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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1957

Page

8

Life After Death I The Real I Lives On

Actress Deborah Kerr argues funerals are barbaric for dwelling on death. She shares her view that the real self persists after death, returning to an all encompassing God, and discusses children, space, and evolving ideas about immortality. The piece previews a three part series on life beyond the grave.

Deborah Kerr Albert Schweitzer Bertrand Russell Associated Press Melanie Outer Space Earth God Mom Center Francesca

Safety Council Predicts Drop In 57 Death Toll

The National Safety Council estimates 1957 highway deaths may total 38,600, about 1,000 fewer than 1956. Factors include 31,350 deaths in ten months, 5.6 deaths per 100 million miles in eight months, and 29 or 46 states reporting improvements. October totals were 3,480, similar to 1956.

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Sputniks Shaped U S Defense Emphasis Says Douglas

Donald W. Douglas Jr., president of Douglas Aircraft Co., in Santa Monica, said Russia’s launch of the first satellites drew attention to missile programs. He noted the two Sputniks shifted America’s defense focus from manned to unmanned weapons.

Santa Monica Calif Russia United States Donald W. Douglas Jr Douglas Aircraft Co America

Robbers Bind Toledo Church Leader and Secretary

In Toledo Ohio three masked robbers bound Rev W F Bryan and Miss Margaret Tyerman at the Toledo Gospel Tabernacle and stole 2000 dollars in cash and 1000 dollars in checks before escaping.

Toledo Ohio

Evening Meetings Across Local Groups Spread On Tuesday

Community schedules list Moon's Club YMCA room K at 6 p m Sertoma at Manchester Hotel 6 30 p m South Middletown Fire 6 30 Forrer St Mayfield Fire 7 30 Sheffield St Fire House Lemon Twp Board 7 30 Mayfield PTO 7 30 school Sportsmen's Club trustees 8 Holy Trinity PTA 8 school assembly FOE 8 hall SPEBSQSA 8 Legion Miami Lodge IOOF 8 Monroe IOOF Hall

Moon’s Club YMCA Sertoma Club Manchester South Middletown Forrer St Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Lemon Township Board of Mayfield Pto Trustees Holy Trinity Pta FOE Spebsqsa Legion Miami Lodge IOOF Monroe Ioof

Community group meetings and post events hourly theme

Local groups list meetings for the day including the National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry at 7:30 p m at the Armory Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 at 7 30 p m post headquarters Middletown High Booster Club at 7 30 p m Civic Association Library Golden Helmet Post 7230 VFW at 18 p m 63 S Main St Order of Ahepa 8 p m Nelva Center Knights of Columbus 8 p m K lof C Auditorium.

Civic Association National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory Blythe-Williams American Legion Middletown High Booster Club Golden Helmet VFW Main St Order of Ahepa Nelva Center Knights of Columbus Klof C

Finnegan Heir Seeks Old Boston Bar Patrons

Mrs Catherine J Moore daughter of the late Patrick Finnegan who ran a Dorchester Avenue bar places a notice in a Boston want ad box seeking relatives of the former owner. A $10 money order and unsigned note claim a debt tied to Finnegan who died 44 years ago. Louis F Moore of Rockland Maine notes Finnegan fined patrons who overindulged and ran afoul of the law.

Boston Catherine J. Moore Amy Patrick Finnegan Dorchester Avenue Fields Corner Moore Finnegan Louis F. Moore Rockland Maine

Fiddler's Wife Sues For Divorce in LA

Irene Fisher 23 testified before Superior Judge Henry Willis that violin teacher husband began staying out late and returning drunk. She charged irreconcilable differences and sought a divorce on grounds of marital discord.

Los Angeles Irene Fisher Henry Willis

Oklahoma Voters Set County Option On Beer Law

Oklahoma faces a statewide vote on county option to allow 3.2 percent beer in 77 counties. The constitutional amendment sponsored by the United Press would alter a 933 beer ban and could end the state’s enforced dry status in certain counties.

Dry State Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Champion Chairman Receives 1957 Human Relations Award

Reuben B. Robertson of Asheville winner of the National Society for the Advancement of Management Human Relations Award. The honor recognizes contributions to human relations within free enterprise and economic stability. Formal presentation will occur at the January 25 meeting in Asheville with Admiral Arthur W Radford as principal speaker. Robertson, a North Carolina executive, has a long record of local and national honors.

Reuben B. Robertson Ashes Champion Paper & Fibre Co National Society For the Advancement of Management Western North Carolina The Society For the Advancement of Management Robertson Harold R. Bixler Asheville North Carolina Sam Arthur W Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff

Sidney Firm Low Bid For Elk Creek Bridge Project

Frantz Brothers Inc. of Sidney had the apparent low bid of 62864 on the Rt. 503 full roadway width bridge over Elk Creek, 52 miles north of Seven Mile. Ohio Department of Highways announced in Columbus. Estimated job cost 76800 with completion by Sept 30 1958.

Frantz Brothers Inc Sidney Elk Creek Seven Mile Ohio Department of Highways Columbus

Canadian Auto Plants Shutdown

Canadian auto plants idled about 16,000 Ontario workers as buyers delayed purchases amid tax cut rumors. General Motors halted Oshawa operations affecting about 10,000. Chrysler Windsor suspensions around 4,000. Ford Oakville and Windsor layoffs totaling 2,000. House of Commons opened emergency debate on auto industry unemployment.

Toronto Canada Ontario General Motors Oshawa Chrysler Windsor Ford Oakville House of Commons

Guilty Of Murder In Campbell Stabbing Case

A jury in Youngstown Ohio convicted Fred Neal 37 of Campbell of first degree murder for stabbing Marie Pearson 21 to death on a Campbell street corner during an argument over her leaving him. The jury recommended mercy.

Youngstown Ohio Fred Neal Campbell Neal Marie Pearson

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