Armco Raises Wages and Benefits for 6000 Middletown Workers
Armco employees will gain July 1 wage increases including a 7 cent base raise and about 10 cent average increments under a three year contract. Holidays pay rises to 2.1 times and Sunday pay up to 20 percent with a 4 cent cost of living adjustment on July 7. The COLA uses the CPI and runs until Jan 1, 1958. About 6,000 workers in Middletown area receive new scales from 1.892 to 4.719 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armco
Ed Windsor
Armco Employes Independence Federation
Windsor
AEIF
U. S. Bureau of Labor
Middletown
Middletown Works
Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc
Washington Court House
Isaid
Three Boys Involved In Garage Fire Reported
Three boys aged six and eight started a garage fire at 604 16th Ave while playing with matches. Neighbors and firefighters fought the blaze, damaging records, shelves and goods in the Frey grocery garage. A misrouted alarm caused delays between departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th Ave
Howard Gall
Fire Prevention Bureau
William Fishbaugh
Douglas Hobart
Fishbaugh
South Middletown Fire Department
South Middletown
Middletown
New York Tours Package with Rail Travel and Broadway Tickets
A New York tour package lists July 14 28 Aug 11 25 Sept 8 22 Oct 6 20. Includes rail transport five nights hotel meals tours of United Nations NBC Studios Rockefeller Center Observation Roof tickets Radio City Music Hall Broadway show Lil Abner dinner and floor show at Latin Quarter. Contacts Garden 2-1551.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Rockefeller Center
Radio City Music Hall
Lil Abner
Latin Quarter
Drivers Go On Safety Spree In Local Area
Area drivers avoided major crashes after a quiet night. By 10 a.m. today state patrol Post 9 reported no accidents. the only recorded incident involved William E. Duncan, 16, Franklin Route 1, and Earl Gilbert, 43, 1903 Germantown Road, in a collision on South Main Street while Duncan attempted a left turn.
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S. Main Street
William E. Duncan
Franklin Rt. 1
Earl Gilbert
Germantown Rd
Duncan
Dodgers blank Braves. McDevitt fans six in 2-0 win
Danny McDevitt limited the Braves to four singles, struck out six and walked six in a Dodgers 2-0 shutout to move to 2-1 on the season. Rocky Colavito drove in five with a sacrifice fly and a first grand slam as the Indians crushed the Yankees 11-2 to knock them from first.
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Associated Press
Danny McDevitt
Dodgers
Braves
Rocky Colavito
Indians
Yankees
Bids Open Noon on Lorillard Tract Sale
Two bids arrive before noon for the Lorillard tract as City Manager Charles W. Thompson prepares to open offers in the City Commission hearing room. J D Sawyer bids 61 100 for the entire tract while Brown Singer Co offers 6000 per acre for Tract B of 3.59 acres. Funds may go to the general fund or capital improvements reserve.
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J. D. Sawyer
Brown-Singer Co
Charles W. Thompson
City Commission
Stevens Avenue
Shafer Street
Santa Barbara Drive
General Fund
Thompson
Thief Had Hard Head in Bedroom Standoff
Mrs. Sally Ann Condren, 55, found a strange man in her Los Angeles bedroom. She grabbed a gun and struck him. he disarmed her, struck back, and fled through a plate glass window. She was treated for a head cut and wondered why it did not seem to hurt him.
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Los Angeles
Sally Ann Condren
Girl Saved From Drain at Pratville Pool
In Pratville Alabama a 13 year old girl was trapped under nine feet of water with her legs in an eight inch drain. Lifeguard and another youth failed to release her until Mervin Emerson age 17 scaled an eight foot wall to shut off the suction pump. The girl Carol Parker surfaced with the pump off and was reported in good condition. No explanation for the missing drain cover was available.
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Prattville
Ala
Mervin Emerson
Carol Parker
Teamster Strike Talks Mediated in Cincinnati
Federal mediators meet with Teamster truck drivers and contractors amid a strike that has idled major building projects. Contractors say they will negotiate only after action on two wage proposals: a 10-cent rise each of three years or a flat 30-cent raise for five years with no holiday or vacation provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Avco Negotiators To Meet On Monday
Celina Ohio negotiators planned a Monday session to resolve a strike by about 1000 steel workers at AVCO Manufacturing Co New Idea Division in Coldwater. Wages are cited as the main obstacle to a settlement following a walkout after the contract expired April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina
Ohio
New Idea
Avco Manufacturing Co
Coldwater
Big Banks Plan Savings Interest Hikes in July
Cleveland’s large banks will raise savings rates on July 1 by a half percentage point. New rates reach 2.4 percent from 1.9 percent, matching higher levels already quoted by many smaller firms. Major savings and loan institutions also announce increases from 3 to 3 and a half percent.
