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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1948

Page

11

More Democracy At Home Urged By Farm Bureau President In Farewell Address At Convention

Perry Green, retiring after 15 years as Ohio Farm Bureau head, urged democratic reform at the federation's 30th annual meeting in Columbus. He warned against monopoly capitalism and called for competitive capitalism to coexist with modified socialism in Europe and Asia to sustain free enterprise in the United States. He also urged soil conservation and a stronger agricultural voice, as about 5,000 members gathered with speakers including David Lilienthal and Murray Lincoln.

Columbus Perry Green Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Green Ohio Farm Bureau Cooperative Organization Federation Europe Asia United States TVA St. Lawrence Waterway Farm Bureau David E.lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Tennessee Valley Authority Murray D. Lincoln Farm Bureau Insurance Companies

Negev Demand Is Withdrawn From United Nations

Paris AP reports Britain withdrew its blanket endorsement of the Bernadotte plan at the 58 nation political committee. Britain now does not endorse partition but aligns more with the U.S. view that Israel should receive the 1947 boundaries, with concessions if more is desired. The move implies Israel cannot hold both Negev and western Galilee, where Jewish forces are present.

Paris Britain United Nations Negev Palestine Israel Harold Beeley Folke Bernadotte Bernadotte Galilee United States U.S

Arraignment Delayed for Perry County Escapees

The arraignment of three men who escaped from Perry County jail on November 15 was postponed to next Tuesday. Defendants Hugh Dobbins 39 Robert Romine 23 Clyde Kelly 26 and William Goodfellow 19 face armed robbery kidnapping and auto theft charges. Goodfellow already serves a life term on another charge.

New Lexington Perry County Clair Butts Hugh Dobbins Dobbins Robert Romine Clyde Kelly William Goodfellow Goodfellow

Leis Not Worried Over Getting Pay

Simon Leis of Cincinnati dismissed fears over a salary withhold by State Auditor Joe Ferguson. Leis, a Republican board member, argued he violated no law by holding another job while on leave, plans to sue to recover his $6,000 salary due December 15, and defended acting in a private capacity during a murder trial. Ferguson insisted board duties require full-time commitment or no public office.

Columbus Simon Leis Cincinnati Joe Ferguson State Liquor Board Ferguson Leis Ohio

Production Record Set In October

Government economists report a new peacetime production record in October with output up 95 percent above the 1935 39 average per the Federal Reserve Board. Durable goods rose 130 percent and non durable goods 79 percent, led by steel and automobile production, while prices of farm products fell 11 percent since January.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve

Police Briefs Report Crout-Hughes Station Candy Theft

A candy machine was found broken in front of Crout-Hughes Service station Verity Parkway and Manchester Avenue by Patrolman Delman Whitt during a beat check. Damage totaling 70 dollars was caused by a collision last night at Verity Parkway and First Avenue involving Howard Taylor age 18 of Excello and Paul Morrison age 48 of 2711 Elmo Place. George Simpson Jr 25 of 1807 Sheridan Avenue and Jessie Burkhardt 22 of 901 Baltimore Street were arrested for disorderly conduct in the 1200 block of Central Avenue on a warrant signed by Robert Allen.

Crout-Hughes Verity Pkvy Manchester Ave Delman Whitt Howard Taylor Excello Paul Morrison Elmo Pl First Ave George Simpson, Jr Sheridan Ave Jessie Burkhardt Baltimore St Central Ave Robert Allen

Four year old escapes injury in car grill incident

Police said a four year old boy escaped injury last night after running into the grill of a car driven by Salvatore B. Accurso, 34, of 1719 Eldora Drive. The crash occurred at Wall Alley and Columbia Avenue.

Salvatore B. Accurso Eldora Dr Accurso Wall Alley Columbia Ave

Boy Bitten by Dog Treated at Middletown Hospital

David Bessel 10 of 417 Curtis Street treated at Middletown Hospital after a dog bite to his right leg. Police said the owner was ordered to confine the dog for 15 days.

David Bessel Curtis St Middletown Hospital

Ohio agents win National Association honors at meeting

At the 33rd annual meeting in Chicago AP reports three Ohio county agricultural agents received distinguished service awards. Recipients were Russell R. Clymer of Defiance County George G. Everhart of Knox County and B W Reading of Sandusky County.

Chicago National Association of County Agricultural Agents Russell R. Clymer Defiance County George G. Everhart Knox County B. W. Reading Sandusky County

Cable car system trims miles from 112 to 17

The San Francisco cable car network once spanned 112 miles of track and now retains only 17 miles. This dramatic reduction highlights a historical decline in the system's reach and raises questions about remaining routes and preservation.

