Blackford Named New County School Superintendent
John D. Blackford of 2903 Milton Road was named superintendent of Butler County schools by the county board in a special meeting. The 52 year old administrator takes the post immediately at an annual salary of 10000 dollars, succeeding C H Williams who retired August 1. Blackford has led Middletown schools since 1954 after earlier service in Mariemont and Kings Mills.
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John D. Blackford
Milton Rd
Middletown
Butler County
County Sohool Board
Blackford
C. H. Williams
Ray C. Wilson
Mariemont
Ohio
Miami University
Kings Mills High School
Seminoles Adopt New Florida Tribal Constitution
In Dania Florida the Seminole tribe approved a new constitution by 223 to 5 with most ballots from reservation residents. Off reservation Tamiami Trail Seminoles largely boycotted and only 22 ballots were cast by off reservation Indians. The plan includes a corporate entity the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc and outlines formal governance.
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Dania, Fla
Florida
Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc
Speed Limit Lowered on Four Ohio Highways
The Ohio Department of Highways re established speed limits on four highway sections in Butler County. Changes were based on traffic studies and affect the routes bypassing the School Road junction, including US 27 and US 250. Local roads Ok 707 Mautteen and Tylerville Reed are mentioned in the context of the affected intersections.
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Butler County
Ohio Department of Highways
Jail Escapees Plead Guilty in Breakout Case
Howard T. Clark, 19, of Cemtes, and an accomplice pleaded guilty to charges tied to a jail breakout. Clark was held on an earlier breaking and entering count and will face sentencing after the guilty plea.
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Howard T. Clark
Scout Executive Board Meeting Tonight
The executive board of the Own Builders Area Council will meet at 7 30 in the old board room of the Artece General Office. EH Bindley, firm vice president, will preside over the session in place of Charles Stulenreth as council plans are drafted.
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Ownd Builders Area Council
Artace General Office
EH. Bindiey
Pleeident
Charles Stulenreth
Starving Dog Dash Through Quiet Street Reported
Patrolman Doc Short responded to a welfare call on Aeronta Drive regarding a starving dog. The incident details are incomplete in the fragment, but describes a fast dash and a sick animal in need of aid.
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Doc Short
Aeronta Drive
Injured Child Improves After Sunday Collision
A seven year old boy from Wee Carrelllen, William Ward, was reported improving at Middletown Hospital after a Sunday accident on July 12. His mother died in the crash involving the Salter School bus, and the family custody remains with Sed ia Ue Salter Scxudew.
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Peareld William Ward
Wee Carrelllen
Middletown Hospital
Salter
Carnival Polio Drive Raises Funds Amid Local Fair
A community carnival raised money for polio with participants including Gary and Bormer and Lois. The event totaled about $18.36 as locals contributed to the campaign during a festive day.
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Carnival
Tot Resists X ray as Toy Winder Is Discovered
Jan Jefferies, 18 months, swallowed a teddy bear windup part. Her parents rush her to Middletown Hospital where doctors order an X ray. The child resists medical staff but coughs up the winding during the examination.
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Jan Jefferies
Kenneth Jefferies
McKindon
Newsmen May Get China Passes on Trial Basis
The Firrn shower administration planned to announce that about 20 American newsmen would be allowed to go to Red China on a six month trial basis ending an eight year news blackout. Washington expects a list of agencies wanting permanent correspondents and details on where reporters could reside and work.
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Warren Rogers
Washington
Firrnshower
Red China
Amerikan
China
Sil
Idea
Mom Shoots Retarded Son at Mental Hospital Tragedy
In Manteno a distraught mother fatally shot her mentally impaired son at a hospital after telling him to say goodbye. The victim Willem Duras died from gunshot wounds as authorities planned to question the mother immediately.
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Manteno
Willem Duras
Laliey
Durant
Ted Eitho
ONeill Plans Montgomery County Fair Visit
Columbus reports Obie Ger Willan O New plans to visit the Montgomery County Fair this afternoon. He aims to sightsee and participate in county fair events as the season advances with entry details and rules to follow.
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Montgomery Fair
Columbus
Willan
Paper Strike Continues After Offer Rejected
Union executives previously rejected a five percent weekly raise over the next six months, keeping the paper strike active as workers push for better pay terms and overtime rules.
Former Judge Dies in Canton Switzer at 22
Canton reports the death of former judge Ghee rr Sweitzer, age 22, with details on his brief career and the circumstances surrounding his passing.
