Famous Armco Band conductor Dr Frank Simon dies at 77
Dr Frank Simon longtime Middletown maestro and educator died at Holmes Hospital Cincinnati at 2 15 p m after a cerebral hemorrhage nine days of illness He directed bands and taught brass at the University of Arizona and served as conductor emeritus at the College Conservatory of Music His career included lectures visiting professorships and numerous honors across multiple universities and music organizations
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Powell Offers $33,000 to Harlem Widow in Slander Case
Powell told reporters he would pay 33 000 next Tuesday to Esther James 70 the Harlem widow who won a slander judgment against him. Raymond Rubin said the offer is a drop in the bucket and would be credited against a total now pegged at 170 000. Powell vowed to appear before the House committee investigating him when advised by his counsel and rejected an apology for alleged travel and payroll fund misuse.
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Investigators Probe Charred Apollo 1 Wreckage at Cape Kennedy
Investigators study the charred Apollo 1 moonship wreckage and autopsy findings of three astronauts to determine the blaze cause and its impact on the moon program. A seven man board led by Dr. Floyd Thompson arrived at Cape Kennedy to organize a fact gathering effort.
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Graves Planned for Space Fire Victims at Arlington and West Point
Arlington and West Point will receive the bodies of Air Force Col Virgil Grissom and Lt Col Edward White and Navy Lt Cmdr Roger Chaffee after memorials near Houston. Grissom and White will be buried Tuesday at Arlington and West Point Cemetery, with Chaffee buried at Arlington as well after services at Webster Presbyterian and Seabrook Methodist churches.
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Air War Rises as U S Jets Size Up Viet Cong
U S air operations rose on both sides of the border with B52 raids on Viet Cong jungle holdings. Pilots estimated 217 enemy killed in South Vietnam, while Marines engaged heavily in three northern actions. Stormy weather limited attacks in North Vietnam as U S squadrons flew 85 missions southward against targets on highways and coastal facilities. An F4C Phantom was shot down during a strafing run.
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Weather forecast notes warmer temps and sunny breaks
Mostly sunny and a little warmer forecast today with a high near 40. Partly cloudy tonight and Monday with slight additional warming.
City Planners Seek Zoning Map Solution for East End
City planners tout a new zoning map as a potential fix for the East End shopping center issue. Readers are directed to page 41 for full discussion and context.
Minimum Wages To Get Big Boost
The largest federal minimum wage increase in history starts this week. It raises the base rate from 1.25 to 1.40 per hour this year and to 1.60 next year, expanding coverage to about 1.9 million firms and 40 million workers.
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Dr. Simon Remembered For Shaping Conservatory Music Staff
Dr. Simon, longtime professor and organizer of music programs, led the Conservatory through financial strain and expanded offerings. He mentored hundreds, aided Al Hirt with a scholarship, and brought Meredith Willson to John Philip Sousa’s attention. He served as Visiting Professor in Arizona, then returned to Cincinnati as library donor. Awards included Honorary Life President of the American Bandmasters Association and the Goldman Award. He died after returning to Middletown for funerals of former students. He is survived by his wife Mary, two sons, and six grandchildren. Visitation and funeral details follow in Cincinnati at the Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home.
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Mason City
Iowa
Life policies pay $100000 to Apollo widows
The widows of three Apollo astronauts killed in the Cape Kennedy flash fire will receive $100,000 from life insurance policies. The contracts, tied to exclusive rights for stories and photos, also fund annual payments to astronauts and widows through 1971, with 19 new trainees joining the plan.
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