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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1956

Page

2

Car Found But 30000 In Diamonds Stolen

A Buffalo jeweler’s car with rings valued at 30000 disappeared from a parking lot last Saturday and was found near a railroad depot in Maud. The trunk held the rings, which were insured, but the thieves had forced special locks. The owner, Bernard Levin, 52, was en route to Cincinnati during the recovery. This followed another major jewelry theft in the area two weeks earlier in Cincinnati.

Hamilton Buffalo N. Y Maud Bernard Levin Brooklyn Raymond Brisk Cincinnati

Boys Win September Baby Derby at Hospital

Hospital officials report 117 boys and 115 girls born in September. Boys outnumbered girls by two, up from August and 53 more than September 1955. Counts by county include Butler 75 boys 74 girls, Warren 32 boys 98 girls, Preble 1 boy 1 girl, Montgomery 9 boys 12 girls.

Ssee Ee Oerby Hospital Butler Warren County Preble County Montgomery County

Rebels Hit Farm Area Near Algiers

Rebels attack a farm area near Algiers the capital city. Since Sunday eight people have died in Algiers and more than sixty have been wounded.

Algiers

Panama's New Head Faces Canal Treaty Differences

Ernesto de la Guardia Jr. was sworn in as Panama's president amid questions over U S Panamanian treaty interpretations. Outgoing president Ricardo Arias cited disputes on canal zone employment equal opportunity provisions. De la Guardia expressed confidence that the matter will be settled favorably for Panama.

Panama United States Ernesto de la Guardia Jr Ricardo Arias U. S. Ute Panama Canal Zone Teeee Canal Zone de la Guardia

Aeronca posts higher six month sales with dip in earnings

Aeronca Manufacturing reports six months ended June 30 sales of 10,129,267 up from 10,117,744 a year earlier. Net earnings after taxes fell to 904,378 from 377,042. Unfilled orders reach 97,250,000 versus 32,200,000 last Dec. 31. CEO John A. Lawler cites transition costs as B47 end and ramp into KC135 and C130 programs.

Aeronca Manufacturing Corp John A. Lawler Aeronca

Enrollment Record at Miami University Reaches 5567

Miami University officials report 5,567 students enrolled for the 1954 57 term, a 5 percent rise from last year’s 5,901 and 2.7 percent above the prior high of 5,422. Off campus and on campus breakdowns are still being tabulated, with the total used for comparative purposes.

Oxford Miami University Miami Ohio

ONeill to Speak at Oxford Convocation

Attorney General C William ONeill was invited to speak at Oxford with university officials hoping Miami students hear both candidates in convocations. DiSalle declined to confirm an October 11 bid until other schedules are set. ONeill will appear at 11:10 am in Withrow Court.

Oxford C. William O'Neill Miami DiSalle O'Neill Withrow Court

Man Denies Killing Coed in Omaha Shooting

A man on trial in Omaha denies killing a coed shot to death last December. The defense contends the evidence does not prove the charge. Prosecutors allege the defendant fired the fatal shot during the incident.

Man Omaha Martin

Appraisal Of Farms Is Next In Butler County

Butler County tax valuation re appraisers report that the appraisal crew has completed preliminary and field work in cities villages and subdivisions. The rural program involves inspecting buildings measuring fields and gathering new data. Land is classified into tillable pasture waste land and homesites. The program is slated to begin early 1958 with auditor R H Smith noting continued cooperation from owners and tenants to achieve tax equalization.

Butler County Rtere R. H. Smith Lers

Police Elect 2 Officers As Trustees

Sgt. James Miller and Pa. Lawrence White were yesterday elected members of the board of trustees of the Police Relief and Pension.

Sgt James Miller Lawrence White The Police Relief and Pension

Girl Hacked With Machete in Los Angeles Incident

A 13 year old girl was hacked to death in Los Angeles marking a violent attack. Police investigate possible links to a suspect and escalating street violence. Witnesses report a chaotic scene as authorities cordon the area and collect evidence.

Los Angeles

Postal Drivers To Take Tests

Postal drivers will take safety tests as part of the Post Office Department program. The tests measure reaction time and stopping distance after a signal, and will be conducted at about 2 39 p.m. on North Broad Street.

Middletown Post Harry Bachelor Pos Office Bachelor N. Broad Street

Kirwan Sees 60 Edge For House Democrats

The article notes a Democratic majority of 60 seats after the November general election. It mentions Kirwan’s view of a 60 seat edge for House Democrats and that the majority currently stands at 60 with vacancies reducing it to two.

Kirwan House

Four City Crashes Total $825 In Damage

Four traffic accidents yesterday and today caused $825 in damage with no injuries. City Treasurer Ivan Crawford Jr. was rear ended at Manchester Avenue and Harrison Street. his car backed up to Sutphin Street. Driver Norma Pugh said she was adjusting her mirror when she failed to stop. Police cited two drivers as the cases progressed.

Ivan Crawford Jr Burton Rd Manchester Avenue Harrison Street Non Norma Pugh Coles Rd Crawford Sutphin Street

Schwalm Recall Rejected by Hamilton Council

Hamilton special report says city council voted 4 to 3 to urge Charles F. Schwalm to reconsider his resignation as city manager. Schwalm resigns effective Oct 22 to take a post in Burlingame California. No successor named and rumors of candidates including Martin A. Coyle are noted without selecting an acting manager.

Hamilton Charles F. Schwalm William Lakeman Schwalm Robert Bartles Lakeman Robert Bartele Jack Blumenthal Arthur Mick Schwaim Burlingame Calif Martin A. Coyle Butler County Republican Executive Committee

Open House Set at City Building to View Remodel

City officials announce an open house on November 14 at the City Building to showcase remodeled auditorium space now serving as a large meeting room for the City Commission with two stories of office space on each side. City departments will be open for inspection and officials will explain city equipment and functions. ceremonies tentatively at 7 p.m.

Charles W. Thompson City Commission Juvenile Court Department of Public Utilities Thompson

Boston Renames City Hall Avenue Allen's Alley

The Boston City Council approved renaming City Hall Avenue to Allen's Alley to honor late comedian Fred Allen a Boston native who died earlier this year and sent the proposal to Mayor Hynes for consideration.

Boston City Hall Avenue Allen's Fred Allen

Red Windows May Get Western Look

East Berlin shop windows may adopt Western style says Neues Deutschland. The party organ suggests capitalistic displays could reward store officials responsible for window decoration.

Berlin East Germany East Berlin Neues Deutschland

Boy Injures Head After Cistern Fall

Two year old Arthur Dellinger Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dellinger of Jacksonburg Road West Middletown Rt 2, fell six feet into a cistern at home and was admitted to Middletown Hospital at 6 4 p m with possible skull injuries. He was reported in satisfactory condition this morning.

Arthur Dellinger Jr Arthur Dellinger Jacksonburg Road West Middletown Rt. 2 Middletown Hospital

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