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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1948

Page

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Fist Fight in CIO Council Hearing Shuts Down Session

A CIO headquarters hearing on New York Council activities ended with a fist fight between right and left wingers. Buckmaster, head of CIO Rubber Workers, restarted the session after ejecting a ringleader. Postlude news conferences followed as Durkin and Mills condemned the process as a kangaroo court.

Washington CIO Greater New York CIO Council L. S. Buckmaster CIO Rubber Workers CIO Council For New York City Ruth Young New York Council Truman New York Cio Mr. Truman Henry Wallace Progressive Party Philip Murray Buckmaster Sam Burt Burt James Durkin Saul Mills New York CI

Grandview Inn Razed by Fire in Columbus

A fire at Grandview Inn located at 1127 Dublin Ave in Columbus caused over 60,000 in damage to the frame dining building. Fire officials described the blaze as unusually stubborn and it apparently started in the kitchen. Night watchman Sal Morella escaped to raise the alarm.

Columbus Grandview Inn Dublin Ave Earl Wedemeyer Sal Morella

Body found on Ohio River bank in Rahe drowning

Cincinnati police say 35 year old George Benjamin Rahe was found by two youths on the Ohio River bank yesterday and appeared to have drowned.

Cincinnati George Benjamin Rahe Ohio

Berlin clash mirrors stepped up campaign in Ohio race

In Berlin, Gen. Lucius D. Clay warned that Soviet expansion can be halted if western powers stay firm in Berlin and continue airlift. In Ohio, Democrats and Republicans argued over mental health funding and tax cuts, with Lausche accusing Herbert of failing to advance care and tax relief.

Berlin Lucius DP Clay Germany Europe Western Poland Czechoslovakia Russia

Child Undergoes Second Operation

CHICAGO AP Little Pamela Lamphere spent a restless night after yesterday's second operation in the series to correct a rare bladder malformation. Dr. Rogert T. Vaughan at Cook County Hospital said the two year-old girl's temperature rose to 102 and her pulse rate increased, but he noted such reactions are not dangerous and commonly follow major surgery, similar to what followed the first operation weeks earlier.

Chicago Pamela Lamphere Yoesteday Rogert T. Vaughan Cook County Hospital

Secrecy in Government Debated by Atomic Energy Chief

Atomic Energy Commissioner W. W. Waymack warned against creeping secrecy in government while insisting loyalty checks on atomic workers are necessary. Speaking at Ohio State University's 75th anniversary address, he urged a balance between secrecy and progress, citing dangers of overreliance on secrecy and the need for public education on the issue.

Columbus Atomic Energy W. W. Waymack Waymack Ohio State University

VA Employees Slain By Sick Veteran in Buffalo

Bernard V. Lembits, a World War II veteran, killed two Veterans Administration workers in Buffalo after reportedly being unhappy with his disability rating. He admitted shooting Milton A. Jacobs, 41, chairman of the VA Unemployment Service Rating Board, and Emmett S. Crowe, 61, a guard, following a hearing on his aid appeal. He was charged with first degree murder and arrested without resistance. Police noted he claimed the VA runaround prompted the act and cited internal injuries from Army Air Force service.

Buffalo N. Y Bernard V. Lembits Veterans Administration Lembits Milton A. Jacobs Unemployment Service Rating Board Emmett S. Crowe Oscar H. Dabritz Army Air Force Bataing

Rita Johnson In Seclusion

Actress Rita Johnson is in seclusion after spending five weeks in St Vincent's Hospital for a brain injury from an accident at her apartment on September 6. Dr. Lee Siegel said she is in a quiet place and not ready to speak. police say the injury resulted when a 40 pound hair dryer fell on her head.

Hollywood Rita Johnson St. Vincent’s Hospital Lee Siegel

Convict Takes Stand in Ohio Murder Trial

John Thomas, a 34 year old Dayton burglar with a long prison record, testified about the night of April 19 as the trial for first degree murder of guards Walter Zimmer and Samuel Cheshir continued. Experts described him as mentally dull with a persecution complex while noting his isolation and lack of visitors.

Columbus John Thomas Thomas Dayton Ohio Penitentiary Walter W. Zimmer Samuel P. Chesshir Lima State Hospital Death Row R. G. Fogle Fogle Michigan Edgar P. Renshaw Cincinnati

Telephone Pay Talks Prevent Service Break

In Washington AP reports mutual agreement by union and Bell System to extend wage talks for about 225000 telephone workers. The two unions Independent Communications Workers of America and CIO American Union of Telephone Workers say talks will continue despite a deadline passing without strike action. In Detroit AP notes Michigan telephone girls remain on the job under a union truce as Gov. Kim Sigler convenes new talks to resolve an 18 500 employee wage dispute amid emergency service measures in 17 cities.

Washington Bell System Independent Communications Workers of America CIO American Union of Telephone Workers CIO Detroit Michigan Kim Sigler Michigan Bell

Akronite Ends Life in Bellaire Hotel Tragedy

In Bellaire Ohio a 34 year old Akron man Bryan Bright died from a gunshot wound in a hotel room yesterday. Patrolman Roy Martin quoted Bright’s widow Mary as saying he shot himself. The death was reported as a suicide with authorities investigating the circumstances.

Bellaire Akron Bryan Bright Roy Martin Bright Mary

Want Ads Offer Fast Cash for Clutter Removal

A compact notice suggests selling unwanted clothing and items through Want Ads as a quick cash source. It mentions using the Big Sunday edition and invites readers to consider ads to clear space at home.

