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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1948

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Exotic dancer Schmidt returns home after Cuban pardon

Patricia Schmidt arrives in Toledo after a pardon from Cuban President Ramon Gray San Martin for involvement in the Havana Harbor slaying of John Lester Mee. She served about a year and a half of a 15 year sentence and says she will rest and recuperate.

Toledo Patricia (Saura) Schmidt Havana Harbor John Schmidt Ramon Gray San Martin John Lester Mee Chicago Vic

Secretary of State Back in Washington For Parley

The article reports on the Berlin crisis and Security Council diplomacy with neutral nations led by Argentina’s Bramuglia seeking more time to broker a compromise. Bramuglia met with Soviet officials including Andrey Vishinsky and also conferred with Western delegates as efforts to ease tensions continued.

Paris Security Council Berlin Argentina Colombia Syria Belgium Canada China Juan Bramuglia Council Bramuglia Andrey Y. Vishinsky Vishinsky Russia

Truman and Marshall Confer on Berlin and Paris Developments

President Truman and Secretary of State Marshall met in Washington to review the UN Paris talks and the international situation. Rumors circulated that a plan to send Chief Justice Vinson to Moscow for talks with Stalin had been considered but officials offered no confirmation.

Paris United Nations Truman Marshall Washington Buffalo N. Y New York State Justice Vinson Moscow Stalin Robert Lovett White House State Department Charles G. Ross Berlin Vinson Mrs. Truman National Mr. Truman Columbia Broadcasting System New York

Churchill Threatens Action If U S Gives Up Atomic Bombs

Winston Churchill warned at a Welsh Conservative conference that the United States would be guilty of murdering human freedom if it consented to destroy its atomic bombs. He urged firm Western strength and criticized the Soviet Union, calling for Russia to release satellite states and end oppression while outlining ten resulting steps.

Llandudno Wales Winston Churchill United States Soviet Russia Churchill United Nations Assembly Russia Europe Western Britain Cechoslovakia Stalin Hitler Prague Theme Malaya Indonesia Korea Washington

France Faces Prolonged Coal Strike and Unrest

A national coal strike in France enters its sixth day with nearly 1,000,000 tons of coal lost and daily state losses around $2,000,000. One worker dies near Metz amid clashes with police and soldiers. four others injured. Rail and steel mill tensions rise as Communist led unions push strike votes while non Communist leaders urge workers to remain on the job.

Paris France Metz General Labor Confederation

Herbert Faces Full Schedule In Ohio Campaign

Republican nominees led by Gov Thomas J Herbert and Rep George H Bender push Fifth District events with noon luncheon in Zanesville and rallies at Cambrid ge Woodsfield Caldwell McConnelsville and more. Herbert also attends Coshosto n County Fair then week spell includes Columbus Day banquet and Ohio State Univ centennial program. Everett Dirksen to speak in Akron.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert George H. Bender 5Th GOP Zanesville YWCA Court House Esplanade Cambridge Woodsfield Caldwell McConnelsville Herbert Coshocton Carrollton Neil House Fifth Congressional District Paulding County Ottawa Edgerton Ohio State University Summit County Mayflower Hotel Akron Con Everett Dirksen Illinois Fifth Congressional Mt. Gilead Lima Kingsville Ashiabula County Mahoning County Youngsttown

False Arrest Charged as Seeks $50,000 Damages

J W Coole of Marietta Ohio says he was falsely arrested and imprisoned after a 1939 to 1940 sequence in Jackson County involving forged checks. He seeks $50,000 in damages from the court of claims. Gov Meadows pardoned him in June of this year. State officials confirm the pardon but provide few details.

Charleston W. Va J. W. Coole Marietta Court of Claims Coole McConnellsville West Virginia Meadows R. M. Knott Ohio State Penitentiary Knott Maj F. C. Crawford State Police Ohio

Army To Train New Draftees At Fort Knox

The Army said Ohio’s first draftees under the Selective Service Act will start training at Fort Knox Kentucky next month. Officials could not provide Ohio’s initial draft numbers. National call begins with 10,000 in November and 15,000 in December for 21 months of service. other services have not yet requested draftees.

Washington Army Ohio Fort Knox Selective Service

Pedestrians Die In Separate Cleveland Auto Accidents

Two men, Joseph Gradonee and Theodore Holston, both 60, died from injuries after separate automobile collisions in Cleveland. Gradonee was struck yesterday, Holston Tuesday according to police reports.

Cleveland Joseph Gradonee Theodore Holston Gradonee Holston

Fair Weather Favors World Series Game in Cleveland

Cleveland weather outlook for the fourth World Series game between the Boston Braves and Indians predicts no showers. Partly cloudy, not so cool, with a 60 degree high expected and southwest winds 18 to 20 mph. Rain is not forecast for today or tomorrow.

Cleveland U. S. Weather Bureau Boston Braves Cleveland Indians Cleveland Stadium Nore

World Series Scalpers Targeted in Cleveland

In Cleveland, AP reports heavy World Series ticket scalping with hundreds of tickets flooding the market on Vincent Street. A fan bought an $8 box seat for 50 cents, while some desperate sellers even gave away tickets as the game began.

