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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1961

Page

5

Chamber Backs Antitrust Laws

The US Chamber of Commerce officially backs antitrust laws and condemns price rigging. The 62 member Board approved a statement on business ethics, with a postscript by retired President Motley calling for labor restraint and warning against misuse of antitrust laws to regulate business.

Washington US Chamber of Commerce Today Chamber Arthur H. Motley Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges Motley

Bankruptcies Filed in Cincinnati District Court

Walter D. Hart of Hamilton with debts of 3670 and assets of 2293. Paul E. Taylor a material handler from 1314 First Ave. shows debts of 6179 and assets of 9225. Billie D. Smith a welder from 2 Clark St. lists debts of 3.18 and assets of 300.

U.S. District Court Cincinnati Walter D. Hart Fairfax Ave Hamilton Paul E. Taylor First Ave Billie D. Smith Clark St

Shot Ripped Body Found Near Canton

Whitmer E Grell, a 65 year old farmer, was found bound with chains and rope, wrapped in a tarpaulin on his Magnolia area farm near the Carroll Tuscarawas line. Deputies say the killing likely occurred elsewhere with a pickup near the scene and no immediate suspects. Authorities join Tuscarawas County in the joint investigation as they pursue leads and confirm details.

Canton Ohio Magnolia Whitmer E Grell Carroll County Grell Tuscarawas Dean Yeager Township Road 18 Tuscarawas County Harlan R. Spies

Ciney Man Found Dead on Dry Run Road

Phillip Keating 52 of Cincinnati was found dead in his car on Dry Run Road near Ciney in an apparent self inflicted death. A hose through a rear window and a near empty vodka orange juice bottle were found beside him. Keating worked for a furnace company in Norwood and was found by Charles Sayre as he returned home from work.

Lebanon Phillip Keating Cincinnati Dry Run Road Here Keating Norwood Charles Sayre

Compromise Ready Slim Victory For Wage Bill

Washington AP says administration supporters expect a hairline House victory for Kennedy's minimum wage bill with Senate passage assured. The compromise increases the wage to 1.25 by 1963 and extends coverage to about 3.62 million more workers, mainly in retail.

Washington Administration House Kennedy Senate White House

Smiths To Head St. Mary's PTO

Mr and Mrs David L Smith were elected to lead St Mary's PTO for next year at the final meeting. Also chosen were Mr and Mrs Paul Siezak first vice president Mr and Mrs Joseph Klim second vice president Mr and Mrs John Haas secretary Mr and Mrs Charles Barrett treasurer and Mr and Mrs Paul Clifton advisers. The meeting featured songs by the Country Squires quartet and gifts were presented to nuns and lay teachers. The third grade won the attendance prize.

David L. Smith St. Mary's Pto Paul Siezak Joseph Klim John Haas Charles Barrett Paul Clifton Country Squires Bob, Hall Bob Mucha Bob Bunnell Paul Bruggeman Spebsqsa

Fire minimally damages home. occupant rushed to hospital

Meat Burns caused a minor stove fire at 603 18th Ave. Yesterday firemen reported no damage. Paul Fisher, 62, of 4616 Roosevelt Ave., was in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after becoming ill while mowing. He was assisted by emergency squad and transported by Schramm's ambulance.

18Th Ave Neder Domineck Paul Fisher Roosevelt Ave Middletown Hospital Fisher Schramm

Conferees Narrow Auto and Laundry Coverage in Senate Bill

The conferees cut coverage for 305,000 auto dealer employees and 140,000 laundry workers and pushed the $1.25 floor and full overtime pay start to later. They gained House votes by exempting cotton ginning, shade-grown tobacco processing, fruit and vegetable hauling, and farm livestock auction workers. The act would cover 23.9 million workers with a $1.15 minimum in four months and $1.25 two years later.

House Senate

Bungalow Burns in Franklin Fire After Candle Left On

A two room frame bungalow on Thirkield Street extension in Franklin burned to the ground shortly after 1 am. Loss was about 1000 dollars. occupant Lee Bowles said a lighted candle was left on the floor. No electricity in the house. Earlier at 8 30 pm Carlisle Party House on Central Avenue Carlisle was struck by an automobile fire caused by a backfire through the carburetor in a car owned by Richard Helton.

Franklin Thirkield Street Lee Bowles Carlisle Central Avenue Richard Helton

Cromwell to Speak on Russia at Franklin Lions Club

Howard Cromwell will discuss his recent trip to Russia at the Franklin Lions Club meeting tomorrow. The gathering starts at 7 p.m. at Franklin High School.

Howard Cromwell Russia Franklin Lions Club Franklin High School

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