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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1970

Page

2

Hoffman A Put On Attorney Thinks So

In Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention Hoffmann argues he did not incite rioting. Abbie Hoffman testifies as a defendant in a trial where U S attorney questions him about alleged writings and statements. Judge Hoffman ofta reprimands the defendant for rambling. Mayor Daley is expected to testify for the defense on Friday.

Chicago Abbott Abbie’ Hoffman U.S Hofftman Hoffman U.S. District Court James Rochford Julius J. Hoffman Intera‘tional Party Richard G. Schultz Schultz Lincoln Park Richard J. Daley

U S Vietnam Deaths Top 40 000 Mark

Saigon reports the US Vietnam war toll reached 40 000 after a week with 86 Americans killed in action. Since Jan 1 1961 the official US tally stands at 39 979, rising toward 40 000 as field reports add confirmed deaths.

Saigon Vietnam U.S US ‘Command United States

Ginsberg Wins Out In Miami

Federal judge orders City of Miami to provide time and space for Allen Ginsberg to finish a recital at Miami Marine Stadium. The Dec 22 stop due to four letter words and drowned words by music is deemed impermissible and the venue must reopen Friday or Saturday with restricted audience.

Miami Allen Ginsberg Ginsberg Miami Marine Stadium Mannie Costa U.S C. Clyde Atkins Costa Atkins Paul Andrews Marine Stadium

Police Walk Beat Reduces Crime in St. Louis District

In a St. Louis housing district, foot patrols in a high-crime area reduced law violations and fostered community peace. Elmer Hammond commended Chief Curtis Brostron for officers walking their beats, noting improved rapport with residents and playful snowball exchanges with youths during the first snow.

ST. Louis, Mo St. Louis Elmer Hammond Pruitidgoe Curtis Brostron

Freud Protege Theo Reik Dies at 81 in Bronx

Theodor Reik, a Freud protege and author of many psychoanalysis works, died Wednesday at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx at age 81. He was a longtime figure in American psychology circles.

Freud New York Theodor Reik Sigmund Freud Psychoanalysis Montefiore Hospital Bronx

Akron sergeant asks discharge after Viet Cong captivity

Vernon C. Shepard, 21, an Akron Army sergeant and former prisoner of war, has asked his congressman to help him exit the Army before his April 1971 tour ends. Rep. William Ayres (R-Ohio) is checking with the Defense Department on the request. Shepard, wounded by shrapnel, plans to pursue bricklaying rather than remaining in a noncombat role until his discharge.

Cleveland, Ohio Akron Vernon C. Shepard U.S William Ayres Ohio Ayres Defense Department Shepard Vietnam Sharon Ireland Ft. Knox Army

Marine Wounds Self Practicing Manual of Arms

A 21 year old Somerville man on leave from the Marines accidentally wounded his left shoulder when a .22 rifle discharged around 5 30 am today. Steve Rumpler 3077 Frazee Rd Somerville was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. Sgt Wilbur Buck said he was practicing the manual of arms with the weapon when it discharged.

Hamilton Somerville Wilbur Buck Sheriff's Department Steve Rumpler Frazee Rd Mercy Hospital Rumpler

Deaths and Funerals Estella McClung

Obituary notices for Estella May McClung 88 of Middletown Ohio detailing death at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton burial at Spring Hill Cemetery near Bethany services at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Albert Grooms burial in Spring Hill. Also mentions service by Monroe Grange and Pythian Sisters and survivor Grover Green.

Estella May McClung Bethany Road Middletown Rt. 1 McCoy-Leffle Albert Grooms Spring Hill Cemetery Bethany Monroe Grange McClung Miami Valley Hospital

Mrs Myra Estella Moore Dies In Middletown Hospital

Mrs Myra Estella Moore 69 of 237 Linda Court Trenton died at 9 50 am yesterday at Middletown Hospital five hours after admission She belonged to Mt Olivet United Presbyterian Church choir Missionary Society and CIC Class Her husband C H Moore died in 1954 Surviving are son Albert two daughters Mauline Clark Colleen Reed Juanita Ennis Loretta Estes and Delores Moore 13 grandchildren three great grandchildren seven step grandchildren Services set for 10 am Saturday with Rev Leon DeForest officiating

