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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

3

Tax relief elusive as Du Pont GM stock case moves

Washington AP report on the Supreme Court ruling forcing Du Pont to divest GM stock. If Congress does not act, over $1 billion in taxes may hit Du Pont stockholders as ordinary income. Committees show little eagerness to grant relief. presidential action may be needed. Justice Brennan led the majority upholding divestiture. dissenter Frank joined by Whittaker and Stewart.

du Pont Crawford H. Greenewalt Congress House Senate House Ways and Means Senate Finance Ways and Means Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Treasury Justice Departments Justice Department U.S. Dist Walter J. la Buy Chicago la Buy Brennan Frank Whittaker Stewart Clark Harlan Brenan District Court Chcago

Court Ruling: NAACP Not Forced to Reveal Members

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana may not compel the NAACP to disclose member and contributor names and struck down enforcement of the law used to determine if organizations are dominated by subversive leadership. Justice Douglas delivered the unanimous decision.

Washington Supreme Court Louisiana National Association For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP William Douglas

Old at 40 50 602 Man You're Crazy

An old age pep tonic advertisement urges readers to ignore age and try Ostres Tonic Tablets for renewed energy. It touts iron deficiency as cause of feeling rundown and claims eight day dosages, with an Economy option and savings at drug stores.

U S Concern Over South Korea Ban on Political Parties

The U S Embassy voiced deep concern as South Korea’s new military rulers abolished all political parties and refused to approve a UN supervised return of troops. U S officials urged restoration of civil government while noting some points of UN consensus amid internal junta tensions and arrests.

Seoul South Korea U.S U.N U.N. Command Carter B. Magruder Magruder Char d Marshall Green John M. Chang U. S Chang Do-young Kennedy United Nations State Department Washington Voice of America

Rothwell divorce petition filed in Butler County court

John Rothwell petitions the Common Pleas Court of Butler County Ohio for a divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty and wilful absence. Irene Rothwell, residence unknown, must answer by June 17, 1961. otherwise the petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep with Hilda Dresch deputy and attorney Harold G. Dance.Dates May 29, June 6 and 13-16-23-30.

Irene Rothwell John Rothwell Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Joseph T. Kiep Hilda Dresch Harold G. Dance

Armco offers $50 million debentures at 4.55% yield

Armco Steel Corp sells public sinking fund debentures totaling 50 million dollars due 1986. Underwritten by Smith, Barney & Co. Inc, the 25 year notes priced at 99 with accrued interest, redeemable 104 to 100 through 1984. Proceeds will prepay 50 million in bank loans. Consolidated capitalization shows long term debt and large common equity.

Armco Steel Corp Smith, Barney & Co., Inc Armco

Federal jobs weigh policy shift toward unions

The U S government considers formal bargaining with federal employee unions, moving beyond hit or miss talks. Widespread union membership and selective formal deals exist, with a policy expected in months. Debates cover recognition, multiple unions, arbitration, and dues checkoff under a broader government labor framework.

Washington Tennessee Valley Authority Kennedy John W. Macy Jr Civil Service Commission Congress Arthur J.goldberg Ida Klaus

Greenville Man Charged With Murder

A second degree murder charge was filed against Robbie Cochran 36 of Greenville in the shotgun death of his wife Marjorie 27 last Thursday. Prosecuting Attorney Philip D Brum baugh said the coroner ruled homicide. Initial statements claimed the wife shot herself. Cochran later said the gun discharged accidentally during a struggle for possession in their apartment. He said there had been no prior quarrel.

Greenville Ohio Robbie Cochran Marjorie Philip D. Brumbaugh Cochran

Henry Ford II Ill With Mononucleosis

Henry Ford II chairman of Ford Motor Co is ill at home since May 11 from a blood condition described as infectious mononucleosis Doctors say he is responding well to treatment and the illness is linked to an excess white blood cells count The report comes from his physician in Detroit AP report

Detroit Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co Ford

Sheriff Sale of Lot 39 in Home Acres Middletown OH

Butter County Common Pleas orders sale of the entire Lot 39 in Home Acres Lemon Township Butler County. Located at 3115 Morgan Street Middletown OH, appraised 4190 dollars. Sale at courthouse door Hamilton on June 21, 1961 between 10 and 11 in the morning. cash terms. Sheriff James F. Hixon files the notice. Eckert & Eckert attorneys.

Butter County Lemon Township Butler County Ohio Recorder's Office Morgan Street Middletown James F. Hixon Eckert & Eckert

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