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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1957

Page

8

Ohio Legislature Near Record Bill Rush As Dead Line Looms

Ohio lawmakers scramble on deadline day as 166 new bills push the 102nd General Assembly toward a record total 1,017. The crowd of measures includes a reintroduction of the right to work bill and a mix from lobbyists, with action limited to two House bills already passed to the Senate and a vote pending to cut private motor transit coach license fees.

Art Parks Columbus Ohio 102Nd General Assembly Pronla House Senate

Bill to bar pupil secret society membership proposed

A Monday night bill targets public school students joining secret societies and would expel youths who persist in such membership. The measure mirrors a 1953 House vote and earlier Senate Rules hurdle, and prohibits wearing fraternity or sorority insignia.

Senate Rules Committee House

Area Youths High Scorers In Ag Exam

Ohio State University announces Paul Carson of Wooster led 908 entrants in the annual agricultural competitive scholarship exams held in January. Four-year awards of 50 per quarter, totaling 600, go to Carson and 11 other recipients from diverse towns including Minersville Logan Chesterhill Newark and Germantown.

Columbus Ohio Paul Carson Wooster Ohio State University College of Agriculture Carson David Ysell Rt. 1 Minersville Marilyn Snyder Logan Rosa Diehl Chesterhill Hugh C. Price Rt. Newark Peter Schue

Man Pours Beer On Steak Fined in Municipal Court

Walter Lacy of Hamilton poured beer on a steak at Bar 28 then tried to leave without paying. Police say he was intoxicated and mouthy, arrested at 10 15 a m, found with 26 34, pled guilty and received a 25 fine plus costs from Judge J T Lamb.

Hamilton Walter Lacy Rockdale Rd S. Broad St Lacy J. T. Lamb

Ohio lawmakers advance wide range of tax and governance measures

A busy Monday session advanced bills across racing law changes, voter re registration by mail, liquor sale rules, funeral home picketing limits, extended poor relief taxes, education funding shifts, annual driver license renewals and penalties, atomic energy advisory creation, and local government reforms. Proposals include a new Ohio Racing Commission, higher commission salaries, auto inspection fees, small claims divisions, and enabling gifted classes while slashing beer taxes and capping school transportation costs.

Ohio Racing Commission Commission Senate State Advisory Board On Atomic Energy Ohio Highway Patrol State Board of Education

150th Birthday Celebration Of The Western Star

Nearly a thousand people gathered at the Lebanon Armory to honor the Western Star on its sesquicentennial. Ohio officials Governor C William ONeill publisher Roger Ferger and Congressman Clarence Brown attended while Dr Norman Vincent Peale spoke. The event highlighted the press as a foundation of the republic and a driver of American industry and public life.

Western Star Lebanon National Guard Norman Vincent Peale New York City Clarence J. Brown Gardner Townsley Gov. C. William O'Neill Ohio Warren Bud) Nelson John McLean C. William O'Neill Roger Ferger The Cincinnati Enquirer Asun Norman ‘Vincent Peale Dr. Peale Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Clarence Brown Washington Lebanon Chamber of Commerce Brown James Templeton Ed Jones Marvin Young Charles Hacker Republic Ferger

Peale Reflects on America's Past and Present Faith

Dr. Peale notes 1807 Americans studied constitutional law while today Communists know it. He says founding fathers would question our love of God and faith in freedom if they returned. Peale cites tension as America's biggest problem and urges keeping peace at the center to gain power by trusting God with the results.

Dr. Peale

Governor ONeill Calls Press Reporter Watchdog Interpreter

Governor ONeill lauds the press as reporter watchdog interpreter and molder of public opinion, praising their role in shaping civic discourse and accountability.

Gov. O'Neill

Cops Close In On Two Thieves At Congo Liquor Store

Westport Massachusetts two men robbed Congo Liquor Store of 182 dollars last night while over 100 policemen from Fall River attended an annual ball in Lincoln Park nearby.

Westport Mass Congo Fall River Lincoln Park

College Cage Results from NAIA and District 16

In Youngstown Ohio regional play William Jewell defeated Rockhurst 77 74 in overtime. Michigan beat Michigan State 81 72 and Wisconsin topped Northwestern 82 69. Minnesota won 76 69 over Ohio State while Purdue got 72 63 past Iowa. Indiana defeated Illinois 84 76. Steubenville beat Wilmington 83 64 and Defiance fell to Youngstown 69 91.

