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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1950
Page
9
Cleveland report notes record steelmaking and growing concern over ore and scrap supply. Movement of ore from Upper Lake ports presses vessel capacity while 1950 shipments may exceed 1949. uncertainty remains on dock stocks and blast furnace support until navigation resumes next spring. Government allocations add pressure as construction steel demand stays high.
Paul H. Griffith Assistant Secretary of Defense said the number of American troops to Europe depends on whether German troops join NATO forces. He spoke to the Foreign Trade Council while noting Washington talks push toward a combined Western European defense force. France objects to large German units unless they are in a European army under a defense minister and European Assembly.
A South African practice among the Zulu Kaffirs requires a man to stand at a distance when addressing his mother-in-law and to never call her by name as part of rigid social protocol.
Steubenville AP report details Lawrence P. Marx 53 of Zanesville a steelworker mortally wounding bystander H R Ross 23 Unionport and then killing himself after attempting to shoot his wife Marie Marx 42 and fleeing with their children. Police note Marx faced divorce and support charges. A note in his pocket asked a brother in law to surrender Army papers for pensions.
Chicago AP report says the annual Shoe Fair opens with forecast military needs quadrupling. W. W. Stephenson of New York, executive vice president of the National Shoe Manufacturers Association, says the armed services will require 12 million pairs in 1951 after 3 million this year.
A playful note describes a donut grabbing game to solve the wallflower problem at dances. It mentions Detroit Superior Bridge over the Cuyahoga River Valley in Cleveland, completed in 1918 at a cost of 5 407 000 dollars.
Municipal groups announce evening gatherings. Middletown Civic Symphony reheares at high school 7 30 p m. Moose officers meet 7 p m at the hall. American Legion executive committee 7 30 p m at the Legion home. Co F 147th Infantry drill 7 30 p m at the American Legion. Sertoma Club 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel. Mayfield Fire Dept convenes 7 30 p m at Sheffield Street fire house. North Middletown Fire Association 7 p m at the fire house. Noon Rotary Civitan at Manchester Hotel. Cancer Clinic open 7 p m at Manchester Hotel. Eagles meet 8 p m at the hall.
A tense scene unfolds as Peter presses his case against Leeana while Aunt Aggie is suspected for smothering a sister. Leeana confronts fear and distrust as Sheriff Purdy and Matt probe the events of the night. The chapter ends with unresolved danger and a cliffhanger.
A Washington NEA Service column answers questions on draft deferments for inactive Navy reservists, student deferments for scientific study, Navy recall rules for CPOs with dependents, and whether nurses are needed. The piece explains processes with Navy and draft board coordination and urges readers to seek Navy action through their unit.
County Chairman Mrs Forest Valentine announced the newly named Home Economics Committee chairmen and county representatives at Elk Creek Grange Hall. List includes Collinsville Mrs C R Dockum and Mrs Ed Dome Elk Creek Mrs Clara Brown and Mrs Ruth Brown Fairfield Mrs George Vogel and Mrs Kark Muskopf Hanover Mrs Roy Davis and Mrs Howard Irwin Monroe Mrs Ernst Kesterman and Mrs Joe Baird Morgan Mrs Irma Mullins and Mrs Clara Schoenling Peasttown Mrs Raymond Paullin and Mrs Hubert Moyer Dudley Durrough Union Mrs Alice Sheppard and Mrs A J Magie.
The female lays eggs in a rose leaf bud causing the bud to swell into a mass of hair like material. Columbus once operated 18 factories producing about 20 000 carriages and wagons annually.
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