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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1956

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Sebald 50 Years On At Armco Salute Tonight

Weber W Sebald heads into his 51st year at Armco Steel after a 50-year milestone marked by a Manchester Hotel salute. Delegates from Armco mines mills and offices gather for presentations with the board at 10 a.m. and a 12:30 luncheon, followed by a 2 p.m. welcome for out of town visitors.

Weber W. Sebald Armco Steel Corp Armco U.S Canada Manchester Sebald Middletown Manying Mill Co Armco J Board of General Office Charles R. Hook Armeco

Hodge Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison

Orville Hodge, former Illinois state auditor, was sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison for misusing more than 800000 dollars of federally insured bank funds. Judge John P. Barnes noted the plea of guilty covering 51 counts and indicated further state indictments are pending.

Chicago Orville Hodge Illinois John P. Barnes U. S. District Court Hodge Arthur Fitzgerald Barnes

Dad Dies Of Injuries In Motorcycle Accident

Allen Thomas, 29, a father of four, died from burns after his motorcycle slid on gravel near his home in Columbia Station Ohio 252. The bike overturned and fuel burst into flames Tuesday.

Cleveland Allen Thomas Columbia Station Ohio 252

Toll Station Proposal Trails Stumbo Family Clash in Oregon

In Wolf Creek Oregon the Stumbo family announced plans to run a toll road on a disputed strip of US 99 north of town after delaying traffic and filing for permission. The Oregon Highway Commission admitted an oversight but plans to negotiate buyout while the Stumbos insist on pursuing the claim with their attorney.

Wolf Creek Ore Oregon Stumbo Robert G. Stumbo Surat Oregon Aghway Commission Golly Robert Harry Allan Stumbo Gur W. Stumbo The Highway Commission Stumbos

Like Stepping On Suede Shoes in Petersburg

Miss Patricia Nelson, 21, testified at a police court hearing that a Ft. Lee soldier Cecil M. Watson, 28, grabbed her, threw her, and apologized later. Watson was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to 12 months on an assault charge. Nelson said she was angered by the incident.

Miss Nelson

Harriman Secures Ohio Delegates For Democratic Nomination

Gov Harriman of New York won Ohio delegates today as they pledged to cast their first ballot for Ohio's Marietta and Mell G. Underwood Jr. They indicated others would join, per a Lau sche release, as Ohio Democrats show support for Harriman ahead of the convention.

Chicago Averell Harrriman New York Ohio Marietta Mell G. Underwood Jr New Lexington Harriman Lausche

Weather forecast for a warm August period

The forecast calls for hot August weather through the evening with a cooler trend later. Officials predict fair and warm conditions on Tuesday and Thursday. Record highs not provided. Temperatures showed 61 degrees at 6 30 a m and a high near 5 p m yesterday.

Islands in James River Taxed Unseen for Years

Richmond officials admit three unknown islands in the James River have received tax bills for years. Maps were destroyed, owners cannot be found, and assessed values remain $550, $380, and $200. The city would remove them only if they could prove the islands do not exist.

Richmond James River Crenshaw

Stevenson Grabs First Ballot Nod At Democratic Convention

Adlai Stevenson surged toward the first ballot presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention as New Jersey and much of Michigan pledged support. A civil rights plank loomed as a possible tonight vote amid court desegregation rulings, while Truman urged backing Stevenson though opposition persisted.

Averell Chicago Adilai Stevenson New Jersey Michigan Supreme Court Stevenson Associated Press Harry S .Truman Averell Harriman Truman G. Mennen Williams Supreme Court of the United States Democratic Party Court of the United States Republican Party Nixon Arien

Drafted Moderates Win In Civil Rights Plank

In Chicago AP reports the Democratic platform drafters approved a civil rights plank 12-5, seen as moderate to avoid a major fight. Southern members staged a token protest while sources note it references the Supreme Court and school desegregation without naming decisions. Emanuel Celler of New York and other leaders backed the wording, ensuring a unified but cautious tone.

Chicago Supreme Court Emanuel Celler New York Aire Dunes Texas Brooks Hayes Arkansas Celler Honey Jennings Randolph West Vir Parkinson Arp New

Truman seeks to derail Stevenson in battle for November

In Chicago, former President Truman argues Adlai Stevenson cannot beat Dwight Eisenhower in November. He and Harriman back a plan to slow Stevenson's momentum, hoping to block nomination. Tennessee’s delegation backs Gov. Frank G. Clement as favorite son, affecting first-ballot dynamics.

