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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1961
Page
6
United in hope for peace, Americans greet 1961 anxious about how to achieve it yet willing to sacrifice. They seek peace in our time and for all time, feeling it may be farther away amid memories of the Korean War and political division.
An Associated Press survey shows Americans seek peace from a bearded revolutionary 90 miles off Florida Keys and tensions from Congo Laos Berlin U N Khrushchev unrest and Latin American threats. They also hope for prosperity economic stability full employment and greater national prestige. For themselves they desire peace of mind and health.
The passage reflects widespread desire for wage gains, better schools and housing, and racial harmony amid the Civil War centennial. Voters express hope and fear over inflation, automation, gold reserves, recession risk, and the new administration amid pronounced partisan tension.
Middletown Fine Arts Center enters its fourth year with four exhibits planned for 1961. Highlights include the Art Center Show in May limited to center class artwork, the Area Art Show in November for a 15 mile radius, and the December Art Mart inviting all artists to sell year’s work. An Ohio Printmakers Exhibition is also planned.
A 70 year old former Nice Cavalry Regiment member Antonio Poli is inducted for a two day tour at the old barracks in Pinero lo Italy. Armored cars replaced horses and engines roared as Poli noted the food is better.
An advertisement touts the Wall Street Journal as a daily complete business paper with rapid reports on prices taxes consumer buying government spending investment trends and legislation. It highlights its large staff three major press associations and Midwest publication with a trial offer of three months for seven dollars.
Middleton cars and trucks caused a string of fatalities in 1960 with 37 local deaths and a county total of 61. Victims include John C. Herr and James McLean in Middletown, and Kelly Johnson with Marvin Setser in Hamilton, amid multiple crashes on Verity Parkway, U.S. 127, and area roads.
Thirteen people die when Mexican army troops fire on a 2,000 strong crowd protesting Governor Raul Caballero Aburto. Demonstrators accuse the governor of corruption and mishandling public funds and demand his resignation.
A listing of meetings and events for Monday and Tuesday across area groups. Groups include Industrial Council at Manchester Hotel, Monroe Grange, Civic Symphony, Trans. Bn Armory, Civitan Rotary United Spanish War Veterans Sertoma Fire departments and PTA gatherings, plus Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon sessions at various locations. Many events start at 6:30 to 8 pm with several school or hall venues listed.
The Middletown Safety Council favors continuing the compulsory auto inspection idea. Opposition questions its benefit, cost and enforceability while supporters cite 1959 and 1957 defect statistics. The group also aims to boost seat belt use and expand safety campaigns and training programs.
Middletown chapter reports a typical year with no major disasters but ongoing need. Volunteers logged about 25 000 hours, home nursing classes resumed, and funds raised for Chile earthquake victims reached 935 dollars. New officers were elected at the December meeting as the group paid for a new chapter home at 125 S Main St. and continued financing operations.
Georgia Ku Klux Klan official O F Craig says the Klan will reveal a weapon next month to stop the integration movement in the South. He announced a January 28 meeting in Atlanta and insisted the U S klans will never surrender amid leadership resignations.
A restraining order from the 10th District Court of Appeals suspends the effective date of new Ohio nursing and rest home regulations until January 18. Mil dred A. Arfiman of Leetonia sues on behalf of 365 federation members, alleging improper hearings, lack of oath testimony, and no stenographic record in sessions held November 19 and December 10 and 11.
In 1961 Americans show guarded optimism about the future, fewer expect strong gains, more aim for staying even. While many foresee some economic improvement, a number fear near term darkening as the year begins, marking a tempered national outlook.
Roger Babson argues that the monthly unemployment estimates from 35 000 surveyed households may exaggerate or hide real labor market conditions. He notes sampling errors seasonal adjustments and human factors such as housewives answering surveys may distort figures. He warns of pockets of unemployment and warns that rising wage costs could curb America’s global competitiveness.
William Scheaffer, 1605 Berwick Lane, has been admitted to partnership in Clark and Heldman, certified public accountants. Virgil Clark and Thomas F Heldman are the other partners. Much of Scheaffer s time will be in the Cincinnati office. He joined the firm four years ago after Miami University where he earned an AB in accounting. He received his CPA license from the state last May. The firm s office is in the Savings and Loan Building.
Chicago AP reports 34,540 people died in road crashes in the first 11 months of the year, a 1 percent rise from 1959. Despite more travel, the mileage death rate reached a record low, and November was the safest since 1934 for mileage.
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