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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1960

Page

2

Council Of World Affairs Plans Talk Monday Night

The Middletown Chapter of the Cincinnati Council on World Affairs will hold its second quarterly meeting Monday December 5 at 8 00 p m in the Roosevelt Junior High School auditorium Brig Gen W W Ford chapter president announced the speaker will be an expert from the U S State Department The Middletown Chapter organized in September 1960 is dedicated to self education of Middletown adults and junior citizens It plans to initiate Great Decisions discussion groups in 1961 Four groups have formed and will begin February 1 1961 People interested in Great Decisions should contact the Stalkers Miss Irene Dineen is available for those wanting to join the Middletown Chapter

Middletown Cincinnati Council On World Affairs Roosevelt W. W. Ford U. S. State Department Department of State Howard Stalker Great Decisions Committee Stalkers Irene Dineen

MU President on 12-Day Trip

University of Missouri President John D. Millett began a 12 day tour visiting major educator conferences on both coasts. His itinerary includes stops at the University of Oregon, Berkeley California, Los Angeles, and Chicago before returning to MU.

Oxford Miami University John D. Millett University of Oregon Berkley Calif Los Angeles Chicago

Peaceful Wales Shows Slow Pace In Modern World

An American visitor to Wales notes the region’s timeless calm, with Romans’ road still called new and Welsh byways older than 200 years. Maine town votes to dismiss all five selectmen over real estate tax hikes, illustrating government by the people. A plug extols Eddington Lumber as delivering value for building needs.

Wales British Isles Maine Iddietown

Confession May Be Key In Sleeping Beauty Case

In Cleveland a Juvenile Court judge weighs admitting a purported Aug. 13 confession by Lilian Fratantonis amid claims of duress. The 20 year old mother of Bernadette and Venita faces charges of drugging her daughters to induce sleep. Defense argues the statement was coerced and unsigned, while prosecutors say it reflects her statements. Hearing continues as both sides press duress and free will arguments.

Cleveland Lillian Fratantonis Sleeping Beauty Bernadette Venita Albert A. Waldman Thomas L. Osborne Cuyahoga County Uded Osborne James J. McNamara

Reports On Butler County Christmas Seal Sale

First reports in the 1940 Christmas Seal campaign indicate buyers are at similar levels to last year says Mrs. Lilian D. Sebald general chairman. She cited reports from Mrs. Vernon Roden Hamilton chairman Mrs. J Paul Albert rural and Oxford chairman and Mrs. Don Malcom Middletown chairman. The sale runs through Christmas supporting the Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association program including free chest X rays tuberculin testing education and rehabilitation.

Butler County Lilian D. Sebald Sebald Vernon Roden Hamilton J. Paul Albert Rural and Oxford Don Malcom Middletown Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association

Wife Dies In Quarrel In Ohio Home Shooting

In East Liverpool Ohio a 25 year old man Ray mond Campbell shot and killed his wife Doris Campbell 2 and wounded himself after domestic trouble. He admitted firing nine shots from a .22 revolver and remains in fair condition under guard. Court records show a recent child abandonment charge against him.

East Liverpool Ohio Doris Campbell Polic Raymond City Hospital Campbell Police LA Clyde Rose Raymond Jr Edward Davis

Christopher Endorses Nixon For Governor

SAN FRANCISCO AP Mayor George Christopher writes from the Bahamas that he will back Vice President Richard M Nixon for California governor in 1962 He pledges support to Nixon for any office and notes observers speculate on Nixon seeking the governorship while Christopher has been mentioned as a possible candidate for governor or lieutenant governor dependendo on Nixon's plans

San Francisco George Christopher Bahamas Richard M. Nixon California Christopher Nixon

Blind Leader Dies At 64

Chester C Kleber, 64, who led nationwide development of workshops for the blind, died Monday. He was the first manager of the National Industries for the Blind, created in 1938, and he held the post since then. Under his leadership the project grew to 57 shops employing about 5,000 blind people.

New York Chester C Kleber Kleber National Industries For the

Unemployed Win Victory In Ohio Senate Battle

In Columbus AP report the Ohio Senate backed an unemployment compensation extender, with Democrats narrowly winning 8 to 13 for a bill raising benefits from 26 to 399 weeks. The move, opposed by Republicans, would take effect 90 days after House approval if enacted.

Columbus, Ohi Ohio Senate Republi House Senate Edward H. Dell Butler County John Smith Montgomery County Dmocratic Michael V. DiSalle GOP William O'Neill DiSalle

First College Tests Set For Saturday

Middletown High School hosts the SAT exam with 11 other tests and a writing sample on Saturday. Counselor Robert B. Kramer directs applicants to report 8:30 a.m. in Room 109, test runs 9:00 to noon followed by achievement tests 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Future test dates include Jan 14 and March 18. ACT dates are Feb 2 and March 22 in Room 109.

College Entrance Examination Board Middletown High School Robert B. Kramer Middletown High Kramer Miami Ohio State Ohio University Kent State

Boy 15 Admits Killing Man Near Railroad Tracks

Wilmington Ohio AP Police say a 15 year old boy admitted shooting and killing Charles J. Kuhns on November 19 after a scuffle near railroad tracks. Investigators report the youth initially called the shooting an accident and he has implicated another teenager in a string of burglaries.

