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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
3
Shubert D. Lee, 28, a snake hunter bitten by a pet cobra, died Thursday night after two days on life support. His fiancée Florence Gutierrez, 32, said she heard him call her from 20 miles away and rushed him to a hospital after breaking into his darkened home.
Benjamin M. McKelway editorial chairman of the Washington Star argues that freedom of the press means freedom from all regulations except self-imposed restraint. He says external referees or police oversight opposing press freedom, a view contrasted with television and radio control.
Mrs. William Cox was elected president of the Doty House Parent Teachers Therapy organization at the final meeting of the school year. The 1964–65 term will be served. New officers include vice president Mrs. Emerson Johnson and Mrs. Martin Egelston. The Doty House children's rhythm band and the Middletown triple tempo performed.
Emrie Dobrozsi of 1508 First Ave will represent the local Knights of Columbus at the 65th annual Ohio State Council convention. The event runs May 30 and 31 at the Netherland Hotel in Cincinnati, with a highlight the selection of Ohio Catholic Man of the Year.
A Pennsylvanian Capitol protest by about a dozen Negro demonstrators seeks a public hearing on alleged state police brutality during Chester unrest. After hours of talks, the Human Relations Committee said it lacks jurisdiction. Gov Scranton aide Keisling said state police detectives will conduct an investigation and report next week.
A Nike-Hercules missile exploded at about 4000 feet over Oahu after a malfunction and fragments rained onto farmer Robert McCandless's Kahuku farm a mile from the National Guard launch site. McCandless warned of danger as sharp debris covered fields and as children collected pieces.
A Los Angeles judge heard a recording of Lenny Bruce's nightclub act and acquitted him on an obscenity count. The judge said if people pay to listen, they deserve to hear what they hear, but noted Bruce has a dirty mind and degrades American language and morality.
County Health Commissioner Dr Louis W Gaker urges dog owners in Butler Hamilton and Clermont to vaccinate pets against rabies amid rising cases and the threat of an epidemic. He notes 89 dog bites in four months of 1964 and warns owners of possible legal action if bitten by unvaccinated dogs.
Claude M. Blair was named president of Ohio Bell Telephone Co to succeed Frederick R Eckley who becomes an executive in New York The board also named William E MacDonald of Columbus to replace Blair as operating vice president MacDonald has led the southwest region and Robert H Snedaker Jr of AT&T will succeed MacDonald in Columbus All moves effective June 1 Eckley has led Ohio Bell since November 1962
An all school assembly at Lemon Monroe High School highlighted AFS activities with 15 LMHS organizations contributing funds. A $550 check was given to Middletown AFS president Bertha Anderson as students, teachers, and guest speakers celebrated study abroad opportunities and AFS history.
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