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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1959
Page
14
The mid March Northeast snowstorm, the season’s worst, crippled many activities and caused a rising death toll as it dumped over a foot of snow in parts of New England. The Associated Press reports the storm’s impact waned today while continuing to affect daily life and safety efforts.
In Kingsport Tennessee AP reports Civil War survivor John Sailing, a Confederate veteran, fights pneumonia at Munal Clinic with family nearby. the other surviving veteran is Walter Williams of Houston, age 116. The storm's toll includes 24 deaths, heavy snow in New England and the Northeast, and multiple fatalities from heart attacks and a fatal house fire in Easton Maine.
Cleveland AP report says North American Coal Corp and Warner Collieries announced a planned merger. North American owns mines in West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania and North Dakota with about 5 million tons of coal produced yearly. Warner Collieries operates in Ohio and West Virginia producing over one million tons annually.
Gov Michael V DiSalle complains that too many people seek last minute audience in Columbus saying he hates to turn away callers but the visits interrupt his study and working time. He urged arranging visits in advance to limit disruptions.
Atty. Gen. Mark McElroy ruled that a county commissioner may not hold a position as director or officer of a county or independent agriculture society stating the roles are in conflict. The decision concerns eligible duties and governance limits for county officials in Ohio.
Columbus attorney Merrill D. Brothers is named to the State Board for Tax Appeals as it weighs the largest Ohio sales tax case. S. S. Kresge Co. faces a $456,066 assessment, with $396,579 in taxes and a 15 percent penalty for late payment. The audit covers 34 stores in the dime store chain's 83 Ohio outlets from 1952 to 1955, with 1956 used to determine tax applicability. The company contends the audit period misrepresents its business, asking the board to review the methods used by Tax Commissioner Stanley J. Bowers' examiners. The original July 25, 1956 assessment was affirmed February 21, 1958 after hearings. The company then appealed to the board.
A rough year for birds as bills move through Ohio legislature to list quail as legal game and to trap and destroy city pigeons. Columbus Council also considers an ordinance to remove pigeons from the song bird list, making them targets alongside sparrows if approved.
Joseph F. Prosser Jr., 56, former Cleveland postmaster from 1950 to 1953, was found dead on his Windsor Two farm in Ashtabula County. Coroner C. C. Roller ruled the death accidental, saying he was digging post holes with a tractor and his clothing caught in the machinery. he had been dead several days.
LOS ANGELES AP Wealthy businessman Kris Albert is charged with offering Miguel Angulo 5000 to kill his wife Pearl Albert 46 a multiple sclerosis patient. Detectives say Albert sought the hit claiming mercy for her suffering and she reported threats. Albert is free on 25000 bond.
About 300 Yale students gathered near campus throwing snowballs at motorists. One snowball struck a police officer triggering a response of eight patrol cars and paddy wagons. At least 21 students were charged with breach of peace and 10 people were injured, including three officers.
Donald R. Anderson and Robert Smith of Massillon are set for trial on March 23 and 25 for an armed robbery at Barney Susi's Bar and Grill in Newark. Ceasar Kirkland, also of Massillon, was convicted by a jury and faces sentencing Monday for leading the $2,600 holdup.
William A. Burke, a sophomore from Cleveland, wins Miami University's Fisk Oratorical Contest with a talk on equal opportunity for minorities. He receives $30, marking a second straight year a Black student takes top honors. James E. Hoff of Shaker Heights earns $29, and James E. Schwartz of Hamilton gets $10 for their talks.
The Hanseatic league was a loose but effective organization of north German towns, functioning principally for trade purposes.
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