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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

Page

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Western Big Three may act to counter Berlin Russian move

Paris December 1 The Western powers Britain France and the United States warned they could take measures to counter Soviet attacks on their position in Berlin. They rejected being bound to Soviet measures while Soviet moves to establish a separate administration in the Soviet sector intensified the blockade.

Paris Berlin Juan A. Bramuglia U. N. Security Council France Britain United States Bramuglia Security Council

Berlin Hall Seized by Soviet backed Police

Communist controlled Berlin claims complete control of city hall as anti-Communist acting mayor Ferdinand Friedensburg is barred from entry by Russian supervised police. Communist Friedrich Ebert meets officials while currency tensions rise among Western and Soviet zones. Paul Markgraf leads Russian sector police despite dismissal orders.

Berlin Ferdinand Friedensburg Friedrich Ebert Karl Maron United States Britain France Carl Schwennicke Liberal Democrats Kurtberg Christian Democrats Ernst Heinzelmann United Nations Paul Markgraf

Wyandot County Citizens Rally for Memorial Hospital Grant

Wyandot county residents subscribed nearly $100,000 toward a new memorial hospital to obtain a federal grant of $120,000, officials reported. Ground for the building is set to be broken March 1.

Upper Sandusky Wyandot County Memorial Hospital

Decorations brighten city as Christmas lights go up

Swindlers & Sons workers wrap laurel around boulevard standards and tie red bows to enhance the business district. Colored lights have glowed since Saturday night amid preparations for a charity revue troupe appearance. Larry and Pamela Leonard, newlyweds, star in The Best Is Yet To Come tour as a dance duo.

Swindlers & Sons Larry Pamela Leonard West Coast Wilmington John Duffey I. C. Clinton

Seeks Aid for Care of Migratory Farm Workers

Ohio farm leader Luke F. Beckman urged federal medical care for migratory farmhands after communities bore heavy costs in treating southbound workers who arrive each summer for beets tomatoes peaches potatoes and hybrid seed corn harvests. He serves on the Department of Labor advisory committee.

Columbus Ohio Ils Luke F. Beckman St. Henry Department of Labor Washington South Beckman

Council of Churches Opens Convention

Cincinnati reports opening day at the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America convention. Six major topics include the church's responsibility to older people displaced persons and human rights along with efforts to combat juvenile delinquency increase church membership and expand lay leadership roles.

Cincinnati Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America

December Designated As Safety Month

Gov. Thomas J. Herbert issued a proclamation designating December as Safety Month in Ohio. He urged motorists and pedestrians to exercise extra forethought, common sense and courtesy to ensure a safe and joyous Christmas for everybody.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Ohio

Victory Dinner Honors Chest Workrs in Wilmington

One hundred twenty five solicitors, captains and directors attended the Victory Dinner at the White House restaurant hosted by Wilmington Casting Co. Hygienic Productions provided entertainment. Campaign chair Irvin Swindler reported $9,301.80 raised toward an $8,900 goal as others promise to donate. Elizabeth Sharkey thanked workers while Kroger Babb of Hygienic praised support. the event featured Freddy David and a varied entertainment cast including Wilbur Hall and Renee, with Bob Simes on piano.

The Wilmington Community Chest White House Wilmington Casting Co Chest Hygienic Productions Irvin Swindler Swindler Wilmington Elizabeth Sharkey Community Chest the Chest George W. Horton Kroger Babb Hygienic Freddy David Marty Kramer Sid Chatton Wilbur Hall Renee Wilbur Bob Simes Charlie Fisk David

Fire Damages Block Plant on Belmont Avenue

Camp Bros concrete block plant on Belmont avenue sustained fire damage Tuesday night about 10 30. Loss estimated at 1500 by Fire Chief Harry Hague III. The blaze started from an oil burner used to cure blocks, setting the wooden roof on fire and burning a 25 foot diameter hole. Curing racks and stored fuel oil were damaged. the block making machine suffered only slight damage.

Camp Bros Belmont Avenue Harry Hague III Hague

Worker Henry Hollis Fatally Injured in Collision

Henry Hollis, 50, an iron foundry worker of Dayton, was fatally injured in an automobile collision at a street intersection yesterday.

Dayton Henry Hollis

Madame Chiang's U S aid push for China

Madame Chiang Kai-Shek arrived in Washington to seek new American backing for China's nationalist government. She met Mrs. George C. Marshall and officials at the airport and was to stay at the Marshall home in Leesburg Virginia.

Pacific China U. S. Navy United States Chiang Kai-Shek Moffett Field Cal Navy Air Base San Francisco John R. Redman Western Sea Frontier International Soundphoto Washington George C. Marshall Wellington Koo Madame Chiang Mrs. Marshall Marshall Leesburg Ambassador Koo H. H. Kung K. W. Yu Chiang Kai Shek Shanghai Marshall Home Koo Walter Reed Hospital State Department

Sheriff's Wife Blocks Fayette Jail Break

Mrs. Orland Hays, wife of Sheriff Hays, stopped four inmates at Fayette county jail who ripped bars and dug toward escape. The inmates Vernon Hurles 21 James Dearth 21 Clare Woodruff 24 Ward Comer 19 faced additional charges as police moved to secure stronger cells.

Washington D. H Fayette County Orland Hays Hays Vernon Hurles James Dearth Clare Woodruff Ward Comer

Bean to Speak at Oberlin Forum Friday

Louis H. Bean author of How To Predict Elections will speak at Oberlin College on Friday under the forum board sponsorship after his July forecast predicted a Truman victory and a Democratic sweep of Congress.

