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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1956

Page

5

Nine congressmen to check liner in Doria collision probe

Nine members of the House Merchant Marine Committee will tour the Stockholm in Brooklyn dry-dock as part of a sea safety probe following the collision with the Andrea Doria south of Nantucket Island. The crash left 25 dead or missing among both ships.

New York Brooklyn Andrea Doria House Merchant Marine Committee Stockholm Nantucket Island Mass Doria Atlantic Piero Calamar Dorias Bridge Nancy Lee Miami Fla Leo

Body of New York producer Gordon Pollock found on Lake Erie shore

Provincial police near Simcoe Ontario reported that the body of Gordon Pollock, a 28 year old New York theatrical producer, washed up on Lake Erie near Long Point Beach. Pollock and his wife Norma disappeared April 15 while flying their private plane from Detroit to New York. A suitcase of clothing identified as Pollock’s washed ashore near Erie Pennsylvania on April 24, and another suitcase with personal papers was found May 8 further east on the beach.

Simcoe New York Gordon Pollock Lake Erie Long Point Beac Pollock Anna Pollock New York City Norma Detroit Erie

Ohio Woman Killed In Wyoming Car Crash

Mrs. Anne Patrick, 56, of Alliance Ohio, was killed when the car she rode in overturned on a curve along U S 14 16 near Sheridan Wyoming on Monday.

Sheridan Wyo Anne Patrick Alliance Ohio U. S.14-16 Here

Hopes For Peace Dim In Strike

In Portsmouth Ohio a 17 day strike involving 600 Consoli dated Telephone Co workers shows dimmed prospects for a quick settlement. Union official Frank Thernes said no agreement is expected this week while negotiators previously spoke of progress on work practices but made no progress on issues like union shop strike terms termination pay sick leave and arbitration. The company covers parts of 24 southern Ohio counties.

Portsmouth Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co Frank Thernes A.0. Workers of America CWA Thernes

One Hundred Forty Five Americans Earn Million Dollar Plus in 1953

The Internal Revenue Service reports 145 Americans earned at least a million dollars in 1953, down from 148 in 1952 and well below the postwar record of 219 set in 1950. Tax is paid on dividends and capital gains.

Washington Internal Revenue Service

Judge Harry Hanna Collapses At Desk

Common Pleas Judge Harry S. Hanna 52 collapsed at his desk and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital for observation. Associates suspected a heart ailment as the cause. Gravity on the planet is stated as exactly half that of Earth.

Cleveland Common Pleas Harry S. Hanna Mount Sinai Hospital Earth

Rockefeller custody dispute at Winrock Farm sparks arrest

Barbara Rockefeller known as Bobo says she was held hostage for seven hours and thrown to the ground by Rockefeller staff during a visit to Winrock Farm atop Petit Jean Mountain. Sheriff Marlin Hawkins arrested Barbara, her attorney Morton Bass, Erin Danzig, and Bass’s mother amid conflicting accounts.

Little Rock Ark Winthrop Rockefeller Petit Jean Mountain Barbara Bobo) Rockefeller Marlin Hawkins Morriston Rockefeller Fd Dunaway New Winrock Farm Winnie Rockefellers Bobo Winrovk Farm Morton Bass Erin Danzig Bass Macke Bass Gene Smith Said Mrs. Rockefeller Rene Jeanette Seattle

Busy Week For YMCA Tourists

This week the YMCA youth group plans visits starting today with a trip to Everybody’s Farm in Dayton. Two more trips are scheduled tomorrow and Thursday under Jack Wiley, YMCA youth secretary. Girls visit Borden’s ice cream plant in Dayton tomorrow with Gayle Whelan in charge. The group meets at the Y at 9 a.m. and brings lunch. Wiley leads the boys on a mystery hike on Thursday, meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Jack Wiley YMCA Borden Dayton Gayle Whelan Wiley

Ohio cities collect 34 million in 1955 income tax

State Auditor James A. Rhodes reported 1955 income tax receipts from 15 Ohio cities totaled 34,102,637, up 6,376,225 from 1954 and nearly double five years earlier. Cincinnati led with 9,523,706, Toledo 7,800,000, Columbus 4,760,113, followed by Dayton 4,511,510 and other cities including Youngstown, Canton, Springfield, Warren, Norwood, and more.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Cincinnati Toledo Dayton Youngstown Canton Springfield Warren Norwood Barserton Campbell Struthers Defiance St. Bernard Maumee

Boy Killed Riding Bicycle Near Sidney Ohio

Michael Ray Arthur age 10 from Jackson Center died after riding into a truck near his home in Sidney Ohio. The fatal crash occurred Monday according to local reports. A separate note recalls the first telephone directory published in 1878 by the New Haven Telephone Company listing about 50 names.

Sidney Ohio Michael Ray Arthur Jackson Center New Haven Telephone Company

New Liberal Supermarket Set to Open with Ribbon Ceremony

Tomorrow the Liberal Supermarket at 230 S Verity Pl is scheduled to open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a 10 a.m. start for the official ribbon cutting. Eugene Schear says the 21 000 square foot store will carry 1000 items and offer the Food O Mat delivery and Ask It Here phone service. Jack Dillon will manage. Francis Carmody and Mrs A Schear will participate in ceremonies. Grand opening roses go to the first 5000 women shoppers.

Liberal S. Verity Plw Vienday Eugene Schear City Commission Francis Carmody A. Schear

Boy Fractures Elbow After Fall From Apple Tree

A year-old boy, son of Mr and Mrs William Nisewonder of 2033 Highland St, fell from his grandmother's apple tree in Mid dletown Hospitals care after his tumble. He sustained a fractured left elbow and was released after treatment at 6 20 p.m.

Billy Nisewoncer Middletown Hos ‘Tal Rds William Nisewonder Highland St

Jury Acquits Buddy Baer on Child Molestation Charges

A Los Angeles jury acquitted former boxer Buddy Baer on one count of child molestation and one count of lewd behavior. Two counts were dismissed earlier by Judge Kenneth L. Holaday after Baer’s attorney motion. Baer, 41, denied the accusations and said it was mistaken identity, testifying he was filming a television movie on June 27. Assistant director James R. Nicholson corroborated his account.

van Nuys Calif Buddy Baer Kenneth L. Holaday Baer Max Baer James R. Nicholson

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