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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1963

Page

20

Freshman Congressman Fraser Faces Washington Pitfalls

AP Newsfeatures outlines Donald M. Fraser as a 39 year old freshman congressman moving into Washington after defeating Walter Judd. It notes his large family, housing costs, travel plans, school challenges, and cautious personality as he navigates early Capitol life and re election timing.

Washington Donald M. Fraser Walter Judd R-Minn Fraser John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon

Pixy Nilsson Plays Prank on Wagnerian Stage

New York AP reports soprano Birgit Nilsson humorously disrupted a Wagner performance by placing a do not disturb sign on a heroine’s dress. She recalls Siegfried’s near collapse as the prank sparked laughter. The piece notes operatic pranks require careful timing to avoid wrecking the drama.

New York Richard Wagner Siegried Brunnhilde Madame Nilsson Siegfried

Business Education Clinic Planned at Administration Building

A council sponsored business education clinic will meet Thursday from 2 15 to 5 p m in the Administration Building 1515 Girard Ave to aid in drafting a curriculum manual Speakers include Robert Balthaser Columbus Ohio State Department of Education Dave Murray Armco Virginia Conner and Lawrence Johnson with about 25 area teachers invited and 400 students in the subject in local schools. Helen Baker will chair the program and a panel discussion will close.

Council Girard Ave Thomas F. Webb Robert Balthaser Columbus Ohio State Department of Education Dave Murray Armco Virginia Conner Ohio State Employment Service Lawrence Johnson Loreal Webb Helen Baker

Colorado Leads With 15 Percent Income Tax Cut This Year

The state tax cut signed by Gov. John A. Love on January 24 shifts relief to Colorado residents, financed by a surplus. The plan lowers lower bracket rates after a past revenue boom under former Gov. McNichols, who lost re election. Other states weigh tax changes as federal policy shifts loom.

Chicago Colorado John A. Love Steve McNichols McNichols Love Kennedy Congress West Virginia Alaska

Wine Sneak Reveals Jail Delivery Escape Attempt

Deputy Sheriff Russ Cahill spotted a paper bag rising over the Santa Clara County Jail wall. A man in a blue suit and red turban fled after tying the bag to a bedsheet, leaving a bottle of wine behind in a bush. Deputies later found two more bottles under a bunk on the second floor.

San Jose Calif Russ Cahill Santa Clara County Cahill

Kent State Journalism Head Will Resign After Year

Professor William Taylor, head of Kent State University's journalism school since 1936, will resign after the current academic year. He will remain on the faculty to devote himself to teaching, writing, and research. Taylor came to Kent from Northwestern University in 1936 and is a native of Hartford Kansas.

Kent, Ohio Kent State University William Taylor Taylor Kent Medill School of Journalism Northwestern University Hartford Kan

Judge Denies Kovacs Petitions In Estate Case

In Santa Monica a Superior Court judge denied petitions for psychiatric examinations of Edie Adams and Mary Kovacs in the Ernie Kovacs estate dispute. Judge Mervyn E. Aggeler set a March 15 hearing for guardian appointment for the estate.

Santa Monica Calif Ernie Kovacs Edie Adams Mary Kovacs Kovacs Mervyn E. Aggeler

Twin birth surprises Seoul medical faculty

Mrs. Han Jai-Woo, 27, gave birth to twins a month apart in Seoul. The mother and both babies are healthy. University Medical College professors say they have never heard of a similar case in medical history.

Seoul South Korea Han Jai-Woo University Medical College

Riverboat Race Set April 30 on Ohio River

Cincinnati AP reports a riverboat race set for April 30 between the Delta Queen of Greene Line and the Belle of Louisville, now Avalon owned by Jefferson County Kentucky. Jefferson County Judge Marlon Cook issued the challenge. The event runs from downtown Louisville to a river island about 12 miles upstream as Derby Week activity. The last Ohio River packet race here occurred in 1930 when Tom Greene beat Betsy Ann.

Cincinnati Ohio River Letha Greene Greene Line Steamers Green Lines Delta Queen Belle of Louisville Avalon Jefferson County Kentucky Marlon Cook Tom Greene Betsy Ann New Richmond Ind

News Story Causes Fuss At College

Winthrop College in Rock Hill reestablishes a policy requiring students to clear news releases with college officials after the Rock Hill Evening Herald reported student sentiment in favor of integration. President Charles S. Davis says students appear to hold opinions contrary to state policy, which seeks to prevent integration by lawful means. Harvey Gantt, newly enrolled at Clemson College under a court order, is the only Negro currently at a white South Carolina college.

Rock Hill S.C Winthrop College Harvey B. Gantt Clemson College South Carolina

Expert Cannot Tell Secrets

The 9th District Court of Appeals grants a temporary injunction preventing Donald W. Wohlgemuth from disclosing trade secrets to International Latex Corp. The ruling comes as Goodrich pursues an appeal to stop Wohlgemuth from joining Latex in Dover, Delaware. Wohlgemuth, former head of Goodrich's space suit division, had an annual salary of 10,600 dollars and joined Latex last December for 12,600 dollars.

Akron, Ohio 9Th District Court of Appeals Donald W. Wohlgemuth B. F. Goodrich Co International Latex Corp Goodrich Wohlgemuth Dover Del Space Suit Latex

Belgium’s so called greatest person accused in serious case

Rene Hebrant 56 once dubbed Belgium’s greatest person accused in serious case was sentenced Friday night by de capitation for three serious incidents. A jury found him guilty of robbing an elderly couple and a vice worker in 1960, plus two serious case attempts and seven thefts.