Atomic clash dominates Truman Dewey campaign in Minnesota

President Truman and Governor Dewey traded charges on atomic energy as they campaigned across Indiana and Minnesota. A stray tomato struck Senator Ball in Albert Lea after Dewey endorsed Ball for reelection. Wallace claimed credit for pushing the Vinson mission before criticizing Truman's approach to atomic policy.

Dewey ST. Paul Joseph H. Ball R-Minn Thomas E. Dewey Albert Lea Minn Ball Senate Truman Indiana Milwaukee New York Hunt Minnesota Kansas City Henry Wallace Progressive Park Fred M. Vinson Moscow

Spinster Leaves $10,000 Estate to Aid Cancer Sufferers

Miss Engeline Krist, 56, who worked three jobs daily to secure funds, left a will directing the Cleveland Clinic Foundation to use more than $10,000 to provide medical care for spinsters unknown who suffer from cancer and cannot pay for treatment. She died September 30 from breast cancer. She came from Albania and valued future security, leaving little worldly goods and two suitcases to a friend.

Cleveland Engeline Krist Cleveland Clinic Foundation Albania Industrial Rayon Corporation

Two Air Force Fliers Killed in Ohio Crash

Two U S Air Force reserve officers died when a two seated training plane crashed near Nutwood Ohio about 20 miles north of Youngstown. Pilot John Harmon 27 Akron Ohio passenger Paul Wagner 23 Warren Ohio died at Sharon Pennsylvania hospital. Harmon worked as tower radio operator at Youngstown Airport. Wagner came from Knoxville Tennessee to Warren and worked as Capital Airlines station agent. They had taken off from the Youngstown field at 9 am and crashed about an hour later per Capt John D Fisher chief of operations.

Youngstown U.S. Air Force Reserve Nutwood John Harmon Akron Paul Wagner Warren Sharon Harmon Wagner Knoxville

Marion airport project breaks ground on ordnance plant site

Marion Ohio A P reports ground breaking for an 800000 Class Three airport on the Scioto ordnance plant grounds. Construction by W H Ringwald Co of Chillicothe, with passenger airline service expected to begin within a year.

Marion, O Marion Scioto Ordnance Plant W. H. Ringwald Company of Chillicothe

UN Hearings On Berlin Blockade Extract

In the Security Council Andrei Vishinsky refused to debate the Berlin crisis. He called the move a naive bait while Bramuglia pressed for details on the August 30 agreement and the four powers' directives to German military governors. Six minor powers urged direct negotiations to resolve the blockade.

Paris Andrei Y. Vishinsky Berlin Security Council Bramuglia United States Britain France Vishinsky Soviet Union Juan A Bramuglia Argentina

Berlin Kids To Get Treat From Camel

Clarence the camel mascot of the U S Air Force 86th Wing will fly to Berlin with gifts for blockaded city kids. Col C T Edwinson and Lt Donald R Butterfield will escort him in a B 26 to pass out fruit canned food and candy noting Clarence will supervise the gift distribution. The camel was bought in Tripoli for 45 dollars and now serves as mascot with Sam the jackass as assistant.

Frankfurt Germany Clarence U. S. Air Force 86Th Wing Berlin C. T. Edwinson Topeka Kans Donald R. Butterfield Butterfield Clare Wheelus Field Tripoli Topes W. VA Larence Sam Neubiberg Field Geremany 86Th Fighter Wing

Five to Die for Slayings in Georgia

Five men are scheduled for execution in Georgia's electric chair in Reidsville, the state's largest mass death sentence in a decade. Appeals were denied by the State Pardon and Parole Board. The group includes Wayne Woodruff of Jacksonville, Florida, and two other white men and two Negroes convicted of fatal crimes, including store killings.

Reidsville Georgia State Pardon and Parole Board Wayne Woodruff Jackesonville Fla Beford, Ind Jacksonville Charlie Garrett Jewell Eller J. B. Beetles William Davis

Conservation Award To Be Made Congressman At Sports Carnival

Hammond Brown of the Outdoors Writers Association will award Congressman Raymond Burke with a plaque at the Sportsmen's Club carnival Saturday afternoon at 3 30 for his work on conservation. Dorothy Puckett will present the award. The event draws dignitaries and newspapermen from the district with the public invited. The four day carnival includes balloon ascensions, parachute jumps from 4000 feet, trap shooting each night, fish car exhibitions, and free bus service from Central Ave. and Broad St. The carnival is directed by William D. Long's committee as it opens on the 80 acre club grounds in Middleton.

Hammond Brown Outdoors Writers Association Butler County Raymond Burke Burke Dorothy Puckett Miami Valley Seven Mile Brown Baltimore Cnt Central Ave Broad St William D. Long

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cas Murray Herbert Lausche Bern Associated Press Frank J. Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Tiffin State Hospital Summitt County Hoover Pavilion Cambridge State Hospital Lauscher U. S. Air Martin J. Monti Monti Air Force Florissant Mitchel Field Victor Woerheide Italy Karachi India Martin Weithaupt S. S Fifth Army Japan America Renshaw Edward S. Anderson State Division of Corrections Dr. Anderson Want AD Gop Truman Campaign Thomas F. Dewey Hammond Ind Council OF UN Forei Juan A. Bramuglia Council
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