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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1959

Page

4

Mail Makes It Clear Schenck Area Congressmen For Strong Labor Bill

Three Miami Valley congressmen vow to back the Griffin Landrum substitute as the strongest labor reform bill. They argue the committee bill weakens existing laws and could protect corrupt practices. Brown warns some provisions might weaken union disclosure and calls for tighter controls. The plan hinges on votes and public opinion to replace the committee bill with the Griffin Landrum measure.

Washington Miami Valley Paul F. Schenck Dayton William M. McCulloch Piqua McClellan Schenck McCulloch Clarence J. Brown Manchester Robert P. Griffin R-Mich Phil M. Landrum D-Ga Hoase Labor Committee Griffin-Landrum Eisenhower Brown Secretary of Labor Sone Valiley Strick No Man’s Land National Labor Relations Board

Springboro council trims police radio in economy move

Springboro is without police radio after a 4 to 1 council vote to remove the cruiser radio. Police Chief Robert Baker, returning from vacation, argues the economy move harms efficiency and endangers arrests, noting the radio cost about 50 dollars yearly to operate and that residents will have to seek officers without direct communications. Eyler, the dissenting council member, says the action backtracks and could increase response time and risk.

Springboro Robert Baker Baker State Patrol Harry O'Neill Eyler Warren Countty Lebanon

Councilman Fyler Flags Majority View at Meeting

Councilman James Fyler, president pro tem, said the impression from the meeting was that the majority of the council favored a particular plan or approach. He noted prevailing sentiment and urged further discussion to reach consensus.

James Fyler Council

Rain Drips Into Capitol Despite Heavy Washington Rain

A heavy storm caused a roof leak at the Capitol with water running into the Senate library stack room, but officials reported no damage to about 200,000 volumes. Debris clogged drains, while workers cleaned the dome as Washington saw nearly three inches of rain.

Washington Capitol Capitol Dome Senate Library Richard D. Hupman Rotunda J. George Stewart

Strike Ends at Ad dressograph Multigraph Euclid Plant

A June 12 strike by Office Employes Local 49 at Ad dressograph Multigraph Corp. plants in Euclid ends after workers approve a new contract. Production will resume Monday.

Cleveland Addressograph Multigraph Corp Euclid

Man cited after two car crash at Yankee and 14th

Police cited Henry Howard, 51, of 1618 Jefferson Ave for following too closely after a two car crash at Yankee Road and 14th Avenue. No injuries were reported. Vera Bennett, 1216 Curtis St, also involved. Damage totaled about $125.

Henry Howard Jefferson Ave Yankee Road 14Th Avenue Noone Vera Bennett Curtis St

Accidents in City Involve Five Vehicle Collisions

Yesterday's incidents include Chester Hagen and Ronald Hall at Clinton Street and Verity Parkway. Mildred Marshall and James Frasher at Central Avenue and Garfield Street. William Carter and Ollie Levely at Yankee Road and 4th Avenue. Charles Tut tle and Elizabeth Poff at Central Avenue and Grimes Street. Damages range from 100 to 165 dollars.

Chester Hagen Yankee Rd Ronald Hall Matson St Trenton Clinton Street Verity Parkway Mildred Marshall Meadow Ave James Frasher Sheffield St Central Avenue Garfield Street William Carter 11Th Ave Parke Ollie Levely Yankee Road 4Th Avenue Charles Tuttle Morgan St Elizabeth Poff Franklin Rt. 1 Grimes Street

Freak Rains Flood Richmond

Severe thunderstorm rains drenched Richmond's West End and Lakeside areas causing widespread damage. Estimates vary with unofficial reports of over 6 inches in some suburbs while Weather Bureau readings showed about 0.14 inch citywide.

Richmond, Va Richmond West End Lakeside East End Weather Bureau

Two Men Flee After Stolen Car Crashes Into Police Cruiser

Franklin authorities hunted two men after a northbound stolen car collided with a Franklin police cruiser at 2 12 a m. No injuries were reported. The chase damaged the patrol car by about 309 dollars and another vehicle by under 100. The car, owned by Howard J Millson of Hamilton, had been taken from a West Chester tavern around 1 45 a m.

Franklin State Patrol Charles Harbach Frank Harbach Howard J. Millson Hamilton West Chester

Slagle Elected By State Group

Richard Slagle executive vice president of the Middletown Chamber of Commerce was elected secretary treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio at the 29th annual convention in Zanesville. Slagle moved to Middletown this year to lead the reorganized chamber after formerly managing the Findlay chamber. Harold J. Mills of Warren was elected president and Arthur C. Kochendorfer of Toledo named vice president.

Richard Slagle Middletown

AFL CIO slams stock option plans for executives profits

The AFL CIO reports that corporate leaders profit massively from stock options with little risk aided by favorable tax laws. The study cites Goodrich Rubber, Aluminum Co of America, Ford, U S Steel, General Electric and General Foods, noting erosion of protections and excessive executive control amid inflationary pressure and stock market manipulation.

Washington AFL Cio Labor Organization Industrial Union Department Afl-Cio Goodrich Rubber Co Aluminum Corp. of America Ford Motors U.S. Steel

108 Old Cars Show At Lebanon

Hundreds lined the streets for a Lebanon Retail Merchants Association antique car parade displaying 108 autos of various vintages. Winners announced at the Golden Lamb by Jack Marshall and William Carson included best parade car a 1928 Packard, oldest auto a 1900 Cadillac, best classic 1934 Auburn, best restored autos a 1915 Cadillac and a 1933 Duesenberg, among others.

