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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1957

Page

8

Ruth Ann Kira cofe eyes Ohio Queen title in Camden finals

Ruth Ann Kira cofe, a reluctant contestant from Camden, leads the Ohio Queen of the Furrow finals in Columbus. If she wins, she secures the state title plus a trip to New York, a wardrobe, and TV and radio appearances. She lives on a 185 acre dairy farm near Camden and grew up active in 4 H and Farm Bureau, with strong showings at fairs. The finals Friday at Veterans Memorial Auditorium will judge looks poise and speaking ability as she competes against nine others from across Ohio. Ruth plans to pursue work after high school and may travel to Peebles for the plowing exposition if she advances.

Veterans Memorial Auditorium Columbus Ruth Peebles New York City United States Steel Hour Camden Montgomlery Preble County Butler, Clark Clermont Greene Hamilton Warren Farm Bureau Preble Mom Eaton J. C. Penney Wilson Kiracore New York Camden High School Shawnee Now Stephens College Columbia Ruth Ann Kiracofe Dayton

Pennsylvania May Lease Oil Rights in Lake Erie

Harrisburg expects millions in state revenue from two offshore Lake Erie lease blocks totaling 35 800 acres. Bids open Sept 24 with royalties of one eighth of oil or gas recovered. Pennsylvania owns about 735 square miles under the lake, leading U S offshore drilling rights despite Canadian shore activity.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Lake Erie Gulf of Mexico California Robert C. Barwick

Jet Rams Oil Tank Crash Kills Crew Members at Danbury

A B66 jet bomber from Hurlburt Field Florida crashed into an oil tank near Danbury Texas last night causing a large fire. All three crewmen parachuted to safety but were injured with one in critical condition. Identified by Ellington Air Force Base officials near Houston as Capt Arthur J Konto 30 1st Lt David E Moore and Sgt Albert I Newland. Moore suffered a broken ankle Newland a fractured arm and Konto a skull fracture.

Danbury Tex Hurlburt Field Florida Ellington Air Force Houston Arthur J. Konto David E. Moore Albert I. Newland

Lloyd Plans Tito Visit to Discuss International Issues

British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd departed for Yugoslavia to counter Moscow’s outreach to President Tito. He said the trip aims to discuss current international problems and seek candid talks in Belgrade.

London Selwyn Lloyd Yugoslavia Tito Lloyd

Thieves Crack Safe After Hinckley Stunt Backfires

Oilman Wayne Hinckley posted his safe combination on the outside to deter burglars. The plan failed as thieves used the combination to pry open the safe and steal 276 dollars in cash and 3881 dollars in checks in Reno Nevada.

Reno Nev Wayne Hinckley

Payroll Tops 11 Billion for Federal Civilian Pay

Sen Byrd announced the federal government's civilian payroll surpassed 11 billion dollars for the year ended June 30, reaching 11,000,474,000. Civilian employment averaged 2,394,099, up about 60,000 from the prior year, excluding 215 million paid to foreign nationals overseas by the Defense Department.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va Joint Committee On Defense Department

Probers Eye Hoffa Funds in Detroit Probe

In Detroit Robert F. Kennedy leads a Senate Rackets Committee inquiry into James R. Hoffa finances. Kennedy met with Teamsters Local 372 figures including secretary treasurer Joseph Prebenda and indicated Hoffa's financial affairs will be studied as part of the probe. Hoffa may be recalled for further testimony. The committee cites alleged loans totaling eighty nine thousand dollars from subordinates and union-related meat suppliers.

Detroit James R. Hoffa U.S. Senate Rackets Committee Robert F. Kennedy Hoffa Teamsters Union Joseph Prebenda Teamsters Local 372 Prebenda Teamster Washington Kennedy Senate

Four Sentenced To Reformatory In Butler County

Four defendants were sentenced to in determinate terms at the Mansfield Reformatory in Butler County. Bobby Ray Sesby and John Noble, both 18 19, from Vevey Indiana and Hamilton, were convicted of two counts of burglary. Fred Conrad, 35, Middletown, a probation violator, Junior Hughes, 21, Hamilton, charged with assault, and Gilbert Carr, 19, Venice, break in arson. Carr and Hughes were noted as involved in a Sunday morning jail riot. Conrad to serve at the Ohio Penitentiary after probation on an auto theft charge. Noble and Sesby tied to burglaries last May at two Hamilton service stations.