San Francisco

Safety Sought For Venezuela's Ousted Leaders

In Panama the National Assembly passed a resolution urging the new Venezuelan military junta to protect the safety of ousted President Romulo Gallegos and his cabinet members. Peru recognized the Venezuelan military government as the ambassador informed Lima of the change.

Panama National Assembly Gallegos Romulo Allegos Lima Venezuela Peru

Aid Fo Singer Brings Judge Inheritance

Cleveland AP report notes Municipal Judge Mary B Grossman is named in the will of Estella Price Heilborn a Baltimore born contralto who lived in Cleveland. Heilborn died October 23 at 75 leaving estate about 33065 and more than 25000 to Grossman for help she received during deportation threat in 1932 after her husband died in an accident. Heilborn studied voice in Europe and taught in Cleveland producing students who appeared with the Metropolitan Opera and on Broadway.

Cleveland Mary B. Grossman Estella Price Heilborn Germany Europe Grossman Christina Carroll Metropolitan Opera Company Miss Carroll John Diener

MacArthur Says Executions Won’t Come Before Appeals

The public information office reported General MacArthur answered a press query that condemned Japanese war criminals would not be executed before Supreme Court appeals. The statement extended to all seven major war makers, though only two appealed. The 24 hour death watch would continue to monitor any death by self harm or similar actions.

MacArthur Public Information Office Supreme Court of the United States

Ohio Ranks Third in Postwar Factory Construction

Ohio, in a report by the State development and publicity commission, ranks third in new factory construction since the war. 13 plants costing over $100,000 each totaling 161,581,000 have been built or are under way, placing Ohio behind California and Texas.

Ohio

Bird Trapped for Food On Continental Europe

A robin in Continental Europe remains captured for consumption as authorities monitor hunting practices. The incident underscores ongoing debates over wildlife use and regional conservation rules.

Continental Europe

Additional Gas Boost Reveals Ohio Pipeline Expansion

Ohio communities served by the Ohio Fuel Gas Company will gain added natural gas supply as a 90 mile high pressure 20 inch line from South Point to Crawford compressor station near Lancaster opens. The $5 million project completes a 162 mile Ohio backbone, boosting delivery for towns statewide. In Washington, the Federal Power Commission rejected 12 Ohio cities in a Texas Eastern case to raise pipeline capacity, citing late intervention filings and lack of extraordinary circumstances.

Ohio Federal Power Commission Ohio Fuel Gas Company C. S. Weaver Ohio Fuel South Point Lawrence County Crawford Lancaster Weaver Crawford Station Newark Jelloway Crawford County Washington East Ohio Gas Company Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation Cleveland Canton Massillon Warren Youngstown Shaker Heights Euclid Cleveland Heights Cuyahoga Heights East Cleveland Lakewood Akron

Red drive nears Nanking amid Yangtze clash

The report notes a Communist capture attempt near Kouanchen on the Yangtze north bank, with Reds driven from the town after 24 hours. U S Marines total 4,800 at Tsingtao after 1,200 arrive from Guam aboard Bayfield. Speculation grows over a possible Communist capital at Peiping if Nanking falls.

Yangtze River Nanking Suchow Central Daily News Kuomintang Government Party Kouanchen Yangtze U. S Tsingtao Guam Bayfield Western Pacific Shantung Peninsula United States China Peiping Associated Press Spencer Moosa Moosa Chiang Kai- Shek Fu Tso-Yi

Cab driver cites breakfast aid in divorce petition

AP reports Wilbert Zdove claimed his wife deserted him despite three months of bringing her breakfast in bed. He filed for divorce arguing the marital breakdown.

Veland Wilbert Zdove

Blast Wrecks Building at Portland Waterfront

A blast shattered a frame building on the Portland waterfront last night injuring Walter G. Kraft, 47, a port engineer, who suffered facial and hand burns and shock. The explosion, felt over four miles, set lumber alight. damage under 75000 dollars. Fire officials investigated gas mains disruption as a possible cause.

Portland, Ore Walter G. Kraft Kraft Harbor Patrol Carl Prehnas Portland Dock

Amanda WSCS Sets Meeting at Church

The Amanda WSCS of the Methodist Church will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the church. The annual Christmas gift exchange will be conducted. Hostesses are Mrs Lilburn Fleming Mrs Ed Baker Mrs Eayeard Kramer and Mrs James WeeCoy. Devotions by Mrs Ralph Helsinger and missions by Mrs Harry Osborn.

