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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

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Tito Vows Enduring Fight Against Russian Moves

Belgrade AP Tito pledges to fight enduringly to prevent Yugoslavia's subjugation by Russia after a Moscow charge of lavish diamonds on an American spy. He says socialism exists in the Soviet Union but criticizes current Kremlin policy as a breach of socialist partnership. Milanov denies the Moscow claim.

Belgrade Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Tito Moscow Metropolitan Opera Zinka Kune Milanov Moscow Literary Gazette Kremlin Russia Soviet Union U.S.S.R

Plan Offered To Halt Aid To Greek Rebels

A four power proposal to cut off aid to Greek rebels was presented to the United Nations by the United States Britain Australia and China. The plan aims to prevent arms or war material reaching Albania Bulgaria and Romania until they quit aiding the guerrillas. The resolution condemns the satellites for past aid and seeks to deter Soviet action against Yugoslavia. The UN Balkans Commission debated Greece amid charges of terrorism and political executions.

Lake Success Greece United Nations Kremlin Yugoslavia Albania Bulgaria Romania United States Britain Australia China Marshal Tito

Ambulance Run Delay Probed in Dayton

Dayton police investigated a five minute delay in an ambulance run after unidentified persons let air out of a tire and wired a tree stump to the rear. The crew reached Joseph E. Loraine, 64, to provide respirator service, but he had died. Ray Smith of the city contracted ambulance service questioned whether the delay affected the outcome.

Dayton, D Dayton Joseph E. Loraine Loraine Ray Smith Smith

Navy announces submarine fired atomic bombs demonstration

The Pacific Fleet will show November 7 how atomic bombs can be delivered by submarines using 15,000-pound Loons guided missiles fired from the Cusk and Carbonero off Hawaii. The missiles have a 100 to 200 mile range and are aimed to demonstrate sea power and push-button warfare concepts.

Pearl Harbor Navy Cusk Carbonero Pacific Fleet Hawaii Cmdr John S. McCain, Jr Point Mugu San Diego Cal Boxer Valley Forge

Chinese Vessel Reported Afire

A Chinese passenger ship the SS Kianguyan burning between Formosa and the Chinese mainland sent an SOS. The captain reported running out of fresh water and said the vessel could not proceed. Passengers are to be evacuated as a fire rages aboard.

San Francisco Formosa Globe Wireless Matsu Pwo Foo

No Deadline Set By President In Strikes

The White House said President Truman has set no deadline on mediation in steel coal disputes and is keeping hands off for now. Ross noted reports of planned presidential intervention by weekend were unfounded. The talks remain with mediation services as Murray and CIO seek terms of a pension plan.

Truman Ross Washington White House Charles G. Ross John R. Steelman Cyrus Ching Mediation Service Ching Philip Murray CIO U.S. Steel Corporation New York Murray Cleveland U. S. Steel Jim Murray Irving S. Olds Bluefield W. Va

Frost Cracks Two Records In Ohio Valley

The first killing frost of the season hit East Liverpool with 18 degree temperatures. L. H. Copeland, U S observer, says it is the latest killing frost and ends the longest growing period in 57 years of records. Columbiana County farmers had 180 days for crops versus normal 145 days. the previous latest frost was October 24 1911. The growing period is between the last spring frost and the first autumn frost.

East Liverpool Ohio Valley L. H. Copeland U. S Columbiana County

Whose Dog Has Fleas

Gordon Marin argues that people favor regulation when it affects others not themselves. He notes privilege shapes reactions to laws and shows how elite standards differ from those imposed on "the other guy" with own interests at stake.

Gordon Marin

Ohio faces Timken strike over pension and wages

The CIO United Steelworkers set November 4 for a Timken Roller Bearing Co. strike affecting Canton Columbus Wooster Zanesville and Mount Vernon. Unionists seek six cents per hour. Youngstown and Cleveland endure rising relief lines as 50 000 of 175 000 area workers remain idle and calls grow for unemployment benefits and plant seizure.

Associated Press Ohio Timken CIO United Steelworkers Canton Columbus Wooster Zanesville Mount Vernon I. W. Abel Youngstown Steel City Cleveland John Pokorny Cleveland Industrial Union Council CIC James C. Quinn Pokorny Retail Coal Board of Cuyahoga Coun

Bail Sought For Convicted Red Leaders

About 200 people boarded a train to Washington to urge bail for Communist leaders convicted last Friday. Delegations from 12 states planned to meet at Turner's Arena in D C at 3 30 p m EST, while another group pressed S Attorney General McGrath in Washington. The ten leaders were sentenced to prison terms of five years, one to three years, and fined $10 000 each.

