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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1956

Page

5

Old Friend Claims Churchill Had a Vile Temper in War

Lord Brabrazon of Tara, an early Churchill ally and aviation pioneer, writes in his autobiography The Brabazon Story that Churchill showed frequent anger and insulted aides during Battle of the Atlantic Committee meetings. He says the Prime Minister slept after lunch and sometimes acted like a bullying schoolmaster, though he bore no malice toward Churchill.

Lord Brabrazon Tara Churchill Brabrazon Air Battle of the Atlantic Committee

Chefs Craft Plan for U S Victory in Frankfurt Contest

Four Pittsburgh chefs gathered Tuesday to plot American entries for an international chefs competition in Frankfurt Germany running Sept 30 to Oct 7. They vow to submit strictly American dishes with a recipe they claim will secure victory. The group includes Paul Laesecke of H J Heinz Otto Spieblcher of the University Club Paul Debes of San Francisco St Francis Hotel and Paul ae of Chicago Sheraton Hotel.

Pittsburgh United States Frankfurt Germany Paul Laesecke H. J. Heinz Co Otto Spielbichler University Club Paul Debes San Francisco St.Francis Hotel Paul Ae Chicago Sheraton Lotel

Auto Demand Will Tighten Steel Market

New York reports that even with slow 1957 model scheduling, U.S. steel buyers face tighter supplies as November orders from automakers hit. The Iron Age notes the fourth quarter will sharply tighten the already tight market and fill orders for the rest of 1956.

New York National Metalworking Weekly Detroit

This Thief Was Original

Arlington police arrest Michael Duggan 31 on charges of stealing hundreds of pounds of mercury from manholes in Waltham Arlington and Belmont. The mercury used in underground water flow measuring equipment was allegedly sold to a junk dealer at five dollars per pound.

Arlington Mass Michael Duggan Waltham Belmont Edward S. Reardon Duggan

General Chennault Undergoes Lung Lesion Operation

The Air Force announced Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault, retired fighter leader in Southeast Asia during World War II, had recent surgery at Walter Reed for a lung lesion. A spokesman said he is expected to leave the hospital perhaps tomorrow or Friday.

Washington Air Force Claire Chennault Southeast Asia Walter Reed Medical Center

Near Record Harvest Likely for Farmers

Washington report from the Agriculture Department on crop outlook for 1956 notes overall volume will be close to last year’s near record output. It cites gains in spring wheat corn soybeans flaxseed barley potatoes dry beans and tobacco with a nearly 200 million bushel rise in corn, potentially boosting farmer income. Dark spots remain in the Great Plains due to drought, but programs exist to aid ranchers. Ohio projections include sugar beets 14 tons per acre 238000 tons apples 1 900 000 and tobacco 1 627 pounds per acre 21 310 000 pounds.

Agriculture Department Department D. Morse Morse Great Plains Ohio

Prince Hall Founder Day Observed by Triedstone Lodge

Prince Hall Day will be observed this Sunday by Triedstone Lodge 83 PHA FRAM as members meet at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 11 a.m. John Domineck will speak. Prince Hall, born Sept 12 1748 in Bridgetown Barbados, advocated citizenship and equality for Black people and helped establish the first Negro lodge in America.

Prince Hall Triedstone Lodge 83 PHA FRAM Mt. Zion Baptist Church Baltimore Street America Bridgetown Barbados British West Indies John Domineck Boston United States Gr Lodge England Middletown Triedstone

Real Estate Transfers and Cancellations Listed

Middletown Ida Crauder and others transfer to Thomas Carter and others Lot 3401 for 2.20 dollars while James Henry and others move to Peggy Miner part of Lot 6274 for 22 dollars. Several other transfers include C E Hollenbaugh to Milford Pendleton Lot 3451 for 12.75 and Middletown Development Supply Co. to Ralph Daly Lot 9044 for 14.85 with Daly then selling to Roland White Lot 9044 for 16.50.

Ida Crauder Thomas Carter James Henry Peggy Miner C. E. Hollenbaugh Milford Pendleton Midd. Dev. Sup. Co., Inc Ralph Daly Roland White Curtis Hughes Chester Back Boehm Realty Const. Co Nellie Payne Boehms Donald Hensley Daily Carpenter Spring Hill Park James Hayes W. T. Hobbs Mayfield Tom Duff Winfred Duff Anna Baker Kenneth Smith Madison Nicholas Dollna Robert Schuck del Mar Acres

Dead Candidate Wins Primary in Wisconsin 7th District

Milwaukee reports the late Kenneth Anderson was nominated as the Democratic candidate for the 7th District House race after his death five days earlier. His name on the ballot exceeded the 2,070 vote threshold to allow a replacement naming for the November contest against incumbent Republican Melvin Laird.

Milwaukee Kenneth Anderson House of Representatives Wisconsin Anderson Melvin Laird

Civic Association votes set for Sept ballot

Ballots for the Civic Association Board of Governors election will be mailed by tomorrow noon. The Sept 17 24 vote determines nine board seats with 100 volunteer tellers meeting Sept 24 at 7 p.m. in the Manchester Hotel ballroom to count ballots.

Civic Association Board of Governors Don Dillon Civic Board Manchester Harold D. Bailey Ben Bender Reuben Doty Aaron Fields

Executives Questioned in Oil Lobby Probe

Senate Lobby Investigating Committee pressed oil industry leaders and a surprise witness about lobbying on the natural gas bill. Chairman McClellan disclosed a new Justice Department request for the evidence Eisenhower vetoed, while executives from Standard Oil Indiana and California, Socony Mobil, and Shell defended educational campaigns and denied improper acts.

Washington Senate McClellan D-Ark Lobby Investigating Committee Justice Department Eisenhower White House Sherman P. Adams Justice Tee Standard Oil Co Indiana Standard Oil of California Socony-Mobile Oil Corp Shell Oil Corp

Denver Officer Arrests Drunk Webb Relative in Routine Incident

Denver police officer Frank Smith arrested Jack Webb amid reports of a relation to the Dragnet TV star. Neither Webb nor the officer commented, while partner G. W. Spidahi said the arrest was routine and linked to the star's relative status.

Denver Frank Smith Jack Webb Webb Smith G. W. Spidahi

Boy 7 Killed in Dayton Bicycle Truck Collision

Bruce De Haven seven son of Mr and Mrs Raymond DeHaven of Dayton was killed Tuesday when the bicycle he rode collided with a truck.

Dayton Ohio Bruce DeHaven Raymond DeHaven

Mints and Nuts Sale At 1361 Central Ave

Store advertises vacuum canned mints at 29 cents and pastel mints at 85 cents per pound plus salted nuts prices 1.19 and 1.79 per pound. Located at 1361 Central Ave with party snack options.

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