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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1961
Page
3
Eliza Taylor returns home to California after double pneumonia in London. Fans cheer as she arrives in sunshine, expressed relief at being back and plans to rest in Beverly Hills and Palm Springs with husband Eddie Fisher.
Officers reported a Middletown woman attempted self harm with a butcher knife and agreed to hospital care. Orin Wells was arrested for menace and threat in the 3500 block of Central Avenue. Thefts included a bicycle from Marvin Sims and hubcaps from two vehicles. A man named Lewis Kindred was cut on the arm while “playing” with another man. David Evans, 15, was injured at a banquet with a broken tooth and back injury after an attack by two boys. Break-ins yielded money from a Legion soft drink machine and a money changer at Duds In Suds Laundry.
Fire has long been linked to financial ruin for some firms with about one in 200 businesses failing due to fire. The cautionary statistic underscores the need for robust prevention and insurance coverage.
Ohio patrols swept Bowling Green State University campus as over 50 officers enforced a dormitory return and campus quiet amid student protests. President Meald declared a state of emergency, fines for class misses deterred truancy, and student grievances were to be aired April 13.
Cincinnati police say four General Electric Co. employees admitted stealing about 22,500 dollars worth of copper scrap from the company's distribution assemblies department. Suspects are Tracy Stacey 52 of Blue Ash Bert Hensley 27 of Hebron Ky Robert Ballou 36 of Norwood and Archie Dengess 52 of Cincinnati.
The five day World Peace Council meeting in New Delhi ended amid a fist fight between Israeli and U A R delegates. Dov Zakin demanded ship access to the canal while Abdul Karem labeled Israel a tool of aggression against Arabs.
The Passion According to St Matthew will be presented at First Methodist Church during Lent. The 90 minute condensed version features Ezra Kauper as Christ and Robert Allen as narrator with a cast from multiple local churches. Performances occur tomorrow and Friday at 7 30 p m with junior choir and quartet aiding on Thursday and Friday.
Five Cincinnati youths were hurt when their car overturned on a curve along Ohio 177 north of Fairhaven in Preble County in front of the United Presbyterian Church. They had been returning from a roller skating party in Richmond Indiana. Admitted to Mercy Hospital were Patricia Foster 14 Alvin Foster 17 Angela Foster 16. Driver Warren Foster 21 and passenger Leon Montgomery 16 were treated and released with injuries.
Cincinnati AP reports Hamilton County Commissioners approved a budget resolution for 45.2 million dollars for the remainder of the year, about 3.8 million more than last year. The measure passed despite department heads arguing the funds are insufficient.
Akron Civil Defense remains active after City Council failed to remove the CD director Dorothy Keller and assistant Cassandra Campbell when a two thirds majority was required. Law Director Harry Van Berg said the charter calls for it, and Akron will host a regional Civil Defense leaders meeting April 13. The piece notes the jeep’s Toledo origin.
An 11 year old boy admitted starting a small fire in the rear lumber yard of the Anderson Lumber Co on 42 E Fourth St last Thursday afternoon. He lit paper near plywood causing a minor blaze that firemen extinguished. He gave a fictitious name when calling for help and is held for Warren County Juvenile authorities.
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