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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

2

Force Not Trained For Invasion Cuban Disaster Cost To CIA

Senate testimony claims CIA spent 45 million dollars to train and equip 1500 guerrillas for a Cuba invasion. Gen. Lemnitzer testified approving plans to land forces to join mountain guerrillas, aiming to avoid Castro’s army. Logistics failed as bombers lacked air cover and a Liberty ship carrying communications was sunk, triggering blame debates among senators.

Washington Central Intelligence Agency CIA Lyman L. Lemiiteer Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Foreign Relations Cuba Castro

Religious schooling group organizes in Trenton

An executive committee formed by ministers and lay leaders plans a released time weekday religious education program for public school children. Members include Rev. Richard Rodda chairman and Rev. Clifford D. Stearns, state relations representative. Next meeting set for June 13 at Mt. Olivet Church inviting interested attendees.

Trenton Richard Rodda Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Church Howard Woodrey Edward Keefe Clifford D. Stearns EUB Middletown Stearns Ohio State Ohio Council of Churches Rodda Charles March St. Peter's Lutheran Church Vincent Robers Holy Name Catholic Church Kenneth Shelly Apostolic Mennonite Church A. M. Wilson Church of the Nazarene Mt. Olivet

Mikoyan says Vienna talks only need exchange of views

First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan said that even if Khrushchev Kennedy do nothing but exchange views, it would be a good outcome. He spoke at a British Embassy reception for participants in the British Trade Fair in Moscow and noted that a dialog itself counts as a result.

Moscow Anastas I. Mikoyan Khrushchev Kennedy Mikoyan Vienna

Second Victim Dies In Ohio Car Crash Near Blanchester

A two car collision on Ohio 2 near Blanchester last Tuesday killed Luchen Baret, 50, of Milford and later caused the death of Nathan Rosenzweig, 60, of Milford at Mercy Hospital. The wreck occurred near Blanchester.

Batavia, Ohio Luchen Baret Milford Mercy Hospital Nathan Rosenzweig Ohio 2 Blanchester

Dry cleaning saves summer clothes with Sanitone by Gough Lamb

Swede Hanson promotes frequent dry cleaning to remove acids from perspiration that damage fabrics. Sanitone cleaning by Gough Lamb is advertised as the most effective method for preserving dresses sportswear and shirts, with promises of gentleness thoroughness extra service and smarter looks. Call today and return next week.

Gough- Lamb

Deaths And Funerals Clarence L Meehan 75

Clarence L Meehan 75 formerly of 1307 First Ave died at 5 25 am at Hartley Rest Home Hamilton where he had lived since May 19 He was born and raised in Middletown and was a stationary engineer for Armco Steel Corp He belonged to Holy Trinity Church and Elks Lodge 257 There are no immediate survivors Requiem High Mass at 930 am Friday Holy Trinity Church with Elk Creek Cemetery burial Friends may call at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Thursday 7 to 9 pm Rosary recited there at 8 pm Thursday Funeral services to 9 am Thursday at St Josephs Church

Clarence L. Meehan First Ave Hartley Hamilton Mr. Meehan Middletown Armco Steel Corp Holy Trinity Church Elks Lodge Elk Creek McCoy- Leffler

Butler County Deaths Include Baker Twins and Others

Amy Catherine and Andrea Mary Baker two of Gary Baker and wife triplets from 642 Ludlow St Hamilton. services today Colligan. Joe Shoppas College Corner services at 2 p.m. tomorrow Miller. Frank M. Wilte 77 of 39 Washington Blvd Hamilton services 10 30 a m tomorrow St Stephen's Church. Nicola Vito Deramo 67 309 Heaton St Hamilton services 9 a m tomorrow St Stephen's Church William J Chalk 68 510 S

Amy Catherine Andrea Mary Baker Gary Baker Ludlow St Hamilton Colligan Joe Shoppas College Corner Miller Frank M. Wilte Washington Blvd St. Stephen’s Church Nicola Vito Deramo Heaton St St. Stephen's Church William J. Chalk

Ohio's 3 Month Traffic Toll 311

In the first quarter of the year Ohio reports 311 traffic deaths and 16,918 injuries from 33,833 accidents. The prior year showed 361 deaths, 17,007 injuries, and 36,007 accidents for the same period.

Columbus Ohio Department of Highway Safety

June Allyson Faces Second Throat Operation

Santa Monica California AP reports actress June Allyson is hospitalized for a second throat operation within a month. She is to undergo surgery to remove a polyp from her vocal cords.

Santa Monica Calif June Allyson

Ohio Pastor Named Boston Executive Secretary

The Rev. Lewis L. Gilbert of Cleveland Ohio was named executive secretary of the board of pastoral supply for the Congregational Christian Churches. He will assume duties in September after serving as minister and assistant superintendent of the Ohio Congregational Christian Conference.