Lebanon Assa Golden Lamb Jack Marshall Chamber of Commerce William Carson Herbert Williams Delaware Packard Robert Newton Camden Cadillac Harold Smith Westlake Auburn William Hiatt Glendale Roy Tower Springfield Franklin Richard Stockton Urbana David Miller Deerfield Duesenberg Walter Larrick Roy Wilde Canton Gayland Miller Lewisburg International

San Francisco News-Call Bulletin Formed by Merger

San Francisco echoes merger plans as the San Francisco Call Bulletin and the San Francisco News unite to form the San Francisco News-Call Bulletin. Ownership splits between Scripps Howard and Hearst Publishing with Charles H. Schneider as editor and Lee Ettelson handling business management. The six day afternoon paper keeps a 10 cent price.

San Francisco San Francisco Call Bulletin San Francisco News Sreipps Howard and Hearst Publishing Co., Inc San Francisco News-Call Bulletin Scripps-Howard Charles H. Schneider News Call- Bulletin Evening Bulletin Daily Call

Polio Cases Rise in 1959 Uptick Noted by Health Service

The Public Health Service reports 183 paralytic polio cases in the U S last week, a 1959 record with eight more than the prior week. For eight months totals stand at 1 314, far above 1958, with 83 percent of victims Black and over 75 percent unvaccinated. Birney notes Des Moines easing while Kansas City persists.

Washington United States Public Health Service The Leroy E. Birney Des Moines Kansas City, Mo

Pressure Really Hot In House Labor Fight

Washington AP report on the heated House labor legislation debate. President Eisenhower and AFL CIO leader George Meany press lawmakers as Landrum Griffin Shelley bills divide unions, manufacturers, and business groups. Hoffa Teamsters push grassroots lobbying while committee chair Graham Barden accuses labor of trying to seize control.

Washington House Eisenhower George Meany Afl-Cio Senate House Labor Committee Phil M. Landrum D-Ga Robert P. Griffin Eich Meany Landrum- Griffin John F. Shelley Calif Teamsters’ Union California State Federation of Labor National Assn. of Manufacturers U.S. Chamber of Commerce Capitol Hill James R. Hoffa Teamsters Graham A. Barden D-Nc Labor Committee Organized Labor

Margaret O'Brien Weds Harold R. Allen Jr at St. Martin of Tours

Dreamy eyed Margaret O'Brien, 21, married commercial art student Harold Robert Allen Jr in a traditional church ceremony at St. Martin of Tours. Father Joseph Caldwell officiated. Bridesmaids included Anna Maria Albergetti. Maggie Bogue, the bride’s niece, was junior bridesmaid. Guests included Charlie Ruggles, Edward G. Robinson Jr., Jimmy McHugh, and Meredith Willson.

Hollywood Margaret O'Brien Harold Robert Allen Jr St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church Joseph Caldwell S.J Anna Maria Alberghetti Maggie Bogue Larry Sears Margaret Gladys O'Brien Charlie Ruggles Edward G. Robinson Jr Jimmy McHugh Meredith Willson

Obituary of Charles Brunson 74 of Middletown

Charles Brunson 74 of 3111 Morgan St. died at 9 30 am Saturday at Middletown Hospital after four days as a patient and four years of ill health. A retired P Lorillard Co. employee and Blanchester native, he lived in Middletown many years and belonged to Grace Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Barbara a reared nephew Harold L Wells and sister Mrs Frances Brown of Newtown. Friends may call at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Services are 2 pm Tuesday with Rev Kenneth Wells. Burial in Woodside Cemetery.

Charles Brunson Morgan St Middletown Hospital Brunson P. Lorillard Co Blanchester Middletown Grace Baptist Church Barbara

Mrs Josephine Lake Dies in Charleston

Mrs Josephine Lake formerly of Middletown died Saturday at 3 30 a m at 1573 Jackson Street Charleston West Virginia where she had lived in recent years She was widow of Richard Lake and mother of Nelson Lake a Charleston attorney She survived by three Middletown sisters Mrs Albert Meahl Mrs Bertha Connors and Mrs Earl Weikel and one grandchild Funeral services at 2 p m Tuesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Rev H C Grunewald officiating Burial in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call Monday 2 5 and 7 9 p m

Josephine Lake Middletown Jackson St Charleston W. Va Richard Lake Nelson Lake Albert Meahl Bertha Connors Earl Weikel

Franklin woman Alice Mehaffey dies at 72

Mrs. Alice Mehaffey, 72, of 124 North Main Street Franklin, died Friday at Edith K Thomas Memorial Hospital Detroit after illness since July 22 while visiting grandson Robert White. Survived by grandchildren. Services at Anglesby Funeral Home Monday with Rev. J W Tann. burial in Wood Hill Cemetery. Eastern Star services tonight at 8 p.m.

Franklin Alice Mehaffey N. Main St Edith K. Thomas Memorial Hospital Detroit

Como's Mother Loses See As Diabetic Case

Pittsburgh AP report states 77 year old Mrs Lucia Como mother of Perry Como underwent leg amputation surgery at Mercy Hospital. She has diabetes for years and is "getting along very well." Como traveled to Pittsburgh to be with her mother in Canonsburg Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Lucia Como Perry Como Mercy Hospital

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John Flemming Hill Marathon Station Slagle General Electric General Foods Manchester Ave Frisco William F. Arbogast O’brien Holywood Mrs Como U.S Strand Theatre Strand West Central First National Bank Second Avenue Broad Verity Grand Avenue Gideon Road U.S. GA
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