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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1964

Page

2

Raymond plant hires temporary staff during strike

Raymond announces that about 35 Albemarle Manufacturing Co. staff from Virginia and North Carolina divisions will temporarily assist at the Raymond bag making plant. The temporary assignments include research specialists engineers and technical personnel aware they will return to regular jobs after the strike ends.

Raymond Richmond Roanoke Rapids N. C Albemarle Per Manufacturing Co John T. Walton Albemarle Walton

Union talks and strikes ripple through Middletown plant

Reports detail union picket activity and tentative contract terms at a Middletown plant. A one year retroactive June contract offer includes a seven cent raise, five cent raise in six months, and seniority protections. Pickets and police intervene as drivers conflict with union lines amid ongoing negotiations.

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Three Injured In Morning And Afternoon Traffic

Three people were injured in four traffic accidents yesterday. Thomas Spencer, 59, and Jake Hatton, 50, were admitted to Middletown Hospital after Spencer’s car ran off Garfield Street and hit a pole and street sign causing $700 damage and power outages. Deborah Griffith, 9, was treated for minor injuries after her bicycle struck a truck driven by Fulton Williams. Williams was not cited. John Gordon, 52, and Lois Hodges, 32, collided at Girard Avenue and Vanderveer Street. Gordon was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign. total damage $1,700. Donald Gibbs, 29, was cited for backing unsafely after his car hit Ollie Hayes, 25, at Brentwood and Goldman Avenue. total damage $195.

Middletown Hospital Thomas Spencer Julie Drive Franklin Spencer Auto Jake Hatton Kenova W. Va Spencer Garfield Street First Avenue Deborah Griffith Young St Fulton Williams 17Th Ave Williams 14Th Avenue Yankee Road John Gordon Bradford, Mess Lois Hodges Navaho St Girard Avenue Vanderveer Street Gordon Donald Gibbs Brentwood St Ollie Hayes Brentwood Goldman Avenue

Crow Contest In Afternoon Fowl Trick At Roosters

In Medina Ohio a village horse show features a crowing contest with 35 entrants slated for 3 pm Sunday. Judges and rules spark debate as farmers discuss entries like Goldwater and Rhode Island Red amid heat and possible hoaxes.

Medina Ohio Chatham Upper VFW Ken Welsh

Auto driven by John Abbott backfires in Middletown street

Firemen report no injuries after an automobile backfired in front of 2200 Baltimore Street early last night. A stray line mentions a camel can drink 25 gallons of water in under an hour, which appears unrelated to the incident.

John Abbott Baltimore St Middletown

Commissioners Wary Of Selling Off Park Land

City officials debate Jacot Park acreage to expand Middletown Shopping Plaza. Chairman Denham opposes park land sale unless land is unnecessary. other commissioners weigh park board desires, neighborhood impact, zoning, and highest bidder outcomes. Park board has not ruled, master plan favors nearby playfields.

Jacot Park Middletown William W. Denham The Journal Acot Park Playfair Donham Corporation Breiel Smith Park Smith Farm Gose Mary Lord Park Board Virgil Clark Rt. 122 Breie! Boulevard Roosevelt Avenue Clark James Curry Parks and Recreation John Paschal Breie Boulevard Paschal Manchester Road Jefferson Road

Frenzied Franklin pursuit ends with two arrests

Franklin police captured Phillip Chasteen age 19 of Shartz Read and Sidney Carpenter age 20 of Shartz Road after a high speed chase that involved an auto crash scene on Unser Road. Off duty firefighter Forrest Johnson chased the fleeing vehicle to the Chasteen residence with officers assisting.

Franklin Phillip Chasteen Shartz Read Sidney Carpenter Shartz Road Donald Kidwell Unser Road Johnnie Kidwell Shaker Road Ptl Kidwell E. Fourth Street Carpenter Arive Forrest Frosty) Johnson Fourth St Johnson Chasteen

Dope Probe Set To Go

The Senate Investigations subcommittee will launch a probe into the international narcotics racket. Chairman John L. McClellan asked Federal Narcotics Commissioner Henry L. Giordano to lead testimony tracing illicit drug flow from opium fields in the Near and Far East to U.S. and Canadian mob networks. Key testimony centers on big traffic in New York City Chicago San Francisco and other cities.