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Cleveland
Savings and Loan
Public Notice Return Slip by June 26 to Park Leaders
Community members are urged to return a form by June 26 to any public Park leader or Youth Division Desk YMCA or Middletown Safety Council. The notice asks participants to submit their details at designated local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Middletown Safety Council
Time Runs Short For Bike Roadeo Entries
Middletown invites children ages 6 to 11 and 12 to 16 to the Bike Safety Roadeo at Sunset Park Friday at 9 30 a m. Co sponsors include Middletown Safety Council the Department of Parks and Recreation and the YMCA. Grand prizes are two bicycles. runners up receive saddle bags headlights and other gear.
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Sunset Park
Middletown Safety Council
Department of Parks and Recreation
YMCA
Middletown
Ymca and Safety Council
Roadeo
Commission Sets Zoning Change Hearings for Two North Middletown Lots
City Commission will review zoning change requests for two North Middletown parcels. Lot 11,173 on N Verity Parkway and Eldora Drive seeks B-2 central business from B-1 neighborhood business for a used car dealer. part of Lot 11,179 at 2840 Wilbraham Rd asks B-3 general business from B-1 for Hunter Trucking Co. Also on agenda are staff appointments, a park meter collector, final plat of Barbara Park addition, minutes from two committees, and continuation certificates of bonds for three Armco Steel special police officers. No legislative business.
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Wilbraham Rd
Hunter Trucking Co
Commission
Engineering
Barbara Park
Board of
Armco Steel Corp
Raid on VEWs Bingo Game Shuts Operation in Medina
Medina police joined Wadsworth and Medina County Sheriff forces in a Tuesday raid on a Wordsworth VFW post bingo game. VFW officials were detained briefly by Mayor Don Merriman’s court but released with no charges. Sheriff ordered a halt to bingo. Proceeds reportedly funded Little League baseball and other causes.
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Medina
Ohio
Wadsworth
Medina County
Steve Helli
Wordsworth V. F. W. Post
V.F.W
Don Merriman
Veterans’ Group
Frances L Preston Named Miami University Center Food Manager
Frances L Preston, director of services at the Columbus Athletic Club, is hired as food manager for Miami University Center opening in September. She will join July 1 to assist center manager Richard Bystrom in planning food service and overseeing kitchen installations. Previously, she managed at Great Oak Lodge Chestertown and led dining operations at Bellevue Stratford Hotel and Mt. Washington Hotel. Born in Lexington Massachusetts.
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Mt. Washington
N. H
Hollywood Beach
Fla
Lexington
Mass
Jail Inmates Lose Their TV
Special report from Hamilton Butler County inmates at 1 a.m. caused a noise spree. Sheriff Pell said the boisterous prisoners refused to sleep and lost television and visiting privileges. No damage or injuries occurred. the no visiting sign will stay until behavior improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Paul A. Pell
Pell
Saxbe Urges U.S. Not To Halt Nuclear Tests
Ohio Attorney General William Saxbe urged at the National Association of Attorneys General meeting in Sun Valley Idaho that the United States should not halt nuclear energy experiments. He warned the country has power to destroy civilization and must adjust to the Atomic Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Valley
Idaho
William Saxbe
Ohio
United States
Blue Cross for NE Ohio Ready to Expand Coverage
Blue Cross of Northeast Ohio will become effective Monday after state merger approval. The combined plan includes 11 counties and part of a 12th, with Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit, Wayne and Willard in Huron County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Blue Cross
Ohio
Cleveland Hospital Service Assn
Akron Hospital Service
Ashland
Ashtabula
Cuyahoga
Geauga, Lake, Lorain
Medina
Portage
Richland
Summit
Wayne Counties
Willard
Huron County
Trusteeship Granted to Leonard Wagner in Municipal Court
Leonard Wagner of 48 N Broad St entered trusteeship after debts totaling 974.62 were listed to five creditors and accepted in a Municipal Court yesterday.
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Leonard Wagner
N. Broad St
Alonzo and Vejar Score Outpoints in California and Connecticut
In Oakland Leo Alonzo outpointed Mickey Northrup after 10 rounds in California. In Manchester Chico Vejar defeated Bobby Dalton on points, with the Stamford and Hartford connections noted.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
Leo Alonzo
Manila
Mickey Northrup
Hollywood
Manchester
Conn
Chico Vejar
Stamford
Bobby Dalton
Hartford
Important Alpha Council meeting and derby conclave
Notice from Alpha Council 326 announces final initiation to close Derby Con. Meeting on Thursday June 27, annual picnic Sunday June 30 at Fort Ancient. Ronald Proctor listed as point of contact, PS.
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Alpha Council
Fort Ancient
Ronald Proctor
Franklin grid coach shifting to Canton Central Catholic High
John McVay, coach at Franklin High, named to similar post at Canton Central Catholic High. A Miami University football star and former Lancaster assistant, he led a one season Wildcats squad that went 1 win, 7 losses, and 1 tie.
