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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1957

Page

2

Way To New Funds Commissioners May Ask For Charter Amendment

City commissioners plan to vote on a charter amendment to raise operating funds by two mills under Article VIII Section 5. The change would increase operating mills from 4.75 to 6.75, raising about $900,000 to cover deficits and future budgets. If defeated, a two mill tax levy or council action to adopt payroll or income tax could be pursued with a two-thirds commission vote.

County Board of Elections Francis Carmody Charles B. Stiles Martin B. Miller Arthur Sanderson William W.denham

Indicted group plotted to assassinate Nasser and seize Egypt

The indictment charges fourteen people, including former Foreign Minister Mohamed Salah el Din and former Defense Minister Abdel Fatih Hassan, with conspiring from 1956 to last April to kill President Nasser and his ministers and form a new government led by Salah el Din, with executions or life terms possible if convicted. Arrests were disclosed July 18.

Salah E) Din

No Relief Seen For Northeast Drought worsens across region

U S Weather Bureau warned no general rain expected in the Northeast though scattered showers fell in New York City Hudson Valley and New England. Gov Ribicoff sought civil defense gear to pump water from streams into farms and tank trucks. Massachusetts deployed cloud seeding generators to trigger showers with limited results as drought persists. officials credited some rain and rain-making efforts to ease conditions.

New York US Weather Bureau Hudson River Valley New Jersey New England Gev Abraham Ribicoff Connecticut Men Dersington Conn Massachusetts Walter E. Piper Jr

Shell Blast Injures 3 in Maud

Three young people were injured Sunday when a shell exploded at a Maud residence. Rosalee Kerrigan, 15, of 519 Gordon St., Piqua. Susan Lindsey, 15, of 1521 Brook St., Piqua. and Jane Anne Green, 6, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L. Green of Shirley Drive, Maud, suffered arm and leg wounds from shell fragments. None were seriously hurt and all were discharged after treatment at Mercy Hospital. The Piqua girls were visiting the Green home. an uncle and a brother-in-law were connected to the Lindsey and Kerrigan families.

Maud Mercy Hospital Ham Ion Rosalee Kerrigan Gordon St Piqua Susan Lindsey Brook St Jane Anne Green Roy L. Green Shirley Drive

Grass Fire Near Plant Briefly Contained

Firefighters responded to two incidents yesterday. A grass fire behind the Central Chemical plant on Richmond Street caused minor insulation damage to wires but no injuries or property loss were reported. Separate calls aided a child heat distress and an elderly man with a heart condition, with no hospitalizations.

Central Chemical Richmond Street Company 1

George Critical, Physician Says

Former Sen Walter F George Ike special ambassador to NATO is critically ill and weakening. He suffered a coronary disease attack that forced him to seek treatment in Atlanta, spent 12 days at Emory University Hospital, then returned to his Vienna home to recuperate.

Atlanta Walter F. George Eisenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization Vienna Washington Justice Emory University Hospital

Earth Composition: Land and Water Share Defined

The earth consists of roughly 30 percent land and the remaining area covered by water. This basic geographic fact outlines the planet's surface distribution and helps explain global climate and ecosystems.

Demand For Steel Still Is Spotty

Cleveland reports demand for steel remains spotty with a forecast of a solid fall pickup tied to a revival in automotive requirements. Steel journal notes appliance demand improving and general account needs rising, while auto industry outlook centers on new model demand and late next month restocking. ingot capacity utilization fell to 79.5 percent last week.

Cleveland Steel Weekly Trade Journal

Sheppard’s Lawyer to See Wedler in Florida

Deland Florida William Corrigan defense attorney for Dr Gamnaset Sheppard convicted of murdering his wife on July 4 1934 planned talks with a 23 year old Florida convict who claims he killed a woman in Cleveland Corrigan said he trusted Wedler’s confession but would not comment until meeting with a lie detector expert for Court of Last Resort led by Erle Stanley Gardner. Cleveland authorities questioned Sheppard who is serving a life term. Gov withdrew permission for the lie test after Wedler’s statement.

Erle Stanley Gardner Wedler Cleveland Sheppard Ohio Penitentiary William O'Neill Gardner

Train Coloring Contest Planned

A junior train artist contest will be sponsored by the New York Central Railroad for youngsters aboard the Empire State Express and the Xplorer. Children ages 5 through 11 are invited to draw a picture of a train activity or scenic highlight, with $25 savings bonds awarded to top entries in two age groups. Badges and crayon kits will be given to entrants.

New York Central Railroad Xplorer

Former Antioch Dean Dies At 62

Basil Henry Pillard 62, English professor and former head of the literature department at Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio, died at his Lake Champlain summer home near Charlotte Vermont Saturday. A New Britain Connecticut native, he served on the Antioch faculty 29 years and was a former dean of students.

Charlotte Basil Henry Pillard Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio Lake Champlain Here New Britain Conn Pillard Antioch

Sleepy Driver Wrecks Car Into Tree on Main Street

A 29 year old Middleton man Edward Rose of 1719 Sycamore Street fell asleep at the wheel and crashed a 1955 car into a tree near Barnits Stadium entrance at 4 40 pm. He suffered abdominal and head injuries and was listed in serious condition at Middleton Hospital. The car was a total loss with $2000 damage. Police report no other occupants.