Washington Senate Investigations Subcommittee United States Canada John L. McClellan D-Ark Henry L. Giordano Near East Far East New York City Chicago San Francisco Ench Quebec Montreal Ottawa

Speeders Draw Franklin Fines

Franklin Municipal Court fined twenty four speeders a total of 472.50 dollars in a Friday session. The list includes George McKinney 42 of 15 E Second St fined 10 dollars for no operator license and Donald Gingerich 39 of 3947 Woodhaven fined 10 dollars for fictitious plates. Donnie Neace 18 of Germantown was fined 25 dollars for no operator license and 10 dollars for muffler. Bonds forfeited: John Williams 25 of 2003 South Ave Middletown 20 dollars for no operator license Ray Willis 20 of Miamisburg 25 for unsafe vehicle Ray Kramer 51 of 7185 Germantown Road Middletown 20 for crossing a yellow line David Simmon 25 of Circleville 20 for loss of center.

Franklin George McKinney E. Second St Donald Gingerich Woodhaven Donnie Neace Germantown John Williams South Ave Middletown Ray Willis Miamisburg Ray Kramer Germantown Road David Simmon Circleville Lest of Center

Rochester Enforces Citywide Curfew After Harlem Riots

City Manager Porter W Homer declared a state of emergency and ordered residents off streets 8 p m to 7 a m with curfew penalties for violators. Gun shops closed along with most downtown theaters bars and liquor stores directed to close by 5 p m. Deputy Chief Clarence DePrez cites over 4000 participants in riots across stages, note that nearly all rioters were Black with some whites also involved in looting.

Porter W. Homer Homer Romester Clarence DePrez DePrez

Rhodes Scores At Warren Fair Makes Stop At Warren County Fair

Governor James A. Rhodes visiting Warren County Fair in Lebanon won prizes at carnival booths. He toppled milk bottles with a softball and tossed baseballs to win a stuffed animal while meeting local Republican candidates, 4H and farm groups. Open dairy and 4H horse and beef judging concluded yesterday.

Lebanon James A. Rhodes Warren County Rhodes Warren Warren C. Nelson Lebano

Republicans Organize To Back LBJ in Ohio

Cleveland AP reports M. Metzenbaum, chairman, says a group of committees will form in Ohio cities to back LBJ. The statement pledges support for candidates who endorse the 1964 party platform and nominee. It argues extremism risks civil rights progress and national unity.

Cleveland Howard M. Metzenbaum Ohio Metzenbaum America

Mine executive dies in Terre Haute Indiana

Hugh B. Lee a 76 year old retired mining executive and engineer died unexpectedly Friday at his home in Terre Haute Indiana The longtime industry figure was active in mining and public service and his death was reported by local authorities and the Associated Press.

Terre Haute Ind Hugh B. Lee

Obituary for Lewis Fox of Miamisburg Ohio

Lewis Fox 4 of 4743 Miamisburg Centerville Road died Saturday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton. A retired carpenter, he is survived by three sons Edward of Carlisle Curtis and Earl of Miamisburg. two daughters Mrs Lewis Wical and Mrs R Dale Lang of Miamisburg. a brother Howard Dayton. a sister Mrs Mella Phillips Oakwood. 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services 2:30 pm Tuesday at Gerhart Schmid Funeral Home with burial in David Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3–5 and 7–8 pm.

Miamisburg Lewis Fox Centerville Road St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton Edward Carlisle Curtis Earl Lewis Wical R Dale Lang Howard Mella Phillips Oakwood Gerhart & Schmid Funeral Home David

Danes Cut Down CIGARETTE SALES Hit Denmarks Tax Revenue

In Copenhagen Denmark a sharp decline in cigarette sales could cost the Danish government about 30 million dollars a year in tax revenue if the trend continues.

Copenhagen Denmark

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