Oberlin Oberlin Louis H. Bean Congress Forum Board Oberlin College

Former AP president Frank B. Noyes dies at 85

Frank B. Noyes 85, a pioneer newspaper leader and the first president of the Associated Press, died today in Washington. He helped organize the AP and served 38 years as its president. He had been active with the Washington Evening Star as president and chairman.

Washington Frank B. Noyes America Noyes Associated Press Washington Evening Star

Dream of a $70,000 bank job ends in arrest

Jacksonville carpenter Jack Bowers admitted robbing Barnett National Bank night depository using a home made gadget. He retrieved cash and checks totaling about $552.96. Police caught him after a bystander described him. sentencing by Federal Judge Dozier Devane is set for Friday.

Jacksonville Fla Kerplunk Jack Bowers Barnett National Bank Night Depository Bowers St. Johns Dozier Devane

Nationalists Form New Defense Line Near Nanking

Two nationalist army groups work to establish a defense along the Huai River 100 miles northwest of Nanking to shield the capital from advancing Communist forces. Government air links to Suchow are cut as 85,000 troops man the line while the 12th Army Group remains encircled and the Suchow garrison pulls back toward rescue efforts.

Nanking Huai River Yangtze Valley Pengpu Suchow Suhsien 12Th Army Yangtze River

OSU Second at Livestock Show

Ohio State University placed second in the intercollegiate meat judging contest at the International Livestock Exposition. Oklahoma A and M won for the third time to claim the gold trophy. William Waldock of Sandusky tied for second and Ray Black of Oklahoma was first in individual honors. Awards to Ohioans included Hereford swine champions and senior Aberdeen Angus female from Warner Grove Farms.

Chicago Ohio State University Oklahoma A. & M. College William Waldock Sandusky Marlin H. Keathly Texas A. & M Ray Black Oklahoma Mapolyn Farm Sycamore Wyandot County Aberdeen Warner Grove Farms Greenville

Pomeroy Council Accepts Resignation of Canaday

POMEROY Dec. 1 The village council accepted the resignation of Delmar A Kaye Kid Canaday former boxer who quit Monday after 11 months as mayor The council named Sidney Spencer who was elevated from council president to mayor to continue as the village's chief steward.

Pomeroy Delmar A Kaye Kid) Canaday Sidney Spencer

St. Thomas College Draws Missouri Valley In Cigar Bowl

St. Thomas College of St. Paul Minnesota, having lost only one game this season, was chosen to oppose the Missouri Valley Vikings in the annual Cigar Bowl in Tampa Florida on January date.

Tampa Fla St. Thomas College of

Man Asphyxiated In Columbus Gas Heater Fumes

Police reported Herman Marbach aged 64 died early today in Columbus from asphyxiation by fumes from a gas heater as he slept.

Columbus Herman Marbach

Changes in Sewer Fees to Be Presented Tonight

The City Council Utility Committee will present 1949 sewer rental fee changes and a water main extension plan in the eastern city area. The plan requires all properties with available sewer and water to pay the sewer rental, not just tapped properties, and aims to provide fire protection for the Brown-Brockmeyer factory and 20 College Heights homes.

City Council City Hall W. R. Pyle Pyle Brown-Brockmeyer College Heights

Five Injured as B&O Chicago Express Collides

Five crewmen on the Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Express were slightly hurt when the diesel passenger train crashed into a New York Central freight about five miles south of Warren. The 148 passengers were shaken but unharmed. The K-car train had left Washington at 1:45 P.M. and struck a 63-car freight pulled from a siding against a signal.

Warren Baltimore and Ohio Chicago New York Central Here Baltimore Washington

Reuther Says Union Prefers Price Decreases

Berkeley California December 19 1971 Walter P Reuther says his CIO united auto workers union would prefer a rollback in prices to a rise in pay He states we dont care about dough but what it will buy during a talk at the University of California

Berkeley Calif Walter P. Reuther CIO United Auto Workers’ Union UAW University of California

Dover Truck Driver Fined For Hitting School Bus

Clyde D. Ankney, 56, of Dover, was fined 25 dollars and costs after his trailer truck struck the rear of a school bus on U S 40 near Etna. Five children were injured, none seriously. He was charged with unsafe operation of a motor vehicle by Justice Harold Jackson of Hebron.

Newark Clyde D. Ankney Dover U. S. 40 Etna Ankney Justice of the Peace Harold Jackson Hebron

Hearing on Relocation of CCC Highway Planned

A public hearing will be held December 16 in Wilmington on relocating the CCC Highway from Sligo to west of Clarksville. Bids for the 7.46 mile project, part of 1948 road work totaling 25 million dollars, are set to open December 17 with additional letting December 7 and December 21.

CCC Sligo Clarksville Wilmington State Highway Department George J. Thormyer Clinton and Warren County Commissioners’ Office Carksville Clinton Construction Co

Union Goons Raid Kalamazoo Plant in Comando Style

About 300 raiders stormed two Shakespeare Companies plants in Kalamazoo Michigan injuring several workers and wrecking equipment and cars. Police labeled them union goons as 60 nonstriking workers stayed inside amid milling pickets. Governor Sigler and Police Commissioner Leonard rushed to the scene for talks.

Kalamazoo Mich Shakespeare Companies Howard Hoyt Kim Sigler Donald 8. Leonard

Paper price hike announced by Birmingham News

The Birmingham News and Age Herald raised subscription rates by five cents citing higher salaries and costs of newsprint and other raw materials.

Birmingham Ala Birmingham News and Age Herald

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Ami Council of Churches U.S Walter Butterworth Sheriff's Wife Fayette Harold K. Miles Osu Pomeroy Council Canaday Top ‘T’ Man Treasury Department James Maloney Secret Service Reuther Todds Ford Kalamazoo Plant Buyfeuristman Seals
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