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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1963

Page

9

Troy Plant Guarded Buried Cash Unearthed At Altman Mills

Workers at Altman Mills near Troy uncover buried cash from a hidden fortune. Five cans containing large sums in small bills were found during repairs near the plant, with guards posted to deter intruders. The money is tied to founder Stacy Altman who died leaving instructions about the funds. The funds now sit at the Federal Reserve Bank in Cincinnati awaiting estate settlement.

U.S Altman Federal Reserve Bank Cincinnati George Altman Irwin Pa Mary Jane Ward Troy Willis Troy Mills William Sutton Pittsburgh F. L. Shipman Manor Steel Corp

Buried cash households millions in potential inheritance

The late R. S Altman of Troy Ohio prized cash over banks. His hidden stash of $5 $10 and $20 bills beneath a feed mill may have grown to millions if placed in bank or stock investments since 1945. Experts estimate interest or market gains would have dramatically increased the estate.

New York R. S Altman Troy Ohio Altman

Washington News in Brief and Kennedy Donations

The House Bank Committee launches a banking system study with a 3000-bank survey mailed nationwide. President Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy each donate 1000 to Stay-in-School Benefit Fund Committee aiding Washington teens to stay in school. Halleck criticizes ad claims, urging FTC action on false savings messages. Senator Long comments on a civil rights march, warning of riots if it turns violent.

Associated Press Washington News From The House Bank Ne Committee United States Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy House Wader Charles A. Halleck Federal Trades Commission Louisiana Russell B. Long

Snow Lake Seeks Desha County Secession Over Distance

Mississippi Township residents in Snow Lake Arkansas threaten to secede from Desha County saying county seat is 400 miles round trip away from Arkansas City. They cite poor roads and long trips for students and urge hearings on joining Phillips County 60 miles away. Burton Funk and B H Williams Jr lead the meeting and invite officials for September 6.

Snow Lake Ark Mississippi Township Desha County Arkansas City Arkansas White White River Wildlife Refuge Burton Funk B.H. Williams Phillips County Helena

Physical Fitness Book Out

The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness unveiled a new program to help adults stay slim by exercising. The booklet Adult Physical Fitness is available from the Government Printing Office for 35 cents and targets both men and women. It begins with a 10 exercise orientation, including knee lifts body benders and sitting stretches, with pushups included for men.

Washington President's Council On Physical Fitness

Police Briefs Include Auto Siuits Stolen and Runaway Juvenile

Jerry Hoffman of Dayton reports a 1963 imade auto top slashed to gain entry and two suits valued at 300 dollars stolen. A tricycle worth 17 dollars is missing from Mildred Campbell at 1721 Manchester Ave. Ralph Irons of 3711 Sherman Ave says someone released his handbrake causing the car to roll onto Fulton Lane. A runaway juvenile from Dayton was apprehended and released to Montgomery County juvenile officers.

Jerry Hoffman Dayton Mildred Campbell Manchester Ave Ralph Irons Sherman Ave Fulton Lane Montgomery County

Kennedy to visit family at summer White House

President Kennedy flies to Cape Cod for an eighth weekend at the summer White House on Squaw Island. He is due to land at Otis Air Force Base about 6 p.m. EDT. Mrs Kennedy and the couple’s two children have stayed at Squaw Island since early July.

Romney Cuts Michigan's Big Deficit

Michigan reduced its general fund deficit from 85.6 million dollars on June 30, 1962 to 23 million as of June 30 this year a 73 percent drop. Controller Glenn Allen Jr says if the economy stays strong the deficit could fall to about 5 million annually with another strong auto year.

Lansing Mich Michigan George Romney Glenn Allen Jr Allen

Speaker Smacks Car at Dixie Cruise-in Theater

William Wilson of 407 Oxford State Road reported at the Dixie Cruise-in Theater a car began to pull away with a speaker still hooked, causing his car to surge and suffer a dented hood and broken windshield. Deputies estimated total damage at about 129 dollars.

William Wilson Oxford State Road Dixie Cruise - In

Police Cite 2 Motorists After Grand Avenue Crash

City police cited Ben E. Brock for assured clear distance after a two car collision on Grand Avenue. Brock, eastbound, rear ended Roger Bryant's car. damage totaled 285 dollars. Brock said he did not watch the road. Also cited was Jack Frisch Jr for unsafe backing at 2:45 am on Country Kitchen Jet. his auto struck Imogene Whitt's car causing 25 dollars damage. Frisch's vehicle had no damage.

Ben E. Brock Grand Ave Grand Avenue Brock Grand Roger Bryant Rogers Middletown - Eaton Road Jack Frisch Jr Letterson Road Country Kitchen Imogene Whitt Mary Etta St Whitt Frisch

Catholic Leaders Call Race Issue Moral, End Segregation

In Cleveland the Catholic Diocese urged pastors to read a joint pastoral letter at all masses urging that racial problems be treated as moral and religious. The letter, drafted by American bishops, reiterates opposition to discrimination and calls for action to remove barriers to voting, jobs, housing, education, and public facilities for African Americans.

Cleveland (Ap Cleveland Arcnpisnup Roavwarad Hisarchdiocese Johan Said Amerean

Castro Declares Revolution Advances Amid Raids

In Havana Fidel Castro states the Cuban revolution is moving forward and will prevail despite pirate like attacks by counter revolutionists. He made the remarks during the opening ceremony of Cuba's annual student games.

Havana Fidel Castro Castro Cuba

Famed Slave Kin Sues Over Police Demotion Bias

Dred Scott Madison, 41, great-grandson of the enslaved Dred Scott, files in Superior Court alleging city officials discriminated against him in a demotion from sergeant to patrolman and a 30 day suspension by City Manager George E Bean. He seeks a trial without jury to overturn the actions and claims bias.

Grand Rapids, Mich America Dred Scott Madison Madison Superior Court U.S. Supreme Court George E Bean Ute

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