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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1957
Page
7
Hollywood star Stan Freberg, famous for jokes about records and institutions, begins a new radio program on CBS. He sent a telegram to press friends inviting them to listen, inviting memories of radio with a playful note about a toaster with knobs.
City voters may decide on November 5 to approve a charter amendment adding a two mill tax on property. If passed, the measure would raise about $25,000 to help patch the city budget.
The article outlines a potential $160 000 year end deficit and possible emergency powers for the City Commission. If the charter amendment to raise property taxes fails, lawmakers may resort to a payroll or income tax without voter referendums, altering budget plans and leaving residents to bear the cost. The piece notes Ohio law and cites uncertainty over how long any temporary tax measures could patch the shortfall.
In Athens, during a Friday harness race at the county track, a pileup occurred in the second heat of the first race. A horse driven by Ralph Potts broke stride, causing others to bell and throwing several drivers. Both the driver and his wife were injured. damage was reported to the racing sulkies.
ST. MARYS Ohio report states the EUB conference approves a proposed social creed and elects Otterbein as proxy amid annual church deliberations.
A flag raising event occurred at George Washington Grounds in Middleiass New Jersey on James 1Ti. No further details provided.
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