S. Main Street Middletown Hospital Edward Rose 1719 Sycamore Sr Rose St. Main Street Barnits Stadium McCoy- Leffler

George Long testimony on vehicle hit at 817 Yankee Rd

George Long of 905 Malvern reported to police that an unidentified vehicle, described as an auld, struck the south side of a jet parked at 817 Yankee Road. Details on the other driver or damages were not provided.

George Long Malvern Yankee Rd South

O Neill Sees Ohio Become Playground

Governor C William O Neill foresees a two year program to enlarge and improve Ohio lakes and parks to make the state known as a great recreational area He cites rising park attendance from 3 5 million in 1950 51 to 12 million in 1956 57 and notes growing outdoor demand across Columbus Dayton and Cincinnati During his TV discussion he says more time off work and a larger population drive the plan and that Ohio will undertake a large scale expansion of recreational facilities.

Columbus Ohio William O'Neill O'Neill Dayton Cincinnati State Parks and Lakes

Arrests At Cockfight Raid In Lorain County

Sheriff Vernon L. Smith led 19 deputies to a raid near French Creek Road Sunday afternoon. Thirty patrons were arrested after deputies fired over spectators. Five fighting roosters and two dead birds were seized along with beer liquor cards a dice table and other paraphernalia. Several defendants pleaded guilty with fines and jail terms ranging up to 20 days and 200 dollars plus a 500 dollar bond.

Lorain Ohio Sheffield Village Vernon L. Smith Lorain County French Creek Road John M. Traxler Nick M. Muska Ramon L Porez

Plane Crashes at Private Airport. Two Uninjured

A private plane ran out of fuel and struck 69,000 volt power lines near Boston Heights Akron Ohio. The pilot Blaine S Wood 36 Cleveland and passenger Richard J Hoobler 40 Bedford escaped unharmed as the aircraft was badly damaged but landed safely.

Akron Ohio Boston Heights Blaine S$. Wood Cleveland Richard J. Hoobler Bedford

Rescue of Naval Expedition Members in Barin Bay 1873

Nineteen members of a U S Navy Arctic expedition were rescued in Barin Bay Canada in 1873 after drifting 2000 miles on an ice floe following the destruction of their vessel six months earlier.

U. S. Navy Barrin Bay Canada

Nine Injured In Area Auto Accidents Near Trenton

A series of crashes along Rt. 73 near Wayne Madison Road left nine people hurt. A 13 year old girl was thrown from a car after a two vehicle collision a mile west of Trenton. Linda Bellis suffered severe cuts and possible ankle fracture when her car, driven by Ethel Woods of Trenton, collided with another vehicle. Mrs Woods cited for failure to yield at a stop sign. Passenger Richard Olewiler of Chagrin Falls sustained knee and shoulder injuries. All injured were admitted briefly then released from Middle town Hospital.

Tytng Avenue Nelbar Street Lucinda Brewer Winona Dr Marilyn Garrett Louise Harnest Tytus Avenue Henry Maimon Dayton Tured Tytus Middletown Rt. 73 Wayne « Madison Road Trenton Linda Bellis Manard Woods Trenton Rt. 1 Ethel Woods Woods Ray Kunice Chagrin Falls Ohio Kunce Richard Olewiler Woode

Two Drivers Hospitalized After Olive and Shaker Collision

Two drivers were admitted to the hospital after their cars collided at the Olive and Shaker roads intersection just south of Franklin at noon yesterday. Mrs Ora Lee Boggs, 39, 115 Olive Rd, suffered fractured ribs and facial cuts. James Robinson, 35, Franklin Rt 1, was admitted for observation of back and limb injuries. Investigation of the accident is continuing.

Olive Shaker Roads Franklin Ora Lee Boggs Olive Rd James Robinson Franklin Rt. 1

Franklin Man Arrested for DUI After Near Head-On Crash

Roy Smith, 92, of 210 Sycamore St Franklin, was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge after his car collided nearly head-on with another vehicle on Rt 123, south of Franklin. Edith Lee, 26, of 4 Grandview St Franklin, injured in the crash, suffered a nose injury and refused treatment. A second accident on Rt 63 involved Mrs. Stanley Helton, 2, 2307 Central Ave, with arm and shoulder injuries. she was hospitalized. Details were not available.

Franklin Roy Smith Sycamore St Edith Lee Grandview St Rt. 123 Stanley Helton Central Ave

Deaths Investigated After Car Found Near Fairgrounds

In Bellefontaine Ohio authorities probe the deaths of Frank C. Moxley 82 Dayton and Alice Marie Price 56 Chillicothe whose bodies were found in Moxley s car near the Logan County Fairgrounds late Saturday night Police Chief A D Payden said Moxley apparently fired a revolver bullet into the woman then shot himself in the temple near Irigot

Bellefontaine Ohio Frank C. Moxley Dayton Alice Marie Price Chillicothe Moxley Logan County Fairgrounds A. D. Payden Irigot

Plane Lands Safely After Engine Trouble

The Coast Guard reported a military aircraft with 16 aboard landed safely at Naval Air Station Atlantic City New Jersey after signaling a possible ditch in the Atlantic due to engine trouble. No injuries were noted and the aircraft's return to base ended the emergency.

