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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1960

Page

10

Driver Caught Twice By Radar: Draws 830 Fines

Guy Sullivan of 2308 Sheffield Street was fined 30 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge J. T. Lamb after two radar stops on the same day. He paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding 54 in a 35 mph zone on Manchester Road at 11:50 a.m., then 20 dollars and costs for 46 in a 25 mph zone on Highland Street at 4:46 p.m. Police witness Ptl. Paul Judd testified in both cases.

Guy Sullivan Sheffield St J. T. Lamb Sullivan Manchester Road Highland Street Ptl Paul Judd Ernest Sallie Park St Yankee Road Sallie Smith Avenue Curtis Street

Object Flies From Street Damages Two Cars On Grand Avenue

At about 5 p m yesterday an object in Grand Avenue street struck two cars at the city limits. Jeffrey McGraw of 1913 Lemberton Street said the object caused his car’s transmission to blow up into the front seat and helped cause roughly 375 in damages. A second vehicle driven by Arnold Stewart of 3309 Goldman Avenue sustained about 75 in damage to its grill and headlight.

Grand Avenue Jeffrey McGraw Lemberton St Arnold Stewart Goldman Ave McGraw Auto

Publisher Caught In Bank Heists in Texas

SAN ANTONIO AP A country newspaper publisher and former banker was arrested on charges of robbing two Texas banks. Lawrence C. Pope, 42, surrendered after FBI raid based on a tip. He is jailed in lieu of 50000 bond, claiming he cannot meet it. He allegedly robbed First State Bank of Thornton for 1744 on Nov 5 and Farmers State Bank of Shulenburg for 4900 cash and 11000 in bonds last Saturday. Pope had been a banker in several Texas cities and a federal examiner before buying weekly papers in Giddings and Lexington last month. He said he threw away the pistol used.

San Antonio Pope FBI Texas Federal Giddings Lexington

Weather Bureau begins naming hurricanes by girls' names in 1953

The Weather Bureau started assigning female given names to hurricanes in 1953 marking a shift toward easily spoken identifiers for storms. The practice, later standardized, helped public communication and warning efforts during hurricane events.

U.S. Weather Bureau

Tenement Collapses in East 34th Street Demolition Zone

Five story brick tenement in a demolition area collapsed Thursday night on East 34th Street between Lexington and Third Avenue. All residents escaped. 83 year old Mary Giles was rescued from her fourth floor flat. Neighbor Joseph Granahan carried her to safety before the building fell, as others fled and investigators examine links to recent demos.

New York East 34Th Street Lexington Third Avenues Andrew Fisher Mary Giles Walfed Siirak Siirak

Cost Of MU Job Put At $160,598

Bids opened in Columbus for Miami University hospital addition set total cost at 160,598 dollars. Business manager Foster J. Cole announced apparent low bids from Stephen Gross & Sons for general work at 98,956 dollars HJ Osterfeld Co for plumbing at 18,912 dollars heating and ventilating at 27,988 dollars and Robbins Electric Co for electrical at 14,742 dollars.

Oxford Carl G. Benz Columbus Miami University Hospital University Foster J. Cole Stephen Gross & Sons, Inc Hamilton HJ. Osterfeld Co Dayton Ing H. J. Osterfeld Co Robbins Electric Co Middletown

Young Supreme Court Justices Named In Early 1800s

William Johnson and Joseph Story were named to the Supreme Court at ages 32 in 1804 and 42 years later in 1812, reflecting rapid federal judiciary growth and notable early appointments.

William Johnson Joseph Story Supreme Court

Laos Coalition Gov Accepts Red Aid in Neutralist Move

Laos neutralist government under Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma announced a coalition regime will include Pathet Lao members and accept aid from Red China and North Viet Nam. The communique says the coalition will be formed soon with broad representation and plans to exchange visits with Beijing and Hanoi to discuss economics and culture.

Vientiane Laos Souvanna Phouma Souvanna Pathet Ilao Pathet Lao Neo Lao Hak Peoples Republic of China Democratic Republic of North Viet Nam Red Red China North Viet Nam Souvanna Vong Red Prince

Judge Calls For End To LA Strike

In Los Angeles AP reports striking MTA mechanics must return to work by midnight Sunday or face contempt. About 900 workers walked out after a court order, halting bus and streetcar service and interurban lines. The Amalgamated Transit Union seeks a 65 cent hourly raise plus benefits. MTA values the offer at 41 cents, with current pay at 2.61 per hour under the old contract.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority MTA Amalgamated Transportation Union Superior Court Lloyd S. Nix

Cafe misnamed in reports after brawl at 1300 Central Ave

Six men were arrested after a fight at a cafe at 1300 Central Ave. The establishment is Reed's Bar, though reports incorrectly named it Davey's Bar, its former name, according to employees.

Central Ave Reed Davey

Fireman Stricken, Dies in Brush Fire Near Tiffin

Norman Elchert, 21 year old volunteer firefighter from New Riegel, died of a heart attack while battling a brush blaze on a farm west of Tiffin. The incident occurred Thursday, highlighting the dangers faced by local volunteers.

Tiffin Ohio Norman Elchert New Riegel Here

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