Hamilton Mansfield Reformatory Butler County J. P. Boll Bobby Ray Sesby Vevay Ind Rt. 1 John Noble Fred Conrad Morgan Street Middletown Junior Hughes Gilbert Carr Venice Carr Hughes Conrad Ohio Penitentiary Noble Sesby

Picnickers Seek Valuable Papers At Lake

Picnickers at LeSourdsville Lake left Sunday with a blue green plaid cooler bag containing valuable family papers including immigration identification cards for their two children. The loss was reported to the Butler County sheriff by Mr and Mrs Dennis Pontin of Miami sburg who said the family came from England.

Hamilton LeSourdsville Lake Butler County Dennis Pontin Rishard St Miamisburg England Sheriff's Deputies

Pipe Falls From Silo Ladder Kills Man in Newark

A 20 pound pipe fell 100 feet from a silo ladder injuring Avery J. Martin, 65, of Hebron, who died from the impact. Workmen repairing the silo had placed the pipe on the ladder when it detached and struck him.

Newark Ohio Avery J. Martin Rt 1 Hebron

Patrolman Helps Deliver Infant in Patrol Car in Tulsa

Doctors at Osteopathic Hospital congratulated Highway Patrolman George Moore for delivering Mrs. Raymond Wels' baby girl in his patrol car. Moore said it is a pleasure to help bring somebody into the world after covering many accidents where people die.

Tulsa Okla Osteopathic Hospital George Moore Raymond Wels Moore

Bomb Kills Woman in Havana Theater

A bomb exploded in the ladies room of a Havana movie theater last night. The victim, a 25 year old woman, died in the blast as investigators review security footage and possible motives. Local authorities urged residents to avoid rumors while they seek leads.

Havana

Sunbury Visitors Include Mills Swartz and Siler Parties

Sunbury guests Mr and Mrs Monroe Swartz hosted by Judge and Mrs Charlies Lee Mills of Dayton Also visiting were Mr and Mrs B H Johnson with Mrs L C Siler of Stanford Kentucky recently.

Monroe Swartz Charlies Lee Mills Dayton B. H. Johnson L. C. Siler Stanford, Ky

Man Fined On Charges Of Assault At Municipal Court

Ernest Cook aged 32 of Garfield Street was arraigned on two assault and battery charges and fined 100 dollars plus costs on each. Judge J T Lamb suspended 30 day county jail terms on both counts if he avoids the complainant and stays out of court. The incidents dated April 14 and September 2. Joseph Stalls Jr 33 of Shafer Street was fined 25 dollars plus costs with 15 dollars suspended on a charge of failure to stop at an intersection. Four intoxication cases were disposed of and six other cases continued.

J T. Lamb Ernest Cook Garfield St Lamb Ha‘tie Cook Joseph Stalls Jr Shafer St

Police Shuffle Postponed by City Council Action

Hamilton special report notes police reshuffle deferred to Thursday council meeting after two hours of discussion. Council approved promotions to fill vacancies while Chief Albert Osborne proposed a four division department plan aiming for a 118 member force. The blueprint mirrors layouts used in Los Angeles Cincinnati and other cities and is endorsed by the National Association of Chiefs of Police.

Hamilton Albert Osborne Osborne Los Angeles Cincinnati National Assn. of Chiefs

Premier predicts Arab defeat without alien power aid

Tel Aviv report quotes premier David Ben-Gurion asserting that without outside help Arab states cannot defeat Israel in the coming year. He warns of regional danger and calls for international support to ensure Israel's security.

Tel Aviv Israel David Ber-Gurion

Two Die in Truck Car Collision Near Elyria

In Elyria Ohio a truck carrying sewer pipe and an automobile with three elderly travelers collided three miles south of the city on Tuesday. Dwight F. Rogers 81 a former Lorain city safety director and his wife Bessie 73 were killed. Her brother William E Clevesdon 79 of Lakewood driving the car was injured and in fair condition at Memorial Hospital. They were en route to Lodi for Mrs Rogers aunt's funeral. The car ran a stop sign and hit the tractor trailer carrying 12000 pounds of concrete pipe. A pipe fitting struck and killed Rogers.

Elyria Ohio Here Dwight F. Rogers Lorain Bessie William E. Clevesdon Lakewood Memorial Hospital Lodi Rogers Vernon M. Smith

Lebanon clamps down on Syrian smugglers

Beirut reports the Lebanese government steps up border security against weapons smuggling from Syria. At least 15 persons arrested. Authorities seized 30 submachine guns 50 rifles and many pistols plus 30 000 rounds of ammo and several explosives.

