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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1961
Page
2
Mrs Freida Saylor a 35 year old visitor at Middletown Hospital was assaulted on steps near the lower parking lot at about 8 20 p m. Two youths wearing hip length coats dragged her down the stairs and tried to seize her purse but fled. Six youths were questioned and released as police continue the investigation.
Kaiser Steel Corp and United Steelworkers urge the public to back an ongoing long range plan to reduce future company union strikes. David J. McDonald and Bob Edgar F. Kaler outlined the plan with Dr. George W. Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania leading the committee. The panel, created after the 1959 strike, includes equal company, union, and public representation and aims to share economic progress among stockholders, employees, and the public.
A Richmond Indiana man, Jimmy Gale Cowan, was killed in a crash on Ohio 35 near the Indiana border when the car he rode in struck a parked vehicle. Three other occupants were injured.
Bankruptcy petitions list residents Rudolph Bowling of 1023 Reservoir St Hamilton for $2970 in debts and no assets. Manford Rice of 763 Park Ave Hamilton with $4057 debts and no assets. Virginia Jackson of 817 S Ninth St Weaver with $1062 debts and $100 assets.
Police yesterday arrested Robert Baker, age 2, at 2409 Christel Ave on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Joseph Raddine Hubbard Democrat moved to dismiss the Trumbull County Board of Elections as a defendant in his contest of election against Dr. W A James Republican County Commissioner. The board remains in the case as James is the sole defendant. Baldine, a former Hubbard mayor, seeks to overturn the election victory of James in the November 8 race and have a new winner declared for commissioner. The four man race for two posts was topped by Roy A Stillwagon, the Republican incumbent. Baldine charged the board issued absentee ballots improperly and counted late or unrequested ballots. The trial is set to begin Tuesday with Judge G H Birrell presiding.
A 22 year old local woman Rebecca Engle 20 Crawford Street received assistance from the Fire Department emergency squad for breathing trouble and back pain. She was taken to Middletown Hospital by Baker's ambulance after oxygen was administered at her home. A false alarm redirected firemen to Grand Ave and Burton Road at 4 38 p.m.
James Nickell of 608 Catapa Drive reported to police that two puppies were stolen Friday night and one was decapitated. Authorities noted fuel thefts in the same area as the investigation continues.
A fresh list of auto license numbers with unpaid tickets is to be posted at police headquarters. The Journal lists the numbers as a public warning to avoid towing or impounding charges, and to check whether any listed tag is incorrect.
A Middletown woman, Barbara Midkiff, 2212 Brentwood St., was slightly injured when she jumped from a westbound car driven by her husband Billy Midkiff on Levterson Road near McGraw Construction Co. The car was traveling 15 to 20 mph. She was treated and dismissed from Middletown Hospital. police charged Billy Midkiff with driving while intoxicated after he said his wife jumped from the auto following an argument. The accident was reported at 7:32 pm.
Robert Canary, chief of the Social Administration Division in the State Welfare Department, will be replaced February 1, according to Welfare Director May Gorman. She will move John Henle, chief of behind services, into Canary's $11,200 a year post.
The Ohio AFL-CIO executive board urged the state legislature to extend unemployment benefits from 26 to 39 weeks immediately. They opposed Rep. William W. Milligan’s bill which would add a Needs Test for unemployed claimants before receiving compensation.
The smallest full grown fish recorded is a Schindleria praematicus caught in Samoa. It weighed 114000 of an ounce, marking a remarkable example of miniature marine life.
CAPE CANAVERAL FLA AP A Polaris missile fired from a nuclear submarine Reibert E was destroyed by range safety officers about one minute after launch from 90 feet depth off Cape Canaveral The second failure in three days occurred in the second stage after the rocket reached about 12 miles altitude Fiery debris fell into the Atlantic The cause was not immediately known The Navy reported successful compressed air ejection and in flight munition.
SOUTH HAVEN Mich AP authorities planned to question two suspects who look good on the surface in the sex slaying of 13 year old Geraldine Williams whose battered body was found under an abandoned farm house. Lt. O'Donnell said clues are slim and routine police work continues with 12 detectives sifting 26 tips. Geraldine was abducted at a school bus stop Wednesday and battered with a rock in a ramshackle farm house basement three miles from her home. A dirty old car, a 1950s or earlier Chevrolet or Ford, was seen in the area before she vanished. Her body was found after an all day search Thursday.
Ohio farm and industrial leaders urged creation of a bipartisan state fair board with strong agricultural representation and authority to hire a fair manager. The current State Board of Agriculture only advises the Director of Agriculture, who runs the state fair. Attendees included Roder Collison, Robert Terhune, and Rowland Bishop.
Hyngran pianist Tomas Bloch performed at Wigmore Hall using a piano with tied hammers after his own was misplaced by British Railways. The silent instrument drew silence and intrigue from a 63 to 62 crowd while critics in Venice questioned Bloch’s London recital and identity.
Washington AP report states that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board can no longer stamp papers secret. They are among three nondefense agencies stripped of blanket authority under a new presidential order restricting classification to 32 agencies.
Jed presented recordings praised for quietude but faced language gaps and British sponsors' reluctance. An oboe and violincello accompanied the performance, yet the oboe player refrained and the violincello box avoided the strings as silence prevailed.
Cleveland AP Bennie Buford 20 was charged with second degree murder in the death of Vanessa Woods his 1 year old stepdaughter. A preliminary hearing is set for Monday in Municipal Court Buford is held on 10000 bond. The child died at Lakeside Hospital after an autopsy found a torn liver and internal injuries Detectives say Buford admitted he shook and squeezed the baby and wedged her into a chair because she would not stay on his lap.
Dutch ship Wildram Gartjen with eight crew members missing after feared sinking. Airplanes and small naval vessels joined Saturday search near Colombia's territorial waters. Dutch Embassy official requested aid from the Colombian Naval Division in the Caribbean.
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