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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

13

Dual Probe Opens On Death Of Coroner's Wife

Lancaster Ohio authorities pursue two aims in the case of Constance Geer, 31, wife of Fairfield County coroner Dr Joseph Geer, investigating potential narcotics related death and presenting findings to the county grand jury. Prosecution and police stress a broad inquiry into the chain of deaths linked to narcotics and the circumstances around Geer's death.

Alfred C. Hall Lancaster Ohio Constance Geer Fairfield County Sam Hutser E. Raymond Morchart Hutsler Morehart Geer Joseph A. Geer Lancaster Fairfield Hospital

Investigation Opens After Mrs Geer Death Toxication Report

An official inquiry began after an autopsy report by Dr. Bloodworth of Ohio State University named the cause of death as pentobarbital and codeine intoxication. Dr Geer insisted he never administered drugs to his wife and claimed he did not keep codeine in his office, saying prescriptions were written for patients.

Lincoln Square statues reinstalled back to back in Worcester

In Worcester Massachusetts the war and peace statues on Lincoln Square were dismantled for traffic work and now stand back to back. City officials say correcting the placement will be difficult as air spaces that allowed the initial dismantling were altered and damaged the symbolism. Carl Paul Jennewain chairs cite the delicate symbolism as destroyed.

Worcester Mass Lincoln Square Carl Paul Jennewain

Italian Leader Dies in Milan At 75

Milan report states Piero Pirelli leading Italian industrialist died here after a heart attack. He was 75.

Milan Piero Pirelli

Steel producers announce price boosts amid strike action

Pittsburgh reports another week of potential strikes by about 650 000 basic steel workers as U S Steel leads price hikes averaging 8 50 per ton inland steel about 8 per ton Bethlehem and Republic study the situation while Jones Laughlin and others watch. The composite steel price stood at 130 per ton before the walkout.

Pitstburgh United Steelworkers Union U.S. Steel U.S. Steel Corp Boosing Inland Steel Republic Steel Bethlehem Steel Jones & Laughlin USW

Ship Strike Forces Miners Idle in Minnesota

In Duluth Minnesota after less than a week of work since the steel strike, about 7100 workers in U S Steel Oliver Mining Division were laid off as ships were struck. Oliver shuts mines plants and shops across northern Minnesota. Ore cars are filled but cannot load due to the Pittsburgh Steamship Division strike. Two unions seek recognition as bargaining agents for deck officers and engineers while the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association pickets the ships and pilots association calls a walkout of deck officers.

Duluth Minn U. S. Steel Oliver Mining Division Oliver Minnesota U.S. Steel Pittsburgh Steamship Division Marine Engineers Benefiicial Assn Pilots Assn Jdeck

Burney Takes Oath Today as Surgeon General Pick

Washington Dr. Leroy E Burney takes the oath as ex surgeon general of the U S Public Health Service in a ceremony today. His appointment by President Eisenhower awaits Senate confirmation when Congress reconvenes next year. He succeeds Dr Leonard A Scheele who resigned to join private industry. Burney has 24 years in the service and has served as an assistant surgeon general for the past two years.

Washington Leroy E. Burney U.S. Public Health Service Eisenhower Senate Congress Leonard A. Scheele Burney Commi Corps

Talks Reopened To Seek Contract In Akron

In Akron Ohio Edison Company and the striking Utility Workers Union reopen negotiations today to reach a new contract agreement. The move follows the strike action and aims to resolve wage and working condition disputes between the parties.

Akron Ohio Ohio Edison ‘Co

Toledo editor Grove Patterson dies at 74

Grove Patterson longtime Toledo Blade editor in chief died after a heart ailment at 74. He joined the Blade in 1910 rising through roles to editor in chief in 1946 and wrote a defining memoir on press responsibility. Survivors include wife Esther and stepson Thomas Belford. Funeral at Toledo Epworth Methodist Church.

Toledo Ohio Grove Patterson Patterson Toledo Blade The Blade Lorain Cleveland American Society of Newspaper Editors Sigma Delta Chi YMCA Ymca International Committee American Press Institute Columbia University Newcomen Society of Great Britain and America National Press Club Washington Rowfant Club Esther Thomas Belford

Rock ’n’ Roll Said Unhealthy by Cincinnati Psychologist

University of Cincinnati psychologist Dr George W Kisker argues rock and roll dancing fuels conflict in youth. He cites three conflict areas: low spirits toward sex, handling aggressive urges, and the urge to feel important.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati George W. Kisker America

Trusteeship Granted for Goes In Trusteeship Tandineer

In Municipal Court yesterday, Goes In Trusteeship Tandineer of 2011 Van Ave. entered trusteeship amid debts totaling 603.79 dollars owed to eight creditors.

Tandineer van Ave

Tools Of Scouting Roundtable Theme

Paul Doughman district commissioner for the Mound Builders Area Council says the Tools of Scouting will be the theme for tonight's roundtable session. The meeting begins at 7 30 p m in the Civic Association auditorium.

Paul Doughman Mound Builders Area Council Civic Association

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