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John &. McVay
Franklin High
Canton Central Catholic High
McVay
Miami University
Lancaster
Wildcats
16 Scouts Honored At Camp Hook Court of Honor
Camp Hook hosted a Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 1 with 16 scouts recognized. Second Class advances went to Warren Miller Bob Ward Tim Walker Steve Oakley Art Johnson Eddie Temmers. First Class to Bill Clark Jerry Kerr Ronnie Kennard and David Banker. Tenderfoot awards were given to Bob Ziegler Paul Bowles Ricky Radabaugh David Lockmeyer Gary Perkins and Tim Trent. Ronnie Kennard Eddie Bil—ins aided Webelos program. badges were presented by C B Fllis Norman Kerr and C C Clark.
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Camp Hook
Boy Scout Troop
Chris Lockmeyer
Warren Miller
Bob Ward
Tim Walker
Steve Oakley
Art.Johnson
Eddie Temmers
Bill Clark
Jerry Kerr
Ronnie
Kennard
David Banker
Bob Ziegler
Paul Bowles
Ricky Radabaugh
David Lockmeyer
Gary Perkins
Tim Trent
Ronnie Kennard
Eddie Blevins
Ed Harris
Dave Enochy
Jack Merritt
C. B. Fllis
Norman Kerr
C. C. Clark
Rush To Explore Indian Site Near Columbus
Ohio Historical Society and Ohio State University plan a joint summer dig at a Late Woodland Indian village just north of Columbus. The site, rich with pottery and tools, is slated for destruction by a housing development after exploration.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Historical Society
Ohio State University
Department of Sociology
Work To Close Rail Crossing In City
The Woodlawn Avenue crossing will be blocked to traffic starting tomorrow for three to four days as New York Central Railroad workers lay ballast ties and surface. Manchester Road crossing has been blocked for several days and similar work is expected to finish soon.
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New York Central Railroad
Woodlawn Avenue
C. A. Boeke
Public Service
Manchester Road
Finley Enters Middletown School Board Race
James O. Finley of Middletown announces candidacy for one of two seats on the Middletown Board of Education. He is president of the Middletown Coca Cola Bottling Co and has 23 years with the firm. He lives on Orchard Street with wife Lou and two children.
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James 0. Finley
Middletown
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Wilson School Pto
Finley
Arthur Lennie
Ed Windsor
R. C. Dowling
Robert Mitzel
Kent Little
Oliver Smaith
Mike
Pat
Lou
Orchard St
Ex-Boyfriend Knife Incident in Hamilton Injures Two
Elizabeth Walker 21 and David Broyles 20 were stabbed by Walker's former boyfriend who forced entry to her Monument Avenue home. Both victims were treated at Mercy Hospital and released. Police were told the assailant’s name. charges will be filed.
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Hamilton
Elizabeth Walker
Monument Ave
David Broyles
Garden Ave
Safety Group To Tour Armco Coke Plant
The Middletown Safety Council industrial division plans a tour of Armco Steel Corp coke plant tomorrow with Clyde Rich as guide. J. L. Giles will lead a business meeting for the industrial group at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Safety Council
Armco Steel Corp
Clyde Rich
Armco
J. L. Giles
Ohio Episcopalians Oversubscribe Fund
The Ohio Episcopal Diocese reports $1,712,399 raised from 109 congregations across 48 counties, exceeding its $1,235,000 goal. Funds will expand mission work, aid the aged, and finance a new diocesan headquarters plus a conference and retreat center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio Episcopal Diocese
Race Prejudice Labeled Insult by Theologian
Springfield Ohio Wittenberg College theology professor Dr T A Kantonen called racial prejudice an insult to the Creator. At a race relations school in Springfield he said one group seeking to keep another in its place usurps sovereignty of the Creator who made all men in one blood and imprinted His image on all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Wittenberg College
T. A. Kantonen
Wittenberg
Hamma Divinity School
United Lutheran Church In America
Jury Deliberations Resume in Former Cop's Murder Trial
A Cleveland jury resumes deliberations in the first degree murder trial of Thomas W. Hill, 43, a former police officer, who is accused of shooting his wife Evelyn Hill, 31, at their home on March 22. The defense notes an alleged affair between Mrs. Hill and the landlord's son.
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Cleveland
Thomas W. Hill
Hill
Evelyn
When Lights Go On Again At A P P A Convention
New York The American Public Power Assn opened its annual convention amid a power shortage. A podium light failed and exhibitors faced weak power. A visiting radio engineer plugged AC into DC and blew a fuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Public Power Assn
A.C
Toastmasters Plan Picnic Outdoors Meeting
The Toastmasters Club plans a 6 30 p m picnic and outdoor meeting tomorrow at the home of David Habig 700 6th Ave. Three talks will be given to provide members with outdoor speaking experience as club members and their wives form the audience.
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Toastmasters Club
David Habig
6Th Ave
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Norbert Frey
15Th Ave
New York Central
Charles & Central
Garden
N. Main
Middletown, Ohio
Avco
American Savings and Loan Association
North
N. Verity Parkway
Eldora Drive
Hugh
Olive Moorhead
VEW
Miami
Saxbe
U.S
Franklin
Rush
Ohio Episcopalians
Norris Music
Music House
First Ave
Samovar
Schenley Dist. Co
Ny.c
Rogers Jewelers
Central Ave
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