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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1970

Page

18

Gilligan Advocates Housing Rehab Fund in Ohio Race

Democratic governor candidate John J. Gilligan urged housing rehabilitation as a path to decent, affordable housing and criticized the Republican administration for not allocating 500 million for a state housing fund. He and U S Senator-elect Thomas L Ashley planned to tour Toledo and Cincinnati as Republican Roger Cloud attacked Gilligan’s record. Metzenbaum accused Taft Jr. of voting against a bill to curb obscene material mailed to children, noting 375 representatives supported it.

Associated Press John J. Gilligan Gilligan Toledo Roger Cloud Muskingum Guernsey Jefferthose U.S Thomas L. Ashley al Toledo US Senate Howard Metzenbaum Parents and Children of Ohio Metzenbaum House of Representatives Robert Taft Jr

Taft decries anti-Semitic ad in Cleveland Press

The bill passage cited as vital was noted as Taft being absent. Taft released a Cleveland statement regretting an ad against Metzenbaum in The Cleveland Press titled Metzenbaum and Zionism. He said Metzenbaum should be defeated if he becomes a spokesman for Israel and denounced the ad as anti-Semitic.

Bob Taft Taft Cleveland Cleveland Press Metzenbaum Israel

Night Capitol Rises With Flag Over Lawmakers in Session

The Stars and Stripes flies above the Capitol wings in Washington as lawmakers convene in the Senate and House during evening sessions. The flag’s presence underscores ongoing legislative business and public ceremonial duties.

Senate House Capitol

Red Skelton Show Faces Tough Material Shift

NY AP notes Red Skelton's NBC show this season relies on weaker material, replacing variety with skits and a tense tone. Reviews contrast CBS favorites, Halloween sketches, and rival programs like Gunsmoke and Laugh-In, with Nielsen rankings showing Skelton mid-pack as others surge.

New York Red Skelton NBC Skelton Red Jekyll and Hyde van Johnson CBS

Television Highlights Night Schedule and Movie Picks

TV highlights list guest stars and episodes across channels 2 5 7 9 and 12 tonight. Notable items include Don Knotts Elaine Joyce Bob Williams and Louie the dog and a Beverly Hillbillies plot with a Navy frogman. Also Green Acres Hee Haw Marcus Welby and Elvis Spinout films are listed with airing times and channel numbers.

Don Knotts Elaine Joyce Bob Williams Louie Frank Welker Ken Mars Eddy Carroll Beverly Steve Hee Haw Peggy Little Sonny James Rome Endicotts Marcus Welby

Twipler Wins at West Milton Twirling Contest

LuAnn Evans, 17, of 903 W 4th Ave, won first place in advanced solo and two baton in her age group at a United States Twirling Association event held in West Milton over the weekend.

LuAnn Evans 4Th Ave United States West Milton

Harvey Named To Fill YMCA Board Position

Rayford T. Harvey of 732 Euclid Court is named to the YMCA board to fill the vacancy after Dr. Charles Hawkins resignation. The term ends January 1972. Harvey, an Armco Steel employment advisor since 1968, previously taught and worked as a school social worker in Florida. He holds a history degree from Talladega College and a master’s in educational administration from Florida A&M University. He is active in the Y and in Phi Delta Kappa, Mid-Southern College Placement Association, social fraternity, and Church of the Ascension, with Boy Scout involvement.

Rayford T. Harvey Euclid Court Ymca Board of Charles Hawkins Hawkins Ohio State University Harvey Armco Steel Corp Florida Alabama Talladega College Florida A & M University Mid- Southern College Placement Association Phi Delta Kappa National Educational Association

Army Will Take Back Silver Star

In Saigon US Army authorities move to withdraw the Silver Star from Brig. Gen. Eugene P. Forrester after an Army inquiry found the citation was fabricated by enlisted men under orders. Washington approval is awaited. Forrester, once assistant commander of the Ist Air Cavalry Division, has a new assignment and has not commented.

Saigon Eugene P. Forrester Forrester Army Washington Ist Air Cavalry Division

Angela Davis Hunger Strike At New York Jail

Angela Davis continues a hunger strike in the Women’s House of Detention after being isolated from other inmates. Lawyer Margaret Burnham says she seeks equal treatment, denying the jail’s private quarters while allowing library access one hour daily. Davis faces murder and kidnapping charges linked to a 1970 San Rafael weapons case. she was captured in New York on October 13.

New York Angela Davis California Margaret Burnham Miss Davis San Rafael Calif

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