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Wilmington News Journal

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Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1958

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Pope John XXIII elevates 23 prelates to cardinals in Vatican

In a secret consistory at the Vatican Pope John XXIII raised 23 archbishops to cardinal, including Richard Cushing of Boston and John O’Hara of Philadelphia. The move increases the Sacred College to 74, surpassing the 70‑member limit, with a public consistory to follow and a St. Peter’s Basilica ceremony planned.

Vatican City John XXIII Philadelphia Boston Vatican Sacred College Sixtus V China Peter Holy See John Richard James Cushing John F. O'Hara Pontifical College Rome Janiculum Amleto Cicognani United States St. Peter’s Basilica

TV's Kingfish Tim Moore Dies in Los Angeles

Harry R. Tim Moore age 70, famed as Kingfish on Amuos n Andy TV series, died Saturday in Los Angeles after a period of critical illness from advanced tuberculosis beginning November 4.

Los Angeles Harry R Tim) Moore

Potemkin Smiles Stir Memory At Cincinnati Art Museum

Dr Kelley Hale watching the silent Potemkin at the Cincinnati Art Museum notes the piano accompaniment sounds like Charlie Fischer a Wilmington pianist who played at the Murphy Theater 40 years ago. Fischer appears after the show and was engaged to bring realism to the film. Potemkin is part of Iliac movies series with Metropolis slated for January.

Kelley Hale Potemkin Cincinnati Art Museum Charlie Fischer Wilmington Murphy Theater Fale Fischer Iliac Metropolis

Western Big 3 Stand Firm on Berlin Dispute

Paris reports the Western Big Three Britain France and the United States affirm their stance on Berlin. They reject Soviet plans to let East Germany control Allied traffic and outline agreed issues for replies to the Soviet note. NATO allies will be consulted as they prepare formal notes to the Soviets.

Paris West Berlin North Atlantic Berlin Britain France United States Western Europe U.S John Poster Dulles Maurice Couve de Murville Selwyn Lloyd NATO NATO Council Nikita Khrushchev Iron Curtain

Ohio Draft Call For January Drops Below December

Ohio's draft call for January will be 745, about 200 below the 936 called this month. The youngest registrant may be at least 22 on or before January 1. County totals list many counties with small numbers, Franklin leading with 25.

Ohio Columbus Selective Service Clintons Fayettes Greene Warren Highland Hocking Athens Perry Faurfield Vinton Pickaway Ross Franklin Madison van Wert Putnam Paulding Mercer Allen Auglaize

Archer Bags 2 Boars in Standing Indian Refuge

Bill Abbott hunted over the weekend in Standing Indian Refuge and bagged two wild boars with a bow and arrow. The report notes successful hunting activity by Abbott in Canton North Carolina.

Canton N.C Bill Abbott Standing

Two Local Colts Win Trophies from OCRA

The Ohio Colt Racing Association honors two local standard breds Senator Frost and Wilellen at the annual awards dinner in Dayton. Senator Frost driven by Richard Buxton won multiple heats earning the three-year-old trotting trophy and a share of 13,830 dollars across 10 events. Wilellen, also a three-year-old pacer, claimed the pace trophy with six of 20 heats, driven by Buxton for Galvin.

Ohio Colt Racing Association Senator Frost Wayne W. Galvin Wilmington Ray V. Foster Lima Wilellen Galvin Montgomery County Fairgrounds Dayton Richard Buxton Urbana Buxton OCRA H. K. Bailey Fairmeade Greenacres Farms Foster McKinley Kirk Washington D. H United Sates Trotting Association Frost Lebanon Xenia Troy Owensville Marion An Wert Carthage Donna Goose Willard E. Frost Frank Garrett So Quick Layaway Samuel Huttenbauer Cincinnati Jim Hackett Carthage Fair Dick Nelson Vineddy Nagget Wilson Corwin Nixon Lira O. L. Mears Toledo Dick Buxton Trotter Pickwick Farms Bucyrus Walter Michael Quality Girl Royal Flash Egyptian Byrd

Morris Installed as Presbyterian Pastor in Wilmington

The Rev. John W. Morris was formally installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington with about 125 attendees. Installation leader Rev. Chesley T. Howell was joined by several local ministers and Dr. Lowell Palmer. A reception followed in the church school with candles, Christmas greenery, and a serving table centerpiece.

John W. Morris First Presbyterian Church Wilmington Chesley T. Howell Cincinnati Russellville Presbyterian Church Lowell Palmer Cincinnati Presbytery Morris Ronald A. Gordon C. S. Barns F. Garland Weis Earl Fisher John L. Jones Vernon Fawley Calvin Beal Maurice Spencer Eugene Shaffer Clive Murray Vernon Frawley

Moscow Raps Big 3 Parley

Moscow radio assails Western ministers for ignoring Soviet Berlin demilitarized city plan. It mocks Paris talks on West Berlin as unchanged, pledges to defend East Germany, and rebukes Western threats to send troops.

