers face a split scene as three large employers, General Electric, General Motors, and International Harvester, respond to NLRB actions. GE and GM avoid union elections, GE says it will bargain until ordered otherwise, while IH seeks NLRB clarification on FE Council status and bargaining rights. FE claims 30,000 Harvester workers across 11 plants, Allis-Chalmers seeks agency determination for Norwood and Boston plants amid CIO IUE pressure.

Ing General Electric General Motors NLRP General Stors International Harvester NLRB Farm Equipment Allis - Chalmers Manufacturing Corporation Norwood Cio-Iue

Community Club Meetings and Society Notices

City Briefs lists a series of meetings for groups including Bythe Williams Post 231 American Legion executive board and membership, Order of Ahepa, Lions Club, Blythe Williams Auxiliary, Kiwanis, Odd Fellows Alpha Council Jr OUAM, Toastmasters, Manchester Moose Club, Armco Employees Independent Federation, Dance Club, Middletown Shrine Club, and a Keely Dental Society talk by Dayton Dentist Donate Yelle at the Manchester Hotel and other local venues.

House Bythe-Williams Post American Legion Blythe-Williams Post Auiliary of the Silver Leaf Donate Yelle Dayton Keely Dental Society Manchester Hotel

FBI Probing Fake Payroll Check Passing

The FBI questioned a Sandusky radio repair shop operator as clues emerge in a fake payroll check operation. Fred Detlefsen, 32, faces arraignment in Toledo on transporting three phony checks from Miami to Detroit. Other suspects in Ravenna and Kent, Ohio, are tied to the case as authorities seek links across multiple cities.

Cleveland FBI Sandusky, O Raymond J. Abbaticchio Fred Detlefsen Sandusky U. S Toledo Miami Detroit Abbaticchio Edward la Course Dellefson American Appraisal Cos Bank of Commerce Ravenna Kent, C Russell Lassen Willie James Morgan Montgomer Ala Portage County Grand Jury Kent F. R. Grubb Morgan Lassen Grubb Medina Elma Wooster Wadsworth Akron Cuadoga Falls

Weather spoils Marshs nonstop LA to NYC flight attempt

Norman Marsh, known for drawing the Dana Hale comic strip, failed to complete a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New York City after bad weather forced a descent near Dunkirk New Jersey. He managed to reach Dunkirk airport briefly before weather ended the attempt.

Dunkirk N. J Norman Marsh Los Angeles New York City Marsh Dana Hale

State Supreme Court to decide fate of office-type ballot

Ohio Attorney General Herbert S. Duffy has forwarded the office-type ballot question to the State Supreme Court. He argues the constitutional amendment passed with a large plurality yet did not reach a majority of the November 8 vote, citing a typographical error in petitions. The case hinges on whether approval requires a majority of those voting on the amendment or of all voters.

Columbus Herbert S. Duffy Ohio State Supreme Court Charles F Sweeney Duffy Supreme Court Secretary of State

Camera Club Meets Tuesday in Maine

Middletowna Camera Club members traveled from Canada to the west and back to Maine for the regular meeting yesterday. Members displayed vacation photos and Robert Heyer showed photos of famous paintings from various art museums. The next meeting is December 6 with a monthly print competition on male portraiture.

Middletowna Camera Club Canada Maine Reguar Robert Heyer

Court action aims at ruling on ballot legality

A court official said he would not issue an opinion on the ballot issue, warning any ruling could be appealed to the Supreme Court. He filed a mandamus to seek an early final decision and stated he and aides would represent both himself and Sweeney in court. The piece notes a curious remark that white ants are actually termites and winged ants are not white.

Ohio Supreme Court Sweeney

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