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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1959
Page
2
U S officials say Red China unlikely to risk a major invasion now after a weekend air battle over Formosa Strait. Nationalists claim sabrejets shot down five of 12 Communist MIGs, Peiping Radio reports one loss. Officials see the clash as isolated, not signaling an invasion of Quemoy Matsu or Formosa.
A reader provided a scrambled crossword with across and down clues, including references to feeding, military ranks, months, bodies of water, and various wordplay prompts. The grid items touch on World War I terms, plant life, and classical names, with themes of geography and anatomy interwoven.
New York AP reported negotiators for the United Steelworkers and the 12 largest steel firms faced a deadline of July 14 for a contract extension covering 500000 workers after no progress was announced. The three year pact expired June 30 and a two week truce followed an Eisenhower appeal as talks continued with wage demands and inflation concerns.
Gov Earl K Long returned to Baton Rouge intent on reclaiming the capital for the first time since his rout five weeks earlier as a mental case. His strength waned and he slept during a conference with Dr Charles Watkins who came from New Orleans to evaluate him. He planned a midafternoon press conference if able. Capital sources say he intends to renew the purge of office holders begun June 26 after his release from a mental hospital.
Notice records Elmer Lewis of Middletown Ohio appointed administrator of the Henry C. Lewis estate in Butler County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated June 16 1959 Harry F. Walsh Probate Judge. Attorneys HM O Finkelman and Fred Ross of Middletown Ohio. Publication dates June 23 30 and July 7.
Garnett Carpenter, 30, 116 Glendale St. Franklin, fined 200 dollars and costs, jailed for three days, and given a one year license suspension by Municipal Judge J. T. Lamb after state patrol arrested him south of Middletown for driving under the influence. Edward Benoit, 26, Dayton, fined 25 dollars and 100 dollars for false report, Donald Rich of Richie's Pawn Shop fined 25 dollars, suspended on no further court appearance. Others fined include Eugene Plummer, Mary Gamble, Gladys Jones, Phyllis Fields, and Minnie Brinegar for various infractions. Melvin Shatto DUI charge dismissed. Jeff Miller license charge withdrawn.
Ohio holds second place in national kitchenware production, with Wisconsin leading. The comparison highlights industrial output in midwestern manufacturing during the period.
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