Amanda Amanda Wscs Methodist Church Lilburn Fleming Ed Baker Eayeard Kramer James WeeCoy Ralph Helsinger Harry Osborn

Rail freight embargo lifted at eight East Coast ports

The Association of American Railroads announced the embargo on export and coastwise freight was lifted in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Hampton Roads Wilmington Port Newark and Portland. Improved weather and ongoing dock work were speeding waterfront recovery after an 18 day longshoremen strike. Snow and rain hampered port activity but New York dockers moved cargo from 250 tied up vessels.

New York Association of American Railroads Washington Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Hampton Roads Wilmington Del Maine Virginia AFL New York City

Dissolution of the American League for a Free Palestine

The American League for a Free Palestine once backed Irgun Zvai Leumi has dissolved. Playwright Ben Hecht, co chair, said the league completed its mission. Irgun Zvai Leumi is now a political party in Israel. The report comes from New York.

NEW York American League For A Free Palestine Irgun Zvai Leumi Palestine Ben Hecht League Israel

Otto Bachmann radio musician dies at 67

Cincinnati reports the death of Otto Bachmann aged 67 a pioneering radio musician. He played the clarinet was a violin soloist in radio work and later retired as purchasing agent and secretary treasurer of an ornamental iron and steel company.

Cincinnati Otto Bachmann Radio Ornamental Iron and Steel

Illinois Football Historic Scoring Records

In 1906 Chicago defeated Illinois 63 to 0, marking the highest score against the Illinois football team. Illinois’s top scoring game came in 1912 with an 87 to 3 win over Illinioi Wes layen.

University of Illinois Chicago Illinois Mlinois Weslayen

Chilean Charges Revolt Fomented By Argentinians

A Chilean military prosecutor in court martial proceedings said the alleged conspiracy to establish a military government in Chile aimed at Argentina and synchronized with other South American movements. He cited sources from the Argentine UN delegation and embassy staff. about 10 officers were arrested, including former generals Carlos Ibanez Del Campo and Ramon Vergara Montero.

Santiago Chile Argentina South America United Nations Paris Luis Zerino Carlos Ibanez del Campo Ramon Vergara Montero

Antarctica Averages Higher Elevation Than Asia

Encyclopedia Britannica notes Antarctica has an average elevation near 6000 feet, more than twice Asia's height, making it the highest continent by average altitude. The claim contrasts Antarctica with Asia as the second highest continental landmass.

Antarctica Asia

Poasttown PTA Bazaar Sets December 3 at School

The Poastown Parent Teacher Association announces a Christmas bazaar in the school auditorium on December 3 at 7 30 p m featuring baked goods fancy work homemade candies toys and refreshments An amateur program for children under 16 will follow Entries are accepted by committee members at 2 6966 or 2 5929 Winners receive cash prizes.

Poasttown Parent - Teacher Association

Soldiers Admit Man's Robbery In Cincinnati Case

Two 17 year old soldiers confessed in oral statements that they forced James Rector of Indianapolis to drive them from Fort Knox Kentucky to Cincinnati and robbed him of 160 dollars. Detective Chief Clem Merz said the youths registered as Charles Mary of Cincinnati and Raymond Hayes of Louisville and had been turned over to the FBI.

Cincinnati Indianapolis Indiana Clem Merz Charles Mary Raymond Hayes Louisville Merz FBI Ft. Knox James Rector

Sawyer Visits White House Seeks comment on cabinet speculations

Washington AP Sawyer, secretary of commerce, met with President Truman at the White House and rejected questions about reports he might leave the cabinet. American Banker linked Nathaniel Dyke of Little Rock as a possible replacement. Ross said no vacancy and offered no information.

Washington Sawyer White House Truman American Banker Nathaniel Dyke Little Rock Ark Charles G. Ross

Range Committee Set Meeting Friday Night

Cyr Dan Mahoney chairman of the rifle range committee for the Sportsmen's Club calls a Friday at 7 p.m. meeting to finish arrangements for completing the outdoor rifle range. All members urged to attend.

Cyr Dan Mahoney Sportsmen’s Club

World’s highest scenic railway to Pikes Peak crest

A mountain railway reaching the 14 110 foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado is believed to be the world’s highest scenic line. The route climbs toward the peak, offering views as it ascends in elevation and rugged terrain.

Pikes Peak Colo

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