Beirut Lebanon Syria

The Grader Theft Reported Near LeSourdsville

Butler County engineer's office reports a motor grader parked east of LeSourdsville on Hawkins Road was broken into last night. A battery, wrench set, and a control knob were stolen, with damage from a broken door window and total loss set at 50 dollars.

Hamilton Sheriff's Deputies Butler County Engineer's Office Hawkins Road LeSourdsville

U.S. Readhes Resolution on Hungary

United States rallying support for a resolution to renew UN efforts to end communist repression in Hungary. Britain backs the measure as it seeks Russia and the Hungarian regime to desist repressive actions and comply with the General Assembly.

United Nations N.Y United States U.N Hungary U.S Henry Cabot Lodge General Assembly Britain Russia Janos Kadar

Three Youths Held In Robberies In Hamilton

Three Hamilton youths Logan Brickner Wayne Gleason and Thomas Dunham all 16 to 17 were identified by victims and signed statements admitting four recent strongarm robberies. Brickner and Gleason were arrested after a Tuesday morning robbery of Robert Tudor 1715 Hanfield St Cincinnati. Dunham was captured before noon yesterday. Tudor and another victim identified the youths. Charges will be heard by juvenile authorities in Butler County Domestic Relations Court.

Hamilton Logan Brickner Wayne Gleason Thomas Dunham Brickner Gleason Robert Tudor Hanfield St Cincinnati Dunham Tudor Butler County

Church Youth Attends Estes Park Parley from Ohio

Dick Roof of 9124 Woodlawn Ave participated as a member of the Ohio Council at the United Christian Youth Movement meeting held last week in Estes Park Colorado. Delegates from 27 denominations and 10 million youths gathered with international fraternal delegates. Plans included sex education citizenship and international relations studies. Oklahoma City Youth Council assigned 1960 youth materials while Spokane Washington prepared 1959 Youth Week materials. The 1958 theme Lord Help Our Unbelief was set for January 28 to February 2.

Dick Roof B. A. Roof Woodlawn Ave Ohio Council United Christian Youth Movement Estes Park Colo India Korea Germany National Federation of Temple Youth Commission Spokane Washington

Dystrophy Group Plans Campaign in Butler County

Gordon Taylor told the Butler County Muscular Dystrophy chapter executive committee last night about the forthcoming annual campaign. The meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Andy Turber's home in Hamilton reviewed drive plans and color films of the recent annual MD picnic at Thompson Park. A buffet supper preceded the business session.

Forthcomin Butler County Gordon Taylor Cincinnati Andy Turber Hamilton Thompson Park Turber

Britain to ease homosexuality laws say researchers

A government committee led by Sir John Wolfenden urged ending criminal status for private consensual homosexual acts between men aged 21 or older. It rejected legalizing prostitution but called for harsher penalties for street solicitation. The panel also urged better sex education to reduce the rising indictable offenses.

London Britain Sir John Wolfenden Reading University Home Office Home Secretary R. A. Butler

Dog Dies In Fight With Thug

In Detroit Mrs Charles Livingston and her four year old mixed breed Tex defended her as an armed robber demanded money. Tex lunged biting the suspect while Mrs Livingston seized his arm. the robber shot Tex in the back and escaped as Mrs Livingston's husband returned home.

Detroit Charles Livingston Tex

Iran Plans Oil Pipeline Across Turkey to Sea

The Turkish Foreign Ministry says a preliminary agreement has been reached with Iran to build a 620 mile oil pipeline from Qom to Iskenderun through Turkey. The line would carry 8 to 10 million tons yearly and cost about 450 to 500 million dollars.

Ankara Turkey Turkish Foreign Ministry Mediterranean Sea Qom Iran Iskenderun

Filipino looters charged in Magaysay crash wreckage

Manila officials say three Filipino men will be charged with looting the wreckage of the plane that killed President Ramon Magsaysay on Cebu Island on March 17. Authorities noted reports the President was carrying 25,000 pesos.

Manila Philippine Constabulary Ramon Magsaysay Cebu Island

Bulldozer Invasion Shocks Ohio Kitchen Scene

In Warren Ohio a bulldozer smashed into a couple's kitchen while they drank coffee. Four boys aged 7 to 11 started the machine near the Savage home. three jumped off while the crippled fourth rode the 5 ton vehicle into the room. Damage estimated at 3000 dollars. the Savages escaped unharmed.

Warren Ohio Daniel Savage Savage

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