Wilmington, Ohio Charles J. Kuhns

Solons Picketed Over ICC Rates In Ohio Protest

In Columbus 15 truck drivers and wives picketed the state capitol during a legislative session protest against ICC rate discrimination. Don Comer of Lorain said 300 of 900 Ohio auto transport drivers have been laid off due to lower railroad rates for autos. He accused auto makers of pocketing savings while dealers face higher prices.

Columbus, Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission State ICC Ohio Don Comer Lorain Comer Dealers Transport Co Automotive Transport Co. Booth Ford Motor Co The International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Slide Show Tells Seniors Award Setup

The W. W. Sebaid Self-Reliance Award slide presentations for high school seniors begin this week. The Junior Chamber of Commerce administers the program and will present at special assemblies in Lemon Monroe Fenwick and Middletown. Letters will go to parents with how to win. Applications distributed through homerooms. Jaycees select winners after investigations of school, home, and job activities. Factors include resourcefulness with time and money, work, thrift, and character. Two cash prize sets, one for boys and one for girls, with 400, 200, 100, and 50 dollars awards. Sebald funds the program annually. Seniors from Middletown Fenwick and Lemon-Monroe schools are eligible.

W. W. Sebaid Jack Merritt Junior Chamber of Commerce Lemon Monroe Fennwick Middletown Jaycees Sebald

Father Is Jailed Over Burglary Case In Cincinnati

James W. Smith, 35, father of a 15 year old involved in a burglary, drew two concurrent six month terms in the city workhouse. Judge Benjamin Schwartz ordered $100 fines on each conviction for tending to cause delinquency as the pair allegedly broke into a store and stole radios and televisions. Smith was said to have sold one TV set.

Cincinnati Benjamin Schwartz James W. Smith Smith

Watering Tip After Windy Spells For Lawn Health

Gardeners should water grass after windy periods to combat drying soil from wind and sun. Adequate irrigation helps restore moisture and supports lawn vigor following dry conditions.

Fragmented Agures message hints at Wrens and Wing Pontes

A partial note contains jumbled phrases about Wrens and Wing Pontes Metiens HEP and urging action against a sue to Wrens, with garbled names and incomplete terms. The readable bits suggest a coded or messy OCR fragment rather than a clear event or report.

Sue Wrens Neen Ton

Commissioner Accused of Accepting $1500 in Bribe Case

In Batavia Ohio former Clermont County Democratic chief Don Ison is accused of taking a $1500 check from shopping center developers Charles Colonel and David Bermant. Colonel testified Ison sought funds to attend Gov DiSalle’s inaugural ball with his wife. Evidence shows $1500 split with Ison receiving $600 and another $600 kept, $300 used for plaza ads. testimony ties to bribe-taking charges in a wider trial.

Batavia Ohio Democratic Party Clermont County Don Ison Charles Colonel Democratic Central and Ison Colonel Michael V. DiSalle Democratic Journal Lois Hancock Isom Commission Cherry Grove Plaza David Bermant

Herman the Tom Cat Declared Grounded in Alameda Case

In Alameda California Herman a once flamboyant tom cat is confined by a Superior Court injunction banning trespass on the J H Cook property home to Siamese cats. Owner Mrs Russell Bowler says Herman will not eat and broods after returning from a pet hospital. The order followed a suit by the Cooks demanding restraint from further visits after Friday alley fight injuries.

Superior Court J. H. Cook Herman Russell Bowler

Burglary Loot Totals 305 From Madison Township Home

Burglars stole 305 in valuables from Stephen Belec’s home at 6623 Gerry Drive Madison Township. Entry was made by breaking a window and screen. Items taken include an electric sweeper a 12 gauge pump gun a movie camera a still camera and a ladies wrist watch. Also reported thefts include a bicycle worth 30 a 100 pound gas tank worth 35 from 830 Weaver Road Hamilton and other notes.

Stephen Belec Gerry Drive Madison Township Norval van Cleve Highland Ave Forrmer Weaver Road Hamilton Murry Smith Eaton Read

Redistricting Plan For Ohio Now Proposed

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle asks a bi partisan 12 member Ohio redistricting committee to draft congressional map. The plan includes a Republican and Democratic congressman chairmen, four party leaders, and four public representatives chosen by leaders. He notes Ohio will likely gain a 13th seat in 1963 and favors a 24th district over statewide at large election.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Ohio General Assembly DiSalle

Cleveland Men Bound Over For Grand Jury In Moonshine Case

Two Cleveland men Carl Norman aged 47 and Clarence Lewis aged 22 were bound over to a federal grand jury in Youngstown after being charged with illegally operating a still and possessing moonshine whisky. They are held in Cuyahoga County jail on $1 bond. Arrested Sunday in Chardon by the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Cleveland (Ap Cleveland Youngstown Cuyahoga County Carl Norman Clarence Lewis Chardon Ohio Highway Patrol

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