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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1964

Page

2

Four Crimes Per Minute Is United States Record

FBI report shows more than 25 million serious crimes in 1963, a 10 percent rise, with murder hourly, rape every 32 minutes, and assaults hourly. Hoover calls for tougher penalties, noting crime costs at about 27 billion dollars annually and property losses surpassing 785 million after recoveries.

Joseph E. Mohbat Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover FBI Hoover

New Nuclear Detections Planned From Space Patrol

Two satellites and a third pygmy satellite, launched from Cape Kennedy, maneuvered into patrol positions 65 000 miles above Earth. Sentry Satellite No 2 reached position Sunday as ground signals shifted. They scan over 200 million miles of space seeking illicit nuclear tests under the test ban treaty signed by more than 100 nations.

Cape Kennedy

Shootings Blamed On Sprinklings In Chicago

AP reports two late night shootings on Chicago’s West Side, sparked by a water-sprinkling incident. Police say hot weather fueled the clash with no racial motive. a father and son were arrested for aggravated battery and aggravated assault after Willie Saunders Sr. and Willie Saunders Jr. were involved with Richard Tarsa, who was wounded in the groin but not seriously.

Chicago West Side Willie Saunders Sr Wile Jr Richard Tarsa Tarsa Cldef

Five Cobras gang youths shoot 2 year old Charles Taylor

Police report that Charles Taylor a two year old Negro boy was shot in the shoulder by five youths from the Cobras gang. He was hospitalized in fair condition after being approached for a failed demand. Crowds surrounded the scenes and were quickly dispersed by police.

Charles Taylor Cobras Taylor

Atlanta Shootings Highlight Racial Tensions

In a Saturday night flare up in a mixed Atlanta neighborhood, four Negroes in a passing car fired a shotgun at a white family, wounding two. Police say a restaurant owner shot a white man trying to eject Negro patrons. Maurice Lawson, 2, is hospitalized with a stomach wound. Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents were called in. Redell Crosby, owner of the restaurant, was arrested and released on bond after being charged with shooting another man.

Atlanta Ahi Wylie Keith Carl E. Sanders Georgia Bureau of Investigation Maurice Lawson Iistel Redell Crosby Crosby

Heavy rains kill 106 in Japan flood and landslides

In central and western Japan, disastrous weekend rains left at least 106 Japanese dead and 3 missing, with 24,000 homeless and 219 injured. Rainfall reached up to 13 inches along the coast, Shimane prefecture suffering the worst damage.

Tokyo Japan Shimane

LBJ to Expose Hate Groups in Public Campaign

President Johnson vows legal steps to expose clandestine hate groups he denounces as violent terror. He cites daily reports of violence by masked extremists and condemns the Ku Klux Klan, while noting Congress should push ahead on antipoverty and economic measures before the campaign.

Ashington Johnson Texas Congress

Wallace Confident Rights Fight Succeeds and Withdraws

Alabama Governor George Wallace, confident his anti civil rights campaign succeeded, withdrew as an independent presidential candidate on CBS Face the Nation. He said his objective was accomplished and more states rights talk followed. He returned to Birmingham for a strategy meeting with pledged electors as Lt Gov James Allen led the state. The electors face competition from a Republican slate in November.

Birmingham CBS Face the Nation Wallace Johnson Goldwater Washington James Allen Aent Ieeettens Lee Indiana Maryland Wisconsin

Wallace refuses pledge as convention nears

Alabama governor Wallace says he will endorse no candidate in advance and will decide after the Democratic national convention in Atlantic City. He adds he will back the more conservative major party candidate aligned with local government, private enterprise, and states rights. Time will tell how his withdrawal shifts votes toward Goldwater.

Irown Barry M. Goldwater Alabama Atlantic City Wallace

Governor's withdrawal reshapes Southern political race

The governor's unexpected withdrawal shifts dynamics in the Southern contest as allied groups reassess support. Key supporters reevaluate campaigns and strategies amid the new political landscape.

Man Hits to Break Up Fight Injures Man in Monroe

A Monroe man was treated for bruises and a facial cut after an early morning altercation at Shamrock Gardens. He said he tried to break up a fight between two girls when an unidentified man struck him in the face. The incident occurred at 4241 Hamilton-Middletown Road.

Monroe Shamrock Gardens Hamilton-Middletown Road Glen Blankenship Timrock Place Baker County Sheriff's Deputies

Dayton Man Dies of Injuries from Louisville Crash

Hosea Brown, 38, of Dayton, Ohio, died in a Louisville hospital from injuries suffered in a traffic accident near here on May 15. Hospital attendants said he was admitted with head and internal injuries and provided no further details about the crash.

