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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1948

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Palestine Issue Goes to UN Subcommittee

UN Security Council hands sanctions debate on Palestine to a subcommittee amid reports of U. S. withdrawal of support for economic pressure. Britain and China seek resolution to force Israel to withdraw to positions held before October 14, with Egypt agreeing and Israel opposing. Nations abstain and new delays noted ahead of U.S. elections.

Britain China Israel Negev Desert PARIS United Nations Security Council Palestine Truman Holy Land Marshall United States U.S Washington U. S. State Department New York Council Russia Ukraine Egypt Negev Soviet Union Belgium France

French Police Arrest 700 In Coal Dispute

Paris police said 700 men and foreigners have been jailed to end a 25 day coal strike. Interior ministry reports police and army occupation of northern coal fields moved 12 to 24 hours ahead of schedule. The CE Soir noted strikers counterattacked at Bonnel mine amid widespread arrests, including 180 North Africans and 85 others. 52 foreigners have been expelled.

Paris Interior Ministry CE Soir Bonnel Jules Moci

German Riot Engineered by Agitators

In Stuttgart US Military Police said agitators engineered a five hour riot during a mass demonstration against the high cost of living. Five Americans and at least 12 Germans were hurt as thousands joined in. Capt Charles G Ives noted teen aged youths whipped the crowd into a fury.

Stuttgart Germany U. S Charles G. Ives Ives

Italian Strike Called Off In Florence Amid Rehire Deal

AP reports two general strikes began in Italy as Florence protests ended after union and management reached an agreement to reinstate 200 laid off workers. Reggio Emilia strike planned noon to midnight, while other regions saw continued protests over repeated violations of labor contracts. Miners in Sardinia joined actions as Fiat workers in Turin held a noncooperation protest.

Rome Florence Sardinia Turin Fiat Automobile Works Tern

Crushed To Death Near Mount Vernon Route 229

Wayne Spriggs, 14, died when a truck overturned on Route 229 west of Mount Vernon. He and another boy were riding in the truck when the fatal accident occurred.

Mount Vernon, O.ap Wayne Spriggs Route 229 Here

Political Leaders See Little Change In Ohio Lineup

Washington AP reports little expected change in Ohio’s congressional delegation after next week’s election. Republicans anticipate maintaining a 19 to 4 margin with a possible gain of one seat, while Democrats foresee picking up several seats, possibly more. Key races cited include the Third Dayton and 16th Canton districts, with Ninth Toledo and 15th nearby.

Ohio Washington GOP House Democratic Congressional Committee Republican Committee Victor H. Harding Dayton Canton Toledo Guernsey Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Herbert Brownell, Jr Dewey- Warren Central States Congressional Committee Brownell

Chinese Await Word Of Fate In Manchuria

In Nanking China anxiously awaits official word on Manchuria outcomes amid reports from Communists of destroying five government armies in two days. Legislators threaten to dismiss Premier Wong Wen Hao unless a workable plan is produced within seven days while hints rise of a new government to replace Chiang Kai Shek.

Nanking China Manchuria Red Wong Wen- Hao Chiang Kai- Shek Sun Yat- Sen Tahushan Mukden

Warren Favored As Californias GOP Pushes Election Night

In Sacramento AP report Republicans rely on Governor Earl Warren to pull California into the GOP column next Tuesday amid a Democratic registration edge of 2.892 million to 1.908 million. Authorities say the state will decide 52 electoral votes and voters face 19 ballot propositions, a new Legislature, and half of the 40 state senators.

Sacramento Cal Earl Warren California Oliver J. Carter Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt

Presidential candidates in New York City

Associated Press reports Truman Dewey and Wallace campaigning across New York City ahead of election day. Truman planned a Brooklyn address and a Madison Square Garden speech, Dewey wrapped up in Madison Square Garden after visiting New England, and Wallace prepared Harlem talks and a major Harlem speech as they clash over social security housing minimum wage Taft Hartley and anti Communism issues amid mudslinging accusations and calls for expanded public services.

Truman Thomas E. Dewey Henry Wallace New York City Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Dewey Boston Rhode Islan Connecticut New England Wallace New York Harlem Chicago GOP

Love For Coed Triggers UC Student's Punishment

Berkley California AP reports James Knowlton Gallagher, a University of California student and heir to the Folger coffee fortune, faced a 10 day assignment at the city garbage dumps after Clair Dean Folger testified he assaulted Paul B. Andrew while walking her to class. Judge Oliver Youngs condemned the act and emphasized that a gentle man does not strike a lady.

Berkley Cal James Knowlton Gallagher Clair Dean Folger University To California Folger Oliver Youngs James Gallagher Paul B. Andrew Youngs Salinas, Cal

Herbert In Four Day Drive For Important Cuyahoga County Vote

Gov Thomas J. Herbert concentrates his campaign in Cuyahoga County for four days to challenge Democratic rival Frank Lausche. Lausche carried the county four years ago and faces Herbert amid a series of rallies, with Herbert celebrating his 54th birthday at a large banquet and welcoming new members to a fraternal grotto. Lausche attends events in Toledo, Lorain, Sandusky, and other venues, criticizing the Herbert administration and campaigns for industrial growth.

