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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

16

Ohio cities seek state funds for interstate projects

Seven of ten major Ohio cities on the federal interstate system pressed to tighten lines for more state money for expressway projects. Dayton may join Youngstown Akron and Canton in opposing the state highway department formula, while candidates DiSalle and ONeill are asked for their positions. Dayton would back the plan if non intersate policy is clarified as City officials seek clarity on funding shares and future costs. Columbus Mayor Krenner labels Dayton stance capitulation and campaigns for broader city support.

Columbus Ohio Dayton Youngstown Akron Canton State Highway Department Michael V. DiSalle C. William O'Neill Robert Flynn Highway Department C. Linzell M. E. Krenner

Yugoslavia Hasn’t Any Auto Problem Belgrade report

Prices for cars and goods in Communist Yugoslavia are high, with a German Volkswagen at 12,500 dinars and a Yugoslav assembled Fiat 600 at 8,500. A Italian typewriter costs 750 dinars while 190 in Italy. With a 400 dinars per dollar rate, locals pay one third more. Official explanations are lacking, but the common view is government keeps prices high to conserve foreign currency, resulting in ample parking and easy travel outside cities.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Vokswagen Europe Italy

Missourian Named To Kent Cage Post

Orval Stiege meier aged 30 of Eagle Village Fayette Mo has been appointed head basketball coach at Kent State University High School beginning fall term. The change eases duties for Robert Buckley who coached basketball last year along with other athletic duties. Mount Etna in Sicily stands at 10633 feet and has recorded over 50 events.

Kent Ohio Orval Stiegemeier Eagle Village Fayette, Mo Kent State University High School Robert Buckley

Classic Pin Loop Opens Meeting Tonight at Frontier Lanes

The Classic League will hold its first organizational meeting tonight at 8 o clock. The meeting at Frontier Lanes is open to all Classic League bowlers and others interested in bowling in the top local circuit.

Frontier Lanes

Ex Hoosier guard to join Lakers for 1956 57 season

Minneapolis Lakers sign ex Hoosier guard Bob Leonard for the 1956 57 NBA season. Leonard 6-3 185 pounds, previously drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in 1954, played three college seasons scoring 1 098 points before military service.

Minneapolis Bob Leonard Indiana Minneapolis Lakers National Basketball Assn Leonard Baltimore Bullets Laker Army

Relaxed Golf Habit Boosts Performance

Instructional note stresses that golfers perform best when relaxed. It argues tension in practice and competition disrupts motor coordination, while a calm, natural groove on the course leads to better results. The piece likens golf tension to driving under pressure and cites a cartoon example of a tense backswing.

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Ruths Guider Hits Milestone

In Baltimore the man who inspired George Herman Ruth to take Ruth as a middle name marked his 60th anniversary with the Xavarian Order. Brother Herman, once a swift 100 yard dash man, now slowed by arthritis and a heart condition, taught at St. Mary Orphanage when Ruth arrived and later became a lifelong mentor after the boy’s mother died and his father ignored him. He died in 1948.

Baltimore George Herman Ruth Xaverian Order Herman St. Mary Orphanage George Ruth

Two Pin Leagues Schedule Sessions

The season starts for two bowling leagues tomorrow night with meetings. The MIAC Minor League will meet at 7:30 at the Sports Bowl on S Main Street. The American Legion League gathers at 8 p.m. at Frontier Lanes.

MIAC YMCA Sports Bowl S. Main St American Legion League

Fight Results From Across North America

Boston Johnny Saxton outpointed Barry Allison in a 10 round non title bout at 152 pounds in New York. Ike Chestnut beat Jesse Rodriguez in Montreal by decision over 10 rounds at 131 pounds, listing New York and Kansas City as origin cities for the fighters.

Associated Press Boston Johnny Saxton New York Barry Allison Springfield Mass Montreal Ike Chestnut Jesse Rodriguez Kansas City

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