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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1956

Page

2

Starting Sunday Journal to Carry 06 Gallup Poll

The Starting Sunday Journal will publish periodic Gallup Poll reports on national opinion trends for the 1956 presidential race using the Precinct Sampling method. Gallup notes its accuracy in 1950 1954 and 1953 and outlines topics including defense spending taxes UN power issues and other domestic questions.

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YMCA drive shows strong start in 1956 membership push

The YMCA reported its first drive session for 1956 near 2 000 members, with four division reports lifting progress 23 percent toward the goal. Of 462 members counted, Armco East Side led with 198, Armco General 152, city division 48, and the industrial division 76.

YMCA Armco East Side Armco General Robert Ridpath

Springboro UFO Solved by Cosmic Ray Gear

In Warren County near Springboro a large translucent box tagged cosmic ray equipment was found on a telephone wire. Charles and Mrs. Beck alerted the University of Chicago researchers who traced the device to a balloon flight from Chicago. A graduate student and engineer visited the Becks and left a $25 reward for reporting the sighting.

Charles Beck Springboro Becks University of Chicago Journal photo—Edmiston MARTHA EDMISTON _ FRANKLIN Warren County Springro Vandallia Beck Farm Chicago U. S. Air Force

Open Hearth Fire Causes Little Damage

A furnace break-through in Armco East Works No 1 Open Hearth damaged the furnace lining and drew Middletown fire units at 6 59 am for safety. Molten steel burned the furnace bottom. no injuries or ice reported. A 1950 model car at 1331 Grove St suffered about 50 dollars in damage from a late night carburetor fire.

Armco East Works Furnnace Middletown Mary Crawford Grove St Company 3 Grove Street

Driver's Arm Is Mangled In Accident

Clarence Dean a 34 year old Fairborn man was injured with a mangled left arm in a collision on a curve on U S 127 north of Collinsville He was taken to Mercy Hospital in fair condition Dean was driving north with his arm through the window when his car struck a tractor trailer driven by Herbert Norris 46 Richmond Ind Norris was uninjured and drove off the road to avoid the crash Dean works at Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Hamilton Clarence Dean Morris Dr Fairborn Mercy Hospital U. S. 127 Collinsville Howard Davis Dan Herbert Norris Richmond Ind Norris Davis Dean Wright- Patterson Air Force Base

Turkish Troops Near Syrian Border Stir Worries

Damascus sources report the Syrian government uneasy over reported Turkish massing along the Syria border. Turkey denies concentrating troops in the border area.

Damascus Syria Turkey

Jail Visiting Ban Is Lifted After Prisoner Transfer

The county jail visiting ban ordered after an altercation has been lifted. Jailer Louis Fritz said no trouble since three bothersome prisoners were transferred in an order signed by Judge Fred B. Cramer. Regular visiting days are Tuesdays and Fridays.

Louis Fritz Fred B. Cramer

At The Movies: Weekend Showings Across Theaters

Paramount screens Burning Hills and UFO with multiple showtimes Friday through Saturday. Strand offers Earth vs Flying Saucers and Werewolf across two days. Colonial posts Bus Stop nightly. Dixie Cruise In features Werewolf and Earth vs Flying Saucers late shows.

Burning Hills Dixie Cruise

Democrats Rally in Butler County Endorses Stevenson Kefauver

County Democrats held a kickoff dinner at the Hamilton YWCA with Mayor Sensenbrenner of Columbus urging party workers to mobilize for a November victory. Proclaiming opposition, Prosecutor Jackson Bosch pledged Democrats will not attend a GOP School of Politics in Middletown while GOP coroner candidate Dr. Garret J. Boone, running unopposed, drew praise from Bosch.

Butler County Hamilton Jackson Bosch Democratic M. E. Sensenbrenner Columbus Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Democratic Party

One-Way Extension Not Ready on North and Manchester Aves

Police Chief Blackmore announced a planned one-way shift on North and Manchester avenues to start Monday. The City Commission ordered Manchester Avenue westbound and North Avenue eastbound between Bellomonte Sutphin and Charles Bellomonte, but signs may not be in place by Monday, delaying the change.

North Manchester Avenues Joseph B. Blackmore Manchester Avenue Bellomonte Sutphin North Avenue Charles Charles W. Thompson Blackmore

Central Ave Parkers To Get Tickets

City police will issue tickets to motorists who violate the new parking and standing ban on Central Avenue during 6 to 9 am and 3 to 6 pm on weekdays. Police Chief Joseph Blackmore says all vehicles in the restricted zone between Water Street and the New York Central tracks will be cited, regardless of prior warnings. The first week saw warnings before citations. The ban applies on weekdays and not on Sundays.

Central Avenue Joseph Blackmore Central Water Street New York Central Blackmore

Joan Fontaine Adopts Stage Name From Stepfather

Actress Joan Fontaine was born Joan de Havilland and chose the surname Fontaine for her career, adopting the name from her stepfather. The change accompanied her early film and stage performances.

Joan Fontaine Joan de Havilland

School of Politics Open To Public At Roosevelt Junior High

A public session of the School of Politics at Roosevelt Junior High runs from 5 to 8 30 p m with Sen. Andrew F Schoeppel of Kansas headlining the evening. Paul F Schenck Ohio Attorney General C William O Neill and Ohio Secretary Ted W Brown appear in the afternoon program starting at 3 30 p m.

Roosevelt Junior High Andrew F. Schoeppel Kansas Paul F. Schenck Dayton Ohio C. William O'Neill GOP Ted W. Brown Ralph H. Colegrove

Middletown Board of Education files 3.75 mill levy

The Middletown Board of Education filed a five year 3.75 mill operating levy with the Board of Elections for the November 6 ballot to fund additional operating expenses and pay raises for teachers and noncertified staff. The levy adds 3.75 per thousand dollars of assessed value, with an average of 2.39 mills. A 6.0 million dollar bond for remodeling and building is also planned for fall votes.

Middletown

Bayer Starts Own Workshop for Political Workers

Joe Bayer a Democratic Ward 2 committeeman began a home workshop on 7th Avenue last Wednesday. A second session is tonight and a final one Monday. He plans 11 precinct captains to boost turnout for both parties, concentrating on Democratic efforts to win the November election.

Middletown Joe Bayer 7Th Avenue Bayer

Middleton couple injured in Franklin Trenton Road crash

A motorcycle driven by 22 year old Thomas Whitt and carrying his wife 20 year old Geraldine Whitt collided with car driven by 42 year old Dorsie Brewer on Franklin Trenton Road near Peasttown School at 7 20 p m. Geraldine suffered multiple abrasions and was treated and dismissed while Thomas received a swollen left foot requiring four stitches. State patrolmen cited Geraldine Whitt for operating a motorcycle without lights. Moderate damage occurred to both vehicles.

Franklin-Trenton Peasttown Middletown Hospital Geraldine Whitt Lisa Sn Thomas Whitt Dorsie Brewer West Middletown Rt. 2

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