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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1960
Page
4
Gov. Michael DiSalle arrives at the Manchester Hotel at 8:45 p.m. as part of a Democratic visit to Middletown. A large Kennedy brunch follows, with speeches planned at 10 a.m., plus district candidates and party officials expected, while students and media gather for coverage.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon warned that Kennedy persists in a "frightening foolishness" on Quemoy and Matsu, saying it raises the risk of war. He urged Kennedy to abandon his stance and defend America's firm policy, arguing Kennedy's position could embolden Communist China and imperil freedom. The remarks came as Nixon campaigned from Phoenix to Springfield.
A fire broke out last night in an apartment adjoining Adams' Grocery at 2016 Crescent Boulevard. Frankie Griffin, an occupant, alerted a neighbor who phoned and firemen arrived to extinguish the fire. Damages are estimated at 100 dollars. Firemen blame a discarded cigarette.
A snail on a University of Maryland treadmill kept a steady average speed of 23 inches per hour, illustrating extreme slowness in a controlled experiment.
Kennedy toured western Pennsylvania in a 125 mile motorcade with Gov. Lawrence and Sen. St. Clair criticizing Nixon as inconsistent and opportunistic. He pressed for clear principles, attacked minimum wage and healthcare positions, and warned against Cuba Castro, Khrushchev, and a shifting Republican stance. He urged voters to favor a steady leader over shifting statements.
Odean Prater, 24, of Franklin, was hospitalized after a car he was repairing exploded on Wilson Drive. He sustained third degree burns to the face neck chest and both arms and is listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital. Reports say he was pouring gasoline into the carburetor when the blast occurred.
A burglar alarm at 8:32 p.m. alerted police to an attempted break in at the S. S. Kresge Co store on Central Avenue. Officers arrived to find intruders fled from the front but escaped from the back. No theft reported.
Police logged scattered incidents of vandalism and petty theft. Items reported missing include a large flower pot and porch mat from Mrs. Harold Massey, a $290 hole through a Joffe Furniture Co window, car items from Harry McKinney, cash from Mrs. Howard Espenmiller at Albers Store, an $88 mower from Robert C. Schenck, and two rear view mirrors from Robert Wetzel's car. Overnight and earlier reports tied to the Sorg lot and Elks Club lot.
Mrs Mollie Florence May 75 of Kirby Road Lebanon died Saturday after a month long illness. Wife of William D May they were married 58 years. Survived by two daughters Bessie Keller Helen Sibis of Middletown three sons Leonard Ernest ElNig of Lebanon Middletown. three brothers Boone Hughes Curtis Hughes Cleveland Hughes. two sisters Effie Wells Hattie Back. 14 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home Rev C D Stearns officiating Burial Woodside Cemetery.
Mrs Helen V Grafft Morner aged 65 dies at home in Dayton after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Meyer and Boehmer Funeral Home on Brown Street with burial at Miltonville. Friends may call Monday evening. She was a native of Trenton and a member of Trenton United Presbyterian Church and attended Miami University.
Notes from Henry Cabot Lodge to map the final three weeks of Nixon's campaign. This marks only the second face-to-face conference since Nixon's nomination amid calls for closer coordination of tour messaging. Nixon defends U.S. foreign policy and accuses Kennedy of pressuring Quemoy and Matsu, urging Kennedy to align with the President and Senate against yielding free territory to a dictator.
The crowd size is estimated at unknown thousands though the stadium seats 14,000. Arizona carries four electoral votes with a Democratic voting margin of about 2 to 1 while Republican Senator Barry Goldwater has won two terms and Paul Fannin is governor. Nixon aims to win the state and has concentrated his efforts in California in the past week.
President Eisenhower reaffirmed U S defense of Quemoy and Matsu to deter any Chinese Communist attack beyond them toward Formosa. Hagerty cited a 1958 Green letter, saying U S policy on the offshore islands remains fixed until January. Kennedy says policy should change. Nixon seeks a united stance in the campaign.
A woman was slightly injured in two car crashes yesterday afternoon. Violet Leichty, 53, complained of a painful knee and arm after her car on Manchester Avenue collided with a second car from Iglehart Street. she received emergency treatment and was released. Leo Poindexter, 17, was cited for failure to yield. total damage $730. A second crash at Minnesota Avenue and 14th Street involved Mearle Smith and Mrs. Mac Lois Bates. Bates stopped and was struck, damage $700. Bates charged with failure to yield. A third crash at Main Street and Yankee Road caused no damage to Paul and Brooks cars after Paul stopped to let a left-turning motorist proceed.
The trial included Fuller who claimed land in eastern Cuba owned by his father and was seized. Thompson refused to testify as U.S. consul Harvey Summ attended. A Havana tribunal also concluded hearings on Leslie Bradley and 12 others accused of a fake invasion plot into Nicaragua from Cuba with U.S. sanction alleged. Sentencing was set for 6 p.m. Monday amid Castro denouncing the United States on national TV.
Castro said the invaders including three Americans aimed at Guantanamo and vowed to liquidate remaining armed counterrevolutionaries. In Santa Clara and Santiago tribunals, 195 prisoners were tried in under a day. thirteen were executed. American Richard Pecoraro of Staten Island received a 20 year sentence.
ANN ARBOR The University of Michigan survey for the U S Office of Education finds that a full year of college costs about 1500 dollars out of pocket. 2700 families across the United States were interviewed.
New York AP reports Vice President Richard M. Nixon says the final three weeks will decide the presidential race. He calls this campaign one of the closest in history and credits Senator Kennedy as a capable rival while noting he never feels confident of winning. He made the remarks in a California television recording for NBC.
Charles Buehl aged 51 of 1374 Central Ave escaped serious harm with two fractured ribs and body bruises after falling 12 feet into an empty ladle at Armco No 2 open hearth department yesterday at 11 45 am He was guiding a brick laden platform into the ladle as the crane lowered it He received treatment at Armco then went to Middletown Hospital The incident ended a 61 day accident free period and 1 500 000 man hours without lost time noted by company officials
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