Armco Hot Strip Mill Gets $3 Million Modernization In January
Armco Steel will begin a $3,000,000 modernization of its hot strip mill in January at its Middletown East facility. The project, expected to take about two years, will convert customer coils into finished sheets while maintaining supply through an inventory. Armco will staff all shifts during the shutdown with hot strip, maintenance, and shop workers collaborating on repairs. the project should boost production, reduce delays, and improve product quality. Approximately 600 workers will be employed around the clock, with F H McGraw Construction handling installation and Armco crews handling repairs.
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Armco
Middletown
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F.H. McGraw Construction Company
Armco Men
Police-Fireman Unions Push City for Monthly Pay Hike
A police fireman committee pressed for a monthly raise and met with city manager H. W. Starick who said the issue would go to the City Commission likely in tonight's caucus but no action was expected. A $15 monthly increase was tentatively offered while workers push for $50. Starick noted talks on Woodrow Wilson Elementary safety and sidewalk plans plus bids for coal and gasoline due December 26 and possible state funding adjustments for the Verity Parkway project.
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H. W. Starick
Starick
City Commission
Starick Sai
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Highview Rd
Central Ave
Grand Ave
Middletown
Christmas Shopping Store Hours Panel
The notice lists store hours for December 19 to December 23 with 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 9 p.m. closing times. The Christmas Day date, December 25, is shown as CLOSED.
Automotive Hint on Preventing Radiator Scalds
Water should never be added to a hot engine radiator as rapid cooling can crack the cylinder ends. Let the engine cool before adding coolant or water and avoid sudden temperature changes.
Salvation Army Kettle Drive Falls Short as Lions Rally
Salvation Army funds total $1,948.91 with daily gifts lagging behind. Captain Kenneth Sharp reports yesterday’s $185.93 and Lions Club volunteers will man kettles at Manchester Hotel and downtown for a final push aiming past a $720 goal. The “50 Lights in 50” campaign shows only nineteen bulbs lit. Y Teens begin wrapping about 600 gifts at the Citadel tomorrow.
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Salvation Army
Kenneth Sharp
Lions Club
Manchester
Lions
Army
John Ross
Citadel
Girl 15 Sustains Severe Facial Cut in Route 4 Car Crash
Dorothy Henry, 15, of Excel, suffered a severe facial cut when a car driven by William Nolan, 18, of Middletown, skidded on a curve, overturned, and struck a pole on Route 4 north of Route 63. Nolan was uninjured. four others were taken to Middletown Hospital for treatment.
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Dorothy Henry
Excello
William Nolan
Middletown
Nolan
Middletown Ospital
Police Briefs Include Assault Charge and Disorderly Conduct
Herbert Daniels 33 of 308 Moore St was arrested on a warrant for assault and battery at 12 20 a m while working at Excello Bailey Robinson 23 of 929 Eighth Ave faced a disorderly conduct charge after being taken into custody at 1 55 p m yesterday He also owed a $10 fine from a prior case A purse stolen from Rozella Patterson 121 N Broad St was recovered in a downtown store later today
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Herbert Daniels
Moore St
Daniels
Excello
Bailey Robinson
Eighth Ave
Robinson
Rozella Patterson
N. Broad St
Weather Delays Two City Elementary School Projects
Construction of two city elementary schools faces delays due to heat and winter weather. Architect Edward Nelson of McLaughlin and Keil reports heat service shortfall at Woodrow Wilson School, while snow and ice slow progress at the South School site. Knowlton Construction runs both projects as winter weather hampers erections citywide.
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Edward Nelson
McLaughlin and Keil
Lima
Nelson
Woodrow E. Wilson
Highview Rd
Middletown Gas and Electric
Gas Company
New South School
Mary Oglesby Park
Snow Likely To Return For Christmas In Middleton
Middleton residents woke to light snow with flurries today as Christmas approaches. The weatherman noted slightly warmer air but warned against overconfidence. Temperatures ranged from a low near four degrees to a high around 28, with Armco East Side readings near 19 to 20. Forecasters expect colder conditions and more snow flurries Thursday across southwestern Ohio.
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Middletown
Weather Bureau
Armco
Ohio
Polio Epidemic Strikes Singapore With 81 Cases
An infantile paralysis outbreak in Singapore reports 81 cases and 13 deaths so far this year. Health authorities released the figures today, detailing the spread across the city.
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Singapore
At the Movies Paramount and Colonial Listings
Paramount shows Cassino to Korea at 3 5 45 and 8 40 p.m. Mrs Mike at 1 15 4 6 50 and 9 40 p.m. Colonial presents Convicted at 2 40 5 40 and 8 40 p.m. Cargo to Cape Town at 1 15 4 15 7 15 and 10 15 p.m.
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Cassino
Korea
Mike
Colonial
Capetown
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