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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1961

Page

9

Spaniard priest elected to Alaska legislature shocks, inspires

In Juneau Alaska Reverend Segundo Liorente a Spain born Jesuit missionary is sworn in as the first Roman Catholic priest in a U S state legislature His election by write in votes from Alaska's 5th district drew curiosity and praise from lawmakers and church officials alike as he navigates English and new duties in the House and Senate.

Juneau Alaska House of Representatives Mee Sionary Father Liorente House Senate Warren A. Taylor Fairbanks Tively Liorente Leon Spain Yukon River Bering Sea Father Francis Gleeson

Election Result Sparks Names and Resignation Talk

Father Llorente won with 210 votes to 186 for rivals. The bishop called the result a mistake and urged resignation. Llorente, declaring himself a Democrat, said he is not sorry yet feels lonely for his people and contemplates moves toward Juneau.

Father Llorente Juneau Father Liorente

Presser Returns to Jail as Contempt Case Proceeds

William Presser, Ohio Teamsters official, is again jailed for contempt of Congress after a prior five days in Cleveland did not count. He had refused to disclose whether he destroyed union records, and the Supreme Court denied his appeal. A doctor’s letter sought special treatment amid the renewed confinement. Attorney General Kennedy cited an inquiry into jail commitment procedures in Cleveland.

Washington William Presser Ohio Teamsters Congress Cleveland Presser Ohio Conference of Teamsters Senate Labor Rackets Committee Supreme Court Atty Robert F. Kennedy

White House Proposes Sandusky Harbor Start

The White House urges immediate construction on Sandusky Harbor in Ohio with an estimated federal cost of 6.47 million dollars, but only 0.5 million dollars is allocated for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Washington White House Sandusky Ohio Harbor

Youngstown Woman Killed In Freak Car Accident

In Youngstown Ohio a 24 year old Miss Gladys Sink died when a car lost control and struck a group of pedestrians, hit a parked car and rammed a utility pole. Eight others were injured in the Friday night crash near North High School as Sink was leaving a variety show. Driver Andrew Pettiford 20 said he swerved to avoid another car and then the vehicle struck the group and a parked car.

Youngstown, Ohio Gladys Sink Andrew Pettiford Youngs ‘Town

Roman business forms emerge in Punic War era

Ancient Romans used corporations and mortgages with interest bearing savings. During the Punic wars Roman merchants formed companies to manage government contracts for war material.

Ohio High Schools Join NCACS and Election of Executive Member

Ohio high schools newly admitted to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools include Akron Coventry Brilliant Memorial Brunswick Koger Creek Cheshire Clayton Northmont Cleveland Beachwood Dayton Roth Dayton Wayne Lodi Cloverleaf Mansfield Madison Local Medina Highland Sandusky Perkins Springfield North and Springfield Shawnee. The association elected Donald Emery Shaker Heights school superintendent to its executive committee.

Chicago Ohio North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Akron Coventry Brilliant Memorial Brunswick Kgger Creek Cheshire Clayton Northmont Cleveland Beachwood Dayton Roth Wayne Lodi Cloverleaf Mansfield Madison Medina Highland Sandusky Perkins Springfield North Springfield Donald Emery Shaker Heights

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