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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1962

Page

7

Ohio Laws Help Curb Gambling

Cleveland attorney and gubernatorial candidate Gem Mark McElroy announced that new anti gambling laws cut illegal gambling in Ohio by 80 percent. He cited state policemen and sheriffs in backing, saying Ohio now has the nation’s toughest racketeering laws aimed at numbers running and illegal bookmaking. He criticized Gov. DiSalle for political missteps and tax proposals during a campaign Q&A at St James Literary Forum.

Cleveland Gem Mark McElroy Ohio McElroy St. James

Zorin Awarded Soviet Honor For 60th Birthday Service

Valerian A. Zorin permanent Soviet representative at the United Nations was awarded the Order of Lenin by Tass. The honor was given in connection with his 60th birthday and for services in his diplomatic position.

Moscow Valerian A. Zorin Sovest United Nations Tass

Overcome Fear With Science and Health Book Aids

Readers are invited to explore Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures to gain assurance and courage. Free reading at Christian Science Reading Rooms, or purchase in red green or blue binding for 3 dollars, sent postpaid by check or money order.

Mary Baker Eddy

Nevada cavern found near Mt Charleston could become tourist site

In Toiyabe Forest a hillside slit revealed a two block long cavern beneath a snowbound Mt Charleston area. The chamber features white orange and brown stalactites and stalagmites with potential for guided tours. Local officials seek speleologists to map the cave and plan access for visitors. Wayne Kinnie and Orry Clark first documented the site, comparing it to Carlsbad and Luray caves.

Las Vegas Nev Toiyabe Forest Mt. Charleston Carlsbad N.M Luray U. S Ivan Sack Reno

Nothing New For Spring Kennedy's Suits Like Last Year's

Washington AP report notes President Kennedy keeps to a conservative two button long-lapel suit style with dark colors. Custom tailor Sam Harris cites Kennedy’s influence on men’s fashion and describes the president as easy to dress and well-dressed. Kennedy, a long-time customer, has worn the same classic style for years.

Washington White House Kennedy Sam Harris New York Harris Tomer Carl Garrett Middlestown Oxford Road

Britain Shifts from Fahrenheit to Celsius in Stamp Toward Decimal System

London reports a wide switch as Britain begins adopting the centigrade scale alongside Fahrenheit. The change, part of a broader move to decimal systems, includes weather broadcasts and newspaper charts, with plans to drop Fahrenheit and later decimalize currency. A government committee outlines how to implement the currency change.

Anthony White London Britain Centigrade

Canal Link For River Lake Landed Canal Link For River

New York's Waterways Association pushed for a coordinated study of a proposed 104 mile canal joining Lake Erie area Ashtabula Ohio to the Ohio River near Rochester Pennsylvania. The plan seeks to connect the Ohio River Basin resources with the East consumer market as a new transportation route.

New York Lake Erie Ohio River Youngstown Ohio New York State Waterways Association New York State David A. Wright Ashtabula Rochester

Merger Hearing for Norfolk and Western Resumes

Washington AP A hearing on the Norfolk and Western Railway merger resumes before ICC examiner Lester R Conley. N W adds Akron Canton and Youngstown to plans and seeks control via a 6.5 million stock purchase, contingent on ICC approval and 80 percent AC Y stockholder acceptance.

Acey i Ac&y N&w ICC

Miami University Student Hospitalized After Altercation

Miami University student David Statzer 20 of Bay Village was struck by a beer bottle during an altercation on Mosler Avenue on Saturday. He received head cuts and was treated at Mercy Hospital, police reported.

Hamilton Mosler Avenue Miami University David Statzer Bay Village Mercy Hospital

UN Debate Tests U S Ties With Portugal Over Angola

At the United Nations in New York the General Assembly resumes its 16th session with renewed debate on Angola. The United States seeks a moderate resolution toward self determination for Angola, while Portugal argues the issue is a domestic matter. Portugal may boycott the debate and warned it could quit the UN if censured. The Asian African group plans its own resolution, and the session is expected to last four to six weeks with other trusteeship items on the agenda.

United Nations N.Y U.N Angola United States Portugal General Assembly U.S Assembly Lisbon America Special Committee On Independence Ruanda Urundi Paul-Henri Spaak Britain British Guiana Southern Rhodesia South America Cheddi Jagan

Echo 1 satellite passes over Ohio this week

AP reports a schedule of Echo 1 visibility over Ohio from January 15 to 22. Observations list times, compass directions, and rise angles in degrees for each date, noting South and NE or SE crossings and specific evening or morning windows.

Washington Echo 1 Ohio South

Eaton Priest Is Transferred To Delhi Post

The Eaton pastor of the Easton Church of the Visitation and St. John's Church will depart Tuesday to assume duties in Delhi west of Cincinnati. Rev Edward Volker succeeds from Arnheim Ohio. Father Flinn came in 1958 to replace VanderHaar, guiding Visitation parish to over 200 families.

Eaton Easton Church of the Visitation St. John’s Delhi Cincinnati Edward Volker Arnheim Ohio Father Flinn F. J. VanderHaar Visitation

Will Sets Up Scholarships For Negro Pupils

The will of Miss Mildred Hackley of Hamilton creates a $5,000 fund to award a $200 college scholarship each year to a Negro graduate of any Hamilton high school. The Hackley Memorial Scholarship is to be chosen by a committee of Garfield and Taft High School principals and Executrix Mrs. Nettie W. Whiteside. Other bequests include $3,000 to Payne Chapel AME Church.

Hamilton Mildred Hackley Butler County Hackley Gentile Air Force Base Dayton John B. Connaughton Nettie W. Whiteside Payne Chapel Ame Church

British Official Hurt In Yemen Shooting Attempt

In Taiz Yemen weekend attempt on the life of British charge d affaires Ronald Bailey 44 was reported today. Bailey was flown to Aden for treatment in a plane sent by Yemen's ruler Imam Ahmed with officials saying he is receiving care.

Aden Taiz Yemen Ronald Bailey Bailley Iman Ahmed

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