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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1959
Page
14
Washington reports rising polio cases this year, with 940 cases through July 21 and 604 paralytic cases since April 1, up from 567 and 282 last year. Des Moines leads regional outbreaks as Burney urges mass vaccination for all under four.
Clara Rosson of the Butler County Foundation announced Dale Shaw, 26, of 3956 New Haven Road Hamilton, is hospitalized at Hughes Memorial with polio. Two cases had been reported in the county by this date last year.
The article states that South America’s population exceeds 121 million, reflecting growth trends across nations on the continent. It notes demographic expansion without detailing specific countries or dates.
Jacumba California residents contend with a developing ground collapse near the Mexican border. A widening fissure grew from a crack into a 150 yard long hole five feet deep and three feet wide, threatening irrigation and infrastructure as a one year old girl was briefly buried and later unharmed. Geologist Don Weaver cites ancient lava shelf erosion from runoff from a nearby mountain range as the cause amid recent flash floods and cloudbursts.
John Downey of New Britain Conn in a Chinese prison lives on hope as his brother William reports from Peiping. Despite Red Cross appeals no official audience is granted and Downey shows no despair, being cheerful and in good health while awaiting release. William also notes he could not visit Richard Fecteau of Boston, another captive.
A Chicago Public Schools salary survey shows top teachers earn less than certain maintenance staff. The board cited a consulting firm finding 32 engineer custodians in class five earning 11 160 for a 12 month year while the highest teachers pay for 10 months with doctorates and 31 years’ service stands at 8 500.
In Chicago Ralph Goldberg claimed he sleepwalks, especially in hotels, but police say he was wanted by immigration authorities for alleged illegal entry from Canada. He and Lisciandrello and his wife were charged with conspiracy after a hotel setup tied to a jewelry convention.
In Waverly Illinois voters faced a tied result on a highway maintenance tax referendum with 133 votes for and 133 against. Four spoiled ballots were noted and authorities said a court may review them to determine if any could break the tie.
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