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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1968

Page

5

Shoreditch Students Stole London Bridge Parts In Rag Week Prank

About a dozen Shoreditch students claimed to seize eight stone sections of London Bridge during Rag Week. They planned to ship the pieces to the United States for 200 pounds but said no damage occurred and the parts would be returned. The stunt referenced a 137 year old bridge awaiting reconstruction by McCulloch Oil Corp for Lake Havasu City Arizona.

London United States McCulloch Oil Corp. of California Lake Havasu City Aviz

Business Social Duties Preys On Executive Mind

In the 1960s executives shifted focus from government market interference to business social responsibilities. Corporations pledge funds to revive core cities, combat poverty, and train dropouts while seeking profits in pollution control and education, as leaders note benefits beyond philanthropy. People named include David Lilienthal, former TVA and AEC chair, now heading a private cancer development and resources group.

New York Kennedy David Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority Atomic Energy Commission Lilienthal Development and Resources Corp

Tower Ving Head 70 Campaign Group Named

Washington AP reports Republicans consider appointing Tower to lead the 1970 campaign as they push a heartland strategy to bolster GOP strength in the South Midwest and West. He would replace Sen. George Murphy amid 1970 re election plans.

GOP Tower Ving Head Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Richard Hiram L. Fong M. Nixon John Hawaii Hugh Scott Pennsy G. Tower Campania Charles E. Goodell Paign Committee New York Plantins Tower Nixon George Murphy California Murphy South Midwest Far West George C. Wallace Senate

Stolen tools and valuables reported in multiple local incidents

A Brown Plastering Co electric hammer worth 250 dollars was taken from the YMCA at Broad Street and Manchester Avenue. A car battery belonging to Sara Greenwood was stolen from her car in her garage on Monday. A Brown suede coat valued at 85 dollars was stolen from a Middletown High School locker belonging to David E. Wray. A battery valued at 40 dollars was stolen from a new car on the Whitt Chrysler and Plymouth lot at 330 Charles Street.

Brown Plastering Co Cincinnati YMCA Broad Street Manchester Avenue Sara Greenwood 15Th Ave David E. Wray Raymond Drive Middletown High School Whitt Chrysler and Plymouth Inc Charles St

Court Asked To Clear King In Birmingham March Case

The Supreme Court was urged to exonerate Martin Luther King Jr. from a 1963 Birmingham march conviction. The Easter weekend protest led to 52 arrests for parading without a permit, a test case argued by civil rights lawyers who say parade restrictions infringe First Amendment speech and assembly rights. The appeal, on behalf of Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, seeks to limit such ordinances in future cases.

Washington Supreme Court Martin Luther King Jr Birmingham King High Court Fred L. Shuttlesworth

Rosedale Sets Open House After PTO Meeting

Rosedale School will hold an open house tonight following a short Rosedale PTO business meeting. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. An executive board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Rosedale School Rosedale Pto

Burglar Steals Battery Charger From Transmission Service

A battery charger on wheels valued at 70 dollars was stolen from Transmission Service Inc at 1333 Vail Ave over the weekend. Entry appears to have been gained with a key by the burglar.

Transmission Service Inc Vail Ave

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