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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1969
Page
15
Middletown American Legion Post 218 backs a resolution seeking a Vietnam veteran bonus modeled on World War II and Korean War payments. The Ohio American Legion urges Ohio General Assembly action to grant a similar bonus for those serving since August 5, 1964, reaffirming its 1967 convention stance and ongoing advocacy.
John Gilligan, fresh from the 1958 campaign, spoke to about 100 Democrats in Middletown criticizing Gov. James A. Rhodes over Life magazine charges and the Fortas episode. He linked campus unrest to the Vietnam War and a Black rights drive, saying Ohio’s public services are poor for the wealth, and urged voters to seek facts behind the “Wonderful World of Ohio” controversies.
Montgomery County Judge Carl D. Kessler told Middletown attorneys that harsh criticism of judges and the Supreme Court weakens the legal system. He urged respect for the rule of law as essential to civilization and noted probation and confinement as tools, stressing most offenders ultimately return to society but less dangerous.
Continuation until Friday, June 6, granted by Municipal Judge J. T. Lamb to Dr. Ezra Washington, 73, and Mrs. Neil Blair Blackford, 79, both charged on two counts each of selling barbiturates without prescriptions. They were arrested after Cecil D. Scott of the Ohio Medical Board alleged purchases on May 6, 9 and 15. Violations are misdemeanors, up to six months in jail and a $500 fine under city and state laws.
An apparent nationwide scam offering a free vacation for two lured winners to send a $25 deposit. Operators of the Deluxe Vacationer in Hollywood were arrested with 57,000 mail pieces seized. Local certificates varied by prize location, and Middletown residents were among those alerted by the chamber of commerce.
U S astronaut Frank Borman, Apollo 8 lunar pioneer, receives the Czech Academy of Sciences gold medal for service to science and humanity in Prague. About 1,000 Czechs greet him as he steps from the academy building and he forecasts international lunar flight cooperation by late 1970.
In Lebanon Mrs. Carol Sisson, 23, was sentenced on probation for manslaughter in the death of her infant son Douglas born a year earlier. The three judge panel ordered five years probation, regular psychiatric care, and placed the remaining child in her parents care. The baby died after Sept 7 following convulsions and a beating, while in the Jones Home for Retarded Children. The judges were Warren Young Fred B. Cramer and Carl D. Kessler all on the common pleas bench.
The Vienna government announces nearly all Austrians will gain direct dial access as the national network becomes fully automatic by 1971. Currently Austrians can dial directly to Switzerland and West Germany.
William F. Duhamel, 45, Middletown, under burglary indictment, attempted suicide at Middletown Hospital after a second death by own action bid. He cut his throat wrists stomach and legs, requiring 166 stitches. He previously faced a March attempt and was sent to Lima State Hospital for three weeks.
The Western College team travels to New York for the GE College Bowl debut facing Lehigh University. The show airs on a one week delay in this region, 1:30 p.m. June 1 on WLWT Channel 5, Cincinnati. Team members are Alison McDonald Kathleen Kibble Virginia Deeanne Newell and Lily McDavid.
The first recorded collection of a brown recluse spider in Ohio was confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health. A colony was found in a Huron County home on May 14 and is considered an isolated case unseen in Ohio before.
Two former Middletown women, mother Edna L. Bachmann and daughter Olga Marie Page, died in a two car collision near Cambridge City Indiana. The crash occurred at the intersection of U S 40 and Indiana State Route 1 as a car failed to yield. Bachmann 84 and Page 53 were local residents. Funeral services for both will be held at Fisher Mortuary Cambridge City with burial in Riverside Cemetery Richmond. Bachmann survived by husband Harrison W Bachmann two sons and two daughters. Page worked as a library clerk at Cambridge City public library and leaves husband Clarence E Page.
New York doctors observe many U S tourists returning from tropical or developing countries with infectious hepatitis. They recommend gamma globulin protections alongside routine immunizations for travelers.
Cub Scout Pack 2 held a monthly meeting at the Church of The Ascension where Cubs Tom Rasco Craig Gardner Scott Vradelis Bob Leasure Dan Christiansen Steve Macadam Jeff Haber John Hodson Bob Oglesby Kevin Sloan Rudy Singhoffer and John Ryan received awards. Webelos Scouts Judge Hansen Billy Crawford Dick Mack Will Verity Tim Singleton Doug Gaker and Richard Hutchinson also earned honors. Brian Bauer transferred to Boy Scout Troop 2.
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