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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1960

Page

3

DiSalle to Launch Drive Against Miller Machine

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle announced the Ohio State Democratic Party will organize in Cuyahoga County to combat Millerism and machine politics. State Chairman William L. Coleman will form a county chapter to lead a vigorous, open campaign and control patronage decisions there.

DiSalle Miller ‘Machine Columbus, Ohio Michael V. DiSalie Cuyahoga County Ray T. Miller Miller William L. Coleman Democratic Executive Committee Cuyhoga County Democratic Party of Ohio

Senator Harter Quits to Seek County Office

Sen. Fred Harter of Summit announces resignation effective April 10 to pursue the Democratic nomination for Summit County commissioner. Gov. DiSalle will be asked to call a special election for the two-year unexpired term with the May 3 primary and Nov. 8 general election. Harter is the second four-year term senator to resign for another post.

Columbus Ohio Fred Harter Harter Ohio House of Representatives Te Senate Tom W. Moorehead R.muskingum Republian Nis Ray T. Miller Jr Julius Petrash Cleveland Democrats Cuyahoga County

Baby Saved By Salesman at California Boat Ramp

Clinton Norman and his wife were unhooking a boat trailer when a crawling baby rolled the car toward the water. Salesman Michael McColes jumped from a parked car and pulled the infant through a window as the car and trailer sank. He said he surprised himself by acting.

San Leandro Calif Clinton Norman Castro Valley Norman Michael McColes

Pickup Sideswiped South of Camden

Preble County deputies report a semitruck driven by Teddy De willis Gross 25 of Cleveland Tennessee sideswiped a pickup driven by Elbert R. Bragg 62 of New Paris on the Seven Mile bridge Rt. 127 south of Camden. No injuries were reported.

Teddy Dewillis Gross Cleveland Tenn Seven Mile Bridge Rt. 127 Camden Preble County Elbert R. Bragg New Paris

Air Force Withdraws Manual After National Council of Churches Critique

The Air Force ordered an investigation into a withdrawn reserve course manual after the National Council of Churches charged bias against religion and communism. Secretary Dudley Sharp repudiated the publication and directed inquiries into development, issuance, and similar material.

National Council of Churches Air Force Dudley Sharp Air Force Headquarters Sharp Air Force Reserve Council United States James Wine Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr Wine United States Air Force Gates

Clemency Requests Pour In Over Chessman Case

In Sacramento AP report, Gov. Brown's office notes overwhelming clemency sympathy for Caryl Chessman as execution nears. Thousands of letters and telegrams, possibly 2 to 1 in favor, flood the clemency secretary with calls claiming new evidence or leads. Chessman, convicted in 1948 on 17 counts, faces execution Friday.

Sacramento Caki Edmund Brown Caryl Chessman San Quentin Cecil Poole Chessman Los Angeles Poole

Adenauer Ill With Mild Influenza At Bonn Home

Chancellor Konrad Adenauer is confined to his Bonn home with a mild influenza attack. The 87 year old leader is prone to winter colds and influenza, his office announced today.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer Adenauer

Honduras Gains Independence From Spain in 1821

The Central American republic of Honduras ended colonial status and became independent in 1821 after centuries under Spanish rule. This historic shift marked the formation of a new national identity and set the stage for regional changes across Central America.

Honduras Central American Republic Spain

Police Briefs Report Arrests and Incidents

Officers arrested Joshua Finch 28 2217 Hill Ave on a warrant for issuing a check with insufficient funds. Vandals damaged his car. Omar Woods 1904 Highland St reported the damage. Clarence Adams 57 2507 North Ave was arrested at Doty Street and Central Avenue for failure to report an accident.

Joshua Finch Hill Ave Omar Woods Highland St Clarence Adams North Ave Doty Street Central Avenue

Ex Legislator Warren W Williams Dies in Ohio

Warren W Williams longtime postmaster and former state representative died Tuesday in Jeffersonville Ohio after authorities reported a garage entered and fuses removed following a call to 4113 Net Oh. AP report notes contact details and residence for Williams.

Washington Court House Ohio Warren W. Williams Jeffersonville

Hayden named Armco finance post in corporate shift

Robert S. Hayden, ex special assistant to Armco’s VP finance, is appointed assistant treasurer and general insurance manager. A Miami University graduate, he joined Armco in 1946 and has since held titles including assistant to the treasurer and manager of insurance and real estate before his latest promotion.

Robert $. Hayden Armco Steel Corp D. E. Reichelderfer Miami University Hayden Armco Treasury

Racial confrontation erupts at store lunch counter

Police quelled a melee on a parking lot after a dispute between groups of Negroes and white students at a store lunch counter. About 20 people from both sides reportedly clashed when the Negroes found all 40 seats taken by whites and began heckling and pushing.

Deaths And Funerals Evan Hamilton Sr. Dies at 77

Evan Hamilton Sr. 77 of Shaker Road died of cancer at Garden Manor Rest Home after 18 months illness. Retired machinist for the Shar ile Division of Black Clawson Co. He was a native of Harrisonburg Pa and lived in Middletown and Athens before. Survived by three sons, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Services Friday at Athens Methodist Church, Union Street Cemetery burial. Contact Eaton Funeral Home for visiting hours.

Franklin — Evan Hamilton,Sr Shaker Road Garden Manor Mr. Hamilton Black Clawson Co Harrisonburg Middletown Athens Mary Evan L Chautauqua Thomas Franklin Harry Nelsonville Methodist Church Union Street Eaton Funeral Home

Franklin Sterling Eckler Dies in Las Vegas at 81

Franklin Sterling Eckler 81 of 377 Shorts Rd died yesterday in Las Vegas Ney. A retired farmer and Estill County Ky native, he was married to Dolly who died in 1951. Surviving are two sons Wendell and Earnest two daughters Martelia Loretta and Lorrisa a brother Mortie eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Arrangements incomplete at Anglesby Funeral Home.

Franklin Sterling Eckler Shorts Rd Las Vegas Ney Estill County Dolly Wendell Earnest Middletown Martelia Adams Loretta Denisi Miamisburg Lorrisa McKibban Mortie Springboro

Boy's Death Probed in Toledo Case

In Toledo Ohio a five month old boy named Carlos Garcia apparently suffocated and died after his mother Mrs Eduardo Garcia put him to bed. She checked him about a half hour later and found him unconscious with a plastic bag over his mouth. He died en route to St Charles Hospital.

Toledo, Ohio Eduardo Garcia Bono Carlos St. Charles Hospital

East Cape Siberia Lies Much Far From Cape Prince of Wales

A fragment states East Cape in Siberia is only five percent of the distance from Cape Prince of Wales Alaska, suggesting proximity in a guiding comment about geography.

East Cape Siberia Cape Prince of Wales Alaska

Notable Figures Mourned In Separate Obituaries From Across Globe

Leifur Magnusson, 77, former government economist and labor relations specialist, died in a California traffic crash. He once served as U.S. representative to the International Labour Organization and worked with the Library of Congress and the War College staff in Washington during World War II. Born in Iceland, he had a long public service career. Nors Iman Pett, creator of a provocative British comic strip character Jane, died Tuesday at age 1.

Claremont Calif Leifur Magnusson U.S International Labor Organization League of Nations Library of Congress War College Washington Iceland Keymer England Nors Iman Pett Jane

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