Smashups Kill 4 In Area Xenia Ohio
In Xenia area two fatal crashes were reported by the AP. Robert L. Crawford 24 of Springfield and Frances M. Lee 22 of Jamestown died when Crawford’s car left Ohio 72 near Cedarville Greene County after hitting a utility pole. The top of the car was sheared off and power lines fell. In Washington Court House two Fayette County residents Cecil Melton 55 and Nancy Ingram 68 were killed when Melton’s car failed to yield at U S 22 Bogus Road and was struck by Donald Gilpin 17 of New Holland. Gilpin and two passengers in each car were injured.
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Xenia
Ohio
Robert L. Crawford
Springfield
Frances M. Lee
Rt. 1
Jamestown
Cedarville
Greene County
Highway Patrol
Crawford
Washington Court House
Here
U.S. 22
Bogus Road
Cecil Melton
Nancy Ingram
Rt. 6
Melton
Donald M. Gilpin
New Holland
Gilpin
Regulus II Intercepted by Bomarc Missile Test
EGLIN Air Force Base Florida reports a Regulus II missile simulating an enemy bomber was intercepted by a Bomarc guided missile during a Gulf of Mexico test. The near miss occurred at supersonic speed well above 335000 feet as part of IM99A Bomarc launches against faster than sound targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Venice
Florida Gulf Coast
Santa Rosa Island
Let Industry Hire Military Let Industry Hire Military
The Air Force Association urged Congress to end restrictions on hiring retired military personnel in defense industries. It backed removing the two year post service employment limit and allowing retirees to take civilian government roles without jeopardizing military pay, stressing the need for government-industry teamwork and access to technical experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Air Force Assn
Congress
Airpower Organization
National Defense
AFA
U. S
Ohio to Expect 27 Deaths Over Labor Day Weekend
Ohio officials warn 27 traffic deaths are likely over the Labor Day weekend mirroring last year. The Highway Patrol will deploy more troopers than at any time this summer to cut the toll, said Patrol Supt. S B Radcliffe on Thursday.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Department of Highway Safety
Highway Patrol
S. B. Radcliffe
Disappointing 1959 Ohio State Fair Ends in Columbus
The 1959 Ohio State Fair wraps up with officials hoping to match the 1955 attendance figure of 261,043 and break even after a $47,500 deficit. Agriculture Director Robert Terhune outlines future fair ideas including more industry exhibits and possible changes to the carnival area, betting at harness races, and potential split of junior and senior livestock shows. Purses exceeded $114,000 as fair officials praise recent improvements and note rainy weather affected attendance.
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Columbus
Ohio
Robert Terhune
Board of Agriculture
Terhune
Fair Management Board
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Bomarc
AF Group
Arthur Flemming
Welfare
George Larrick
Food and Drug
Flemming
Ross
B.W.D. Hosiery
Hardwick Briefs
Hardwick
Hardwick Athletic
Munsingwear
Tuff-eze Childrens Shoes
Ross’ Childrens Shoes
Ronnie Musser
FFA
Huntsville
Hibits
Rowland Bishop
Ayrshire
Shirley Temple
Shirley
Orlon
Little Boys
Ross’ Children & Girlswear
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