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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1968

Page

11

Needled Slaughter Allegation After Ohio Pen Siege

Ohio representative C J McLin accused police and National Guardsmen of a needless slaughter during the 29 hour Ohio Penitentiary rebellion while prison officials moved to restore order. He urged a full investigation by Gov Rhodes and a federal review of the prison system. Officials rejected the charge noting the operation saved hostages and used minimal force. Prison guards remained on duty inside the facility for about two weeks amid tunnel closures and rebuilding.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Penitentiary C. J. McLin Dayton James A. Rhodes McLin Ohio Prison and Mental Hospital

Police Briefs Round Up Local Losses And Break In

Police report several thefts including Earl Nixon losing 380 from his pants pockets and Ann White missing 38 from her purse on Hill Avenue. Ralph Lynch found a 200 television missing, a 200 chain from Blake Steel. Edward Holland and David Combs arrested for drunken driving. Mrs Nicholas Schoenburger reported a basement window broken near the lock and possible burglary.

Edward Holland Beech Sr David IL. Combs 14Th Ave Nicholas Scoenburger Burton Road

Fire Runs Report From City Streets

Fire department logs show two incidents on yesterday. Rex Banks age 43 from 3900 Jewell Ave suffered breathing difficulty and was taken to Middletown Hospital. Mary Ann Thurmond age 15 of 417 McGuire Ave faced a severe headache and was transported for treatment.

Broad Street Manchester Motor Inn Rex Banks Jewell Ave Middletown Hospital McGuire Ave Mary Ann Thurmond

Priest Married in Seekonk Sparks Diocese Confusion

Rev Michael J Moakler of Providence Diocese confirms marriage to Eleanor Travers on August 1 in Seekonk Massachusetts by a town clerk The priest says he left the priesthood to marry and seeks church validation while commenting on state and national issues.

Providence R.I Michael J. Moakler Eleanor M. Travers Seekonk Mass Agnew Justice For All Ens

Lukens Predicts Democratic Nominee And Nixon Wins

Congressman Donald E. Lukens spoke to Lions Club members at the Manchester Motor Inn predicting Hubert Humphrey to gain the Democratic nomination on the first ballot by about 300 votes. He also forecast Sargent Shriver as the vice presidential pick. On the Republican side he praised Nixon’s primary wins and declared Nixon’s acceptance speech the best of his career. He noted Agnew as a strong potential VP and recalled assignments shaping the Nixon ticket, including pivotal Florida votes and efforts to deny unit rule in Alabama and Louisiana.

Donald E. Lukens Lions Club Manchester Motor Inn Hubert H. Humphrey Sargent Shriver Lukens Dick Nixon Spiro Agnew Maryland

Motoring Court Doles Out Licenses Suspensions and Fines

Three motorists faced license suspensions for DWI drag racing and related charges in municipal court. Richard Thinnes received a year suspension and fines for DWI and drag racing. Several others got 30 day suspensions or smaller penalties for careless driving unsafe backing and failure to yield. Additional cases included suspensions contingent on safety checks and various bond forfeitures.

Richard Thinnes Malvern St Vincent Sisson Middletown T. Lamb Thinnes N. Verity Parkway Jerry V. Cheesman van Ave Danny J. Shepherd S. Main St Dewey Reed Fairmount Ave Douglas W. Kenney Paullin Drive Elvin F. Davis Yankee Road Kenney Davis Delmer A. Elliott Velma Hembree Howe Road Shellie S. Smith Camden Paul D. Gomin Tom Hawkins Baltimore St Catherine Domanick Bellomonte St David A. Long Monroe St David Chasmann Mason George E. Bush Sheridan Ave Gary Nolan Jacksonburg Billy Watkins Garfield St Danny L. Slusher Carolina St Frank D. Chambers Elk Creek Road Kenneth A. Blackburn Preston A. Schrock East St Trenton Clyde S. Sword Oxford State Road Kenneth W. Gibson Iglehart St Larry A. Osborn W. Central Ave Joanne McNair Ninth Ave David Lykins Central Ave Charles E. Weidner S. Highview Road Daniel Ferguson Georgetown Jack Campbell Hamilton Richard L. Dumford N. Marshall Road Harold R. Hall Forrer St Excello Merle W. Culley New Castle Penn Clyde Marshall Middletown Rt. 4 Roger F. Phillips Elmer Short Flemming Road

John Lennon Wife Sues For Divorce

London AP reports Cynthia Lennon filed divorce papers against John Lennon alleging adultery with Yoko Ono. The couple, married in 1962, have a five year old son. Lennon and Ono filed an acknowledgement of service denying the adultery claim.

London John Lennon The Beatles Cynthia Yoko Ono Lennons Miss Ono

Ron's Pawn Shop Opens Late on Central Ave

Ron's Pawn Shop at 1364 Central Ave stays open until 8 30 each night offering a wide range of merchandise and quick buys.

Ron's Pawn Shop Central Ave

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