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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1961

Page

8

Costly To Operate State Now

Ohio spent more to run state government in the first half of the year than ever before, with operating costs over 845 million dollars, a 5 percent rise from the previous year. Receipts fell about 10.3 percent to near 002 million, while federal grants topped 991 million and major revenue sources included sales tax, gasoline taxes, liquor, and motor vehicle fees. Welfare payments to locals and individuals exceeded 560 million, accounting for over one third of state outlays.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes

Mechanic Fatally Crushed in Truck Repair Incident

William Snake, 30, of East Lake was killed when a delivery truck being repaired slipped off a jack and crushed him. He died about three hours after admission to Huron Road Hospital.

Cleveland Eastlake William Snake Huron Road Hospital

Davis Leads Inaugural Balls With 45 Piece Orchestra

AP News feature details Davis, the bandleader for JFK inauguration balls, directing 12 000 revelers at the Armory and hotels. He coordinates bands, cues dancers, and keeps crowds orderly while maintaining traditional tunes like Dixie and Old Virginia favorites. The Kennedy era brings new songs by Davis and his wife and a first-time appearance by the Marine Band.

Davis Van Dixie Kentucky Old Virginia U.S. Marine Band Army Air Force Navy

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