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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1957

Page

5

Hamilton candidate denies misusing school funds

Hamilton Ohio candidate for the Board of Education admits using a school activities account for personal checks but says it was a convenience. Former Roosevelt Junior High principal R W DeVore acknowledges writing checks from the activities account to cover personal bills and deposits funds later. The state auditor found about 9924 in expenditures through the account, though no shortage. The audit covered Sept 8 1950 to July 26 1957. DeVore served as treasurer through 1953-54.

Hamilton Ohio RHA Board of Education R. W. DeVore Roosevelt Education Board DeVore

More Rain For Texas Brings Flood Damage and Death

Texas faced renewed rain after three days of violent storms with at least seven deaths from Sunday. Four drowned or died in crashes on slick highways while three were lost to drowning. Tornadoes Tuesday injured three, with hardest rainfall around Houston and Beaumont. In Houston homes flooded and crops damaged though rain aided some farmers and stockmen.

Texas Houston Beaumont

Sobell Wife Calls Trial Link To Red Spy Smear

In Brooklyn, Reino Hayhanen testified that Abel ordered payments of 5 000 dollars to Mrs Helen Sobell wife of Morton Sobell. Hayhanen said the money was never paid and that Abel directed him to report if Sobell’s wife would act as an agent. He said Sobell was known to Abel as agent Stones wife and that he defected last May after serving as Abel’s assistant.

New York Rudolf I. Abel Reino Hayhanen Brooklyn Abel Helen Sobell Morton Sobell Sobell Alcatraz Rosenberg Atom Hayhanen Committee Justce Supreme Court Atei Bear Mountain Park Hudson River New York City Moscow la Bank Stone United States Free World Haynanen Newark N. J Paris Ito Haywanen FBI

Madill Voters Split on Bond Issues in Tight Races

Residents faced a $15,000 fire engine bond tied 293 293 after the council had already purchased the unit. An $85,000 city hall equipment bond failed 294 293. City commissioners weigh a recount in the close totals.

Madill Okia

Pumpkin Show Opens in Circleville This Year

Crowds of about 200 000 are expected as Circleville hosts the annual four day Pumpkin show. Since 1903 the festival draws visitors from across Ohio with pumpkins gourds and squash on display and a wide range of other attractions for attendees.

Circleville Ohio

Italian narcotics trial recesses after courtroom clash

In Rome a narcotics trial for 24 Italians halted after a dramatic scene. Marquis Emmanuele de Seta testified denying narcotic use and accusing police of framing evidence, prompting a heated exchange with prosecutor Bracci and defense attorney Carnelutti before the court adjourned to Thursday.

Rome Emmanuele de Seta de Seta Giuseppe Pepito) Pignatelli Max Mugnani Via Veneto Prince Pignatelli Mugnani

Argentina Faces 48 Hour General Strike Call

In Buenos Aires amid economic woes on the eve of Peron’s rise anniversary, Provisional President Aramburu’s government and 94 unions deadlock. Labor seeks wage hikes while the state cites the need for higher production to fund any increases. Peron’s 1945 release and dictatorship’s bankruptcy loom in context.

Buenos’ Aires Juan Peron Argentina Peron Pedro Aramburu

Tornado Strikes Opelousas Leveling Homes and Injuries

A tornado tore through Opelousas Louisiana last night injuring nineteen people. Five or six homes were leveled as the storm moved from Cypress Grave toward Highway 31 with heavy rain and a loud noise reported. Fifteen injured Black residents were taken to St Landry Clinic and one white man with his three children to Opelousas General Hospital. None suffered serious injuries.

Opelousas Davy Knight St. Landry Clinic Opelousas General Hospital

Brando and Bride Honeymooning in Phoenix Resort

Actor Marlon Brando and his India born bride are reportedly honeymooning at a Phoenix resort. Manager Jack Kogen initially confirmed their stay but corrected himself after mixing Brando with another film figure. Reporters arrived at the resort and were told he isn’t here before identifying the target.

Phoenix, Ariz Marlon Brando Phoenix Jack Kogen Brando

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