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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1960

Page

11

Fatigued Driver Blamed for Ohio Fatal Truck Collision

The ICC cites Carl F. Babcock of Otsego Ohio and fatigue from long driving as the cause of a double fatal head on crash near Upper Sandusky last June 17. Babcock and William J Manville of Detroit died. Babcock’s truck crossed the center line before colliding with Manville’s Transamerican Freight Lines rig.

Washington Upper Sandusky Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Carl FE. Babcock Otsego Babcock William J Manville Detroit Ward E. Lanning, Inc Upper Sandusky Manville Freight Lines

Friction Over Cincinnati School Board Presidency

Stanley McKie was elected president of Cincinnati city school board, prompting resignation by Edwin G. Becker who alleged bigotry over his Roman Catholic faith. Becker said he was told he could be named president only if he agreed not to seek reelection.

Cincinnati Stanley McKie City Edwin G. Becker Becker

Bomber Crashes On Kansas Farm

A 647 medium bomber crashed on a Kansas farm five miles northwest of Hugoton during a training flight. Pilot Lt. Gordon White, 24, parachuted to safety. one body was found in the wreckage, two crewmen missing. The aircraft, based at Schilling Air Force Base Salina, went into a flare up while refueling.

Hugoton Kan Kansas Gordon White Here Schilling Air Force Base Salina White

Kiwanis Installations Set for Tomorrow at Manchester Hotel

Dr. Gilbert P. Wagoner will be installed as Kiwanis Club president at tomorrow noon in the Manchester Hotel. He succeeds Frank T. Shinn. Incoming officers include Russell Es ker, Robert C. Cordray, Albert E. Hoh, and Robert M. Hough. Board members. James J H. Pelley to install officers.

Gilbert P. Wagoner Kiwanis Club Manchester Hotel Frank T. Shinn Russell Esker Robert C. Cordray Albert E. Hoh Robert M. Hough

Registration At Art Center Now Under Way

Winter term registration opens at the Middletown Fine Arts Center through Saturday. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm tomorrow and Friday and 10 am to noon Saturday. Classes include drawing painting and ceramics for adults and children with fees 7 10 15 and sessions run January 11 to March 19.

Middletown

Grand Jury Recesses After Lebanon Session

The Warren County grand jury recessed after a two day session in Lebanon during which more than 20 cases were considered. Jurors will return Friday at 10 30 a m to report to Judge Warren C. Young. The January docket included the usual run of cases.

Lebanon Warren County Grand Jury Warren C. Young

Evening club meetings listed for Shawnee area

Wednesday meetings include Shawnee Field Archers at 7 p m at Sportsmen's Club and MHS Boosters Club at 7 30 p m 210 Burton Rd Also Civic Association Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 Highview Encampment IOOF Hall Knights of Columbus Golden Helmet VFW Post 7230 Order of Ahepa and Greek Orthodox Church. Thursday groups include Kiwanis Lions PTO Jr OUAM Orioles Nest Knights of Pythias Toastmasters Monroe School PTO Tried Stone Masonic Lodge and Army Air Reserve Training Squadron Moose and 1OOF lodges plus Alcoholics Anonymous at 8 30 p m

MHS Boosters Club Civic Association Blythe-Williams American Legion Highview Monroe Ioof Knights of Columbus K of C Golden Helmet Vfw S. Broad Order of Ahepa Greek Orthodox Church Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall J&j Bowling Lanes Monroe Stone Masonic Lodge AFL Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron Moose Lodge Moose Hall Alcoholics Anonymous

Lynch Case Is Probed In Poplarville

A 23 member federal grand jury questioned jailer Jewell Alford and seven others as part of the Mack Charles Parker lynching probe in Poplarville Mississippi. Three FBI agents were seen entering the jury room while prosecutors withheld names. Parker, a 22 year old Black man, was dragged from the jail by a hooded mob and found in the Pearl River two days before his scheduled rape trial.

Biloxi Miss Poplarville Mack Charles Parker Jewell Alford FBI U.S. Dist Sidney C. Mize Parker Pearl River

Explosion at Tacoma paper plant kills worker

An explosion at the Container Corp. of America plant in Tacoma Washington killed 43 year old Jack Apthorp and injured seven others. A steel drumhead half an inch thick blasted into workers near a time clock during shift change. Seven men sustained burns from live steam with three in critical condition.

Tacoma Wash Jack Apthorp Constainer Corp. of America

Bender Eyes Return to Ohio Politics Amid Nomination Talk

Former Ohio Senator George H. Bender seeks a at large delegate role at the Republican nominating convention as Ohio GOP debates slate choices. Democrats favor Gov. DiSalle backing Kennedy, while Sen. Lausche stays noncommittal. Kennedy appears the leading Dem choice as Young backs him for an early nomination. Bender hints at resuming Ohio political activity with Nixon as his preferred GOP nominee.

Washington Michael V. DiSalle John F. Kennedy Mass Frank J. Lausche Ohio Wayne L. Hays DiSalle Kennedy Stephen M. Young Young

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Bethlehem Steel Corp Chicago Kiwanis Art Center Grand Shawnee Field Archers MUST Burton Rd Manchester Lions Club West Middletown Alpha Council Jr. Ouam N. Broad Orioles Nest N. Main ST Bby Pt Coats Dacron Parkas Surcoats Yardloods Lynch Van Bender James B. Libbison Nixon Ray Bliss William O'Neill O'Neill Manchester Ave
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