Cleveland Vincent St

Jury awards 450 for Stomach Ache Against Detroit Restaurant

Curtis W. Spuhler, from Akron, Ohio, won 450 in Common Pleas Court after eating scallops at a Detroit restaurant on March 18. He missed a bowling event in the American Bowling Congress tournament due to a very upset stomach and sought 1500 dollars.

Detroit Common Pleas Curtis W. Spuhler Spuhler American Bowling Congress Akron Ohio

Dutch Battle Reds at Tieppe Oil Center Crisis Grows

The Dutch army reports an extremely critical situation as fighting between Indonesian forces and Communist rebels around the Tieppe oil center continues. About 1,000 casualties and 3,000 refugees have fled the area.

Plans for 36 regional Protestant mission conferences

Protestant leaders drafted 36 regional conferences to launch the new worldwide missionary program after the World Assembly ended. The first regional meetings are set for October 19-20 in Boston Detroit and Charlotte with 29 more in the U S and four in Canada. Dr Ralph E Diffendorfer hailed the gathering with 3000 delegates from major denominations and predicted a worldwide religious revival.

Columbus Ralph E. Diffendorfer Assembly Boston Detroit Charlotte S. C United States Canada Diffendorfer World Assembly

Polio Deaths Reported in Celina Area

Celina records its second poliomyelitis death in as many days. Paul Laux, 27, father of two, died at St Rita Hospital. Theodore Brandts, 36, died in a Lima hospital yesterday.

Celina Paul Laux St. Rita Lima Theodore Brandts

Foreign Issues Hold Candidates' Attention

In Albany and New York City the two major presidential hopefuls focus on foreign policy. President Truman returns to Washington for a State Department briefing with Marshall while Gov. Dewey reviews Dulles Reports on the Berlin Blockade and UN matters.

Albany N. Y Truman Washington Marshall Thomas E. Dewey John Foster Dulles Berlin United Nations Paris Dewey New York City Allen Dulles Pittsburgh New York Dulles

Russians Announce Berlin Air Maneuvers Despite Protests

Berlin reports of large scale air drills in lift corridors sparked U. S. protests over safety rules. British commander notes possible winter blockade continuation while Berlin plans raise western food rations by 200 calories daily. Berlin officials say Communist forces blocked feeding power to western sectors.

Berlin United States U. S E. O. Herbert

Warren farmer ends own life in Lebanon county

Andrew Putman, 55, a farmer from three miles north of Mason, shot himself with a 12 gauge shotgun. His wife Belle and nine children survive. Dr. H M Williams, Warren County coroner, rules it a suicide. funeral arrangements incomplete.

Lebanon Andrew Putman Farmer Putman Mason Belle H. M. Williams Warren County

Fall Kills Child in Cincinnati Hospital Incident

Sammy Lee Smith a two year old son of Mr and Mrs William J Smith of Trenton Ohio died after falling from his bed at Children's Hospital The death was reported today by Coroner Herbert P Lyle authorities said the child died several hours after the accident and authorities are investigations are ongoing

Cincinnati Sammy L.ee Smith William J. Smith Trenton Children’s Hospital Herbert P. Lyle

UMW leaders weigh Lewis blast impact on Truman vote

Cincinnati AP dispatch says about 3000 convention delegates face how to relay John S. Lewis comments to 600000 members as he blasts President Truman. Lewis criticizes both parties and may influence union support for Dewey. Truman tours Cincinnati Monday.

UMW Lewis Blast Cincinnati John S. Lewis Truman Lewis Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Union

Ohio highway fund to triple spending in next four years

The Ohio Petroleum Industry Committee says the state will have 719 million dollars to spend on highways from 1948 to 1951. Of this, 225.7 million for construction and 80 million for maintenance. federal aid totaling 89.9 million. with local governments and municipalities adding about 8 million and 70 million respectively. Motorists face higher costs as the committee notes the 1947 average automobile tax was 75 dollars.

Columbus Ohio Petroleum Industry Committee

Tremont Avenue Bridge Opens in Massillon

Massillon's Tremont Avenue Bridge, stretching 1,370 feet, was officially opened to traffic yesterday. It marks the first of three viaducts in a $12,000,000 city improvement program.

Massillon Tremont Ave

Accident victim dies from injuries at Mercy Hospital

Frank James, 46, of Wilmington, died after injuries from a September 27 explosion at Armco's New Miami sintering plant. He was employed by Champion Bridge Co of Wilmington and was repairing an Armco pipe when an air hose connected to a gas outlet caused the blast. He will be buried in Wilmington.

Hamilton Frank James Mercy Hospital Armco New Miami Wilmington James Champion Bridge Company

Winnipeg Dentists Install Radios for World Series Fans

Two Winnipeg dentists have wired headsets and tiny radios into patients ears so they can hear the World Series game during dental visits. The procedure lets patients follow the game while dentists perform dental work, mixing entertainment with routine care.

Winnipeg, Man Winnipeg

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