Louisville Hosea Brown Dayton Ohio Here Brown

Reciproc ity Talks Edge Toward Truck License Deal

Assistant Attorney General Theodore K. Hign said Kentucky and Ohio work to fix truck license reciprocity. Ohio had warned it would end reciprocity due to Kentucky weight taxes up to 900 dollars annually. Governor Rhodes may skip Friday's session while catching up after the Republican National Convention. The 1983 legislature authorized interstate truck licensing reciprocity.

Atty Theodore K. Hign Kentucky Ohio James A. Rhodes

Judy Garland Treated For Wrist Cuts

London AP reports Judy Garland was treated at a London hospital today for wrist injuries. Authorities declined to disclose her whereabouts. The article mentions prior events in Hong Kong and a coma in May, with medical statements from Dr. Lee.

London Judy Garland Misa Gerland Lon Markee Hong Kong Kong Lee Hollywood Miss Garland

Sheppard Parole Gamble and Vindication Motives

The article notes Sheppard teed parole in September and a lawyer’s remark that Sam pursued parole while aiming for vindication. It mentions a new Mrs Sheppard, previously divorced from a steel fortune heir in Dusseldorf in 1957, becoming involved in 1958 and visiting the United States in 1963. Maury C. Koblentz reports on alleged mistreatment, stating Sheppard was treated like other prisoners.

Page One Sam Sheppard Dusseldorf Het United States Maury C. Koblentz Ohio Cor Koblentz

Publicity stunt denial clouds former honor status claim

Koblentz disputes claims by Sheppard about honor status and admission words. He says Sheppard never had honor status and dismisses other Tribune remarks as far from factual.

Koblentz Sheppard the Tribune

Deaths and Funerals in Ohio and Ohio Valley Churches

Dennis Graham 77 former Franklin resident died Sunday in Dayton after a long illness. Requiem high mass will be in St Mary Church Franklin Wednesday at 9 am. He is survived by five sisters in Middletown Dayton Franklin and one in London, Ohio. Visitation Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin tomorrow 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. John A Arpp Funeral Home Ger mantown hosts visitation tomorrow 4-9 pm. Services Wednesday Ft Jefferson Methodist Church with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery Ft Jefferson Ohio.

St. Mary Church Franklin Dennis Graham Dayton Graham Margaret O'Flynn Middletown Mary Graham Cecilia Lee Anna Tolle Alice Dalibos Franklin Visitation Anglesby Woodhill Cemetery John A. Arpp Germantown Ft. Jefferson Methodist Church Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Jefferson Ohio

Mrs Bertha Hogg Services Held In New Madison

Mrs Bertha Hogg 66 formerly of Middletown died Saturday at her New Madison home after a lengthy illness Surviving are a son Stanley Tuscola Ill and four daughters Myrtle Kasserman Lewistown Arcanum Esther Lawrence New Madison and Marjorie Snyder Nashville Tenn Funeral services will be at 2 pm tomorrow at Stork Funeral Home New Madison with burial in New Madison Cemetery

Bertha Shephard Hogg Middletown Stork New Madison Arcanum Esther Lawrence Marjorie Snyder Nashville, Tenn

Mrs Mamie Jackson Services Scheduled At Mt Zion Church

Mrs Mamie Jackson of 620 16th Ave dies Friday at home. Services set for 1 p m tomorrow at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Rev F H Hampton officiating. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Bailey Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p m.

Mamie Jackson Mt. Zion Baptist Church F. H. Hampton Woodside Cemetery Bailey Funeral Home

William M. Jordan funeral service announced

William M. Jordan of 18 W Market Services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Klinger Carpenter Funeral Home Huntington West Virginia. Burial in Springhill Cemetery Huntington. Visitation Wednesday evening.

Illiam M. Jordan Germantown William M. Jordan Klinger-Carpenter Funeral Home Huntington W. Va Springhill

Ludwick Brother of Mrs Meek Dies in Cincinnati

Wilbur Ludwick died Saturday at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati after a two month illness with acute leukemia. Funeral services with Rev W C Applegate at Kennedy Funeral Home Bethel Ohio Tuesday at 2 PM. Burial Georgetown Ohio. Calling hours at the funeral home tonight. Survived by widow Grace Anstaell Ludwick and several siblings including Mrs Walter Greathouse Arcola Indiana Mrs Dale Wright Union City Indiana Mrs Ralph Shauck Cincinnati and two brothers Albert Dayton and Ralph Huston Texas. Son of the late Rev Lewis G Ladwick and Mrs Ladwick of the Miami EUB Conference.

