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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1960

Page

3

Spunkys Stuck In Prison For Rest Of Life

In Columbus Ohio the 21 year old Gor con Spunky Firman was jailed for life with a maximum 217 years after a month long crime spree including kidnapping armed robbery and jailbreaks. He escaped from Coshocton County jail July 26 and was wounded near Sherrodsville before being recaptured. Firman faces at least 35 years behind bars with minimal hopes for early parole.

Spunky Columbus, Ohio Gorcon Spunky) Firman Ohio Penitentiary Penitentiary Firman Ohio Spanky Coshocton Sherrodsville Carroll County Cron

Youth, 19, Held In Shooting Case

IRONTON Ohio AP A 19 year old youth was placed on 25000 bond after pleading guilty to charges of shooting with intent to kill and carrying a concealed weapon in an Ironton incident last Sunday. James Hale 52 was wounded in the chest and was reported in good condition at a hospital. MecMackin and three companions allegedly drove past a group of ten Negro American Legion members after a legion breakfast and MecMackin is accused of firing into the group.

Ironton Ohio Paul MecMackin James Hale Hale MacMackin Negro Legion Legion MecMackin

Life Insurance Ownership Exceeds 78 Million in U S

More than 78 million people in the United States hold life insurance coverage. The figure highlights widespread use of life protection across demographics and regions, underscoring the importance of policy planning and financial security for families.

United States

Ohio Governor considers special session for extended unemployment benefits

Gov Michael V. DiSalle of Ohio says a special legislative session may be called to extend unemployment benefits from 26 to 39 weeks. He would support the emergency extender bill once enacted by a Republican-dominated 1958 session, noting Democrats lack enough votes to pass it alone.

Columbus ,Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Ohio

First Woman Bailiff Chosen in Municipal Court

Ruth Spencer was selected as bailiff by Municipal Judge Hugh P. Brennan on Thursday, becoming the first woman to hold the position in Municipal Court.

Cleveland Ruth ‘Spencer Hugh P. Brennan

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