London Moscow Radio Berlin Paris West Berlin Pravda East Germany Soviet Union

Chiropractor Charged with Strangling Mother in Ohio

Charles Arthur Stockham a 35 year old Portsmouth chiropractor faces a first degree murder charge after strangling his mother Lucy Stockham 66 in their rural Slocum Station home. He reported the death to the sheriff and showed little concern as deputies described his actions and statements.

Portsmouth Ohio Charles Arthur Stockham Stockham Sheriff's Office Slocum Station Lucy Stockham James Danny Scioto County

Turncoat Ringleader Wants To Come Home

American Richard G. Corden of East Providence Rhode Island, leader of 21 Korean War turncoats, is reported ready to return from five years in Red China. Red Cross sources say he may arrive at the Hong Kong border Friday, but officials have no confirmation.

Hong Kong Richard G. Corden East Providence R.I Red China Red Cross Corden U.S

Cold snap grips much of Ohio with snowfall forecast

Associated Press reports zero or below readings across Ohio with Dayton at minus seven as bitter arctic air grips the region. Temperatures stay 6 to 10 degrees below normal for five days while light snow remains likely statewide and roads stay slick north and east of Cleveland–Chardon–Jefferson.

Associated Press Ohio Weather Bureau Dayton Columbus Findlay Cincinnati Toledo Akron Cleveland Chardon and Jefferson Ohio Turnpike Canada Midlands Gulf Midwest Chicago Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Florida Great Lakes Region Ohio Valley New England

Quakers Edge Findlay in Overtime Thriller

Carlos Hamilton scored twice at the line in overtime as the Quakers edged Findlay College 71 69 at Whittier Place Court. Bob Buroker and George Morton sparked a late rally while Charlie Cox forced a 67 67 deadlock to set the stage for the dramatic finish.

Don Bogard Whittier Place Court Carlos Hamilton Quakers Findlay College Wilmington Oilers Findlay Bob Buroker George Morton

Campaign loan secured by bonds tied to right to work push

Columbus Ohio AP report says a $392000 campaign loan backing for the right to work measure was secured by government bonds drawn from reserves of the Ohio Manufacturers Assn and Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The chamber posted $358000 in bonds and the Manufacturers group $50000. The chamber also lent $261500 directly, totaling $619500 for the effort led by State Rep Elton Kile.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Ohio Manufacturers Assn Ohio Chamber of Commerce Elton Kile Madison Kile Brown

Mercury Dips to Five Below in Local Subzero Wash

Wilmington and Clinton counties endured frigid conditions with subzero readings Sunday. Official observations by Mrs. Ethel H. Hayes note minus five at 8 a.m. and five below by night, with other areas at six to seven below zero and a noon rise to five and 1 p.m. at eight above zero.

Wilmington Clinton County Ethel H. Hayes

Fatal Shooting Sparks Moonshine Bust in Columbus

A shotgun killing on Columbus East Side uncovers a bootleg whisky ring. Detectives arrest Asa Cole, Hutchens' brother in law, after finding five bottles in a rooming house and 90 more bottles with Jeff Cole. The younger Cole says the shooting followed an argument over his sister.

Columbus, Ohio Henry Hutchens Columbus Hutchens Asa Cole Cole Jeff Washington Court House

Nationalists Say Mao To Lose Job In China Shakeup

Nationalist sources predict Gen. Chu Teh will take over as head of the Red Chinese government from Mao Tze-tung. They say a face-saving way to ease Mao from the party top is planned to quiet unrest, after reports that the CCP Central Committee met in Hankow to decide on Mao’s replacement.

Taipei Chu Teh Mao Tze-tung Mao Communist Party Central Committee of The Chinese Communist Party Hankow

Pacifist minister facing possible appeal over tax summons conviction

Cincinnati AP report details Reverend Maurice F. McCrackin who refuses an appeal. His court appointed lawyers Dewey and Berry seek a new trial, arguing judicial remarks and tax topics outside evidence harmed the case. Judge Druffel sentenced McCrackin to six months and a 250 dollar fine.

Cincinnati Maurice F. McCrackin Fred Dewey University of Cincinnati Theodore M. Berry Dewey John H. Druffel U. S

Aiken Leads Liberals in GOP Senate Shot

A group of 10 liberal Republicans voted unanimously to mount a challenge for Senate leadership. Sen. George D. Aiken said a full slate of candidates would be presented at the January GOP conference, with no endorsements yet and no White House encouragement reported.

Washington Senate George D. Aiken R-Vi Senate Republican Conference Styles Bridges New Hampshire GOP Everett M. Dirksen R-Ill William F. Knowland Calif White House Eisenhower Aiken Thomas H. Kuchel California Ruchel John Sherman Cooper Kenneth B. Keating Jacob K. Javits New York Frank Carlson Kan Clifford B Case Hugh Scott Winston L. Prouty Prescott Bush Conn Richard M. Nixon Congress Bridges James C. Hagerty Sesson Hagerty New Congress Meade Alcorn

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