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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1965
Page
5
Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, president of the Lutheran Church in America, said talks with Roman Catholics focus on acquaintance not merger. He stressed merger possibilities are premature and not on the horizon as he attends the Lutheran Church Women convention in Cleveland.
Bold claim touts the lightest model with top on road performance. Advertises a test ride with $40 down and easy terms. Limited details, emphasizes superiority over competitors in its class.
In Miami, Sam Quelch a 36 year old airline agent has begun legal action to change her given name from Margaret to Sam. She explains the name is short easy to spell and memorable. After failing to persuade her lawyer she prepared a notice in the Miami Law Journal declaring Margaret Quelch shall henceforth be known as Sam Quelch.
Sixteen civil rights advocates face a Police Court trial for disrupting and trespassing after riding on construction forms at a school site during a July 26 protest. The case sparks a clash with building trades unions amid ongoing NAACP and CORE claims of racial discrimination.
A 10 year old boy Richard Loucks Jr of Cameron Mills was bitten by a poisonous snake August 2 near his home. Doctors at Millard Fillmore Hospital report a new oxygen therapy unit delivers three times more oxygen than an oxygen tent to treat gangrenous tissue. They say he has a good chance to walk again in two months with this treatment, avoiding amputation of the ankle and foot.
Senate debate on the 1.65 billion antipoverty authorization continues as Republicans push to cut funds and preserve governors veto rights on selected projects. Sen Dominick proposes a 553 million reduction to 1.0975 billion while Democrats forecast a tight vote on amendments and possible rider requiring full-time service by Sargent Shriver. The Labor Committee report removes veto for community action, neighborhood youth corps and adult education.
Border officials expect William C. White of Arkansas to cross into Hong Kong with his Chinese wife and two children. White, once a prisoner in 1953, said he opposed the Korean War. four of 21 defectors remain in China.
Rexford Taulbee of Trenton, a machine operator, shows 17302 dollars in debts and no assets. Billie G. Linkous of Morrow, a factory worker, lists 20040 dollars in debts and 1900 dollars assets. James W. Sawyer of South Lebanon, a truck driver, has 4388 dollars in debts and 200 dollars assets.
AP reports the House moves to consider the farm bill after a decision to shift higher wheat payments to the Treasury ending critics’ bread tax claim. Rep. Harold Cooley says the change removes the issue as a brake on Democratic support while Albert Quie claims votes to pass his amendment exist. Republicans denounce the program as failing farmers and taxpayers.
Nominations for the Civic Association board of governors will occur Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the meeting room. Eighteen nominees will compete for nine seats on the board for the term ending Sept 30. The nominating committee is led by Robert J. McDade and includes 14 other members. Incumbents whose terms end Sept 30 are John B. Blust Charles W. Denny Sr Thane Doellmann Dudley Inwood Robert Lehmkuhl E E Reichelderfer Dr L H Skimming Milton Wells and R A Wilmer.
Brenda Bowers of Washington Township is crowned queen of the sixth annual Tomato Festival and Beauty Pageant. The 18 year old wins a $500 scholarship or cash prize plus a $500 stipend and a trip to Miami Beach.
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