Herbert Cuyahoga County Cleveland Thomas J. Herbert Frank J. Lausche Lausche Ohio GOP George H. Bender al Sirat Grotto

Nine Germans Hang For War Atrocities

AP reports on postwar executions as nine more Germans are hanged at Landsberg prison for atrocities against Allied airmen and concentration camp inmates. The list includes SS and SA members, with details of killings and tortures across camps and battles, and notes a reprieve for Hermann Dammann.

Yokohama Meiji Imperial Japanese Navy Eighth Army South Pacific Indian Teruhisa Komatsu Munich Germany U. S Landsberg S. S Elite Guard S. A Karl Hunsicker Willy Stemmler S. S. Corp Heinrich Framue Ludwig Kluettgen Mathias Frindt Mauthausen Julius Straub Kurt Schmutzler Alois Hollriegel Rudolf Klein Hermann Dammann Home Guard

Death ruled suicide in Piccadilly Hotel plunge

London coroner H Nevill Stafford ruled the death of 34 year old Robert Edwin Rose of Fate Mills Ohio as death by own action after he leaped from the Piccadilly Hotel fourth floor. A letter describing a personal crisis was found in his room.

London H. Nevill Stafford Robert Edwin Rose Fates Mills

City Farm Officials Study State Taxation

Columbus AP officials from the Association of Ohio Municipalities meet with the Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers to study how city income taxes fit into the state tax picture. Mayor Slusser notes the goal to end rural city fiscal fighting and warns that broader adoption could shift sales tax repeal dynamics, impacting rural areas. Sales tax receipts fund local governments, with twelve million dollars yearly allocated to counties for the current budget period.

Columbus Association of Ohio Municipalities Ohio Farm Bureau Federation State Chamber of Commerce Ohio Association of Manufacturers Farm Bureau Charles E. Slusser Akron Toledo Youngstown Portsmouth Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton

Two Dayton Men Are Arrested

Cincinnati AP reports police arrested five Dayton men, George Edward 31 and Oscar Baldwin 23, for automobile theft after catching them transferring clothing between cars in Wyoming. They were held for Dayton police. Baldwin has a long police record and is on low parole.

Cincinnati Tive George Edward Oscar Baldwin Dayton Wyoming George Joerling Baldwin

MacArthur Reports Face U.S. Rejection of Russia Demand

In Washington AP report by John M. Hightower the United States rejects Russia's demand for an official account of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Tokyo conferences with American commanders. The U S government says its sole concern is national security and policy.

John M. Hightower Washington United States Russia Douglas MaceArthur Tokyo State Department MaceArthur Department Yokosuka Far East Alexander S. Panyushin Far Eastern Commission Panyushkin Moscow Staln Stalin Soviet Union MacArthur Nathan F. Twining Alaskan

Stalin Attacks as West Faces Berlin Rift

Paris AP dispatch reports UN sources say Stalin’s attack may stem from fear that world opinion swings against the Russians after the Berlin blockade. Western powers deny any Berlin agreement with the USSR, while Stalin accuses US and British leaders of aggressive policies. Panyushin seeks American explanations amid Tokyo conference reports.

Paris United Nations Stalin Berlin United States France London U. S Britain Pravda Communist Party UN General Assembly Kremlin

Brazilian opposition leader killed in gun duel

Rio de Janeiro AP reports Virgilio Mello Franco, a notable leader of the opposition Uniao Democratica Nacional party, was killed in a gun duel with a robber who was his former servant. The assailant also died. Franco opposed Getulio Vargas, ousted as president in 1945.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Virgilio Mello Franco Mello Franco Uniao Democratica Nacional Getulio Vargas

Rohler Family Escapes Fire In Mount Vernon

Mayor Walter W Rohler and his wife led sons Buddie and Jackie to safety as flames roared through their bedrooms. Fire officials traced the blaze to a radio set behind the radio area. Damages were estimated at 3000 dollars.

Mount Vernon O AP Walter W. Rohler Buddie Jackie Carrol White

Revolt in Peru Surged Into War of Words Across South

Lima reports military action against an Army revolt in southern Peru cloaked as a war of words between government and rebels. No official troop deployments were announced, but the Air Force was ordered into action against rebel forces and the Arequipa garrison faced government pressure as rebel units claimed new recruits and broader support in the south.

Lima Peruse Peru Goernment Air F Arequipa Conetinental Huaca Puno Juliaca

Goal Surpassed in Cleveland Fund Drive

The greater Cleveland community reported total collections of 5 214 242 dollars last night, or 14 242 dollars over the goal, marking a successful campaign for local fundraising efforts led by area organizations and residents.

Cleveland Greater

Senators Spend More On Campaigns Than Representatives

Washington reports show Senate candidates total spending of about 215,419 through last week with roughly 3,600 per candidate across 60 races. House spending reached 642,931 overall about 735 per major party entry, with gaps due to varying opposition and noncompliant items beyond legal limits.

Washington Senate House Congress

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