New Pay System Takes China Military Funds From Generals
Chiang Kai-Shek wins early rounds in removing lump sum pay from generals and routing funds through central disbursing offices. The plan, backed by American advisers, will push to all military activities, with soldiers paid on time and budgets simplified from 700 to 20 purposes. Major General Wu Sung-Ching leads nine regional offices guiding the transition and strengthening accountability.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Defense Ministry
Wu Sung-Ching
Paris
Joh Polsrok
Muskegon
Mich
Wade H. Heavey
Washington, D. C
Chinese Army Payroll Padding Exposed by Investigators
Investigators identified two payroll padding methods in the Chinese Army. Some commanders pocketed the difference between actual pay and claimed pay. Others padded rosters to secure funds for rifle oil and equipment due to shortages from higher authority.
Truman Hamilton Visit Is Likely
President Truman probably will pay a visit to Hamilton about the middle of October for a rear platform stop. Edward J. Gardner, chairman of the Butler County Democratic executive committee, announced Tuesday. Gardner said the presidential visit had been requested and assurances had been given that Mr. Truman would stop here if his provincial trip at that time permits.
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Truman Hamilton
Hamilton
Truman
Edward J. Gardner
Butler County
Democratic Executive Committee
Gardner
Few Automobiles To Have Automatic Transmissions Soon
AP report notes most 1949 models will lack autos but gearshift devices may appear as optional on Buick, Packard, Nash and Kaiser units. General Motors firms and Chevrolet explore torque converter and HydraMatic designs, with overdrives and research tied to cost and production limits. experts predict automatic transmissions in 3 to 5 years. Also includes a public notice of estate probate and appointment of executor.
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Packard
Nash
Buick
Xord
Kaiserxvater
Chevrolet
General Motors
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Cleveland
Trucksters Manufacturing Company
Ohio Church Women Open Conference
At the 22nd annual Ohio Conference of Church Women in Columbus AP reports Mrs. Ernest W. Weaver of Toledo urged women to embrace greater responsibility in the fight for peace. She emphasized using church and home influence to advance righteousness and the power of individual effort in support of world peace and the United Nations.
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Columbus
Ohio Conference of
Church Women
Ernest W. Weaver
Toledo
Woman’s Department
The
Ohio Council of Churches
United Council of Church
United Nations
Township Polling Location Changes in Lemon Township
Voters who formerly used Lemon East precinct will cast ballots at the North Middletown Fire House on Manchester Road. The east end annexation moved the old Foster McGraw home booth, affecting about 70 rural residents east of the annexation who will not vote in Lemon North. Registration runs on October 4 from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm.
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Lemon Township
Lemon East
North Middletown
Manchester Rd
Paul Mehl
Tony
East End
Foster McGraw
Central
Lemon North
Mehl
Middletown JA awards honor to Handy Helpers Company
Middletown High School heard Robert McDade JA director describe the 14th national award won by Middletown Junior Achievement companies. The L and W Handy Helpers, sponsored by Wren Paper and Clayton Lambert, led by Jackie Cornwall Joyce Frazier and Von Ketron, were cited for best wooden products with second place for their three rung stepladders. The 20 percent dividend and JA aims were noted as students were invited to join as the program gears up next week.
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Middletown
Middletown High School
Robert McDade
McDade
L. and W. Handy Helpers
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Handy Helpers
Wren Paper Company
Clayton and Lambert Manufacturing Company
Jackie Cornwall
Joyce Frazier
von Ketron
Hamilton Racing Opens Wednesday at Butler County Fair
Harness racing marks the 98th anniversary of the fair with 11 entries for the 2:18 pace and six in the 2:25 trot. J. B. Bonham of Cleves is a starter and Mrs. Alice Bright of Eaton is Racing Secretary, as Keen competition looms with wagons from Lebanon and local prep for the fall meeting. Also noted is Thursday’s auction of 4-H Club steers.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Lebanon
W. D. Stouder
J. B. Bonham
Cleves
Alice Bright
Eaton
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Harold K. Milks
John J. Palmer
Ist
Nat's Bank Bldg
Howe Motor Company
Central Ave
Castellana Gallaher Drug Stores
Druceist
White’s Auto Laundry
Siple
Yankee Rd
Michigan Ave
Dial
Artis White
Engle’s Corner
Gibby
CAFE
Charles ST
David J. Wilkie
Tennessee Cedar
Lillian Schuyler
Jerold Raymond Schuyler
Ohio
Oscar R. Leiser
C. H. Taylor
John Dobrozsi, Jr
General Insurance
Bellemonte ST
Fina Foam
Central Store
Ohio Church Women Open Conference
Hamilton Racing
Chillicothe
E. A. Moats
Phil Hickey
Greyhound
Grand
Hickey
Elsie Rhodes
Here
Valley Greyhound Company
Stanley F. Davis
Pepperell
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