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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
2
The railroad fight over firemen cuts, wage structure, and crew size faces court challenges and renewed congressional scrutiny. Negotiations stall with blame exchanged as the arbitration award remains disputed and could trigger a new strike if wage issues are unresolved.
The Jewish men's organization has long funded a Thanksgiving project through member contributions. Baskets of food and some clothing will be distributed from the local lodge. Reno Mendel chairs the effort.
A humorous note proposes a tiny volume titled Who's Who in Russia claiming to be the world's smallest book. The gag plays on the idea of a compact reference work with a grandiose claim.
Catholic prelates faced criticism for belittling Protestant unity efforts during a Vatican council session. Bishop Stephen Leven drew applause while remarks suggested ecumenism aligns with Pope Paul VI yet some bishops were portrayed as opposing dialogue with non Catholic Christians.
Police arrested 41 year old Robert Abbey after a man entered a Los Angeles residence claiming to visit an old acquaintance. The homeowner, Moore, 50, said he did not know Abbey and had never met him before. Abbey faced a burglary charge.
Mrs Amanda Morrison 8 of 616 Auburn St died at 2 15 pm She was mother of the year 1961 at her church and a member of Adult Bible Class and Ladies Aid Born in Wolfe County she lived in Middletown husband J Scowtomn died 192 Surviving include a daughter Mrs Charles McGee Middletown two sons Dorsey and Raleigh with grandchildren and greats Services 2 pm Saturday at the church Rev Haskel Jenkins officiating Burial Middletown Cemetery Visitation Friday 2 5 and 7 9 pm at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home and at the church after Saturday noon.
Mr Brownlee died Monday at Middletown Hospital. Services for Dock N Brown will be held Friday at Carek with the Rev from 6 30 to 8 30 p m.
Mrs Mae Deatherage 33 of Dayton formerly of Franklin died at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton. Survived by husband John a son Edward and daughter Jean Grosso five sisters two brothers and one grandchild. Services Friday 229 PM at Hoyne Funeral Home with burial at Mt Pleasant Cemetery Peastown. Friends may call tomorrow 3 to 10 PM.
John W. Thorpe, formerly of Middletown, dies at Fairfield Rest Home. Services set for Friday at 2 p m at Wilson Memorial Home with Rev Clifford Hutchinson officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow at the memorial home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m.
Services will be held at 2 p m Friday at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in West Alexandria with burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.
Mary Edna DuBois age 78 of Beth Indiana and Elsie Knollman of Ti Willey Road Hamilton both have services today. DuBois will be at Bath Indiana Methodist Church and Knollman at New Haven EUB Church.
Richard A. Mack, a former FCC member once charged in a plot to fix the Channel 10 award in Miami, was found dead Tuesday in a Miami rooming house. Police said death due to natural causes.
Richard L. Velde son of Mr and Mrs George B Velde 218 Charles St has been promoted to Marine lance corporal at Camp Hansen Okinawa with the Third Marine Division Seaman Apprentice David McKenzie son of Mr and Mrs Curtis McKenzie of Fairmount Ave serving aboard the amphibious force flagship USS Taconic operating with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean
Seaman Apprentice James H. Witt son of Mr and Mrs Howard E Witt of 1406 Central Ave San Diego California is stationed aboard the dock landing ship USS Comstock The vessel recently completed a tour with the Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific and is home ported in San Diego California
Famed operatic soprano Amelita Galli-Curci, who retired 25 years earlier, died yesterday at her La Jolla home in California. She rose to fame in the early 20th century and made her mark in the United States beginning in 1916.
The Senate passed a NASA authorization bill with a $3.1 billion authorization and $8 million in amendments. Vote on passage showed 358 to 27 in committee and 252 to 133 on final passage, with names of both supporters and opponents including Taft and Secrest among Democrats and Republicans.
In Miami two way mirrors are in high demand for executive offices overlooking work areas. Albert Taylor notes workers know the mirror is two way but not when the boss watches. The feature is described as a playful yet practical tool in workplace oversight.
The Lima Citizen Publishing Co sues Freedom Newspapers Inc alleging a conspiracy to force the Citizen out. They seek 7.875 million in trebled damages and a permanent injunction. The suit cites Sherman and Clayton acts and names three co conspirators. The Citizen claims exclusive general mat services and lists 27 alleged practices by the Lima News to monopolize interstate commerce. The News disputes service denial and awaits the filing response.
Norwalk Ohio AP reports the burial of four unclaimed residents from the Golden Age Nursing Home fire is postponed to Friday due to a casket shortage in the Fitchville area. Each victim will be laid to rest in a cloth covered wooden casket inside a concrete vault at Woodlawn Dome.
Donna Reed shocks ABC by landing No 6 on Nielsen ratings as she returns for a sixth season. Reed says the move, aided by Bob Crane and new stories, keeps her in control while her family life and Universal film offer shape her schedule.
Television highlights on CBS channels 7 8 9 announce a Thanksgiving lineup led by a poverty demonstration with a priest on CBS age. Elly May and the Thanksgiving story conclude on Eleventh Hour as Dr. Kildare ends its run. Danny Show features Nancy Walker and Mahelia Jackson with the Cl Sisters. Traditional Thanksgiving Day shows begin at 10 am on channels 2 7 and 9 with parades in New York City Philadelphia Detroit and Canada followed by pro football at noon. The 37th Macy’s Parade runs in New York with coverage from Gimbel’s Philadelphia J L Hudson Detroit and Eaton’s Canada. Pro football Packers vs Lions and Texas vs Texas A&M follow, plus Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs. The Pict Piper stars Monty Woolsey and Anne Baxter.
Actor Ernest Borgnine and comedian Morey Amsterdam face two lawsuits totaling 120000 dollars. A 100000-dollar action filed by Christine Ullman of Los Angeles cites a October traffic accident affecting Borgnine, while another suit on behalf of an unidentified Los Angeles man claims Amsterdam was involved in an auto crash.
ABC plans to reorganize its programming department by transferring duties to Donna and Tony after investing millions this fall in new shows including Jerry Lewis. Donna's was the sole ABC program to enter the Nielsen top ratings list.
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