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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1964

Page

2

NAACP Accuses Brown of Distorting Civil Rights Stand

Ohio Secretary of State Ted W. Brown says the NAACP misrepresents his position on the civil rights bill. He states opposition to federal compulsion while supporting state laws, and vows a position paper next week. Brown is a Republican Senate primary candidate and critic of Taft in the May 5 contest.

Columbus Ohio Ted W. Brown National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Secretary of State Nathaniel Lee NAACP Lee Brown U. S Tafts Rep Robert Taft Jr

Deaths And Funerals in Germantown and area reported

Flora M Upton 74 of 903 Powell Ave Miamisburg died at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Suvivors include two daughters eight sons and two sisters Services at 130 pm Thursday John Arpp Funeral Home burial in Morrow Cemetery Ada H Zehring 87 of 28 N Main St died at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton member of Germantown EUB Church and Eastern Star Lodge born in Miltonville resident 77 years husband Theron died March 10 services 2 pm Wednesday John Arpp Funeral Home burial Germantown Cemetery Eastern Star service at 730 pm tomorrow Casper D Mullins 71 2681 Tylersville Rd services 2 pm tomorrow in residence Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs etc services 10 am tomorrow Millville Cemetery John F Mayer 88 Laurel Ave services 2 pm Wednesday Klaus Weigel Nora Johnson 62 928 Pyrtania Ave services 2 pm tomorrow Webb

Germantown Flora M. Upton Powell Ave Miamisburg Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Mary Shumway Madge Ray Carlisle Frank Upton Paul Upton Robert Upton Jack Ertel Harold Ertel Kettering Elmer Ertel Mt. Washington Dean Ertel Glendale Tom Erts Norwood Bertha Kirkendall Lavonne Laurence California John Arpp J. C. Herbert Morrow Cemetery Ada H. Zehring N. Main St Zehring EUB Church Eastern Star Lodge Miltonville Theron Mary Waddel Martha Scanlan Cincinnati J.C Herbert Germantown Cemetery Casper D. Mullins Tylersville Road Millville John F. Mayer Laurel Ave Klaus Weigel Nora Johnson Pyrtania Ave Webb

Rare 1927 Bugatti Royale Found in New York Junkyard

A man bought a dilapidated 1927 Bugatti Royale for 350 dollars from a New York junk dealer. The hand crafted marvel, once owned by King Alfonso of Spain, cost forty thousand dollars in engine and chassis and now appeals to collectors as a priceless restoration project. Also notes a Sigma Delta dance on April 4 at the Sportsman’s Club to benefit Doty House.

New York Alsace-Lorraine The Sigma Delta Sportsman's Club Doty House

Notable Deaths Across Cities Include Arts and Media Figures

Albert Obert, 75, an artist whose frescoes adorned German churches, died after a long illness in Houston. Edward F. Harkins, 92, Boston drama critic and author, died in San Clemente. his son Gen Paul D. Harkins heads US forces in Vietnam. Ernest E. Stern, 48, head of CBS press information in Hollywood, died of a heart attack.

Houston Tex Albert Obert Germany San Clemente Calif Edward F. Harkins Boston Paul D. Harkins United States South Vietnam Hollywood (Ap Ernest E. Stern Hollywood CBS Television Network Cincinnati Ohio

Police Briefs Include Lost Billfold and Stolen Car Parts

Police log reports William Griffith losing a billfold with $40 and papers at Carfax Cafe on Broad Street. Two dummy spotlights were stolen from Larry Parella’s auto on Cleveland Street. Cleo Lucas showed a broken rear window on his car with $50 damage. A rock or brick damaged Oliver Brewer’s rear window on South Avenue with $140 damage. A 1959 sports car owned by Albert Mullings on Wilbraham Road was stolen. license plate 5561 LS.

William Griffith Vaughn Drive Franklin Carfax Cafe Broad St Larry Parella Cleveland St Cleo Lucas Oliver Brewer Brown's Run Road South Avenue Albert FE. Mullings Wilbraham Road

Duck trips across continents ends in Nevada tale

The Nevada Fish and Game Commission reports a pintail duck banded at Overton in Southern Nevada in 1956 was shot recently in the Soviet Union across the Bering Strait from Alaska.

Reno Nevada Fish and Game Commission Overton Nevada Soviet Union Bering Strait Alaska

Glenn Staff to Stop Campaigning in Ohio

Ohio campaign manager James F. Bell announced that John H. Glenn Jr.'s staff will cease formal activity while Glenn remains on the May 5 primary ballot. Bell said the team cannot promote the candidacy but acknowledged spontaneous support may arise from Ohio voters. Election officials note Glenn could win the nomination without active campaigning if he gains more votes than incumbent Senator Stephen M. Young.

Columbus, Ohio James F. Bell Ohio John H. Glenn Jr John Bell Glenn U.S Stephen M. Young

Dogs Kill Ten Sheep on West Chester Farm

Two unlicensed dogs killed ten sheep valued at $300 on the Katherine Frenser farm at 5562 Beckett Road. One dog was captured by the owner's son and held at the Miami Valley Humane Association shelter. The second dog fled but returned, was shot by Deputy Oram Fisher, then killed after a second shot.

Hamilton Katherine Frenser Beckett Road West Chester Miami Valley Humane Association Oram Fisher Fisher

Girl dies in ritual self immolation in London park

Detectives described Friday's suburban park death of a girl as a ritual suicide. They say she poured gasoline on herself struck a match and burned herself as a protest similar to Buddhist monk suicides in South Vietnam. Police ruled out foul play or accident.