New York Washington D. C Newark Trenton N. J Philadelphia Milton Wolff The Civil Rights Congress Turner's Arena Wolff J. Howard McGrath

Italy's Defense Budget Approved by Senate

Italy's largest postwar defense budget totaling nearly $500 million won Senate approval and was sent to the chamber of deputies. Defense minister Randolfo Pacciardi outlined a five year plan to rebuild the navy and equip a heavily armored and motorized 12 division army with potential U S assistance to modernize.

RAME Italy Senate Chamber of Deputies Randolfo Pacciardi U. S

Price On Prime Cattle Soars Through Record Peak

Beef on the hoof sells near a record $41.50 a hundred pounds for prime steers at the union stock yards in Chicago. The top load, raised by Percy Clark of Ogden Iowa, went to Wilson and Company but the meat hasn’t yet gone to retail channels. Prices have surged over the past two weeks, with prime cattle near last September’s all time high. The spread between top and bottom steer grades widens as more cattle grade average.

Chicago Union Livestock Commission Percy Clark Ogden Iowa Clark Wil

Ford Pension Plan Approved By Ford Workers

Ford's first in the industry ten dollar per month pension plan for 115000 production workers was approved by the CIO United Auto Workers rank and file at the Rouge plant with 32392 in favor and 7130 opposed. The plan costs about 30 million dollars yearly and is funded entirely by Ford. The contract runs two and a half years and includes an 8 percent hourly contribution to the pension from the company while workers pay nothing. The pension provides 100 dollars monthly at age 65 after 30 years, with retirement at 65 voluntary and 68 compulsory. Health and welfare benefits absorb the remainder of the ten cent package.

Detroit Ford CIO United Auto Workers Truman Uawcio Big Rouge Rouge UAW

Traffic Change Fails To Work In Downtown Columbus

The planned retiming of the downtown Columbus traffic light system aimed to slow pedestrians and speed car flow but failed in a trial run. Traffic Engineer Harry H. Turner Jr ordered lights restored to the old timing after the test at a busy intersection.

Columbus Harry H. Turner, Jr

Hearing Opens On Broadcasts In Street Cars

Washington DC Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing on Capital Transit Company's installation of short wave radio receivers on street cars and buses. The system streams weather reports news summaries music and ads to riders, provoking strong support and sharp criticism from passengers and columnists alike.

Public Utilities Commission of District of Columbia Capital Transit Company

CIO Leader’s Home Guarded After Prowler Seen

Detroit AP reports guards placed at Kenneth Bannon home national Ford director for UAW following a prowler sighting. In 18 months Walter Reuther and Victor Reuther faced attack attempts. Victor left blind in one eye and Walter nearly lost use of his left arm.

Detroit Walter Victor Reuther CIO United Auto Workers Kenneth Bannon National Ford Walter Reuther UAW Victor

CIO Prepares To Fire Three Pro-Red Unions

In Cleveland the CIO leadership plans to expel at least three unions for showing pro Communist sympathy. A Walter P. Reuther led resolutions committee aims to challenge charters next Wednesday, with nine additional unions potentially affected if they defend them. Murray attends a New York rally before returning.

CIO Cleveland United Auto Workers Walter P. Reuther Philip Murray United Electrical Workers Murray New York City Reuther

Eight escapees flee Wilmington prison with guard hijack

A mass escape from BW Castle County Prison led by an 18 year old life termer unfolded at Kepeii on’s front gate after locking guards in a scuffle. Convicts seized guns from the arsenal and forced a car ride, sparking a regional manhunt with road blocks and state alerts.

Wilmington Del Castle County Kepeiion Bery Harrington Spondon Kennett Square Harrington Danny Norris Thomas Conaty H Ton Harry Beck Beck Norris Lynch el H. Wilson Raymond Pritchard Elliott Ellott Lance

Death Penalty Paid By Slayer

James Buchanan, a 64 year old killer, was executed by electric chair in Columbus Ohio. He had been convicted of murdering Mrs Ilda Koogle 66, who was returning from home on April 23 1948. Buchanan was the 16th inmate electrocuted in Ohio that year the highest total in state history.

Reed Leroy Hatton Gov. Warren Florida Hatton Raiford Prison Fla Miami Sunday News Robert Glander AP Wrephoto Columbus James Buchanan Orioent Ilda Koogle Dhare Buchanan Ohio

One Call Sufficient Inward Ad Attracts Local Interest

Rober Wall of 718 Poplar St reported a short option for selling furniture via a Journal Want Ad. The listing drew seven calls in three days, with one visitor visiting the house and concluding the inquiry.

Rober Poplar St

Need Extra Cash Sort Out a Tie and See How Easy

A brief encouragement to earn extra money by placing a Want-Ad. Dial 2 and request an ad writer to help craft the notice.

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