High Winds Halt Christmas Tree Burning at Epiphany Night
Heavy winds in Cincinnati forced the cancellation of burning hundreds of Christmas trees at Goldman Park during the Epiphany observance. The fire was postponed to tonight at 7 o'clock weather permitting. About 30 spectators braved the elements, with car observers numbering another 200, while police guarded the tree pile to prevent arson.
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Goldman Park
John Paschal
Park Department
Paschal
Bethel Ame Church Choir
Ruth Howard
Harlan Carr
Bernard Bruening
St. John’s Church
Cincinnati
Weather Worsens Yet Crashes Stay Low In Middletown
Cold windy wet conditions swept through the Middletown area last night but police said accidents stayed minor with eight city incidents in the past 24 hours none severe. One driver Paul F Hume was cited for following too closely after colliding with Victor LeRoy on Central Avenue. damages totaled around 700. Other incidents included a failure to yield at a stop sign involving Joan Fletcher and Alfred Schwing with $325 total damage and a stop sign yield by John Sawyer leading to $125 damage. A hit skip at 213 Lylburn Road caused about $75 damage to Jack Webb's parked car. Virginia LeRoy reported neck pain after the LeRoy collision.
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Middletown
Paul F. Hume
Poppy Drive
Central Avenue
Lylburn Road
Hume Auto
Victor H. LeRoy
Central
LeRoy Auto
Virginia LeRoy
Joan Fletcher
Highland St
Monroe Street
Alfred C. Schwing
Creekview Drive
Fletcher
John Sawyer
Superior Ave
Garfield Street
Forest Avenue
Paul Chandler
Hanover St
Jack E. Webb
Lylburn
Infant son of Smiths dies shortly after birth
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs Robert Smith of 1308 Walnut St died shortly after birth at Middletown Hospital. Survived by parents two brothers Robert Lee and James three sisters Kim Theresa and Annie grandparents Mrs Beatrice Stewart of Middletown and Mrs Lottie Lyons of Tennessee. Graveside services at Woodside Cemetery Monday. Jordan Hall Funeral Home in charge.
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Robert Smith
Walnut St
Middletown Hospital
Robert Lee
James
Kim
Theresa
Annie
Beatrice Stewart
Middletown
Lottie Lyons
M Tenn
Woodside Cemetery
Jordan Hall
Franklin Police Cite Motorist in Minor Crash
Franklin police cited Alberta Wesco for failure to yield after she pulled into the path of Merle Back’s car on Union Road at 4:30 p.m. yesterday. No injuries and about $106 in damages per vehicle.
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Franklin
Middletown
Union Road
Alberta Wesco
Nelbar Sit
Merle Back
Ellen ‘Ridge Drive
Ohio Spends 443 Per Pupil Yearly
Washington says Ohio uses 443 dollars per pupil annually from kindergarten through 12th grade. The National Education Association notes average teacher salaries at 5530 dollars. Comparisons show Pennsylvania 436.67 per pupil and 5470 salaries. West Virginia 280 per pupil and 4325 salaries. Indiana 392 per pupil and 5725 salaries.
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Washington
Ohio
National Education Association
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Indiana
New Policy Sets for Juveniles in Ohio Institutions
In Columbus the Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction announces a policy shift routing all juvenile admissions through the Juvenile Diagnostic Center after the state Supreme Court ended the quota system. Dr. R A Haines says the division must admit all lawfully committed delinquents and will push for fewer court commitments and more releases to maintain safe, efficient operation.
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Columbus
Ohio
R. A. Haines
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Ohio Supreme Court
Haines
Dr. Haines
Mystic Blames The Stars For Goa Invasion
In New Delhi a Hindu mystic claims Prime Minister Nehru's image abroad suffered from India's Goa seizure. Swami Ragavendra Dassji and about 90 holy men say the February planetary conjunction influenced events, warning of future risks.
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New Delhi
Nehru
India
Goa
Swami Ragavendra Dassji
Swami
Jumna
CAB Expected to Rule in June on Akron Service Withdrawal
American Airlines seeks to withdraw from Akron Canton's airfield after a three day CAB proceeding. Final testimony heard Friday with briefs due February 5. American cites a 128000 dollar annual loss on short haul flights. Lake Central argues Akron service can be profitable.
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Akron, Ohio
Civil Aeronautics Board
American Airlines
Akron-Canton
Herbert K. Bryan
American
Akron
Lake Central Airlines
Driver Moore Charged In License Tag Violation
The address of Gerald R. Moore appearing in Municipal Court last week was incorrect. State highway patrolmen said last night. Moore’s correct address is the Middletown Trailer Court Excello. He was charged with a license tag violation.
