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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1960

Page

2

Middletown Residents Injured In Two Car Crash

Middletown residents including three family members were injured in a two car collision at Yankee Road and Pershing Avenue last night. Mrs Wanda Neal 23 was admitted with a belt laceration, her husband Thomas Neal and son Thomas Neal Jr were treated and dismissed. Rex Arnett 23 suffered a nose bleed and tooth loss. Lawrence Arnett 23 drove north and hit Neals car causing heavy damage. Officers continue investigation with ambulance transport by McCoy-Letter.

Yankee Road Pershing Avenue Middletown Hospital Wanda Neal Meadow Ave Lawrence Arnett Manchester Ave Nea McCoy-Letter

Forged Roosevelt Signature Debunked at Granite Hotel

In Grenfell Saskatchewan authorities confirm a 1901 signature on the Granite Hotel register claiming Theodore Roosevelt slept there was a forgery. U.S. Library of Congress experts verified the questioned entry after years of local pride in the traceable claim.

Grenfell, Sask Teddy Roosevelt U.S. Library of Congress

Man cited in two car crash at Lafayette and Finley

An Indiana man was cited in Municipal Court after a two car crash at LaFayette Avenue and Finley Street yesterday. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at 275 dollars. C B Smith, 41, of Vernon Ind, failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with a car driven by Stanley Wasson, 67, of 2100 Lamberton St. Smith said he failed to see the sign. Police noted no other city accidents reported by 10 p.m.

Indiana LaFayette Avenue Finley Street C. B. Smith Vernon Ind Smith Stanley Wasson Lamberton St

Seven influenza deaths in Ash Tabula County

Jefferson Ohio AP Ash tabula County health district reports seven influenza related deaths since December 1 with the latest victim Herbert C Boggs Jr 12 of Piermont. The health commissioner Dr J G Constantine notes the other six victims were elderly.

Jefferson, Ohio Ashtabula County Herbert C. Boggs Jr Piervont J. G. Constantine

Hard Rock Is Pierced By Rescuers

Rescue workers pierced a hard rock barrier to reach 435 miners trapped since Jan 21 at Coalbrook South Africa. Officials said the fate of 429 Africans and six whites would be known within 90 hours as multiple drills progress through shale and coal to create access for food water and medical supplies. A 12 foot wide escape shaft is being sunk alongside the efforts.

Coalbrook South Africa

Barricades Ringed by Paratroopers in Algiers Stand Firm

Army forces led by Brig. Gen. Gracieux tightened the cordon around Algiers barricades. Paratroopers took up positions on streets and rooftops while insurgents held key areas. Pierre Lagaillarde rejected an unconditional surrender, declaring Algeria must stay French as clashes persisted.

Jean Gracieux Algiers Nuster Gracieux Algeria de Gaulle Pierre Lagaillarde

Billions Wasted In Defense Split Budget Proposal

Washington AP reports business leaders demand civilian managed defense agency to curb duplication and overspending. Perry Shoemaker and Hoover Commission allies back consolidating some 24 billion dollars yearly on military supplies under the Secretary of Defense. Erwin Canham of the Chamber urges directing most of 40 billion defense outlay to the Defense Secretary rather than division among services.

Washington Defense Department Perry M. Shoemaker Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Secretary of Defense Shoemaker Herbert Hoover Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corp Hoover Commission Erwin D. Canham U. S. Chamber of Commerce Congress Air Force Army Navy

Obituary for Mrs Ethel Heintzelman May Be Local Figure

Mrs Ethel Heintzelman a former resident died Saturday at Parmiter Rest Home Malta Ohio She had been at University Hospital Columbus until December then moved to the rest home She lived here with relatives Survivors include a daughter Mrs Eugene Lewis of Middletown a son Jerold Heintzelman of McCormmelville a brother Ralph E Scott of Middletown and a sister Mrs L W Shelley of Columbus Burial will be at McConnelsville Cemetery

Ethel Heintzelman Parmiter Malta Ohio University Hospital Columbus Eugene Lewis Middletown Jerold Heintzelman McCormmelville Ralph E. Scott L. W. Shelley McConnelsville Cemetery

Best Day Ever Crutch Day funds beat previous record

Y Teens collected 459.29 dollars for the polio campaign, an all time high in Butler County. John Fitzgerald, vice chairman of the county foundation chapter, praised the work and noted past efforts had reached 408 dollars.

John Fitzgerald Butler County National Foundation For Infantile Parlysis

Miller Franklin D. Miller Funeral Held in Dayton

Franklin D. Miller 23 of Dayton died Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was an Air Force veteran and student at Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday at West Side Church of God with burial in Dayton. surviving wife Irene, mother Mrs. Lillie Miller, three sisters, four brothers, and others. Call after 2 p.m. today at Hoyne Funeral Home. Also listed are Catherine J. Grace and Clel Young services in ensuing hours.

Franklin D. Miller Dayton Aileen Lykins Eaton Ave West Side Lillie Miller Somerset Hoyne ‘Funeral Home Third St

Communists View Castro Government as Useful to Them

An undated CIA briefing released by the Senate Security Subcommittee quotes Gen. C. P. Cabell saying Castro’s regime, seen as nationalistic yet pro Communist, offers free opportunity to organize propagate and infiltrate. Cabell warned communism is rising in Latin America and aims to exploit U S vulnerabilities.

