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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
10
In Cincinnati a 19 year old man Allen Ritzl of Ley was unintentionally struck in the jaw by a police bullet from Norwood officer Lawrence Wilson who fired twice trying to stop a car carrying a suspected check stealer. The incident occurred Thursday in a plant office area during the pursuit.
Piqua Ohio water supply to return to normal after levee at Swift Run Lake broke, flooding the pumping station basement and forcing school and industry curtailments. Water was pumped from the Miami River to the plant and city lines, with elevated tanks held for emergency use. Utilities Director Gallagher estimated basement flood damage at 50 dollars.
Rep. Tom V. Moorehead of Ohio criticizes President Kennedy's drive to lower tariff barriers saying free trade policy harms domestic firms. He urges Congress to reassert control and curb presidential tariff-cutting powers, arguing Reciprocal Trade Act protections have eroded under executive authority.
WAVERLY Ohio two infant sisters Charity 18 months and Christie 7 months daughters of Wade Ellis Mor gantown died of measles within minutes of each other. Pike County Coroner Paul Jones reports an older child is seriously ill with the same disease. The babies died before a doctor could be called. illness since November 27.
London doctors report Earl Attlee showed slight improvement during the night but emphasized his condition remains grave. The update notes no change in his critical status, with medical staff monitoring his vital signs closely.
President Kennedy takes a day off at a Florida coast resort as early arrivals gather. He plans two town excursions for church services and a possible house tour for Christmas. White House aide says no schedule, no appointments, with David Powers as guest.
Tomorrow's aspects urge a realistic schedule focused on completing existing matters and delaying new ventures until next week. Personal good news is hinted in the near term, with career chances and potential promotion or expansion around February if birthday aligns. financial gains expected, but avoid overspending. The coming year promises pleasant personal life changes with lively social and travel prospects, while February and April counsel emotional restraint. A child born today is described as vivacious, loyal, and prudent.
The South Middletown fire department handled a grass fire yesterday around 3:50 p.m. at 2711 S Main St behind George's Drive Inn. Captain Jim Dunn said the crew had the fire out in about two minutes and it likely started from burning trash nearby.
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