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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1961

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Jukebox counterfeit case ends in short sentence

William Wallace, 34, unemployed, was found guilty of possessing 50 cents in counterfeit money after a five hour trial in U S District Court. He testified he cashed a $90 relief check and may have picked up the bogus quarters without realizing they were fake. The judge ordered one hour in U S marshal custody. Prosecutors faced costs estimated between 750 and 2000 dollars.

William Wallace Wallace Michael L. Igoe U.S

Parents of Ohio State students seek Peace Corps safety

A delegation of about 25 Ohio State University students from Kettering Ohio seeks details on safety and health conditions abroad for Peace Corps service Parents say they are protective and want to know about water quality social life and potential risks The students plan to meet Peace Corps officials Congress members and foreign embassies all week to ask about living conditions and safety constraints

Washington Anne Hitch Kettering Ohio Ohio State University J. Leonard Hitch Thomas J. Moyer Sandusky Ohio State Peace Corps Council Ymca-Ywca Peace Corps Congres Moyer Kennedy Meyer

Peace Corps Senate Group Urges Care In Selection

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee asked Peace Corps director nominee Sargent Shriver to assure careful, restrained recruitment. Chairman Fulbright said the corps can shape foreign policy, but recruits must be mature, skilled, tactful, and properly trained for overseas tasks.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kennedy Peace Corps J. William Fulbright

Columbus Man Named Ohio Democratic Field Representative

Columbus resident James W. Byers, 30, was appointed as field representative for the Ohio Democratic Party. Chairman William L. Coleman said the move expands party organization in the state.

Columbus Ohio James W. Byers William L. Coleman Byers

Texas Tower Tragedy AF Charges 3 Officers With Neglect

The Air Force charged Col William M Banks Maj William A Sheppard and Maj Reginald L Stark with neglect or dereliction of duty in connection with the Jan 15 tower collapse off the New Jersey coast that killed 28 men. The case stems from a preliminary investigation of the coastal radar tower at Stewart AFB Newburgh and Otis AFB Massachusetts. The trio face due process as officials outline investigation steps and potential public hearings.

Washington Air Force Atlantic Air Defense Command Defense Department William M. Banks Boston Stewart Air Force Base Newburgh N.Y William A. Sheppard Otis Afb Mass Sheppard Cambridge Ohio Reginald L. Stark New Jersey 460Th New York

West Ready With New Nuclear West Ban Plan

The Big Three discuss a quick treaty with the United States and Britain offering a revised plan on inspections and controls. The Soviets stand by their old proposals while Western delegates stress mandatory inspections to curb sneaky tests. America and Britain push for a flexible package without dropping core principles as Cold War tensions persist.

Geneva United States Britain Kennedy Washington Moscow David Ormsby-Gore Soviet Union Semyon Tsarapkin Tass Arthur H. Dean

U S Pledges Firm Stand In Laos

President Kennedy and top advisers hold a White House conference on Laos to show a firm stance against the Soviet pose amid the crisis. Officials say the U S views the Communist arms buildup with concern and weighs possible military aid while avoiding a Korea like escalation.

Washington Kennedy Laos White House Soviet Union United States Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko U.S State Department

Plane Limps To Safety After Mishap

A six engine B47 Strato jet bomber suffered an engine explosion and the loss of 16 feet of wing during a refueling exercise near Peru Indiana. The bomber and its tanker returned safely to Bunker Hill Air Force Base 60 miles north of Indianapolis. Maj. Kinzer said no cause could be determined until the missing engine is found. The tanker remained undamaged and continued its training flight with a four man crew led by Capt. Schwartz assisted by Copilot Capt. Waldo.

Peru Ind Bunker Hill Air Force Base Air Force Indiana John A. Kinzer Joh W. Schwartz Miami Ariz Edwin L. Waldo Chicago Bunker Hill Indianapolis

Chuckle Always: Listen to Opinions of Others

A quip noting that hearing others’ opinions may not help you, but it benefits them, urging a wary openness to differing views. The line plays on irony and social caution.

Right Under Their Noses In Van Nuys Marijuana Plant Found

Detective John Lestelle removed a foot-high marijuana plant from a garden plot outside the Van Nuys county courthouse. Police are investigating how it ended up there.

Los Angeles John Lestelle van Nuys

London arson charge against young baron at court

Sir Henry David Shiffner, a 1-year-old baron, appears at Magistrate's Court in London today to answer an arson charge. He is accused of starting a fire at an anti racist organization's offices causing damage to papers and furniture.

Henry David Shiffner Magistrate’s Court London

Light goes out in locked fridge saves boys

In Rockford, Teddy Ross five and Timothy four were trapped two hours in a meat refrigerator after the door shut during play. A door pry by Teddy broke the gasket, allowing air in and likely saving their lives as parents and police searched the home.

Rockford Sil Teddy Ross Timothy Teddy

Mild Weather With Showers Expected This Week

The forecast calls for mild conditions tonight and tomorrow with a chance of showers. Lows near 38 tonight and 42 overnight, highs around 52 on Monday. Daily weather notes mention 73 inches of rain overnight in Middletown and a Wednesday of partly cloudy skies with possible showers.

Middletown

Thieves Cart Away Man's Lawn In Jacksonville

A. R. King reported his new Jacksonville yard stolen Saturday. After sod was laid in his front yard, someone wheeled off approximately 400 square feet of lawn while he left to water it. The incident highlights a startling property theft at a residence.

Jacksonville Fla R. King King

UN Congo Debate Reopens After Cuban Delegate Death

At the United Nations the Congo question is resumed as Andrei Gromyko reopens discussion after a overnight delay caused by the death of Cuba’s Manuel Bisbe. Kasavubu criticizes UN and Congo leaders while Hammarskjold proposes a four nation on the spot inquiry into Lumumba’s death. Delegates weigh Angola’s crisis as anti colonial turmoil spreads across Africa.

United Nations, N.Y Andrei Gromyko Congo U. N. General Assembly Manuel Bisbe Cuba United Nations General Assembly Gromyko Joseph Kasavubu Soviet Union Leopoldville Kasavubu U. N Dag Hammarskjold Security Council Jurists Paince Lumumba Angola

Frontier Tavern Destroyed In Ohio Fire

Fire destroyed the Frontier Tavern on U S 52 in New Richmond Ohio with losses unofficially estimated at 75 000. Firemen from three communities fought the blaze which was found about 5 am and investigators suspect a faulty electric transformer as the possible cause.

New Richmond Ohio Frontier Tavern U. S. 52

Chillingworth Trial Near End in Fort Pierce

In Fort Pierce Florida the Chillingworth murder trial is nearing its end as the jury could reach a verdict on Joseph A. Peel Jr. by week's end. The last major witnesses George Lincoln and James Yenzer testified and were quickly finished with their appearances.

Fort Pierce Fla Chillingworth Joseph A. Peel Jr George Bobby) Lincoln James Yenzer

Kennedy to address foreign aid with message to Congress

President Kennedy will send a special foreign aid message to Congress on Wednesday and hold a news conference at 4 p.m. EST. The event will not be carried live on radio or television.

Washington Kennedy Congress

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