Washington U. S Fidel Castro C. P. Cabell Central Intelligence Agency Castro Cabel Senate Internal Security Subcommittee U.S Havana James C. Eastland D-Miss Cabell Latin America Red United States

Police Briefs Reported DUI Arrest and Vandalism Incidents

Police arrested Leo Miller 719 Mary Etta for driving while intoxicated after officers answered a call to Columbia Avenue. Vandals damaged two cars on Jeffera Avenue and hit a window at Walter Smith home. State Troopers charged James Childs Chicago with a suspended license and speeding at Franklin Tren ton Road. Frances Robinson reported a stolen pocketbook containing $40, license, and papers.

Leo Miller Mary Etta Jeffera Avenue James Childs Chicago, I Franklin-Trenton Road Rt. 4 Frances Robinson Eaton Ave

Auditions Set for Great Lakes Regional Opera Event

The fifth annual Great Lakes regional auditions sponsored by the National Council of the Metropolitan Opera will be held February 26 and 27 at radio station WHK in Cleveland.

Cleveland Great Lakes National Council of the Metropolitan Opera WHK

Debaters Win Third Places at Delaware Meet

Middletown High School debate teams placed third overall after a 30-school statewide meet in Delaware. The B team earned five firsts and tied for first in a five way split, while the A squad notched four wins and two losses. Individual events saw Ray Back j second in humorous reading, Claude Baker second in dramatic reading, and Mardie Crow third in girls extemporaneous reading. A team members were Marc’a Aronoff Drew Selvar Brian Lennie Judy Geckeler. B team members Bob Ward Brian Berman Don Lennie Nick Paniel. Other contestants included Paula Selby Bonnie Cox Mildred Ward Rob Casper Terry Lawrence Linda Contne Barbara Corn Carlyn Kemp Dana Day Carol Banzhaf Larry Schrock Jerry Ratliff Betsy O’Neil Carol Peterson. Mrs. John Akerman ran the boys and girls extemporaneous and original oratory contests. Miss Florence Powell judged the individual events. Tom Kemp judged debates.

Middletown Delaware Rost Ray Back J Claude Baker Mardie Crow Marc'a Aronoff Drew Selvar Brian Lennie Judy Geckeler Bob Ward Brian Berman Don Lennie Nick Paniel Paula Selby Bonnie Cox Mildred Ward Rob Casper Terry Lawrence Linda Contne Barbara Corn Carlyn Kemp Dana Day Carol Banzhaf Larry Schrock Jerry Ratliff Betsy O'Neil Carol Peterson John Akerman

Hearing Set On Lipstick Color Ban

The government ordered a public hearing for February 17 to decide if 14 lipstick coloring materials should be deemed unsafe and banned. FDA declared three previously suspected colors safe, while lip stick makers warn a ban could ruin their finances.

Washington

Club Closed After Raid in Wooster Ohio

Prosector James K. Leedy obtained a temporary injunction to padlock the Satellite Social and Service Club Inc after a police and liquor agents raid. Five people were arrested. four face gambling violations and owner Fealin Marone is charged with illegal liquor sales. Over 10 bottles of whiskey were found. 25 to 30 dice and gambling materials also located. Authorities had monitored the club for months amid local complaints and seek a permanent closing.

Wooster Ohio James K. Leedy Satellite Social & Service Club, Inc Leedy Fealin Marone Willam T. Galayda Canton District Kenneth ‘Walters Raiders

Vatican Denies Fantastic Soviet Ties Reports

Rome newspapers prematurely claimed possible Vatican Soviet diplomatic ties labeled fantastic and untrue by Vatican officials. L Osservatore Romano and Il Paese published the reports, prompting Vatican denial of any immediate establishment of relations.

Vatican City L'Osservatore Romano Vatican Soviet Union Rome Momento-Sera Il Paese

Lipstick Colors Get Temporary Reprieve From Ban

Washington AP report notes the $80 million a year lipstick industry won a reprieve from an FDA ban on certain red orange and yellow coal tar colors. Three colors are restored to the harmless list for further testing, leaving 14 shades under review as hearings begin. Industry figures from the Toilet Goods Assn and major makers push for continued use, citing decades of safe use despite rodent test concerns.

FDA George P. ‘Larrick Gardner L. Bridge Washington G AP Lipsick George P. Larrick Food and Drug Administration Fuller Holloway The Toilet Goods Assn Elizabeth Arden Helena Rubinstein Revion Max Factor Richard Hudnut Avon Food and Drug Law Last Oc

Hiring Plans Stepped Up Nationwide Outlook Improves

A Labor Department survey shows employers are stepping up hiring for the next few months amid renewed optimism after the steel strike. About three-fourths of 149 major labor market areas expect rising employment from January to March, with gains split between manufacturing and nonmanufacturing sectors. Start-of-1960 employment remains above a year earlier in four-fifths of areas.

Washington Labor Department Bureau of Employment Security Bureau

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