Myra Estella Moore Linda Court Trenton Middletown Hospital Moore Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Church The Missionary Society CIC C. H. Moore Albert Mauline Clark Colleen Reed Middletown Juanita Ennis Loretta Estes Delores Moore Floyd Edgington McCoy- Leffler Leon DeForest Woodside Cemetery

Reed Leonard Cecil 67 Middletown Resident Dies

Leonard Cecil Reed 67 of 2608 Wilbraham Road was dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital. A Crystal Tissue Co. retiree born in Powell County Kentucky, he lived in Middletown 45 years. Survived by wife Pearlie and many children, siblings, and grandchildren. Services Saturday at Grand Avenue Church of God with burial at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Leonard Cecil Reed Wilbraham Road Middletown Hospital Reed The Crystal Tissue Co Powell County Middletown Pearlie Robert Elmer George Violet McQuinn Irene Combs James Hiram Franklin Mary Back Nettie Allen Peru Ind Marie Wright Stanton, Ky Edna Lawson Pontiac Mich Grand Avenue Church of God Henry Howard Woodside Cemetery McCoy-Leffler

Obituary: Mrs Lettie Reffitt 87 of Middletown

Mrs Lettie Reffitt 87 of 5087 Elk Creek Road died at 9 20 in hospital after a stay since September 29 1969 Born in Means Kentucky she lived in Middletown 26 years Survived by daughter Mrs Causby Ballard sister Mrs Bettie McClain of Shelbyville Indiana two grandchildren and two great grandchildren

Lettie Reffitt Elk Creek Road Middletown Hospital Reffitt Means Middletown Causby Ballard Bettie McClain Shelbyville Ind

Mrs Thelma H Jones 55 of West Avenue funeral set

Services for Mrs Thelma H Jones 55 of West Avenue will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. The widow of Edgar Jones she died Tuesday in Dayton after a short illness. Surviving are her husband a son William of Lebanon four sisters and four brothers all of Lebanon.

Lebanon Thelma H. Jones West Avenue Oswald Lebanon Cemetery Jones Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Edgar William Margaret Boyden Mildred Richmond Velma Gray Mamie Bowan Kirk

Nixon urges uniform desegregation deadline for Deep South

The Nixon administration asks the Supreme Court to set a uniform deadline for desegregating the last dual school districts in the Deep South and pledges to enforce it. Griswold and Leonard argue the court should extend the deadline to more than 300 districts across five states and Texas, noting they will file suits to compel compliance.

Washington Nixon Supreme Court Deep South Erwin N. Griswold Asst Jerris Leonard Louisiana Georgia Alabama Mississippi Florida U.S. Court of ‘Appeals New Orleans Griswold Leonard High Court Texas Fift Circuit Appeals Court Unite States

Masses for Two Local Women Set at St Peter’s

Mrs. Gertrude Tyson aged 82 of 31 Elmont Ave will have Mass of the Resurrection at 1 p.m. tomorrow at St. Peter's Church. Mrs. Lillian Turner aged 28 of 116 Gordon Ave services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Dawson chapel.

Gertrude Tyson Elmont Ave St. Peter’s Church Lillian Turner Gordon Ave Brown-Dawson

Ohio GI Harvey R. McConaughead Jr. Dies in Vietnam Action

Pfc Harvey R. McConaughead Jr. of Canton Ohio is reported killed in action in Vietnam by the Defense Department He was married to Marye O McConaughead of 438 Freedom Ave Canton.

Washington Amy Harvey R. McConaughead Jr Canton Ohio Vietnam Defense Department Marye O. McConaughead Freedom Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Abbie Hoffman U.S. Vietnam Dover Carousel Beauty College Central Ave Grand & Gideon Vail McGee’s Mkt Carlisle Shopping Center Poasttown Mobile Home Court Trenton Shopping Center Grand Ave Estella McClung Joseph R. Baker & Sons Rodney Williams Funeral John G. Reuter Clarendon Ave Reuter Armco Steel Corp Bethlehem Lutheran Church Pearl Jack Mary Ann Steele Greentree Road Frieda McClanahan Myra Moore Leonard C. Reed Thelma Jones the Bake Shop N. Verity S. Breiel E. Sixth Pappies Rand Casuals
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