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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1960
Page
15
A two car crash at Erie Highway and Grand Boulevard left two injured. Driver Jack Lee Bowman, 23, Cincinnati, sustained head and left shoulder injuries while passenger Dianna Sue Wilcox, 19, Lexington, Kentucky, had a right leg bruise. Bowman was cited for failing to stop at a traffic light and driving without a license.
A second meeting between Middletown officials and Monroe leaders will convene at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the YMCA auditorium to discuss inter community problems. Ed Cohn, president of the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, called the session, following a Sept 27 gathering where Monroe Village councilmen and Middletown city commissioners talked about industrial prospects and the regional labor market.
Prince Albert of Belgium arrived in Cleveland with his princess on his arm to lead an economic mission. The 26 year old prince and a business delegation will meet Ohio business leaders this afternoon. The group plans to continue to Cincinnati after a 16 day visit in the United States.
About 600 municipal experts gathered in Pittsburgh to craft the Democratic national program for metropolitan issues and hear John F Kennedy. The event featured a tour of redeveloped districts, urban problem panels, and Kennedy arriving at Greater Pittsburgh Airport then riding a motorcade to downtown for a parade and a major speech at Syria Mosque.
The Soviet Union has recognized the Mali Republic and the Republic of Senegal, Moscow radio announced. Premier Khrushchev sent telegrams of greetings and offered to establish diplomatic relations and exchange missions with both former French African territories.
The Public Opinion Institute of Komsomolskaya Pravda surveyed 1,399 people on life changes. Results: 1,024 report living standards up, 277 no change, 98 down. Tass says measures boosted welfare across groups. A Leningrad carpenter asks why pianos are expensive and if they’re a necessity.
The 18th American Assembly asks Congress to permit the secretary of state to explain to the public the aims and difficulties of American foreign policy. It warns that limiting the State Department risks leaving the public uninformed, especially as foreign dictators access U.S. mass media.
In Garden Grove California a new drive-in church opens on a 10 acre site with 100 loudspeakers to serve 600 cars at Sunday services. Reverend Robert Schuller notes the concept began five years ago in a drive-in theater and grew into a permanent temple aiding disabled and ill congregants.
A brief exchange shows Josephine wagering Eddie about a 300 dollar and 25 cent amount. The quip implies a bet on a turn down, with Eddie countering with a quarter as stakes.
State of Ohio Department of Highways calls for sealed proposals by October 25 1960 for improvements on US Route 27 in Oxford and College Corner Butler County. Work includes grading drainage paving with asphalt concrete on waterproofed base and widening resurfacing. Project length about 5.23 miles. Prequalification required 10 days prior. Bid bond 10000 dollars. Plans on file in Columbus. Director reserves right to reject all bids.
A snapshot lists Middletown Securities Aeronca Pid and Prior Pid along with Crystal Tissue Co, Sorg Paper Co, First National Bank, Lou Blower 7% and Manchester Hotel. The entry notes membership in the New York Stock Exchange and provides a phone reference GA 2 4571.
AP USDA cattle and hog market recap for Cincinnati shows calf and steer prices steady to higher with slaughter steers 24.50 to 25.75 and heifers 23.50 to 24.25. Cows 13.00 to 15.00, hogs mostly 17.85 to 18.35, sows 14.00 to 15.25, and lambs 16.00 to 17.50 amid active trading and mixed loads.
Prices paid at farms for eggs and potatoes after cancellation and grading. Eggs jumbo 49-58, large 47-57, medium 37-49, small 22-34, B large 28-48, under grades 12-20. Potatoes 3.00-5.50.
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