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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1955
Page
13
In St Louis a 19 year old youth named Henry Rebeck confessed to tearing a hole in a locked building roof and entering. He could not exit and police, after forcing a door with a light, found an official with keys an hour later. Rebeck was booked on burglary suspicion.
A story notes A Boyd Campbell met Reiko Sakamoto in Japan during an ICC meeting. She, a 19 year old Sacred Heart College student, received a pair of U S shoes in different sizes from Campbell. He took them to New York and exchanged them. The shoes arrived and fit.
Sixteen senior Girl Scouts and leaders return from the Middle Town Area Council weekend conference in Springfield. They gained a clearer view of careers and the Steps Toward Tomorrow program. Miss Mary Rawlins led a Saturday professional scouting session.
Washington Ohio consultant Joseph W Fitcher of Oxford warns flexible price supports push low prices and boost production over demand. He joins Agriculture Committee members in commenting on a National Planning Association report urging a food stamp test to raise consumption and cut farm surpluses with stamps exchangeable for surplus foods.
Hollywood reports actor Cameron Mitchell and wife Johanna have reconciled after a birthday party for their son Chipper. The couple, married 15 years, had separated six weeks prior. They attended the party with children Bobbie 14 Freddy 8 and Camille 18 months.
CATLETISBURG Ky Mrs Rocky Ward 59 says a freight train crew saved her from injury when her car rolled toward her home Saturday pinning her against a flagpole. She remained wedged for about an hour. her right leg was nearly severed.
Cincinnati report recounts Gov. Lausche lacking an extra pair of socks during a Chicago Governors Conference. With his mind on policy, he washed the worn pair, dried them on the window sill, and slept.
Raymond Wills 43 of 33 N Clinton St fainted at home and was aided by the Fire Department emergency unit. He was taken to Middletown Hospital by Riggs ambulance for treatment.
New York stocks mixed as airlines, manufacturers, and utilities show varied quotes. Cattle beef and farm prices listed. Cincinnati market reports eggs, poultry, butter, and potatoes with diverse grade ranges and delivery terms.
Middletown Securities reports bid and asked prices as Greene Ladd joins New York Stock Exchange members at the Manchester Hotel, phone 24571 listed.
USDA market summary from Cincinnati shows 5 300 hogs sold with US 1 3 weight categories at 13.35 to 13.10 and 12.85 for 180 to 250 lb ranges while sows and heavier weights declined. Cattle and calves total about 2 250 with varied demand. slaughter classes uneven but steady to weak near last week’s low, beef quotes include stockers 15.25 to 16.50 and steer and heifer lings 12.00 to 16.00 for loads and lots.
Hollywood mourns Ned Marin veteran agent for Susan Hayward John Wayne and James Dean. Marin died Friday after brain tumor surgery. He began in Universal Pictures sales in 1920 and was vice president of Famous Artists Corp at death.
Los Angeles police said Jose Canino 55 uncle of actress Rita Hayworth was shot five times while entering his parked car on Saturday night. Cansino told police a man approached and ordered him not to move then opened fire three times in the right thigh and twice in the left leg. He was released from General Hospital yesterday. no motive has been established.
Stanley A. Buczkowski carried Edward F. Cummings 185 pounds a mile and a half in a wheelbarrow to settle an election bet. Buczkowski supported the losing sheriff candidate and noted he could not vote because he is not old enough at 18.
State Highway Department of Ohio invites sealed proposals for Butler County work on Section BUT 4(6.00-6.41) to Route 4 in Hamilton. Bids due November 22 1955 at 10 00 A M E S T. Bid must include 8700 certified check. Plans on file in the department. Director may reject bids.
Readable classified style notices advertise Evergreens nursery stock with shade and fruit trees, peat moss, top soil and soil products, plant listings, and a special Lumber Co. offer. Also listed are ride offers, job ads, pawn shop brokered items, elderly home, babysitting, and dressmaking services with contact numbers and hours.
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