Wilbur Ludwick Willard Meek Wilson School Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Kennedy An Bethel Ohi W. C Applegate Georgetown Ohio Grace Anstaell Ludwick Walter Greathouse Arcadia Ind Dale Wright Union City Ralph Shauck Albert Dayton Ralph Huston Texas Ladwick Lewis G Ladiwick Miami

Mrs Lula Roe 73 dies after heart attack in Middletown

Lula Mae Roe 73 formerly of Middletown died at 6 25 p m Saturday in Middletown Hospital after a heart attack Thursday She lived at 1605 First Ave before moving to Dayton five years ago She visited daughter Audrey Cottle when attacked Surviving are daughters Helen Zimmerman Germantown Wis Mary Napier Germantown Rt 1 sons Owen and Roy Long Beach Calif sisters Pearl Calhoun Dayton Beulah Doench Middletown Two days visitation at Joseph R Baker Sons Funeral Home 3 5 and 7 9 p m and at Grand Avenue Church of God after noon Wednesday Burial at Woodside Friends may call before services

Lula Mae Roe Middletown Middletown Hospital Roe First Ave Dayton Audrey Cottle Jefferson Road Helen Zimmerman Racine Wis Mary Napier Germantown Owen Roy Long Beach Calif Pearl Calhoun Beulah Doench Alliaiies Oman 6Rand Avenue Church of God Henry Howard Woodside Joseph R. Baker & Sons

Obituary notes for several residents and families

Lee S Hillman 65 Pleas ant Ave Requiem High Mass 10 a m Sacred Heart Church Mrs Bertie O Bannon 68 1108 Franklin St services 2 p m tomorrow West Side Pentecostal Church Infant son of Mr and Mrs James A Peters 41 N C St graveside services today Mt Olivet Cemetery Oxford Hanley E Armstrong 82 65 Franklin St services 10 a m Wednesday Webb Charles K Sproles two year old son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Sproles 841 S Fifth St services 2 p m tomorrow Corbin Harold E Stahlheber 61 3250 Eaton Road services 10 a m Wednesday Klaus Weige LeRoy Gordon McNab 78 1314 Park Ave services 2 p m to S 1th St services today Col gan

Lee S. Hillman Pleasant Ave Sacred Heart Church Bertie O'Bannon Franklin St West Side Pentecostal Church James A. Peters N. C. St Mt Olivet Oxford Hanley E. Armstrong Webb Charles K. Sproles Gilbert Sproles S. Fifth St Corbin Harold E. Stahlheber Eaton Road Klaus - Weige LeRoy Gordon McNab Park Ave S. 1Th St Colgan

Mrs Alpha Seybert Dies After Ill Health at 76

Mrs Alpha Longfellow Seybert, 76, of 225 West Market Street Germantown, died Sunday at Grandview Hospital in Dayton after a period of failing health. The obituary notes her longtime residence and passing.

Alpha Seybert Germantown Alpha Longfellow Seybert W. Market St Grandview Hospital Dayton

Police Briefs Report Auto Vandalism And Arrests

ARTHUR CASS reported vandals smashed the windshield of his auto parked behind 9 Central Ave. Police arrested Sally V Whitson 28 of 423 Yankee Road and Robert Kalbe of TM Charles St on N Verity Park at 1226 am on careless operation charges. both released on $100 bonds. RAY WLLIAMS of 4714 Holly Wilburgh and Anders of TM 16 Granada Ave were arrested for careless operation on N Man Street early yesterday and released on $32 bonds.

Arthur Cass Main St Central Ave Sally V Whitson Yankee Road Robert Kalbe Charles St Verity Park

Named director for crippled children sessions at Camp Pittenger

Wilam W. Britton Jr. of Cincinnati is named director of special crippled children's sessions at Camp Pittenger, McCutchenville Hills, announced by the Ohio Society for Crippled Children's and Adults.

Columbus Qghio Wilam W. Britton Jr Cocinnati Camp Pittenger McCutchenville Hsl Ohio Society For Crippled Childrens and Adults

New Middletown Soap Box Derby Champion Crowned

Steve Deaton is named city champion after the 12th annual Middletown Soap Box Derby. The event drew 84 drivers with strong support from the Optimist Club, city officials, local businesses, Royal Rodders, radio and newspapers promoting the race.

Middletown Steve Deaton Akron Royal Rodders

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