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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
1
Mary Lou Hood 21 a Central State College student was cleared of indecent exposure charges in Edmond Municipal Court after mowing in a black bikini. The judge ruled the photos not lewd and insufficient to prove indecent exposure by community standards.
Twenty finalists were chosen for the Miss USA pageant in Miami Beach with Karen Dietz representing Ohio among the 15 finalists. The semis came from 49 entrants from 48 states and D C Idaho and South Dakota did not compete. The winner will compete in July for Miss Universe. Susanne Downey of Columbus Ohio is the reigning Miss USA set to crown the 1966 winner.
U S Rep John J Gilligan a Democrat from Ohio says blind people deserve current congressional updates and he intends to launch a Braille newsletter to provide them with news.
Congressmen push two House resolutions for special investigative committees to review the draft. In the Senate Senator Nelson urges a commission to examine inconsistencies and inequities while Pentagon officials report McNamara opposes substituting Peace Corps service for military duty.
Groups of rock throwing juveniles roamed South Los Angeles while residents awaited the inquest into the death of a Negro motorist shot by a police officer. A white vendor, Edward Neeley, was injured but police could not confirm any shots were fired. the unrest followed a protest over Leonard Deadwyler's death earlier that day.
The Deadwyler inquest at The Inside hospital adjourned to today after an overflow crowd disrupted Thursday proceedings. The hearing moved to a larger room as 75 sheriff's deputies patrolled. Gerald Bova, 23, said his revolver fired accidentally while grabbing ignition keys during a traffic stop.
Sen. Stephen M. Young accuses Judge De Witt S. Hyde of leniency in a Cleveland traffic case involving Laurence D. Chappel. Hyde contemplates contempt or obstruction charges after Young questioned the judge via a letter claiming Hyde was a misfit on the bench. The Chappel trial remains open with a new-trial motion set for June 8.
Chuckle Happiness reports a surprising family moment as your daughter's boyfriend faces the repossession of his electric guitar, prompting questions about finances and teen relationships.
In Saigon a crowd of about 1,000 rioters, chanting anti American slogans and calling for Ky’s ouster, clashed with police as monks pressured U S Marines to withdraw troops from Da Nang. Shooting continued for a second day amid protests and church led dissent.
Raven Novie a 21 year old Brooklyn woman faced a hearing on felonious assault and city code violations after claiming an unwanted advance by Steve Callinan a 26 year old man who was treated at a hospital. Judge Levy noted she had violated New York weapon laws while defending herself with tear gas and a pen.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight with a low around 58. Saturday brings clouds and a chance of showers with a high near 75. The long range outlook shows much warmer than normal temperatures, especially over the weekend. Scattered showers are likely Monday and Tuesday. Yesterdays high was 75 and the overnight low 54. Todays 11 am temperature was 74.
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