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Canton
Ghee
Sweitzer
Weroer Ank N
Evening meetings listed for local clubs and organizations
Meetings Thursday evening include Optimist Club 6 15 p m Colony Restaurant Trenton Lions 6 30 p m Blythe Williams American Legion Auxiliary 7 p m post headquarters AEIF executive committee 7 p m office Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 7 30 p m Castle Hall Alpha Council 326 Jr OLAM 7 3 p m 19 N Broad S Trades and Labor Council 7 90 p m AFL Hall Moose Lodge Madden Middleton Lodge 954 1 00 F 1 p m 29 S Main St BPOE 3 p m Elks Temple Alcoholics Anonymous 52 p m Friday Optimist Club noon Manchester Hotel
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Optimist Club
Colony
Trenton Lions Club
Blythe-Williams America Legion Auxiliary
AEIF
Knights of Pythias
Lafayette
Castle Hall
Alpha Council
Jr. Olam
N. Broad S& Trades and Labor Council
Moose Lodge
Bat Middleton Lodge
S. Main St
Elks Temple
Alcoholics Anonymous
Butler Draft Quota Set for September In Ohio Counties
Butler County joins Ohio in a September draft quota of 496 men the smallest call of the year while January reached 959. Inductees must be 22 by September 1 unless volunteering or previously delinquent. No Warren or Preble county quotas listed in the state call.
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Butler County
Ohio Service
Interial
Columbus
Warren
Preble
Cincinnati man injured in car wreck near railway road
Vernon R. Wieee of Cincinnati suffered fractures to his collarbone and left arm when his bread track left Rt 747 and struck a utility pole just north of the Butler Hamilton County line. State petrolmen said downed lines caused several small fires and firefighters from Lawsty and Sprinedale responded to protect a nearby barn.
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Cincinnati
Jewish Hospital
Vernon R. Wieee
Grafiana
Butler-Hamilton County
Mee
Acti
Lawsty
Sprinedale
Girl Caught In Buildings Is Released
Providence KR reports Latie Evieea Fabry was found alive in a tiny space between buildings near her home after being trapped overnight. Rescuers say she was dirty but uninjured and received aid from Gerald Des Reckes, a nearby resident.
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Providence
Latie
Evieea Fabry
Mack
Tedey
Speareld
Gerald Des Reckes
Aright Bor
Dweiling
Ghana President Faces Rioting Amid Political Turmoil
In Accra Ghana rioting erupted over two days as police were attacked and protests spread. Officials say unrest follows accusations of irregularities tied to electoral figures and opposition claims of government manipulation.
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Accra
Gheona
Orpettalen Esate
Nara
Natives of Tahit Believe That Their Gods Live
Tahitian residents hold that ancestral deities endure among them guiding daily life. Elders recount mythic guardians shaping crops rites and sea navigation as communities seek harmony with spirits and nature.
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Tahit
Millan Named Vice President at First National Bank Middletown
Q Millan has been elected vice president of the First National Bank of Middletown and will resume duties at the main office. He joined the bank staff in 194? and previously worked for McGraw Construction Co and Harrieen Insurance. He served in the U S Navy in World War II and is active in local civic affairs.
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Ene Q. Millan
First National Bank of
Middletown
Oglesby,Barnity & Trust Co
Millan
Verity
O4r Bank
McGraw Construction Co
Harrieen Leurance Agency
U. S. Navy
Dayton Tool Guild Strike Stuns Valley Workforce
Dayton area workers at Valiey Tool and Die walk out amid wage and contract dispute with Valen Tool Co. The strike, led by the local union, halts production and draws citywide attention to labor tensions.
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Dayton, Oh
Valiey Tool and Die Workers
Valen Tool Co
Colapad
City Commission OKs lighting bid and brief session
City Commission approved a Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. bid to light five downtown streets and passed three emergency ordinances. The meeting lasted 22 minutes with four commissioners present. The body also aligned the city building code with state code and set sale timelines for two houses.
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City Commission
Francis Carmody
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Cg&e
Lee
Douglas P. Wae Sasane
Asceteman
Milton Reed
Ike May Get Flu Vaccine
Surgeon General Leroy E Bareeyp says President Tioshowel will follow influenza vaccination plans. The Public Health Service responds to policy statements, noting the president would receive an inoculation if recommended, aligning with routine public health guidance for ordinary citizens.
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Washington
Leroy E Bareeyp
Tioshowel
Pattie Health Service
Biershewer
Rowe
Foel
Om Cam
French Visitors Attend City Commission Meeting
City officials debated a hate issue as French guests from the Experiment in International Living observed. The group paused the session briefly at 7:99 p.m. for the commissioners to proceed, with Commissioner Charles B. Stiles making several remarks near the meeting’s close.
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City Commission
Police Briefs Report Arrest on AWOL Charge
A chaotic police brief notes the arrest of Edward Gepere Corey on an AWOL charge. Details are sparse but indicate military absence without leave as the primary offense.
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Edward Gepere Corey
Referes Dy
Slovak Leader Dies in Contested Exile
A blurred obituary notes the death of Slovak leader James W Srobeds who headed a grand lodge group and faced corruption accusations. The fragmentary text references exile connections and a Tuesday date, with unclear affiliations to the Ceechorlon ak Sactiens.
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Cleveland
James W Srobeds
Grand Ledge
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