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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1960

Page

5

Defense seeks truth serum in murder case fails

In Painesville Ohio defense for Floyd FE Hargrove lost a bid to compel a sodium amytal examination claiming it would reveal essential defenses. Judge W Slocum ruled he had no authority to grant such testing. Hargrove confessed sniper slayer location of the rifle used to kill Charles R Clark Christmas Eve, a Boy Scout leader. Sheriff William B Evans noted Hargrove was under the influence of the drug when making the confession. He had an affair with Clark's widow Ids. Arraignment on a first degree murder indictment was postponed to obtain a bill of particulars.

Painesville, Ohio Floyd FE. Hargrove Common Pleas W. §. Slocum Slocum William B. Evans Hargrove Charles R. Clark Mentor Clark Ids Evans Turi Edward R. Ostrander

Peterson's Ointment Delights Piles Sufferers Nationwide

A Buffalo druggist created an ointment that quickly soothes itching and smarting of piles. Peterson's Ointment gained nationwide fame for its cooling astringent relief and money back guarantee. A 55 cent box or 5 cent applicator tube offered, with repeated claims of satisfaction.

Buffalo Peterson

Montgomery civil defense alert heard on Muzak test

In Montgomery Alabama a civil defense practice alert interrupted downtown Muzak for the first time in the nation. P C McLemore head of the Montgomery Civil Defense Authority called the brief test heard by thousands quite successful.

Montgomery Ala Civil Defense P. C. McLemore Montgomery Civil Defense Authority

Fess Parker and Marcia Rinehart Marry in California

Actor Fess Parker and Marcia Rinehart wed at El Montecito Presbyterian church in Santa Barbara area. Parker, 35, and Rinehart, 31, were married Tuesday. both are experiencing their first marriage. They are currently honeymooning in northern California with Parker’s former secretary and business partner.

Santa Barbara Calif Fess Parker Davey Crockett California Parker Marcia Rinehart el Montecito Presbyterian Church

Crossword Clue Flood of Oddities and Numbers

A cryptic crossword puzzle from 1960 features a grid with both horizontal and vertical clues. Clues span languages, geography, and common terms, including references to continents, fashion terms, and everyday objects, all arranged for a timed solve.

Trainmen Strike Color from Membership Rules

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen delegates voted to remove the phrase white males from Section 110 of the constitution. The vote, by show of hands after two hours of debate, aligns the union with AFL-CIO civil rights policy and may aid organizing in the South where many workers are Black. The lone Black delegate, Jay Harris, welcomed the change as a positive start.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Railroad Brotherhood BRT South B. Grady Byington Macon Central Georgia Railway Jay Harris Newport News Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Lodge 1130

Kennedy Seen in Maryland for Primary or Talks

Maryland awaits Sen John F Kennedy as he heads to the state later this week with no firm decision on filing in Maryland's May 17 presidential primary or simply meeting Gov J Millard Tawes. Tawes who led a 1958 Democratic sweep in Maryland has said he will not oppose Kennedy. Thirteen of Baltimore's 18 Democratic State Central Committee members backed Kennedy for the party nomination.

Baltimore John F. Kennedy Kennedy

Weather report sponsored by Mr. Frost in Bennington

In Bennington Vermont a winter cold wave lingers as the weather forecast aired on WBTN is sponsored by Oakley Frost proprietor of a local pharmacy known as Mr. Frost.

Bennington WBTN Frost Oakley Frost

Community Meeting Schedule Wednesday and Thursday

Meetings listed for Wednesday include Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 at 7 30 p m post headquarters membership at 8 p m Legion Home 100 OF Highview Encampment 8 p m Monroe IOOF Hall Knights of Columbus 8 p m K of C Auditorium Golden Helmet VFW Post 7230 8 p m 30 S Broad Order of Achépa 8 15 p m Greek Orthodox Church. Thursday events cover Kiwanis Club noon Manchester Hotel Lions Club noon Jefferson School PTA 7 30 p m auditorium Orioles Nest 227 7 30 p m Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM 7 30 p m 19 N Broad Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 7 30 p m Castle Hall Toastmasters Club 7 30 p m J J Bowling Lanes State Patrol Auxiliary 8 p m Legion Home Tried Stone 83 o sonic Lodge 8 p m AFL Hall 9526 Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron 8 p m Arm ory Moose Lodge 501 8 p m Moose Hall 100 OF Lodge 956 8 p m 29 Main Alcoholics Anonymous 8 30 p m.

Blythe-Williams American Legion American Legion Legion Home Highview Monroe Kiwanis Club Mancheser Lions Club Manchester Jefferson School Pta Orioles Nest Alpha Council Jr. Ouam N. Broad Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Toastmasters Club State Patrol Stone Asonic Lodge AFL Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron Armory

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