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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1966
Page
7
The 21 year old daughter of Gov. and Mrs. James A Rhodes married her childhood sweetheart on Saturday night in Columbus. The ceremony followed by a family reception.
State Sen. Frazier Reams Jr urged passage of a homestead exemption to ease tax burdens on Ohio seniors. He cited Michigans $2500 exemption for 65 plus residents and recent retirees, arguing the measure would help voters fund school bonds without undue strain. Saundra Rhodes and Dr. John DeWitt Jacob wed in Worthington with large attendance and gubernatorial presence.
Ohio Highway Safety Director Warren C. Nelson says progress amid rising car numbers, speeds, and human factors is slow but real. He cites 19,652 highway deaths in the last decade, notes a 2,349 toll last year, and compares eras to illustrate improvements while urging continued action.
In Glenwillow at the Austin Powder Co. plant two men were burned in a flash fire and listed in very critical condition. Kenneth W. Davis and Junior Tackett suffered burns over 90 percent of their bodies at Suburban Community Hospital. Cause and damage estimate were not available.
Frantic final arrangements fill the White House as Luci Johnson and Patrick Nugent prepare for the August 6 ceremony at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Family members bridesmaids and guests converge for fittings rehearsals and a Georgetown reception with Ambassador Harris man and the diplomatic corps.
In Butler County three offices are open this year the county engineer auditor and a county commission seat Republicans aim to gain control. Incumbents include Democrat Kay Tilton and a Republican slate led by Willian Stitsinger. Reiff seeks re election against Don Bacon as the contest highlights party patronage arguments.
Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh will take an official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, to be known as the Canadian Centennial Portrait. The sitting will be at Buckingham Palace Monday with publication planned for late 1966 or early 1967.
Malaysia allows international calls with a cellphone and funds. The Telecommunications Ministry announced rates of 14 dollars to Bulgaria, 16.25 dollars to Alaska, and 16.25 dollars to American Samoa for a three minute call.
The Batangas Town Council rules that a drunk is someone who smells of liquor and shows facial color changes sways while walking and acts not in a normal manner. Punishment for these public manifestations is five days in jail or a five dollar fine.
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