New York Coast Guard Atlantic City N. J Atlantic Ocean Naval Air Station

25 Percent Vote Seen In Wisconsin Primary

Madison reports a Wisconsin special primary drew fewer than half a million voters about 2 percent of those eligible. Nine candidates sought the McCarthy vacancy with the August 27 election for the late senator’s term expiring January 1959. Campaigns centered on Eisenhower Administration governance.

Madison Wis Wisconsin U.S. Senate Joseph McCarthy JR McCarthy Vernon Thomson Eisenhower

Food prices rise but farm prices hold steady says report

The Agriculture Department reports retail food prices are up 3 percent from a year ago while farm prices are not responsible. Marketing costs such as labor transportation and packaging drive the rise, with midyear charges 6 percent higher than a year earlier.

Washington W Agriculture Department

Victims Of Flood Still Sought In Kyushu

About 40,000 rescue workers searched for 405 missing people four days after heavy rains flooded western Kyushu. Police reported 591 deaths, 3,681 injured, and 1,153,251 homeless with 75,453 houses flooded. Twelve inches of rain fell on southern Kyushu, flooding more than 6,000 houses.

Tokyo Kyushu

Old Autos Parade Crowned Unique 1911 Owen Touring Car

Hamilton spectators saw 76 antique cars paraded through the city from 1901 to 1915. Alan Eby of West Elkton won judging for his 1911 seven passenger Owen touring car used by Taft in 1913. Trophies were awarded in eight classifications at a dinner at the Anthony Wayne Hotel.

Hamilton Alan Eby West Elkton Antique Automobile Club Butler County Hamilton Chamber of Committee Eby William Howard Taft Courthouse Square L. W. McConnaughey Russellville Bernarde Winter Dayton Anthony Wayne Hotel

Hamilton Ups Appeals Campaign Goal Sets $449,022 Target

Hamilton outlines a United Appeals goal of 449,022 for October, led by president Howard Burtis. The rise reflects higher costs and new agencies like the Boys' Club of Hamilton plus expanded Red Cross national needs. Last year raised a record 412,000 with supplementary Red Cross support.

Hamilton United Appeals Howard Burtis Burtis Boys’ Club of Red Cross

Nuclear Shot Delayed at Atomic Test Site Nev

The scheduled nuclear shot at the Atomic Test Site in Nevada is postponed to 4:45 a.m. tomorrow due to technical reasons. The weapon, a below nominal tower shot, was not ready on time as military and civil jetrode experiments are planned alongside the test. Newsmen will watch from Irene Nob about 13 miles from ground zero.

Atomic Test Site Nev Atomic Energy Commission Irene Nob Ground Zero

Police Briefs Record Beating At 910 First Ave And Club Incident

Police answered a fight complaint yesterday morning at 910 1st Ave. Ernest Moss, 41, of 228 Curtis St., was struck on the head with a broken baseball bat by an unknown man. Moss was released from Middletown Hospital after scalp cuts. In a separate incident, Virginia Drumgold, 22, suffered a cheek cut and head bruise after a woman hit her with a beer bottle at the Silver Leaf Social Club. Authorities recovered two stolen cars: one at Linden Ave and Moore St owned by Woodford Howard of Woodlawn Ave, and another on Sutphin Street by Pt Coy Hall and Earl Smith stolen from Richard Hall at 2006 Grand Ave.

Richard Kuck Cincinnati Merrill Meain Park St Central Avenue Charles de Bolt Wilbraham Rd Nelbar Street N. Verity Parkway 1St Ave Ernest Moss Curtis St Moss Middletown Hospital Virginia Drumgold Silver Leaf Alfred Linden Avenue Moore Street Woodford Howard Woodlawn Ave S. Sutphin Street Pt Coy Hall Earl Smith Richard Hall Grand Ave

Thefts Reported To Police Yesterday

The morning crime note lists losses including $20 from Clarence Quiet at 2403 Browning Sr and a bicycle taken from Donald Briscoe at 1306 Jacoby Ave. A hubcap was stolen from Woodrow Rose’s car at 1910 Logan Ave.

Clarence Quiet Browning Sr Donald Briscoe Jacoby Ave Woodrow Rose Logan Ave

Bombings Under Study In Wheeling WV Investigated

Authorities probe Sunday explosions that damaged two Charles Maroon properties, the Pythian Building and the Downs Grill near Wheeling Downs, with no injuries reported. A prior bundle of dynamite was found on a Bridgeport Ohio doorway three weeks earlier.

Wheeling W Va Ohio Charles Maroon Pythian Wheeling Downs Race Track King Island Maroon Auto Agency Bridgeport

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