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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1953

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New York Photo Engravers Strike Ends With Agreement

Union and publishers reach a tentative settlement in the New York photo engravers strike affecting six major city newspapers. Today a union meeting will consider the deal. the Herald Tribune remains unaffected, while Times Daily News and Daily Mirror fail to publish.

New York New York City New York Times Herald Tribune Times Daily News Daily Mirror World- Telegram & the Sun Journal- American Post Local 1 AFL International Photo Engravers Union Publishers Assn

Court Snubbed: Votes Counted in AFL Union Election

Local 100 of the AFL teamsters union counted ballots in a disputed election ignoring a Hamilton County injunction. Judge Fred B. Cramer had barred counting and certifying results. Union counsel said no certification decision had been made. suits alleged improper procedure. about 6500 members were eligible to vote.

Cincinnati AFL Teamsters Union J. W. Brown Fred B. Cramer Hamilton Hamilton County Butler County

Ex Mayor Dies in Massillon After Long Tenure

Massillon Ohio ex mayor S Robert Weirich aged 52 died in a hospital yesterday from a heart ailment. He served 12 years the longest in Massillon history.

Massillon Ohio S. Robert Weirich

Churchill’s 79th Birthday and Bermuda Trip

London AP reports Winston Churchill is 79 today, pursuing a full day of government duties before flying to Bermuda for the Big Three talks. A family dinner at No 10 follows, as press commentary praises his lifelong drive for peace and leadership.

London Winston Churchill Russia Bermuda No. 10 Downing St Daily Express Churchill Lord Beaverbrook Independent Express Daily Mail

Federal payroll cuts deepen. October drop 28,600 workers

Washington report shows 28,600 civilian workers removed from the federal payroll in October. The Civil Service Commission says the net cut since January totals about 176,600, leaving 2,372,100 federal employees.

Washington Civil Service Commission

Ike and Dulles Prime For Conference

President Eisenhower returned from Thanksgiving in Augusta and met with Secretary Dulles to plan responses to the Soviet bid for a United States Britain and France meeting. Officials expect a Big Four conference possibly in Berlin, aiming to boost unity before Bermuda talks.

Washington Eisenhower Bermuda Dulles United States Britain France Columbine Augusta Fleming Mas John Eisenhower Kremlin Berlin Reds

Grandmother Peeved With Balky POWs

In Richmond California a grandmother, Mrs. Edna Storeby, complains she was accused of coercion for writings to POW Sgt. Andrew Fortuna of Ionia Michigan. She says her letter urged returning home, praised America, and advised faith and strength to choose freedom. She questions the charge and defends a mother's counsel.

Richmond Calif Edna Storeby Michigan State America

Twenty Dead in Pakistani Bus Plunge into Indus River

A crowded bus in Peshawar Pakistan plunged from a small pontoon bridge into the muddy Indus River yesterday. At least thirty people drowned in the disaster and rescue efforts were underway.

Peshawar Indus River

Largest In History 124 Million Ohio Road Plan Slated

Ohio plans a record 124 million dollar highway program for next year, with 118 million after a six million dollar miscalculation. The highway department lists projects statewide for 1954 and notes extra funds from a one-cent gas tax and a ten mile axle tax. Road construction council expects about 67 million for major throughfares, funded by new taxes and matching federal dollars.

Columbus Ohio State Highway Department New State Highway Construction Council

Valley highway funds shift to 1954 construction plans

The Valley story explains that unused year end funds will be carried into 1954 and about 12 million dollars will be spent on non major thoroughfare work. The Construction Council can only fund major routes, designated 6,200 miles as such, with matching federal and local funds. Around 40 million federal dollars are expected next year, with extra federal aid unutilized this year now anticipated. Plans for 80 to 90 million dollars in work should be ready by year end, though many projects may not be let until mid 1954. Right of way purchases have accelerated into millions to advance projects.

Highway Department Construction Council

Tax Law Reforms Demanded by House Investigators

Washington AP reports House Ways and Means subcommittee demands strict reforms to curb Treasury influence in tax collections. Proposals include limiting secretary control over tax administration and giving the internal revenue commissioner direct authority over non policy tax matters. The panel cites evidence of Treasury intervention in specific cases and calls for less political meddling.

Washington Treasury Department House Ways and Means Internal Revenue Code Secretary of the Treasury Internal Revenue Commissioner Bureau Treasury Secretary of Treasury Humphrey Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue T. Coleman Andrews

Arizona Polygamists Case Faces First Big Test

Mohave County Superior Court will arraign 27 male defendants from Short Creek as the state presses conspiracy charges in a long running polygamy case. If they plead guilty, remaining 69 defendants may settle quickly. if not, a drawn out court fight is expected.

James Cary Kingman Ariz Arizona Short Creek Arizona-Utah U. S. Supreme Court

Trains With Molten Steel Cargo Crash Deadly Collision

In Cleveland two Republic Steel workers were killed and three injured when two molten steel trains collided near the plant. Victims were Henry A. Ferris 27 and W J Heffenfelder 23. Conductor John Aiello 25 serious condition with knee wounds. Firemen John Butcher 24 and Paul McMahan 30 listed in fair condition. The crash occurred on tracks of River Terminal Railway between Cuyahoga River and Independence road as engines pushed cars bearing molten steel.