Michigan Michigan State Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota Ohio State Purdue Iowa Indiana Illinois William Jewell Rockhurst Youngstown Ohio Defiance Steubenville Wilmington

Eaton Judge Fines Six Drag Racers and Suspends Licenses

Municipal Court Judge John P. Burke declared no sympathy for drag racers and fined six youths $50 plus costs with one year license suspension each. The drivers, cited for reckless operation after a February 24 drag race roundup by deputies Al Lunsford and Don Unger, pleaded guilty. Names include James M. Thompson Middletown, John Villella Franklin, Robin Ray Ulrich Middletown, Ronald L. Birch Trenton, Alden Campbell Somerville, Ronald G. Hingsbergen Hamilton.

al Lunsford Don Unger James M. Thompson Marshall Rd Middletown John Villella Franklin Rt Robin Ray Ulrich Yankee Rd Ronald L. Birch Baltimore St Trenton Alden Campbell Somerville Rd Somerville Ronald G. Hingsbergen Scipio Rd Hamilton

Franklin Council Advances Two Ordiances Toward Vote

Franklin leaders moved second readings on two controversial ordinances and heard a first read on a trash collection rate hike. Mayor Black announced two patrolmen hired and a police cruiser bid. A utilities superintendent plan was discussed to consolidate street and water roles. A motel sewer dispute from the Victory Motel owner was referred to committee for study.

Roy Fitzgerald Paul Smith Black Robert Dalston Otis Frank Police Department Water, Sewer and Street Committee Gordonvich Tinch Robert Foust Victory Motel Louis Tracy Read Council Warren County Foust Committee For

Lar-El residents offer sewer lines if surveyor fee paid

Mayor Black reported Lar-El residents are willing to lay storm sewer lines if the city funds the surveyor’s fee. The item went to the city engineer for study. A second reading favored a bond issue for the new fire truck. Mayor Black was authorized to buy a police cruiser from Ross Motors Middletown and keep the old car as an extra unit instead of trades.

Thacker Safety Service Black Lar - el Division Ross Motors Middletown

Missiles Expert To Face Army Trial Over Memos

Col. John Nickerson Jr a 1938 West Point graduate and missiles expert at Redstone Arsenal is ordered court martial over allegations he released secret defense memos to unauthorized persons. Trial expected within six weeks with 18 specifications under Articles 92 and 134.

Atlanta Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Ala John Nickerson Jr West Point Thomas F. Hickey 3Rd Army Nickerson Defense Wilson Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Navy Air Force Erik Bergaust Missiles and Rockets Magazine Washington, D.C

Knowland Keeps 1960 Possibility Open

Senate Republican leader Knowland of California avoids ruling out a 1960 presidential run in a radio interview. He plans to retire from the Senate at the end of his term in January 1959 and says he has not opened or closed any political doors.

Washington Senate Knowland Calif GOP California

Divorce Delay Cited In Suit

Corbett Netherly of Middle Town files for divorce from Katherine Netherly of West Middletown in Butler County Domestic Relations Court on grounds of neglect. He says they wed March 28 1953 and she had claimed a prior divorce from John Garrett but records show it was not granted in Harlan County Kentucky until June 5 1953. He seeks divorce restoration of his name and division of household goods and furniture.

Corbett Netherly Middletown Netherly Katherine Netherly Michael l West Middletown

Dr Evarts Graham Dies At 73 Lung Cancer Expert

Dr Evarts A Graham renowned for lung cancer research died Monday at age 73 after a battle with lung cancer. Retired since 1951 he continued research work and maintained a link between smoking and cancer. He had smoked cigarettes but rarely in the last decade.

ST. Louis Evarts A. Graham Graham

NBC to Broadcast Educational TV Series Nationwide

NBC will air five series for 25 noncommercial educational stations starting March 13. Programs will cover mathematics American literature government music and world geography produced with funds from the Ford Foundation. The aim is to lift educational TV from its tight budgets and spark interest without teaching as classrooms.

NBC Educational Television and Radio Center Ann Arbor Mich Ford Foundation Edward Stanley Public Service Stanley David Lowe

Radio-TV Highlights Tonight on WKRC and WLW

Radio TV highlights list tonight features WKRC with The Duke of Iron calypso star on The Robert Q. Lew is Show at 8 30. At 9 30 WLW airs Bishop Fulton J Sheen discussing Should Parents Obey Their Children Life is Worth Living. 10 p16 WKRC features Andy planning an engagement ring surprise and a crossover with Amos n Andy snow.

WKRC Duke of Iron Calipso Robert Q. Lewis Fulton J. Sheen Andy Amos Andy Snow

Evening TV Schedule Highlights and Basketball Games

At 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. two TV slots feature Trouble and a self-discovery drama with Jane Wyman. Sports fans can catch Hamilton versus Cincinnati Taft at 7:30 and Cincinnati Elder against Norwood at 9 p.m. on WPFB. James Whitmore leads The Priest on WLW at 8:30. A documentary on a medical missionary, Monanga, airs on March of Medicine at 9:30.

WCPO WPFB Hamilton Cincinnati Taft Wlw-D James Whitmore Jane Wyman Wlw-T Monanga Belgian Congo Cincinnati Elder Norwood

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