Belgium Rene Hebrant Hebrant Gestapo

Bank employee Faces Embezzlement Charges in Springfield

Mildred Lucille Lawrence, 55, longtime Lagonda National Bank staffer, charged with embezzling 6200 dollars over two years. She posted 1000 dollars bail and will plead in U.S. District Court in Dayton.

Springfield Ohio Lagonda National Bank Mildred Lucille Lawrence U.S. District Court Dayton

Still Smashed Moonshine Seized in Cincinnati Raid

Cincinnati agents seized a 20 gallon still and six gallons of moonshine mash after raids on two West End houses. Two men, Johnnie Moore aged 52 and Charles Anderson aged 50, were arrested and will face hearings March 15 on illegal still charges.

Cincinnati Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit West End Johnnie Moore Charles Anderson

Hopkins On Bar Seminar Slated Here

William F. Foss Hopkins will speak at a two day Ohio District Bar Association seminar April 5 6 at the Manchester Motor Inn. His afternoon topic on Saturday April 6 is The Truth About Truth Serum. Co chairs are Judge Fred B. Cramer and Marc Fiehrer with Butler County Bar Association sponsorship.

William F Foss) Hopkins Ohio’ District Bar Association Manchester Motor Inn Hopkins Butler County Bar Association Cincinnati Iwill Fred B. Cramer Marc Fiehrer Hamilton

Guard Units To Cut Down Swapping LANSING REPORT

National Guard officers from Michigan Indiana and Ohio agreed to reduce equipment swapping to save costs. They plan field training at Camp Grayling in July and August with specific dates for each state and Iowa joining a tank battalion starting August 18.

Lansing Mich National Guard Michigan Indiana Ohio Camp Grayling Ronald McDonald Camp Graylinz Iowa

Middletown High Class of 1943 Invites Reunion

Invitations have been sent to 334 known members for a two day reunion of Middletown High School's 1943 graduation class. About 140 still reside in the community. The event is scheduled for June 21 at the Sportsmen's Club and June 22 at Manchester Motor.

Middletown High School Don McKillop Sportsmen's Club Manchester Motor Inn

Willowick to Buy Nike Site for Recreation Area

Willowick officials plan to acquire the abandoned Nike site in Willowick, Ohio, after the federal government lists it for sale as excess property. Rep. Oliver P. Bolton says GSA officials expect to declare the 2 1/2 acre site excess and release the sale on March 15.

Painesville Ohio Willowick Nike Oliver P. Bolton General]Services Administration Washington Bolton

Barely Speaking Gallins Crown Barely Speaking Gallins Crown

Honey blonde Susan Pratt a 19 year old daughter of a Lloyds insurance underwriter won the Miss England finals in Newcastle England. She wore a swimsuit despite a cold and her voice was almost gone. She will represent England at the 1963 Miss World contest.

Newcastle England Susan Pratt Lloyds’ Insurance Susan Winer

Colorado Ratifies Amendment Abolishing Poll Tax

Denver AP report states Colorado completed ratification of a constitutional amendment ending all poll tax requirements to vote, clearing another step toward universal suffrage nationwide.

Denver Colorado U.S

Ohio lawmakers propose higher highway speed limits to 70

A bill filed in Columbus by Rep. Arthur H. Katterheinrich and nine other Republicans seeks to raise daytime and nighttime limits on six highway categories. It proposes 70 mph by day and 60 mph at night on controlled access routes, with various changes for trucks and municipal expressways. No minimum speeds would be set for certain expressways.

Columbus Ohio Arthur H. Katterheinrich R-Auglaize House

Fire destroys patrolman’s home. aid forthcoming

Norwalk Ohio AP A highway patrolman Jim Farrell loses all possessions when a fire hits his home. Avery C Hand Jr state troopers president gives a four figure check to help Farrell reestablish a home for his wife and six children. Farrell is housed by Herbert Schaffer a former Huron County deputy sheriff.

Norwalk Ohio Here State Troopers Avery C. Hand Jr Jim Farrell Farrell Hand First National Bank of Mansfield Herbert Schaffer Huron County

India Rapped For War Preparations

TOKYO AP report says China accuses India of stepping up war preparations along the Himalayan frontier. Chinese Defense Ministry claims its troops have completed a withdrawal and are now far behind the September 8, 1962 positions, while alleging Indian forces with Western aid wait for a chance to renew invasion of China.

Tokyo Red China Chinese Defense Ministry China

Allen-Wagoner Inc Formed With Local Contractors

Articles of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State by George A. Allen Mary M Allen and Charles K Wagoner for Allen-Wagoner Inc a contracting firm at 4933 Manchester Road. The company specializes in septic tanks sewers and house footers with offices at the same address.

Allen - Wagoner, Inc Ted W. Brown George A Mary M. Allen Manchester Road Charles K. Wagoner Rufus, Street Allen

Pneumonia Deaths Rise in Cincinnati as Flu Epidemic Grows

Health officials in Cincinnati report 18 flu deaths and 178 pneumonia fatalities since the influenza outbreak began three weeks ago. This week saw 11 flu deaths and 79 pneumonia deaths, with winter pneumonia averages around 25 per week.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Health Department

Crash Victim Betty Cooney Succumbs in Ohio Hospital

Betty Cooney 35 of Cardington died at Riverside Hospital Columbus from injuries in a Friday auto crash on U S 42 three miles north of Delaware Ohio. She was treated after the accident earlier Friday.

Delaware, Ohio Betty Cooney Cardington Riverside Hospital Columbus U.S. 42 Here

Speaker Succumbs in Jakarta after Heart Attack

Hadji amnul Arifin aged 54, speaker of the Indonesian Parliament and a wounded participant in last May's abortive assassination attempt on President Sukarno, died Saturday of a heart attack in Jakarta.

Jakarta Indonesia Hadji Amnul Arifin Sukarno

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