Today In History February 16 1968
AP recap for Friday February 16 1968 noting key events of the day. Historical milestones, political happenings, cultural moments and notable births or deaths are highlighted across regions and topics.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1968
Page
5
AP recap for Friday February 16 1968 noting key events of the day. Historical milestones, political happenings, cultural moments and notable births or deaths are highlighted across regions and topics.
Officials cleared the National University campus to avert further clashes after a shooting left one civilian dead and three police wounded. About 50 leftist students remained inside buildings, with a screening leading to some being allowed to go home and a campus search by police. Half a dozen students were detained for poor ID.
Roosevelt Junior High School music groups and individual performers received superior ratings at a Sycamore High School contest. Trumpet trio Jeff Tutt Dick Pratt Ted Heckard led the high marks. seventh grade quartet Ben Salem Steve Mull Brad Tutt Rick McKinney. ninth grade triple trio Barbara Norton Debbie Dennis Marilyn Michel Robyn Trimble Mary Jo Tunnell Cathy Dingess Helen Carroll Dana Hollon Glenda Salley all earned sup ers. Sally Akers of St Mary's School gained a piano superior. Other Roosevelt entrants earned good or excellent ratings in mixed doubles and boys quartets, with names including Billie Mack Lisa Swirczynski Debbie Lee Carmen Jenkins Debi Roehil Marilyn McIntosh Grace Sorrell Greg Lenf Neil Cohen Dick Pratt Brad Noblet Neil Cohen Tom Howard Jeff Tutt Asa Harsh and more.
A column on personal debt weighs how borrowing limits vary by purpose age and use. It argues debt should match durability and resale value of purchases and the buyer’s ability to work and repay. It cites tool making education travel and home improvements as factors in credit tolerance with notices of bank hours.
Middletown High School presents a mid winter concert tomorrow at 8 p m. soloist Paul West cello performs Vivaldi Sonata No 5. Quartet No 1 in a Minor features Karen Anderson Joan Imhoff Debby Beall. Orchestra plays Fantasia Ex odus. 93 piece band performs Coat of Arms March Toccata for Band Malaguena and Washington Post March. Directed by William Stiehl.
The Black Clawson Co announces its 15th annual four year college scholarship worth 2000 dollars for a son or daughter of a Black Clawson employee. Dale Constiner says funds may cover degrees in engineering pulp and paper technology or forestry at any university offering such programs. It provides 500 dollars per year and is renewable if the student maintains studies. applicants must be under 25 and hold a high school diploma or graduate this year.
The Defense Department reports seven more Ohioans killed in Vietnam. Killed in action are Hospital Corpsman 3.C Larry W. Stull of Fostoria, Marine Cpl. Russell L. Wilcox of Waynesfield, Marine Pfc. Gerald R. Clemson of Geneva, Marine Pfc. Roger G. Lyons of Amelia, Marine Pfc. Ronald L. Pelmeton of Milford, Marine Pfc. Frederick M. Stemen, son of Mrs. Veryla R. Allison of Hoytville, and Army Pfc. James D. Serena whose Bellaire widow Sharon lives in Bellaire.
Caribbean islanders utilize the coconut palm in full as fronds thicken roofs waxy blossoms decorate homes nutshell becomes charcoal meat yields oil and soap palm heart is a delicacy and wood provides fine paneling for interiors.
A vivid spring fashion note highlights a жен large collection of rayon silk blend tunic dresses for women. It emphasizes wrinkle resistance roll collars side slits and contrast color details in sizes 10 to 20.
A Lample shapely skimmer features a bright pull through scarf. Made of rayon and silk blend, it resists wrinkles and washable. Slub textured fabric in new dancing colors. Misses sizes 10 to 20.
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