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Middletown Journal

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Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1949

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Brannan Plan Heads to Senate Test in Farm Battle

White House wishes may decide if the Brannan subsidy plan enters the Senate debate on farm legislation. Senator Elmer Thomas will confer with President Truman before moving to a vote on a flexible price supports bill. Republicans seek a Senate record before elections, hoping to beat the plan.

Washington Senate White House Elmer Thomas Dokla Senate Agriculture Committee Truman Thomas Mr. Truman Brannan Secretary of Agriculture Russell Young

Senate Debates Displaced Persons Bill in Judiciary Committee

In Washington AP report Senator Ferguson leads a drive to move a displaced persons DP measure through the Senate Judiciary Committee for a decisive floor vote. The committee convened to consider discharging a subcommittee, with Democratic whip Myers optimistic about sending the bill to the Senate after the farm bill. The measure, passed by the House, would ease DP entry from Europe by liberalizing current DP laws, while McCarran opposes action pending further screening studies. Eastland was recalled for a family bereavement, affecting expected support.

Washington Ferguson R-Mich Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Myers Pennsylvania House Europe McCarran Judiciary Committee Eastland D-Miss

Destructive Midwest Storm Tops 16 Deaths Across Central States

A storm sweeping the central states killed 16 people and caused heavy property and crop damage. Winds over 100 mph hit Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois with gusts to 95 mph. A 60 foot hotel chimney toppled injuring four and eleven others hospitalized. Crops suffered with corn stands flattened and a 45000 bushel bin destroyed at Maquoketa Iowa.

Associated Press Hudson Bay Midwest Atlantic Mercury Missouri Ilinois Indiana Michigan Nebraska Kansas Minnesota North Dakota Washington Oregon Weather Bureau Minneapolis Iowa Der Col Maquoketa Wisconsin Coast Guard Chequamegon Bay Lake Superior

Amended Jobless Pay Law In Ohio Center Of Battle In Court

Ohio's amended unemployment compensation law faces court challenge as Chief Justice Weygandt issues a temporary prohibition against paying increased benefits to pre August 22 claimants. The dispute centers on eligibility for higher maximum weekly benefits and extra dependents under the new law.

Ohio Center of Columbus Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court Weygandt Prohibition Frank J. Collopy Reau BUC Collopy Herbert S. Duffy Duffy George D. Geyer Ohio Restaurant Association a@ restaurant Matet Enim Col Wey Geyer William Cryant Attorney General's Office Geyer Asso

Akron club owner found dead with knife on bridge

Summit County coroner says Anton Amstadt, 50, Akron club proprietor, died last week with a knife in his heart. Detective Capt. Strunzski earlier believed his death was self-inflicted, as his body was found on the bridge linking Akron and Cuyahoga Falls.

Akron Summit County Anton Tony) Amstadt T Club Cuyahoga River John F. Strunzeski Amstadt Cuyahoga Falls

Russia to Comment on World Arms Ban at UN

At the United Nations Security Council the Soviet Union, via Deputy Foreign Minister Jakob Malik, will present Russia’s view on a world arms census and any new plans to ban the atom. U S Delegate Warren Austin chairs the council as Western diplomats doubt a new initiative.

Lake Success United Nations Russia United Nations Security Council U.S Warren Austin Jakob Malik Moscow Malik Philip C. Jessup Berlin Soviet Union Council Truman Washington Andrei Vishinsky

Five Die in Rockston Streamliner Wreck Near Meade

AP report says five people were killed in a pre-dawn crash of the Imperial streamliner on the Rockston line. The eastbound train from California toward Chicago toppled after a washout four miles east of Meade, with front power unit crossing and four cars dropping, two overturning.

Defense chief to testify in Navy Air Force probe

Secretary of Defense Johnson agrees to appear before House Armed Services to present his view on the Navy Air Force controversy. Chairman Vinson said Johnson will be called, and urged hearing top military officials including Hoover, Eisenhower, and service chiefs. Cmdr. Tatum initially questioned atomic blast injuries as Congress probes the case.

NAVY Washington Defense Johnson Navy Air Force Johnson Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Herbert Hoover Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Air Force Air Symington Cmdr Eugene Tatum Air Ordnance Tatum Japan Commit

AFL Rejects Alliance Plan at AFL Convention

At St Paul delegates voted to reject a formal AFL CIO alliance. The AFL backed a separate political action plan and indicated no immediate move to reconcile with John L. Lewis or the CIO. Ohio labor leaders say all major unions in the state will mobilize to defeat opposition next fall.

