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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
14
AP columnist HAL Boyle reflects on World War II liberation of Paris twenty years later. He notes war’s ugliness and boredom, praises the 1944 Paris moment, and recalls fellow reporters and figures like Ernie Pyle while pondering the enduring impact of war on peace.
Reader asks about preferred stock yield and growth with fixed dividends. Expert says preferreds are fixed income, current 4.56% issue remains best high grade with limited upside. Recommends retaining shares and planning ahead for growth.
Five hands examined for bidding after a t6 pass. Hand 1 AJGA TOQ83 HKI562 suggests game via three clubs. hand 2 ] 8752 97642 BAKA 8 shows one heart. hand 3 2 diamonds cue-bids. hand 4 Q963 YQIS4 9 HAQI2 4. hand 5 95 I83S AIM 4KQ75 6 shows four hearts. Each explains best contract and rationale.
Crosswords clues include float of log, old French province, wrath, and fish eggs. Several entries hint at Latin verbs and common nouns, with references to Latvia capital and a war god. The list also features terms for scolding vehemently, the cougar, Society Island, and storage compartment.
Federal tax collections hit a record 112 billion dollars for the year ending June 30. Treasury officials warn full effect of the tax cut cannot be measured until 1964 income taxes are tallied next April 15. Withholding with reduction began in March, run about 800 million per month below prior year.
Two divorce notices from Butler County Ohio detailSybil Hatfield of Kentucky and Luther J Hartman of Reading Pennsylvania filing petitions for divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty Each requires defense by specified dates to avoid petitions being granted Also Middletown City Commission schedules a public hearing September 21 1964 to rezone property from B-1 to B-2 at Tytus Avenue Washington Street corner with public access to documents via City Clerk office.
The Air Force faced accusations of paying excessive living quarter allowances to civilian employees in Japan. A 1962 comptroller report notes average allowance above allowable expenses by four percent and cites a windfall profit example. One employee reportedly received 2700 dollars yearly retroactive to September 1961, more than twice his estimated 1200 dollar expense.
Rep. William E. Miller, Republican vice presidential candidate, charged the Democratic convention showed poor leadership and seating errors. He spoke from atop a baggage leak at Olean Airport during a 13 hour campaign swing after labeling Hubert H. Humphrey a raving liberal.
In Cleveland AP report, Robert E. Sweeney says he severed ties with Democratic State Chairman William L. Coleman over the handling of Democratic National Convention tickets in Atlantic City. Sweeney vows to campaign through Ohio county chairs while Coleman denies retaliation. Separately in Butler County Court, The Western and Southern Life Insurance Co. sues Jimmie Smith and others for mortgage foreclosure on Middletown real estate, case No. 82431.
Cleveland jurors convict Willard Mosley, a 41-year-old West Side man, of leaving the scene after a fatal crash that killed 11 year old Martha Zielaski, saying his car was stolen while he was in a bar. He faces up to six months in prison, a $500 fine, and a three year license suspension.
The National Safety Council estimates 490 to 590 lives could be lost in traffic accidents over the Labor Day weekend. The forecast covers 6 p.m. Friday September 4 to midnight Monday September 7, the last long summer travel period. If no holiday occurred the toll would be about 430.
Washington reports in principle agreement on a treaty to avoid double taxation. It would credit Philippine taxes against U.S. taxes and grant exemptions for Philippine students and trainees in the United States. U S corporations in the Philippines gain exemptions for charitable contributions pending ratification by both governments.
Multiple notices in Butler County Ohio courts announce a divorce petition by Wande Faye Snyder against Charles Richard Snyder for gross neglect of duty and an adoption petition by Emma D Lambert and Benjamin Franklin Lambert to adopt Deborah Jeanette Byrd. Hearings set for September 22 1964 and October 1964 dates. parties include Stephen Bobek and Deb orah Jeanette Byrd with addresses in Middletown and Hamilton.
USDA cattle and hog markets show limited test data in Cincinnati with bulls steady and hogs unevenly higher. Calves steady with choice 23 to 26 dollars. cows and bulls mix 13 to 17 dollars. barrows and gilts around 60 head tested at 18.00 to 18.35. sows 15 to 16. boars 10.50 to 11.25. Sheep trade not tested. Java note places Sumatra as Indonesia’s largest island.
Prices for eggs produced in Ohio and Indiana cover candling grades, farm packs, and deliveries to major Ohio cities. The report lists jumbo to small egg sizes with price ranges for country packing plants, retailer sales, and consumer grades, plus poultry and potato figures and a note on South Africa per capita proof spirit consumption.
Memorial notices express gratitude for sympathy and tributes after the deaths of Howard Laverne Baker and Helen Lanier, with thanks to specific doctors, ministers, and funeral homes. A separate remembrance honors Will Robinson two years after his passing on August 8 1962, with family recalling memories and ongoing grief.
Funeral directors McCoy Leffler Funeral Home and Joseph R Baker and Sons advertise contact numbers 423 9443 and 422 5405 for funeral services and arrangements.
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