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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1958
Page
8
Sgt. Thomas A. Johnson stopped his bid to set a world talking record after 88 hours and 37 minutes. A Air Force doctor advised quitting to avoid permanent voice injury, Johnson returned home while five others continued the event.
In Los Angeles Danny Kaye forfeited five dollars bail after missing a court appearance over a citation for smoking backstage at the Greek Theater last Thursday. Fire Inspector John Lansing had cautioned him and Kaye replied that he was the star of the show the inspector noted.
Hamilton Board of Education approves salary increases for non teaching staff but requires voter approval of a November tax levy. Increases would rise about 13 percent and average $400 per employee if levy passes.
In Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City Michigan two children ages seven and five were found clinging to an inner tube after six hours adrift. Detroit police Lt Thomas Turkaly vacationing in the area spotted them seven miles out as dusk fell. The Morris family reported them missing in the afternoon prompting a search before the rescue.
Butler County Commissioners approved annexation of a 200.76 acre tract along Millville Pike in Hamilton. The site hosts Brookwood Homes Inc planned $10 million project with 600 dwellings, apartments, a shopping center, and city utilities. Land bought from William Brown and Dan Nankovich for $155,000. council review after 60-day legal waiting period.
Syria's top official Amin Nafoury flew to Baghdad to discuss building a road and rail network between Syria and Iraq. The talks aim to boost economic and commercial ties between the U A R and Iraq and to expand telephone telegraph and wireless links under the trade accord after King Faisal's overthrow.
Eighteen Tulsa teenagers aim to launch a 22 foot 300 pound rocket in a bid to place the first nongovernment satellite into orbit. If Sunday’s test succeeds they plan a later mission at Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico. Clifford Ramsey 18 says the rocket should reach 40 miles and place the satellite briefly in space.
Tomorrow brings caution in business and personal deals with touchy moods possible. For birthdays, seize opportunities to advance goals. September and October offer social activity and a potential romance for singles. avoid extravagance in November to prevent a crisis.
Total national advertising expenditures in U S newspapers in 1957 rose to a new high of 757 401 000 dollars as publishers reported growing ad demand across sectors. The figure marks the strongest year for newspaper advertising in the decade with broad gains in both retail and consumer sectors.
A man calling himself Stan Klaus and later Santa was arrested six hours after the First Western Bank robbed of 1281 dollars. He admitted the theft and said he blew the rest of the money. He paid and tipped several people with recovered cash.
In Los Angeles a arrest warrant for Barbara Burns was withdrawn after she arrived in court 24 hours late. The guardian hearing was rescheduled as Burns claimed she thought the matter had been postponed. The 20 year old woman, married to a film technician under prison sentence for supplying her drugs, awaits appeal of a narcotics conviction.
A 22 month old Mason boy died from a skull fracture after a two car crash on U S 52 near New Richmond in Clermont County. His parents Clinton and Eleanor Whitt and two brothers were hospitalized with injuries. five others were treated and released at Bethesda Hospital. State patrol investigated as three patrol units worked the scene.
Secretary of State Dulles warned that indirect aggression could spark a new war with far worse consequences. He cited disturbing signs echoing World War II during a luncheon with the American Chamber of Commerce in Rio de Janeiro. He spoke before traveling with Brazilian President Kubitschek to Brasilia on the final leg of a 22 day Brazil visit.
Four bandits smashed a display window at a Beverly Hills shop and fled in a waiting car after tossing a smoke bomb inside. Jewelry including diamond necklaces rings bracelets and ear clasps valued at over 750000 were stolen, with owner W J Tobias saying the total could exceed a million dollars.
A brief public notice announces in person appearances by Uncle Al Lewis with free shows at 5 PM and 8 PM. It states venues, dates, and any admission details for fans seeking outdoor or community entertainment.
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