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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1962
Page
2
Eaton Ohio AP reports two people died today in a car truck collision on icy U S 40 near a recent fatal crash Friday. Victims are Robert Ray 43 and Frances Ray 35 of Ashland. Ray’s car crossed into the opposite lane, hit a oncoming truck. Friday’s victim was George Lee Ingert 25 of Lewisburg in a separate crash one half mile west of yesterday’s incident.
Marvin Botwin of Dayton pleaded not guilty in Piqua Municipal Court to arson in the Beaker Building fire that destroyed an office. Louis Hammond and Billy Ray Trapp, both of Sidney, initially admitted involvement after Botwin allegedly promised $1090, then pleaded not guilty and waived a preliminary hearing. Botwin posted $10,000 bond. preliminary hearing set for Feb. 19.
Washington AP report says Colorado State University in Fort Collins is proposed as the site for a collaborative radiological health animal research laboratory. Senator John A. Carroll notes it would be the largest such lab in the free world, costing about $975,000 on 65 acres. Other applicants include Purdue, Ohio State, Iowa State, Washington State, Auburn and Texas A&M.
Middletown’s traffic accident total rose to 31 over the past two days as police investigated eight more collisions yesterday. Friday brought 23 accidents on slick streets with the heaviest damage at $500 from a car-truck crash at Milton Road and Kenwood Drive. No injuries were reported.
In Medina Ohio James Huffman a retired farmer died in a blaze that destroyed the 12 year old house where he was born The fire occurred Saturday on a farm two miles southwest of Medina The cause of the fire is not known at this time The victim was 87 years old
Three Warren County residents were injured in a two car crash on Rt. 122 near old Rt. 25 last night. Elza Heitzer and Ruby Crawford were treated at Middletown Hospital with head bump, broken ankle and facial injuries while George Crawford suffered a nose injury. Crawford charged with failure to yield as his car collided with Heitzer’s eastbound auto. Also, Harry Blangy was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a separate Yankee Road crash near Todhunter Road with minor damage.
Middleton High School speech departments earned three third place awards in debate and individual events. The A division debaters Bill Havemann Bob Ward and Bob Davidson Don Lennie posted four wins two losses in three rounds. The Middletown B team Betty Marshall Marcia Letts Tim Walker Marianna Jacobs went three and three to take third. Gerald Ratliff earned third in Fairborn original oratory with other event competitors: Berman Coughlen Mackall Urmston Morgan Weidner McDowell Boswell Stubbs Geckler Bigelow.
Post 9 patrolmen investigated four property damage crashes yesterday while highway conditions in the Middletown area were reported generally good aside from a few back roads with icy spots that thaw.
London Ohio AP report says Robert Wilson Sr 47 of Rt 4 London was fatally injured Saturday in an auto crash about five miles southeast of the city, his wife and son were hurt in the collision.
Clem Bowyer age 88 a retired farmer died Thursday at Wright Rest Home Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oswald Memorial Home Interment in Rose Hill cemetery No immediate survivors Friends may call Sunday and Monday afternoon and evening
Harley E Bivens seven year old winter resident of German town Rt 1 died unexpectedly Thursday at Memorial Hospital in Sarasota Florida. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Ellen one daughter Mrs Herman Caden Germantown Rt 1 two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at John A Arpp Funeral Home with Rev Donald C Esslinger officiating. Burial will be Germantown Cemetery. Visitation after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The article analyzes potential shifts in Soviet and Western strategy over Berlin and disarmament. It notes Khrushchev's reluctance to concede major terms, possible attempts to split the West, and the risk of renewed nuclear testing talks. Lao officials see cautious Soviet openness to neutralist peace but fear a communist buildup and a broader takeover bid.
Funeral services for John D. Fultz, 61, who died of a heart attack at his home on 1907 Tytus Ave, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Riggs Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney G. Williams officiating. Burial is planned at Woodside Cemetery. Visitation at the home will be tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Cincinnati AP The executive council of the Congress of Racial Equality firmed up plans Saturday for new freedom rides and other integration demonstrations this year. Leaders declined to disclose decisions from day long sessions at a Cincinnati hotel citing closed meetings.
Washington AP reports that with the release of U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers only one other American remained imprisoned in the Soviet Union. William Makinen, 22, a Fulbright scholar from Ashburnham Massachusetts, was sentenced to eight years for photographing military installations during a trip through Hungary Czechoslovakia and the Ukraine. Makinen was seized July 25 1961 and convicted September 5 1961 in Kiev. He studied at the Free University of West Berlin and spoke nine languages. Izvestia claimed he had espionage training by U.S. agents.
Frederic L. Pryor, 28, a Michigan economics student, delayed President Kennedy by 20 minutes in Berlin amid the Powers Abel prisoner exchange. Pryor’s release alongside Powers created questions about Soviet bargaining and East German sovereignty as the exchange unfolded near Checkpoint Charlie. Pryor joined his parents in West Berlin before the Powers Abel swap was announced.
New Delhi India plans a census at year end covering Goa Damao and Diu the former Portuguese enclaves seized last December by India.
A guide explains that bees first identify flowers by color to locate nectar and then use scent to confirm quality. The method helps explain pollination patterns and timing of bloom for beekeeping and garden planning.
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