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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1964
Page
22
The church moves toward a clash on modern issues including birth control, population, communism, race, space, and weapons as the Vatican Council resumes September 14 with a draft schema on The Church In The Modern World.
Catholic observers note rapid shifts in practice and image under Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI. Changes include simpler nun attire, emphasis on shared Christian values, increased social aid, and a push to modernize through the Ecumenical Council while preserving traditional beliefs.
Bonn report notes cooling attachment between France and West Germany after the 18 month old friendship treaty. De Gaulle attacks West Germany as uncooperative, while Erhard defends independent policy and closeness to the United States and Britain.
Dwight Wilson 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wilson of 1230 Prospect Ave leads Explorer Post 26 as 297 Mound Builders Area Council sends him to the national delegate conference at the University of Kansas August 16 to 20. He joins about 1,200 Explorers from 315,000 advanced Scouts nationwide, traveling from Dayton by car with the Portsmouth district executive.
In Lewistown Montana AP Jack MecFettridge rushed his wife to a hospital but the maternity ward door was locked. He rang the bell and pounded the door while the baby was born in the car with two nurses helping after he checked on his wife. The cause of the locked door was not explained.
Four Athens white men charged in the shotgun slaying of Lemuel Penn, a Washington, D.C. Negro, are to have evidence presented to a grand jury this month. The defendants, described by the FBI as Ku Klux Klansmen, face murder charges with trial set for the week of Aug. 31. Bond was set at 25,000 each after a federal civil rights act hearing.
Five bombings or attempted bombings of homes and businesses in Kansas City this year target Jewish owners whose names appeared in newspaper stories shortly before the attacks. The latest blast damaged a drive in Melvin Rolsky’s business, with estimated losses between $4,000 and $5,000. A Star photo had run July 17 showing a run-away truck crash into the same restaurant.
In Vientiane tension rises as rival rightist military factions may reconcile to avert a topple of the Laos government. Gen. Siho Lam phoutacoul commands all police in the capital area and remains neutral while guarding city security amid army alerts and movements. A communique reports neutralist Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma receiving assurances of total support from five top army and police officers.
In Binghamton a resident painted a fire hydrant orchid, violating water department rules. Public works repainted it red and warned of possible penalties up to 25 dollars, 25 days in jail, or both, unless the painter stops.
Albert Laster Maher of Houston posted 19000 in cash and securities for the release of William Epton a self styled Communist charged with criminal anarchy and defying a Harlem demonstrations ban during racial unrest. Maher a former Harvard student accompanied Epton on a Cuba trip and was ejected from a hearing of the House Committee on un American Activities. Epton was indicted under a state law for allegedly advocating overthrow of the New York State Government. He was freed on bail with travel limits. Police quoted Epton urging the overthrow of the government and warning judges and police would die.
Obituary paragraph lists several local residents with deaths on August 7 or nearby dates. Names include Mr Orton Edison Davis 84 Casper Street, Mr Edwin P. Ireton 88 Mason Ohio, Mr George W Miller 89 Monroe Ohio, and Mrs Emma Ratliff 81 Poasttown Heights. Details cover funeral home arrangements by McCoy Leffier and Joseph R Baker and Sons, visitation times, and interment at local cemeteries Woodside and Mccoy. Official services led by ministers and priests with dates and times stated.
Memory Lane ADAMS in loving memory of our daughter and sister Shirley Ann Adams who passed away four years ago today August 9 1960 The month of August again is here to us the saddest of the year. Sadly missed by Mother Daddy and Sisters.
Rumors claim Lorenzo di Medici died as physicians attempted to revive him with a powder of crushed rubies sapphires and other gems. The tale reflects medieval beliefs about precious stones and medicine.
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