Boston Lewis L. Gilbert Cleveland Ohio The Congregational Christian Churches Gilbert Ohio Congregational Christian Conference

Murchisons Capture Alleghany Control

The Murchison brothers win the proxy fight to take control of Alleghany Corp in a battle described as the millionaires war. They secure nine director seats, with Kirby retaining a large stake and offering no board representation. The move signals a shift in leadership as Alleghany’s large railroad and investment holdings come under new management.

Baltimore Alleghany Corp Murchison Brothers Allan P. Kirby John D. Murchison Clint Kirby Alleghany Murchisons Woolworth Clint W. Murchison Sr Murchison New York John J. McCloy Robert B. Anderson Secretary of the Treasury Wall Street

Club Hears Of Kentucky Tour Boom

John E. Murphy of the Kentucky Tourist and Travel Division speakers' bureau told Civitan Club members that tourism is a growing industry with an estimated 29 million visitors expected in Kentucky this year. He noted the tourist volume has quadrupled in a decade and praised the state's resources and beauty. Murphy showed a film on Kentucky parks shrines and distributed tourist literature after the noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel.

Kentucky John E. Murphy Kentucky Tourist and Travel Division Civitan Club Murphy Manchester

Khrushchev Aide Reported Seriously Ill in Moscow

Rumors in the diplomatic colony circulated that Frol Kozlov, a close Khrushchev aide and Central Committee secretary, is seriously ill with heart trouble. A Soviet Foreign Ministry spokesman said no illness is known, with Kozlov last seen publicly on April 17 at a "Freedom for Africa" reception and a dinner for Prince Souvanna Phouma of Laos.

Moscow Frol Kozlov Khrushchev Kozlov Communist Party Central Committee Freedom For Africa Souvanna Phouma Laos

Middletown Youth in Serious Condition After Accident

A Middletown youth Angelo Deaton aged 20 of 3213 Rufus Street was reported in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after an auto accident in German Township near Germantown. Details of the crash were not released.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Angelo Deaton Rufus St German Township Germantown

Eichmann Had All Authority Over Jews In Romania

In Jerusalem court proceedings Adolf Eichmann was portrayed as the supreme authority for Romania's Jews during World War II, with direct dealings to Bucharest and occasional bypass of the Nazi Foreign Ministry. Witnesses described deportations to Auschwitz and mass killings by Einsatz Kommandos, with testimonies detailing Romanians' complicity and the devastation of Romanian Jewry.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Romania An Ionescu Gestapo Bucharest Eichmann Gustav Richter Richter Berlin Auschwitz Einsatz Kommandos Kiel Bach Mihai Antonescu Antonescu Theodor Loewestein

Cleveland Man On FBI's List

The FBI named Anthony Vincent Fede, 46, a Worcester native and former Cleveland barber, on its ten most wanted list. Described as possibly mentally unbalanced and armed with a live hand grenade, he is sought for a September 23 kidnap robbery of a Cleveland tavern owner, with a history of arrests and paroles in the Cleveland area.

Washington FBI Anthony Vincent Fede Worcester Mass Cleveland Ohio Fede

Wyoming’s Pioneering Vote Victory Early in U S History

Wyoming among the first states to grant women the right to vote marks a landmark in suffrage history. The move positioned the state as a frontrunner in women’s political participation, influencing national debates and paving the way for later constitutional change.

U. S Wyoming

Marin Denies Fidel's Prisoner Charge

SAN JUAN Puerto Rico AP Gov Louis Munoz Marin Monday rejected Fidel Castro's idea of exchanging Cuban invasion prisoners for Puerto Rican political prisoners. He said Puerto Rico has no political prisoners. Nationalist leader Pedro Albizu Campos, named by Cuban officials, was imprisoned in 1954 for charges tied to an armed attack on the governor's palace in San Juan.

San Juan Puerto Rico Louis Munoz Marin Fidel Castro Munoz Marin Pedro Albizu ‘Campos

Kettering Foundation Gifts Ashland College 367728

The Charlies F. Kettering Foundation gave Ashland College 367728, the largest donation in its eight year history. To unlock the funds the college must raise 262456 within three years for a proposed new science building.

Ashland Ohio Charlies F. Kettering Foundation Ashland College

Reds Charge Attack Against Argentine Embassy

The Soviet Union condemned the Argentine government for conni ng in a gangster attack on its Buenos Aires embassy last Thursday. A gasoline bomb was thrown during an anti communist protest by several dozen youths in retaliation for church bombings. No damage was reported.

Moscow Soviet Union Buenos Aires

Lausche to Receive Akron Honorary Degree at Commencement

Akron Ohio AP Senator Frank Lausche a Democrat from Ohio will be awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree by the University of Akron at its eighth annual commencement on June 12.

Akron, Ohio Frank J. Lausche Ohio University of Akron

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