Chicago Harry Truman Stevenson Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Illinois Vaa Averell Harriman New Loess Metals Oth Rush Harriman

Woman Adopts Illegible Children by Du hig Petition

In Cook County Court Judge Otto Kerner approved Elizabeth J. Duhig's petition to become legal mother to her stepchildren. She noted her love for them and said she had considered becoming their full mother as the younger ones asked if she was their real mother.

Chicago Elizabeth J June Eliza‘beth Duhit George Cook County Court Otto Kerner

Fugitive Hunted Baby Sitter Escapes Abductor in Bath

Police hunt 23 year old Harry Bloomer of Youngstown Ohio after he abducted 17 year old Betsy Long of Sweet Valley Pennsylvania. Long escaped from his car at a Bath New York filling station after being attacked and tied to a sheet. Bloomer, a federal parole violator described as armed and dangerous, had entered the Fairmont Street residence where the babysitting girl was staying and forced her into his car. He reportedly attacked her twice during the ordeal while authorities focus on Steuben and Livingston counties.

Bath N. Y Youngstown Ohio Pennsylvania Harry Jack) Bloomer Betsy Long Sweet Valley Bloomer Miss Long Joan Volansky Fairmont T Sarings Pater Volansky Steuben

Campaigning Heat in Chicago During Session

A campaign event in Chicago grew heated as a speaker sweated under the glare of reporters. He removed a handkerchief to wipe away perspiration and remarked that it is hot as AP wire reports noted.

Deleg Chicago

Betsy Weakened But Threat Lingers Off U S Coast

Hurricane Betsy slowed to a walk but still posed a threat to the U S mainland as winds rose over the tropical Atlantic. At 5 am EST Betsy was 210 miles east of Melbourne Florida with 120 mph winds and a 70 mile wind field extending northeast. A new storm may form in the Betsy area, and a ship reported 140 mph winds about 700 miles east of Puerto Rico. The Weather Bureau warned a hurricane watch from Vero Beach Florida to Brunswick Georgia and noted damage near Banana Bay Salvador.

Miami Fla Betsy U. S Melbourne Pine Es Aea San Juan Weather Bureau Vero Beach Brunswick Banana Bay Salvador U. S. Air Force Patrick Air Force Base Cocoa, Fla

Utah Cafe Blast in Monticello Kills 15

A gas explosion at the Lariat Cafe in Monticello Utah kills 15 during dinner rush after a cook opened an oven door. State experts say heat burst likely caused the blast but fault natural versus manufactured gas and continue investigation. The brick building was demolished and the cafe had recently switched gas systems.

Monticello Utah

Today’s Chuckle On Redheads Marrying Meek Men

A light joke notes that redheads do not marry meek men immediately the meekness comes later as the punch line. The quip relies on wordplay about temperament developing over time.

Egypt Accepts International Supervision for Suez Canal

Egypt's President Nasser agreed in talks with Pakistan's foreign minister to allow international supervision over the Suez Canal while maintaining Egypt's sovereign right to run the canal. He favored a user-representative advisory body and warned against dissolving Egypt's control.

London Pakistan Nasser Egypt Suez Canal Hamidul Haq Chowdry Eden Selwyn Dulles Solomon Bandaranaike Ceylon Colombo Nergy Efposals Christian Pineau France Paris Eden Lloyd Pineau Ier

All Sorts Of People Perle Mesta Party Was A Real Humdinger

Chicago reports Perle Mesta hosted a lively gathering with guests from politics and media. H V Kaltenborn spoofed HST while Adlai Stevenson was unexpectedly absent after a champagne fueled, off the cuff floor show. Martha Rountree linked politicians and commentators as guests traded barbs in a bustling ballroom. Estes Kefauver and Truman attended among many others.

Chicago Perle Mesta Mesta H. V. Kaltenborn Harry S. “Ton H. V. Kalten Averell Harriman Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson M. C Phil Regan Tambourg Ee Kent Martha Rountree Kaltenborn Truman Estes Kefauver

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