Cleveland Republic Steel Henry A. Ferris W. J. Heffenfelder John Aiello John Butcher Paul McMahan St. Luke’s Hospital

Cartoonist Milt Gross Dies at Sea En Route Hawaii

Beverly Hills California cartoonist Milt Gross creator of That's My Pop died at sea aboard the liner Lurline while returning from a two week vacation in Hawaii.

Beverly Hills Calif Milt Gross Pop Lurline Hawaii

Reds Propose New Plan For Parley At Panmunjom

AP dispatch from Panmunjom says Communists offered a broad peace conference plan some new, some old, while U S delegate Arthur H. Dean called it stale. Dean proposed letting Russia attend as a nonvoting “neighbor” with full voting rights for the Communists. Allied spokesmen warned Russia might appear as the Communist chief spokesman. Both sides took a break to study proposals and plan to reconvene Wednesday. Dean labeled the Communist plan as old dressed up, said there was little progress, and noted New Delhi as a potential site if requested by both sides. The Reds want Dec 28 as the conference start and retain neutrals like Pakistan and India, but neutrals would have no vote in the main talks.

Panmunjom Communists U. S Arthur H. Dean Dean Reds Russia Korea U.N New Delhi Pakistan India Burma Indonesia Washington Senate Canada Igo Gouzenko Harry Dext White Tl Justice Department Senate Internal Security Sen. Jean R-Ind Gouzenko Dulles Gerenko Jenner Brownell Eisenhweer Clayton Fritchey Chaman Democratic Nation Committee Brown Justice Department Fr Chey Willis W. Ritter Denver FBI Colorado Charles Vig Vil Donald E. Kel Justice Salt Lake City Ritt Stephen A Mitchell Aver Harriman GOP Mitchell St. Albans Republic Party Eisenhower Carthy Harriman New York Truman Risia America

Justice Is Sought By Woman 51 Carlsbad NM

Frances Supina, 51, refuses a $1000 contempt fine after five months in county jail over a covenant dispute about a garage apartment. She says she rents to a displaced couple for work and will stay jailed until justice is served or overruled. Neighbors complained. governor asked for action. She says jail life educates her as she rereads the Bible.

Carlsbad N. M Frances Supina Supina

Frank Noel Praises GI Resistance Against Brain Washing

Frank Noel an Associated Press photographer and former prisoner of Korean Communists praised American resistance to brain washing. He described captors as cruel, forcing starvation diets and filth in camps. Roger Dudley of the Cincinnati Enquirer presided at the meeting. Nathaniel R. Howard of the Cleveland News, AP director, noted AP’s global growth.

Dayton Ohio Frank Noel Associated Press Roger Dudley The Cincinnati Enquirer Nathaniel R. Howard Cleveland News

Ickes Says He Couldn't Trust FDR

Washington AP Harold L Ickes once outspoken critic of Roosevelt watershed New Deal says he distrusted the President and the New Deal calling it spendthrift. Diary excerpts reveal Ickes hoped to run against Roosevelt, stayed in cabinet to block Republican power, and noted Henry Wallace Jr opposing recognizing the Soviet Union early in the administration.

Washington Harold L. Ickes Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Ickes James A. Farley Simon & Schuster Harry L. Hopkins the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr

Ohio Farm Bureau Has Convention

The Ohio Farm Bureau convened in Columbus to discuss government controlled acreage. Dr. Mervin G. Smith of Ohio State University warned quotas based on historic acreage could penalize efficient farmers, while Roy F. Hendrickson urged immediate expansion of terminal market space and better storage, proposing private and cooperative construction with government guarantees to ensure use.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Farm Reference Mervin G. Smith Department of Rural Economics Ohio State University Roy F. Hendrickson Washington, D. C National Federation of Grain Cooperatives Hendrickson

Justice Unit Dispute Over Gouzenko Testimony

Washington AP report details a Senate internal security probe into Gouzenko testimony and a clash over public disclosures. Democrats blast the Eisenhower Brownell administration amid a broader fight over the Justice Department and anti communist policy.

Weather forecast for Ohio and surrounds prompts chill

Vandalia forecasters predict cloudy and colder conditions in the Miami Valley tonight with a low near 26 degrees. tomorrow looks fair and warmer with a high around 45. The Associated Press forecast shows Ohio as partly cloudy and cooler tonight, with lows 25 to 32 regionally, followed by a Tuesday of fair, warmer weather. Kentucky expect fair with north cloudiness and light rain in the northwest, highs 46 to 54. Recent readings include a 34 degree low at 6 am, 28 at 2 am yesterday, and a 36 high at 1 pm yesterday. Rain totals for the month reach 0.93 inches, with November at 1.5 inches so far.

Vandalia Miami Valley Associated Press Ohio Kentucky

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Mee Tribune Bulletin Winslon Churchill U.S Ike Pusan WA. 8. Army NEA Radio Highway Construction Council Valley Story Fdr Harold L Ickes Ohio Farm Bureau Eeee Dr. Crane Sete Eee Igor Gouzenko
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