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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1961

Page

11

Patterson Johansson Box Fight and TV Fee War

Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson clash for the world heavyweight title while Ed Sullivan and Jack Paar argue over pay for performers. The NBC open circuit duel airs free, starting 11:30 p.m. Monday, with Sullivan alleging higher pay and Paar defending his lower rates. They propose a televised video duel or a future on air debate to settle the dispute.

Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Ed Sullivan Jack Paar Money Sullivan Paar National Broadcasting Co

National Severe Storms Project announced by Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau announced the National Severe Storms Project the largest tornado study to date. Clayton F. Van Thullenar will lead with headquarters in Oklahoma City and a network spanning Oklahoma Texas Kansas and Colorado. Ground observers and 13 planes will track squall lines up to 45000 feet with multi agency cooperation beginning next week and continuing through 1964.

Kansas City The Weather Bureau National Clayton F. van Thullenar Oklahoma City Federal Aviation Agency Mavy Air Force National Aeronautics and Space Administration Air National Guard Army Signal Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado

Caroline's Apple Trip A Giveaway

Washington reporters spotted Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President Kennedy, in conversation with Vice President Lyndon B Johnson in a White House corridor. The first family planned to travel to Middleburg, Virginia, for weekend activities, with church services and a return to Washington expected Monday morning.

Washington White House Caroline Kenndy Lyndon B Johnson Caroline Kennedy Middleburg Princess Lee Radziwill Prince Stanislaus Radziwill Johnson

Wittenberg Prof Receives Award

Wittenberg University's Alumni Association awarded its first distinguished teaching prize to Margaret Earmarth associate professor of history. George Hopper of Cincinnati presented the citation and $500 honorarium during Founders Day events in Springfield. Earmarth joined the faculty in 1953 after a five member committee selected her.

Springfield Ohio Wittenberg University Alumni Association Margaret Earmarth Associae Wittenberg Earmarth George Hopper Cincinnati

Father Kills Eight Month Old in Apparent Delusion

In Newark an eight month old girl, Joyce Tomasiello, was killed by her father Patsy Tomasiello age 24. He allegedly slammed the child to the floor, used her as a battering ram against a store door, and flung her through a window. He told his wife he was God and that she must die. He was taken for mental observation at Martland Medical Center and no charges were immediately filed. Tomasiello had prior jail time for assault and a year’s probation for disorderly conduct. He is unemployed.

Newark N. J Joyce Tomasiello Patsy Tomasiello Joyce Martland Medical Center

Defiance County School Chief Dies After Heart Attack

De fiance County's school superintendent Robert W. Welty aged 52 died Saturday at City Hospital after a heart attack. He was admitted Wednesday. Welty had been a teacher and principal in the area before becoming superintendent in 1955 and leaves a widow two sons and two daughters.

Defiance, Ohio Defiance County Robert W. Welty City Hospital Welty

Hoover Declines Peace Corps Head Cites Age

Former President Herbert Hoover, aged 86, declined Kennedy’s invitation to lead a citizen advisory committee for the newly formed Peace Corps. The White House said Hoover could not accept due to age and prior commitments, in a telegram to the president.

Washington Herbert Hoover Kennedy Citizens’ Advisory Committee Peace Corps White House Hoover

Blind Pair and 12 Children Saved in Detroit Fire

A blind mother and father and their 12 children were rescued from a predawn Detroit fire. William Joyce, his wife Bertha, and several children were treated for smoke inhalation. Joyce's guide dog died. Joyce forced a second floor window and passed seven daughters to safety on a porch roof before neighbors aided others.

Detroit Wiliam Joyce Wayne County Bertha Joyce Murphy Patricia Barbara Margaret William Michael Kathleen Daniel Sally Janice James Carol Robert

Peace Corps Start Nears

University Park Pennsylvania AP Lawrence F Dennis named executive officer of the Peace Corps program announces recruiting, selection and training will begin March 15 He, a Pennsylvania State University vice president, expects to pick personnel for a pilot phase as he takes over and says institutions are being chosen to train the first group with a possible overseas contingent by early fall.

University Park, Pa Lawrence F. Dennis Kennedy Dennis Pennsylvania State University

Red kite sighting over San Jose airport disrupts landings

A large red kite with a long white tail hovered about 500 feet above Municipal Airport in San Jose, forcing airliners and private planes to alter landing patterns. Pilots complained to the control tower, which alerted police. Officers found the flyer after 25 minutes and hauled the kite down. The item mentions pyramids in Egypt, listing five major sites at Giza Dahchur and Sakara.

San Jose Calif Municipal

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