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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1962
Page
10
AP reports the Kennedy Administration seeks an early steel contract pact to prevent a price rise and inventory buildup that could derail the economic recovery. Officials urge steel users to cut stockpiling while industry executives worry about shortages or higher costs if talks fail or stall.
In Knoxville, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Messer celebrate the birth of their third child, a son named Randall Anthony, born Monday. Messer is 92 and Mrs. Messer is 27, married 12 years and describing their marriage as nearly perfect aside from minor arguments. The couple’s other children are Patricia, 8, and Bobbie Lynn, 5.
Columbus AP reports Charles L. Babcock former Canton mayor obtained petitions Tuesday to seek the Democratic nomination for secretary of state in the May primary. He is 51 and the fourth candidate to file petitions.
Sondra Posey a 16 year old employee survived seven hours locked in a drive in freezer after a thief hidden until she entered. He turned off lights stole 30 dollars from till and fled. Posey endured freezing temperatures and numb legs while recalling her mother’s advice to move around. She was rescued when her mother Joan Posey noticed Sondra missing and alerted workers.
At a House Interstate Commerce hearing, lawmakers examined gambling type pinball machines that skirt federal law. Rufus King of Gottlieb Co and the American Bar Association backed a bill to ban interstate shipments and require maker registration with the Justice Department. Attorney General Kennedy cited organized crime profits from these machines, noting a history from coin operatives to modern electronic versions. estimates said 100,000 machines generate about 250 million dollars yearly, legal only in Nevada and four Maryland counties.
London AP Arch bishop of Canterbury Dr Arthur Ramsey told Canterbury convocation that he welcomed the admission of the Russian Orthodox Church to the World Council of Churches at its New Delhi meeting. He said Christendom could be reshaped as Eastern spiritual stores join with the West in vigorous contact.
Bell Aerosystems Co. will build a 62 foot hydroskimmer for the U S Navy Bureau of Ships to carry five tons at speeds to 70 mph. The craft rides two feet above water on an air cushion from four horizontal fans. Forward thrust comes from two propellers on the afterdeck. Four 1 080 horsepower marine gas turbine engines power the cushion fans and propellers.
King's rapid fire illustrated lecture to the committee included a short history of pinball machines and insights into their evolution and cultural impact.
The Pershing artillery missile achieved its longest test flight, surpassing 400 miles along the Atlantic range. Officials cite longer solid fuel burn and reduced instrumentation as factors, with deployment in Western Europe planned later this year.
Santa Monica AP reports a beaming Bing Crosby left St John’s Hospital Tuesday joking with reporters and waving to fans. When asked about Pebble Beach he replied with a wink and a boast I’m going to win it.
James M. Trammell of Cincinnati and Charles E. Turner of St. Paris Ohio receive 21 years for felonious assault and 5 years for breaking and entering and robbery following a Fort Thomas home break in that left Anthony Breinich's son Robert dead. The pair, both 17, pleaded guilty to charges after a breach during which Breinich shot at them.
Jesse James of Dayton Kentucky begins revival services at 7 30 tonight at the Church of God 911 Charles Street He is joined by special singers with Leonard Campbell and Lee Dishman directing the church This event brings renewed religious activities to the community.
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