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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1957

Page

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City Commission to hear plan for Middletown Prison Center

A proposal by City Commissioner William W. Denham Judge Lamb and Louis Rossi calls for a rehabilitation center on Smith Farm to house inmates from the Middletown Municipal Court. The plan outlines a 266 by feet prefab building with kitchen, laundry, storage, and administrative rooms plus work programs in cooking, sanitation, equipment maintenance, street work, beautification and farming. Social educational programs include religious services, arts and crafts, on the job training, Alcoholics Anonymous and job placement after release.

Middletown Willem W. Denham J. T. Lamb Lewis A. Rossi Smith Farm Brandenburg & Switzer William W. Denham Judes T. Lamb Louis A. Rossi Denham

Northwest Region Hit By Floods

The Associated Press reports Crab Creek near Wilson Creek 119 miles southwest of Spokane surged Tuesday night, flooding towns with water 5 to 6 feet deep. Residents evacuated to a school as some were trapped on rooftops or upper floors. Roads including State Highway 330 were covered by floodwater several miles away.

Wilson Creek Spokrane Crab Creek Weter Oe North Cen

Quick Thinking Saves A Thief In Flight

In South Windsor Connecticut Deputy Sheriff Edmund Dwyer chased a stolen car as it crashed and caught fire. He grabbed a youth who fled the scene but urged officers to pursue the suspect still inside the burning vehicle. The car was empty when Dwyer returned.

Windsor Conn Edmund Dwyer Dwyer

CWA Votes To End Strike In Ohio Telephone War

Ohio unions approve a contract ending a 72 day strike at Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co. Unofficial returns show mixed votes: Marys 15 to 11 yes, Cambridge 38 to 0 yes, Pompe? 15 yes, Portsmouth Local 4372 117 to 48 no, Greenfield and Wilmington locals 44 to 4 yes. Workers had left for other jobs as talks continued.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co SM. Marys Cambridge Portsmouth Scide County Pouane Syah Dave Sareed Arnett Greenfield Wilmington

Lone Texas legislator charged with bribery offer

Dr. Howard Harmon of San Antonio testified Cox offered to withdraw a bill in exchange for a bribe. Cox surrendered in Coarve Texas, bond set at 5000, and he planned to return to Austin. The case implicates House Bill 2M outlawing naturopathic medicine.

Howard Harmon San Antonio Texas Naturalopathic Physician's Assa Cox Coarve Tex Houster Gan Austin House Harmon Carr Lubbock Sec Teaas

U N debate on Middle East stalls as U S proposes Gaza plan

The United Nations General Assembly halted as delegates waited to speak on the Israeli Egyptian dispute. U S Chief Delegate Henry Cabot Lodge worked on a plan to place Gaza under temporary UN administration and open the Gulf of Aqaba to all ships, aiming for immediate Israeli withdrawal and no renewed hostilities.

United Nations East United States Egypt Teesurt Shilions General Assembly Prince Wan Waithayakon Thailand Middle East U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Gaza Strip U. N Gulf of Aqaba U.S Lester B. Pearson Soviet Union Abba Eban Eban UN Oe Aqaba Gulf Rayption Red Sea Jarac Eilat Hammarskjold Washington Ace Dukjes

Vigil for Naught in Theft Case Stolen Safe Hidden

Three deputies searched a site after a stolen safe was reported missing. the vigil for the incident yielded no new clues as investigators pursued leads regarding the concealed loot.

Weather notes: cold wind returns to Miami Valley

The forecast predicts cloudy windy and colder weather with possible rain. Officials recorded a high of 57 degrees yesterday at 12 45 p m and a low of 50 90 inches of precipitation reported last period in the area.

Miami Valley

Mollet and Eisenhower Meet in Push for Accord

French Premier Guy Mollet wrapped talks with President Eisenhower amid reports of narrowing gaps in French American policy. The meetings aimed to heal the rift over the Egypt crisis and bolster progress from two conferences and a luncheon. The tone was cautiously optimistic about reducing tensions and avoiding UN sanctions on Israel.

Washington Guy Mollet Eisenhower Egypt Israel U.N

Peron Men Arrested By Police

Reported arrests by police targeted government critics amid a nationwide railroad slowdown. The government claimed discipline by military authority would end the disruption.

Peron Wich

More Ways Than One to Cross a Street

Arthur McMullen, 26, rode his bicycle through Southend on a red signal then carried his bike across the intersection as a pedestrian. The court accepted his change of status but fined him one pound for jaywalking.

Southend-On-Sea England Arthur McMullen McMullen Rt. J. Hughes Sald

Hasn't Even Started Teamsters Face New Disclosures

Washington AP Ann Thompson of Seattle testified she once considered entering organized prostitution in Portland but declined due to lack of funds. She denied motives tied to racketeers and Teamsters Union officials, saying she would need much money. The testimony also referenced loans and transfers involving Sam Bassett Richard Klinge Sam Sellinas and others tied to a Rainbow Tavern operation in Seattle and related funds.

Washington (Ap Ann Thompson Seattle Portland Ore Vice Opera Old Cartier Thefime Miss Thompson Elkins McClela Ssee Ste Carl Elkins

Ohio budget raises cost of state government per citizen

Government costs rise about six dollars per person each year for the next two years, raising the average citizen’s share from about 88 dollars to roughly 100 dollars. The highway program costs are funded separately through federal highway funds and state taxes for debt retirement. Legislative leaders criticize excessive departmental cuts and argue for tighter budgeting.

Columbus Ohio C. William O'Neill U. S O'Neill James J. McGettrick Cleveland

Chuckle Time Marches On From Silent TV Era

A short line notes how television finally brings sound to Chuckle Time, ending a period of silent humor as new TV tech enables audible jokes and gags. The fragment hints at a shift from quiet sketches to lively sound accompanied entertainment.

Eyesore or Art Offbeat Architecture Debate

Mayor Richardson Dilworth estimated four million pounds to facelift the old pile, arguing the cost outweighs benefits. City officials weigh new design while the Pean Tower remains a focal point for the town.

Richardson Dilworth Ghey City Hall

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