ST. Paul, Minn AFL CIO American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Philip Murray Phil Ohio AFL Executive Council

Democrats Tout 81st Congress While GOP Counters

In Los Angeles police seek a clean cut man seen with actress Jean Spangler hours after her disappearance. Two witnesses identify photos of Spangler with a man 30 to 35. In Washington, GOP attacks White House claims of a remarkable Democratic record, noting Republicans helped pass foreign measures and criticizing the Taft Hartley repeal effort.

Los Angeles Jean Elizabeth Spangler Hollywood W. E. Brennan Miss Spangler Brennan Washington White House Democratic Bist Congress Brewster Maine Guy George Gabrielson Congress Truuman Charles Ross Senate Taft Ohio House

French Chief Seeks New Government Formation

Paris AP Jules Moch socialist leader asked by President Auriol to form a new French government after Henri Queuille resigned amid an economic rift within the 13 month coalition. Moch, ex minister of interior, must win Assembly support while weighing the premiership offer. He will inform the president tonight of his decision.

Paris Jules Moch Vincent Auriol Moch Henri Queuille Queuille Auriol French National Assembly

Columbus Day Echoes in American Freedom

A commemorative reminiscence recalls Columbus as the spark that launched westward expansion and later freedoms. It links explorations, Pilgrims, independence, and the Civil War to present calls to safeguard democracy and guard the nation from internal threats.

Gordon Martin Columbus Pilgrim Fathers Chris

Wayne School Burglarized In Weekend Break-In

A weekend burglary at Wayne Township School was discovered at 1 p m Sunday. Entrant left the refrigerator door open and stole a radio phonograph, $80 value, and three pounds of wieners. Deputy learned the loot included pennies and other items. motive and suspect not established.

Wayne Township A N Eil

Clinton County seeks rent control extension to October 31

The Clinton County rent control board filed a petition with the federal housing expediter asking permission to de control rents by October 31. It cites the planned abandonment of the Clinton County air base by month end as the reason.

Wilmington Clinton County

UC Football Coaches Hurt In Crash

UC football coach Sid Cin and backfield mentor George Blackburn were injured in an early morning car crash in Cincinnati. Cin, 37, was treated for rib injuries and released from Christ Hospital. Blackburn, 36, remained hospitalized with a possible ruptured [injury]. Richard Cummins, 29, was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign after his car collided with Blackburns vehicle while the coaches were returning from the university reviewing football films.

Cincinnati Sid Cin University of Cincinnati George Blackburn Gillman Christ Hospital Blackburn Richard Cummins William Leinhardt Wayne Parsley Cummins

Warren Countian Fatally Struck by Freight Train

Dell Roll, 82, a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad worker, was killed when struck by a westbound freight train at a Pleasant Plain crossing. Coroner Dr H M Williams said Roll walked into the path, dying from a skull fracture and internal injuries. He left a daughter Mrs Russell Conwell of Pleasant Plain and a son Dean of Lebanon. services set for 2 p m Thursday at Vale Funeral Home, burial in Crosson Cemetery.

Lebanon Dell Roll Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Pleasant Plain H. M. Williams Warren County Roll Wiliames Russell Conwell Dean the Vale Funeral Home Morrow Crosson Cemetery

Moscow officials announce death of Vice Admiral Nikolaev

Vice Admiral A. A. Nikolaev aged 44 and deputy chief of political administration for the Armed Forces died after a long illness. The announcement came from Moscow today.

Moscow A. A. Nikolaev

Government mediation sought in steel and coal strikes

Conciliation Director Ching plans separate talks with leaders of the Cr ed Steelworkers and coal operators to push settlement in the steel strike and to foster talks with United Mine Workers president Lewis. The government aims to avert nationwide unemployment as talks continue amid looming walkouts and production halts.

Pittsburgh Now Service T& S Ching Lewis United Mine Steel Philip Murray Steel Workers Tay Murray Y. O Sumands Washington Tighe

Optometry Leader Elected President of Ohio Board

Charles Sheard of Minnesota who introduced optometry to Ohio State University in 1914 was honored with a scroll as Dr. Earl C. Scott elected president of the State Board of Optometry.

Dayton O Charles Sheard Minn Ohio State Earl C. Scott State Board of Optometry

Endurance fliers rest after 1124 hour flight to Yuma

Woody Jongeward and Bob Woodhouse, wartime Navy pilots, rest at home after landing their four place plane The City of Yuma at Yuma County airport. They completed 1124 hours 18 minutes of continuous flight since August 24. Former record holders Dick Del and Bill Harris of Tenmile California greeted them along with family and locals.

Yuma Ariz Woody Jongeward Bob Woodhouse Yuma County Marsh Aviation Field County Eer Dick del Bill Harris Calif Sunkist Ward Cima Valeea

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