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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1960

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Rampaging Auto Rulls Dayton Bay Rampaging Auto Rulls Dayton Bay

In Dayton Ohio a 19 month old boy John Taylor and his mother Verna Taylor were killed when struck by a car while crossing US 25. The driver Mildred R Lisk 39 fled but was stopped about 150 feet away. Lisk was to appear in the sheriff's office after release without charge.

Dayton Ohio John Taylor Verna Taylor U.S. 25 Here Carl Watson Mildred R. Lisk Daytons Watson

Bomb mailing to Nixon discovered in San Diego

A package mailed to Vice President Richard M. Nixon in Washington was found in San Diego with a note reading pull string to open. An Army M15 artillery simulator containing flash powder was inside. pulling the string could have detonated it and could have killed nearby people, authorities said.

San Diego Calif Richard M. Nixon Washington D.C Army Ordnance Ft. Rosecrans

Wyoming candidates mix humor with campaigning

In Cheyenne, voters encountered playful campaign cards as Percy Davis touted himself as “the last man to let you down” and Otis L. Melton urged support with a card saying “Youve got to vote for me, I get mad when I lose.”

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Percy Davis Otis L. Melton Wyoming Senate

GOP Sweep Unlikely as Dems Firm in Congress

Washington AP reports the new Congress will bring many new faces but little shift in voting strength. Republicans look unlikely to seize Senate control, while a conservative GOP Southern Democrat coalition is expected to persist. House gains for Republicans appear modest, with Democrats confirming a possible net loss of up to 15 seats and Republicans aiming to cut the Democratic majority by about 30.

Washington Congress House Senate Delaware Missouri West Virginia Wyoming Colorado Idaho Iowa South Dakota Arkansas Georgia South Carolina Virginia Whittier Calif Nixon Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles Kennedy Boston Hyannis Port Mass

Spaceflight attempt ends as rocket stage burns out early

Cape Canaveral AP bulletin reports the Air Force failed to launch a radiation study payload when the Blue Scout carrier rocket second stage burned out too soon.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force

Commies Gain In Italy In Provincial Elections

Rome AP reports the Communist Socialist left won substantial gains in Italy's provincial elections, narrowing the gap with the Christian Democrats to within 14 percent of the total vote. The Christian Democrats posted a slightly larger share than four years ago but still trailed their 1958 parliamentary performance. Unofficial returns from 78 of 91 provinces show the left advancing Sunday and Monday, signaling a notable shift in regional power dynamics.

Rome Italy Christian Democrat Monnday Haly Christian Democrats

Reveal Firing Of Pilot Prior To Fatal Crash

Washington sources report Arctic Pacific Airlines fired pilot Donald L. Chesher by letter to the FAA on Oct. 27. Two days later Chesher piloted a charter C46 that crashed at Toledo Express Airport, killing 22 including 16 California Polytechnic football players and Chesher. Investigators seek why a discharged pilot remained in command.

Washington Arctic Pacific Airlines Federal Aviation Agency Donald L. Chesher Chesher Arcnic Pacific Toledo Ohio California State ‘Polytechnic San Luis Obispo Cheshier San Leandro Calif PAA Om

Singer, 104, Dies at Met Opera's Opening

Clothilde Opera Gobbi, a 104 year old singer who performed at the Metropolitan Opera at its 1883 opening, died Monday in Bellevue Hospital.

Singer Met New York Clothilde Gobbi Metropolitan Opera Bellevue Hospital

Do Your Own Vote Computing Eyeing Big Seven States

The Guideposts advise watching the Big Seven states for election trend clues after polls close. Kennedy leads in New York, with Pennsylvania and Ohio offering early hints. Texas and California pose later counts, while Illinois Michigan and others influence overall prospects.

Washington Ohio North Carolina South Kennedy New York Pennsylvania California Illinois Michigan Texas

Nixon Gets Fast Start In New Hampshire Returns

Five isolated New Hampshire villages, first to report, favor Vice President Richard M. Nixon over Senator John F. Kennedy. Early results tally Nixon 49 to 8 for Kennedy, as towns voting just after midnight deliver a clear initial lead.

Manchester N. H New Hampshire Richard M. Nixon Nixon John F. Kennedy Massachusetts

Jet Crashes On Takeoff Killing 5 at Air Base

A B47 Stratojet bomber with eight engines crashed on takeoff from Lockbourne Air Force Base in Ohio during a routine training mission. All five aboard died as the $24 million jet exploded on the 12,000 foot runway. Names withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Columbus, Ohio Lockbourne Air Force Base 301St 801St Air Division

Election At A Glance As Nixon Faces Kennedy

Nixon versus Kennedy for the presidency with 269 electoral votes needed of 537. House seats 437 contested with Democrats 283 to Republicans 154. Senate 34 seats up of 100 with Democrats 66 and Republicans 34. Governors 27 of 50 to be filled. Polls show nationwide totals and varied polling times across states.

John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon California Massachusetts Tennessee Alaska House Senate

300 Guests Flee New York Hotel Blaze

An unexplained fire at Manhattan's 40 floor New Yorker hotel sent thick black smoke through the building forcing 300 guests to flee. One man died of a heart attack and 19 others were overcome by smoke as five fire companies and rescue squads arrived quickly. The blaze started in an unoccupied six floor suite and spread down a hall, but was confined to that floor.

New York Manhattan The New Yorker

Weather Outlook Winds Up With Rain and Warmer Temps

The forecast calls for windy, warmer conditions with occasional rain tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures will be in the low 40s tonight, with a high around 46 on Wednesday and more rain. Yesterday's official high was 40 at 4 p.m. and the overnight low was 25.

Nation awaits Nixon Kennedy finish in pivotal vote

The nation polls 67 million voters deciding whether Richard Nixon or John Kennedy should lead. Turnout is expected to break records with governors and Congress races shaping the final result. Key states Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania and Texas are tossups as campaigns end with TV appeals and political forecasts.

Washington Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Kennedy Nixon Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania Texas

Today's Chuckle An Interruption Shortens Story

A lighthearted note suggests that interruptions can trim a long tale to a concise punchline, delivering a quick quip about storytelling. The line playfully frames interruptions as a tool to keep humor compact.

Ohio Votes as Four Million File to Polls for President

Ohioans brave cold to cast ballots in a sharp presidential contest. Nixon and Kennedy campaign hard for Ohio’s 25 electoral votes, a state historically pivotal with strong urban and rural splits. Democrats seek gains in the 14-6 Senate delegation while county results vary across Cleveland Toledo Akron Dayton Youngstown and Canton.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Akron Dayton Youngstown Canton Eisenhower

Third Murder Trial Looms In Finch Case With Carole Tregoff

In Los Angeles three women doubted Dr. R Bernard Finch s testimony and the jury deadlocked after two trials that cost about 600000. Nine jurors found Finch guilty of murder while three stood for second degree. Carole Tregoff was found guilty by nine with three acquitting. A third trial set for Jan 3 will reuse new judge and jury.

Los Angeles R. Bernard Finch Carole Tregoff Dr. Finch Barbara Jean Stae John Patrick Cody Miss Tregoff Selves Finch Superior Court LeRoy Dawson California Grant B. Cooper Cooper Dawson Donald Bringgold Carole

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