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Newspaper
Wilmington News Journal
Location
Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1948
Page
1
Western Berliners go to the polls to choose a new city administration inside the Soviet zone 100 miles inside Berlin's border. The three anti Communist parties compete for municipal posts amid Cold War tensions and rival Western and Soviet interests.
Louis B. Mayer and Mrs Lorena Danker widow of radio producer Danny Danker arrived by train in Yuma Ariz and planned to marry later today drawing local attention in a splashy society move.
The Wilmington high school football team defeats Greenfield while basketball reserves celebrate with a hand raised to admit a personal foul. News-Journal notes reader interest and a Midland train accident photo submission from Nelson Wadsworth. Sgt Billy Jones explains Army rank changes from private to recruit and lists base pay for ranks.
James C. Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians gave a Santa Claus gift to a Salvation Army band in downtown Cincinnati. He stepped forward at a department store scene and handed the musicians a bundle of cash while praising their heartfelt performances.
A C-47 army transport plane from Albuquerque was missing today after the pilot radioed that he was approaching Muros base for a landing but failed to arrive. The search was launched immediately as authorities coordinated air and ground efforts.
At the second annual South western Ohio Rural Health Conference held at the Courthouse Friday, five discussion groups mapped an overall health program. Ada Garland and Mrs. Barns urged mental health groups, school education for better parenting, and ongoing youth center re-evaluation.
At Shanghai's mouth of the Yangtze, the Kiangya exploded and sank with an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 refugees aboard. Rescue boats saved fewer than 700. survivors cite possible sabotage or boiler failure as causes. The disaster follows fierce battles near Nanking as civilians flee to Chekiang.
A 22 year old youth died and two others were injured Saturday when their car struck a bridge near Canal Winchester in heavy fog. James Nevil of Columbus lost control on Route 33 and crashed into a bridge over Little Walnut Creek. He died on arrival at a Columbus hospital. Shirley Pike 17 and John Brewer, both of Columbus, were taken to Grant hospital with cuts and bruises.
The Federal Power Commission scheduled oral arguments December 16 on Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation’s plan to raise Big Inch line capacity by 75 million cubic feet daily. The commission denied Greensburg Pennsylvania and Lathrobe Pennsylvania entry petitions for missing deadlines. The company would sell the increased supply to East Ohio Gas, Peoples Natural Gas, and New York State Natural Gas, while an examiner urged linking with 11 distributors. Rights of way are being gathered in Clinton County for a new 26 inch pipeline.
Washington announces a new attempt to negotiate an international wheat agreement to start January 25 with 11 nation participants all FAO members. The pact would replace an earlier failed agreement backed by President Truman, setting price controls and dividing the global wheat market among major exporters for five years.
A Fairfield county Common Pleas Court jury convicted Marion M Nihiser of buying and receiving stolen meat valued at thirty dollars. The all male jury lowered the charge from grand larceny to a misdemeanor by setting the meat's value at thirty dollars.
Chinese nationalist and communist armies move toward a head on clash south of Suchow in a pivotal showdown. Five communist columns under Gen Chen Yi press the New Hui river defense line about 100 miles northwest of Nanking, signaling a major stage in China's fate.
Mme Chiang Kai-Shek, buoyed by her second visit with Secretary Marshall, is slated to see President Truman early next week. Chinese forces under Chen Yi face about 150000 troops as three nationalist army groups press toward Suchow garrison, with additional columns converging from the east. Nanking moves to slow evacuation by locking gates to rail yards and Yangtze docks as Gen Tan Gen-Po places transport under military control.
The Federal Council of Churches of Christ finished its biennial convention in Cincinnati with two stubborn items pending. The executive council must decide on a resolution to abolish the House Committee on Un American Activities and another urging the United States to avoid forming any military alliance with Franco’s Spain.
A crash on Route 68 four miles south of Xenia injured Lincoln Raith of Wilmington and two Kentucky men, Taylor Hamilton Jr and Elmer Hamilton of Morehead. Raith had multiple wounds and possible internal injuries. the Hamiltons suffered severe head and leg injuries. All were treated at McClellan Hospital and Miami Valley Hospital.
House un American Activities Committee recruits for further hearings after Whittaker Chambers cites documents from a hollow pumpkin. Rep Mundt asserts microfilm proves a large espionage ring tied to the State Department and hints at new developments in the Hiss Chambers case.
Westbound B and O train No 35 arrived in Wilmington three hours and twenty minutes late Saturday morning due to a freight car derailment east of Newark. A M Perry local agent provided the delay cause.
Governor Herbert named Earl Hesler William Warner Dr George P Tyler and L A Becker to the first Brown County Hospital board of trustees at Georgetown Ripley Fayetteville for the new project.
Ohio oleomargarine activists push for a colored margarine bill. The group says over 150,000 valid petition signatures are certified, enough to trigger legislative action or a 1949 ballot measure if the legislature fails to pass the bill.
The French at the State Department proposed a lasting international supervision of German coal iron and steel output in the Ruhr. The plan risks clashing with American belief that German production should be managed domestically for increased output.
In Paris the 14 nation steering committee approved an American plan to adjourn the United Nations Assembly by December 11 12. Russia backed the move. The British plan for Palestine conciliation passed the Political Committee but narrowly 25 to 21 with nine abstentions and three absent.
John S. Drake, 68, and his wife Lora Drake, 63, were killed Friday night when their car was struck at a Baltimore and Ohio crossing near Midland by the eastbound National Limited. Engineer Harry Baucus said the train blew its horn as it approached the crossing about 30 feet from the road. The car was carried 325 feet along the track. details note Drake hurried to return to a basketball game.
Prof. Caleb Smith named Cubmaster of East End Cub Pack No. 3 at a meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stokes. Everett Riddle elected assistant Cubmaster and Leonard Pidgeon pack chairman. Den Mothers listed and 14 charter members named across three dens with plans for additional members at the next meeting.
Common Pleas Judge Golden C. Davis sentenced Harold M. Lawrence a Springfield used car dealer to one to three years in Ohio Penitentiary. He pleaded guilty to five counts on two indictments for issuing fraudulent checks totaling 25 673 67 dollars.
Belington West Virginia December 4 coroner ruled that the rifle bullet that killed 23 year old Mrs Lucille Teter five days after her wedding was fired accidentally by the bride herself.
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