London Viet Nam Ruislip Britain

Shock Victim Reported Fair Condition At Middletown Hospital

Ray Wasson age 1000 Forrer Street Excello was treated at Middletown Hospital in fair condition after a severe electrical jolt while repairing a television set. Police arrived at 207 Curtis Street to his brother Ray Wasson’s apartment around 3:45 p.m. Saturday and reported bruises to the head from being knocked away by the shock.

Ray Wasson Forrer St. Excello Middletown Hospital Wasson Ray Curtis St

Scarlet Tanager Nickname Rumor Traced

The scarlet tanager is nicknamed the robin with a sore throat due to its hoarse caroling, a colorful metaphor noted in bird folklore.

Powers To Retire June From Air Force

Lt. Col. John A. Powers known as the Voice of Mercury Control says he will retire from the Air Force on June 1 at age 42. He plans to join World Book Encyclopedia’s Science Service Inc and live in Chicago while spending time in Houston promoting the science service. A 22-year veteran with combat flights in World War II and Korea, Powers became famous for his restrained broadcasts of the space program and helped popularize terms like A-Okay.

Houston Tex John A Shorty) Powers Mercury Control Air Force Powers World Book Encyclopedia Science Service Inc Korea Sargent Shriver Donald S. Carmichael Stouffer Foods Corp Cleveland Ohio William T. Patrick Jr Michigan Bell Telephone Co Detroit John Rubel Litton Industries, Inc Brentwood Heights Calif Defense Daniel R. Wright Washington, D.C International Business Machines Corp

Body contains enough phosphorus to make 2,200 matches

A fact about human biology notes that the human body holds enough phosphorus to produce about 2,200 matches. The detail highlights mineral content and chemical potential without broader context.

Daytona Easter at Beach Ends With Police Action

About 75 000 college students crowded Daytona Beach for Easter. Police on 12 hour shifts enlisted state patrol help to quell a blanket tossing party that turned disorderly. Arrests ran around 100 daily as students began to depart, with no mass rioting seen as in Fort Lauderdale in 1961.

Fort Lauderdale

Vietnam War Footing Cost to US About One Million Weekly

In Washington Viet Nam premier Nguyen Khanh moves toward full wartime footing with US aid projected at about one million dollars weekly. Defense secretary McNamara says the US will assist Vietnam in every way possible.

Washington Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh South Viet Nam United States Defense Robert S. McNamara McNamara

Timetable For Echo II Passes

The Federal Space Agency lists several passes over Ohio for the Echo II satellite on April 1 7. The timetables show EST sightings moving southeastward with dates and sky positions for Cincinnati and Cincinnati’s observers across April 1 7, detailing times, directions, and altitudes.

Columbus Ohio Federal Space Agency Cincinnati

Area Tavern Suspension Over Pinball Wagering

The Lil lian Stanhope Hilltop Tavern at 70 Middletown Pike faces a 28 day liquor license suspension for allowing pinball wagering on the premises. The Department of Liquor Control described the action as starting at noon on April 7 and ending at noon on May 5.

Lillian Stanhope Middletown Pike Department of Liquor Control

Geriatrics Defined as Specialty of Advanced Aging Care

The term geriatrics describes the medical specialty focused on illnesses and care for people in advanced years. It defines a field dedicated to aging-related health issues and the needs of older patients.

Johnson Keeps Easter Stay at LBJ Ranch in Texas

President Johnson extends his Easter stay at the LBJ Ranch with no appointments announced. He works on paper duties and drafts a plan to form a committee on farmer prices and consumer costs, while avoiding political questions. He orders strong limits on airmen to respect allied air corridors amid East German tensions and notes four women appointments to senior posts.

Johnson City Tex Johnson LBJ East Germany Senate Foreign Relations Committee Cuba Panama

White House Easter egg roll canceled by snow

Snow forced cancellation of the annual White House Easter egg roll in Washington. The White House announced the event was called off at 8 25 a m while tours remained available from 10 a m to 2 p m. Two inches of snow had fallen with up to five inches forecast.

Washington White House

Ethiopia and Somalia Agree to Frontier Cease Fire

Ethiopia and Somalia reached a cease-fire along their disputed frontier and agreed to pull back troops 10 to 15 miles by April 6. After six hours in Khartoum both sides agreed to a joint commission to supervise withdrawal and halt hostile propaganda by Thursday.

Khartoum Sudan Ethiopia Somalia

Honest landlord rents with odd yard sign

Louisville news reports a landlord filled a vacant apartment despite a front yard sign reading For Rent-Unfurnished Apartment Beautiful View of Weeds Across the street. The quip signals the tenant market humor and local color of the time.

Louisville

Look of Spring Inspires Fashion and Gear Across Town

Spring mood drives Irene’s Salon preview of new hair lines at St Johns PTO on April 1. Parents admire Fiesta Lawn Gyms at Checker Store while Turco gyms promise safe outdoor play for children. Miller’s Barber Shop touts Sun Ray hair color for men. Schiff’s Shoes champions Sport Stars baseball and athletic shoes for all ages as baseball season nears.

Irene Salon of Beauty St. John's Pto Iirene’s Checker Millers Barber Shop Middletown Schiff Schiff’s

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Mrs Flora Upton Ada Zehring Alphonso Spain Mgr Howe Motor CO Central Ave A.v Jones Savings & Loan Blog Insurance Agency Daytona Daytona Beach, Fla A.C. Folsom Jr Florida Presidential Commission John F. Kennedy Charles B. Martell Panama Canal Zone Latin-America Organization of American States International Jurists Commission Geneva Switzerland Echo Area Tavern Hearing Aid Hearing Aid Service Evelyn Wilkins Rentschler Hamilton, Ohio Ranch Texas Congress Fane Sen J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Dodds Monuments Verity Vphony Woodside Teme Cray Ce Sundeysra Jos. R. Baker & Sons, Inc Vail St Manchester Ave Jos
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