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Gerald R. Moore
Central Ave
Moore
Middletown
Nehru Links Goa Move to Western Powers’ Attitude
Prime Minister Nehru told a Patna Congress crowd that Lisbon’s provisional Goa government would test Western resolve on colonialism. He vowed India will not withdraw from Goa and criticized Portugal as a fascist dictatorship while pledging peaceful, nonaligned ties, naming the United States and Britain as opposed foes. The congress resolution urged peaceful settlement on border issues with China and Kashmir.
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Patna
India
Nehru
Lisbon
Goa
Congress Party
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
Portugal
United States
Britain
Himalayan
Kashmur
Lima records first traffic death in 12 months
A head on collision in Lima Ohio on Saturday killed 23 year old George J Reshetylo and left 47 year old Gerald M Smith in critical condition at St Rita's Hospital Both drivers were Lima residents and alone in their cars on North Main Street Reshetylo's father Theodore J Reshetylo is a psychiatrist at Lima Sister Hospital
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Lima
Ohio
George J. Reshetglo
Gerald M. Smith
St. Rita's Hospital
North Main Street
Reshetylo
Theodore J
Lima Sister Hospital
Shark attack holes fishing boat in Mossel Bay
A jumping jack shark attacked the motor vessel Peggy near Mossel Bay South Africa causing a hull hole under the engine and forcing tow to the port. The shark disrupted the voyage by taking most catches off hooks and eluding crew efforts to fend it off.
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Mossel Bay
South Africa
Peggy
South Atlantic
East Germany renews threat to isolate West Berlin rail
The ADN news agency said East Germany would cut West Berlin rail traffic from the outside world amid accusations that West Berlin rowdies damaged rail cars. It reported 120 cars withdrawn from service in December as the railway system slowed.
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Berlin
East Germany
West Berlin
ADN
Police Briefs Report Vandalism Thefts And Minor Injuries
Police logs detail incidents including a convertible top slashed on a residence block, an 11 year old firing a pellet gun from an attic window with the weapon confiscated, a purse theft of $8 and glasses, and a 35 dollar overcoat theft during a basketball game. A soft drink machine at a service station was broken into with 1.45 dollars taken, and Clifford Martin age 4 was robbed by three companions, suffering a cut eye and hospital treatment.
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Highley
Sutphin Street
Central Avenue
Clifford Martin
Maple St
Miamisburg
Middletown Hospital
Auto Aerial Damaged and Four Hubcaps Stolen
Odell Deaton of 15153 Taylor Ave reported a theft and vandalism incident. An unknown person damaged the auto aerial and stole four hubcaps, with a loss valued at 35 dollars.
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Odell Deaton
Taylor Ave
Wonders About Columbus JEK Praises DiSalle by Reed Smith
President Kennedy praised Gov. Michael V. DiSalle for a great record of service at a $100-a-plate Democratic banquet in Columbus Ohio. DiSalle repeated he would not seek re election, signaling possible later cand idacy decisions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Kennedy
Michael V. DiSalle
Washington
DiSalle
Teens push tougher traffic penalties at Ohio youth conference
About 300 high school students and 150 advisors attended the sixth annual Ohio Youth Traffic Safety College at the state fairgrounds. Delegates urged harsher treatment for teen offenders and discussed a five to six point suspension proposal for teens. Jeff Lister of Brecksville High School was elected next year’s chair. Kit Defazio Elyria Catholic and Michael Manley Worthington High were named co chairs. The event is sponsored by the Ohio Driver and Safety Education Association and the Department of Highway Safety.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jeff Lister
Brecksville High School
Kit Defazio
Elyria Catholic High School
Michael Manley
Worthington High School
Cochairmen
Ohio Driver and Safety Education Association
Department of Highway Safety
Hungary Moves to Settle Nomadic Gypsies in Puszta
Vienna AP reports Hungary plans to settle about 130000 Gypsies still roaming the Puszta. A government committee formed in 1961 aims to regulate their fate. Hetfoei Hirek notes ongoing displacement as two thirds of Hungary’s 200000 Gypsies remain nomadic.
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Vienna
Hungary
Puszta
Budapest
Hetfoei Hirek
Refugee Caught After Border Shootout Near Berlin
In East Berlin night, three border guards spotted a refugee in open country near the West Berlin suburb Rudow. Guards fired several shots and the man turned back, ending the pursuit.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Rudow
Morton to Speak at GOP Dinner in Columbus Ohio
U S Senator Thruston Morton of Kentucky will address a February 1 fundraising dinner in Columbus priced at 100 dollars per plate. The event ties to a national simulcast network with GOP leaders including Eisenhower Nixon Miller Rockefeller Goldwater and Rockefeller speaking from various locations. Ray M. McLean chairs the local affair, with about 35 central and southern Ohio counties participating.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S
Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Ray M. McLean
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
California
GOP
William Miller
Washington
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Cleveland
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Ohio Republican Finance Committee
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