Trustees’ Quick Halt Prevents Middletown Loft Collapse
Three Fraternal Order of Eagles trustees at 1226 Central Ave defused a collapse by closing the first floor bar minutes before a 40 by 60 foot ceiling section fell. Fire officials say the incident could have caused many injuries. damage exceeds $5,000.
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Volunteers Aid Cleanup After Betsy Floods Hit New Orleans
In New Orleans and St Bernard Parish volunteers formed Operation Help to clear mud and debris while 2,700 Louisiana National Guardsmen begin to be released. Sectors across the city recover from 12 feet of floodwaters as power saws remove fallen trees and shelters report thousands still displaced.
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Vince Edwards and Wife Reconciled After Divorce Suit
Los Angeles AP reports actress Kathy Kersh wife of Vince Edwards known as Dr Ben Casey has reconciled with him after she charged cruelty and neglect in a divorce suit. They wed on June 13 and Miss Kersh says she is expecting a child.
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Silver Star Awarded 37 Years Late
The Army approved a belated Silver Star for Otis B. Merriphew a Brookline Massachusetts crane operator and former member of Company G 328th Infantry Battalion. He fought in the Argonne Forest battle of 1918 the same action that made Sgt C York famous. No explanation was given for the long delay in recognizing his valor.
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Porpoise Tuffy Bids Farewell From Sealab 2
Aquanauts and crew say goodbye as Tuffy the porpoise completes seven dives and is returned to Point Mugu. Officials report the team’s work at 205 feet below the surface progressed, with Tuffy earning honorary membership and overcoming fear of cables.
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Golden Lamb Inn marks 150th anniversary in Lebanon
Ohio's oldest inn and wayside guesthouse celebrates 150 years with a three day event in Lebanon. Gov. James A. Rhodes joined visitors including Robert Taft Jr. for plaque ceremonies and a parade of classic cars. Proclamations and state officials honored owners Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Jones.
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Chicago Sun-Times Editor Dies
Marshall Field Jr., 49, editor and publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News, died Saturday of an apparent heart attack at his North Side home. He led Field Enterprises as board chairman and helped shape the papers during his tenure beginning January 1959. Field was part of the famed Marshall Field retail family and held degrees from Harvard and the University of Virginia. He leaves three sons and two wives.
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New Hampshire
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Joliet, Il
Manhunt Ends as War Hero Speaks on Flight and Kidnapping
Roger R. Haller, Korean War veteran and Silver Star recipient, surrendered near Orrington after a 22 hour abduction of Lynne Mc Ginn. He said emotional problems and a wish to discuss divorce prompted his escape from Bangor State Hospital and the kidnapping. Mc Ginn was recovered unharmed. Haller awaiting arraignment on kidnapping charges and related counts.
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Bangor
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Belgrade Lakes
India Rejects Chinese Ultimatum on Border Posts
The Indian delegation at the United Nations disclosed that New Delhi rejected Beijing's demand to dismantle border posts, accusing China of fabricating charges to justify aggression. The U.S. urged an immediate cease fire in the India Pakistan conflict, warning China’s threats risk wider war. Pakistan reported air and ground clashes near Sialkot and Lahore, claiming losses including tanks and aircraft, while India counterattacks and air incursions continued.
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Weather Update Acknowledges Heat With Chance Of Showers
The forecast notes hot humid conditions continuing with partly cloudy skies today and Monday. A few showers are possible as temperatures stay warm and mugginess persists.
Ohio Legislators Seek 19th Century Work Conditions
Ohio lawmakers say they must work under conditions more suited to the 19th century than modern needs. The article previews three bond issues on Middletown ballots this November and notes related coverage elsewhere in the issue.
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Changes Coming In Catholic Marriage Law
Vatican informants say Pope Paul VI will reform mixed marriage rules by end of month. Oral agreement to raise children as Catholics replaces written pledge, with emphasis on respecting the non Catholic spouse. A motu proprio will amend canon law to allow Protestant ministers at the altar under certain vows.
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