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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

5

Court nominees slow as Fortas delays Thornberry action

Senate hearings on Abe Fortas for chief justice loom as delays push Homer Thornberry’s confirmation past Labor Day. Sen. Eastland indicates Thornberry could be recalled after Fortas ruling, with opposition from Liberty Lobby and Thurmond filibuster threats amid accusations of cronyism. The Senate plans a Fortas review this week, but floor action likely waits for the new president in January.

Eastland D-Miss Thornberry Fortas Liberty Lobby Earl Warren W. B. Hicks Jr Justice Fortas Hicks Walter Jenkins Bobby Baker Johnson Senate Mike Mansfield Supreme Court

Rotarians Plan Joint Meeting at LeSourdsville Lake

The Middletown Rotary Club cancels its regular Tuesday noon gathering at the Manchester Motor Inn. On Thursday it will hold its annual joint session with the Hamilton and Oxford clubs at LeSourdsville Lake.

Middletown Manchester Motor Inn Hamilton Oxford LeSourdsville Lake

USW Counts On Large Strike Vote To Pressure Steel Industry

The United Steelworkers union plans a major strike vote across 600 locals in the United States and Canada, with about 390000 members eligible to express their sentiment. Local ballots and meetings shape strategy as top talks pause. The vote centers on 11 major companies, and results will be announced after the polling closes. Union officials expect a strong pro strike outcome.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Union Canada Lorain Ohio U.S. Steel Allegheny Ladium

Blue Cross Part C fills gaps in Medicare coverage

Blue Cross of Southwest Ohio offers a program named Part C to cover Medicare gaps such as the initial 40 hospital charges and daily coinsurance after 60 days. It claims to cost under 8 cents a day and minimizes paperwork with few claims to file.

Blue Cross Ohio

Dangerous Road Warns On Wage Price Surge

A presidential Cabinet Committee on Price Stability urges labor and business to restrain wage and price increases, warning that rising wages of 6 to 7 percent and price gains around 4 percent threaten the economy despite tax increases and spending cuts. Officials rule out mandatory controls and expect moderating effects from market forces.

Washington Cabinet Committee On Congress

House Debates Ban On Mail Order Gun Sales

The House moved toward banning mail order sales of rifles shotguns and ammunition aiming to add long guns to the existing pistol ban. Amendments licensing gun owners were considered before a final vote, with two registration measures defeated signaling limited support for national gun registration.

House Washington Johnson Senate Robert F. Kennedy Jonathan B. Bingham Dn.y Robert McClory R-Ill

Annual School Bus Inspection Under Way

Butler County begins its annual inspection with 193 buses slated for review by end of week. Hamilton Fairfield area buses lead today with 49. Lemon Monroe High School and Liberty Union Lakota buses schedule for tomorrow. Three Post 9 officers oversee the process at the Butler County Fairgrounds with Warren County inspections set for month end.

Butler County Hamilton and Fairfield Lemon-Monroe High School Liberty Union School Lakota Roass Town West Middletown Trenton Madison Township Seven Mile Butler County Fairgrounds Rt. 4 Hamilton Middletown F. N. Gibbons Charles Ireland Donald Burns Warren County

Pools Offer Free Swims For Under Sixteen At Three City Pools

Free swims for children under 16 will be held tomorrow from 10 to 11 30 a m at Sunset Yankee Road and Douglas pools. Supervisor Ross Kramer said 120 children and an equal number of adults have signed up for two weeks of instruction at Sunset pool. Attendance totals reported: 2 490 at Sunset, 775 at Yankee Road, and 466 at Douglas pools.

Sunset Yankee Road Douglas Pools Ross Kramer Sunset Pool Kramer Douglas Pool

Akron sees fifth night of scattered firebombings

Nine firebombings, mostly minor, hit Akron as National Guard forces keep peace in Negro areas. Wilson Lumber Co. suffered the heaviest damage with $18,650 in losses. Curfew reinstated to 8 p.m. as 850 guardsmen operate citywide amid housing and employment tensions.

Akron Ohio National Guard Wilson Lumber Co North Street John S. Ballard Ohio National

Population Concentration Near Asuncion Paraguay

Paraguay’s population centers around the capital with over half living within 100 miles of Asuncion. The vast Chaco region accounts for 60 percent of the country’s area but holds only about 4 percent of its people.

Asncion Paraguay Asuncion Chaco

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