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Union workers at the Dynamic Products Co. walk the picket line. Workers are citing the lack of heat and general negligence by the corporation for their safety and welfare on the job as reasons for the strike.
FROM THE VAULT: News from the Wednesday, March 12, 1980, edition of the Press & Journal
Workforce at Dynamic Steel walks off the job Practically the entire workforce of Dynamic Products Co.’s Middletown plant are on strike. Some 100 workers out of 110 of the United Electrical … more
Editor’s note: There were few photos in newspapers during this era, so we present an ad from a local store showing what the well-dressed man was wearing in 1950 ... and the prices.
Air Force C-46 crashes at Olmsted Air Force Base; six occupants leap 
to safety when engines are ablaze Four crew members and two Air Force passengers escaped to safety as the engines broke into … more
Postmaster Doug Carpenter hands a certificate of accomplishment to John Allsup, who was commended by the postal service for an act of bravery during the Christmas season.
From The Vault: News from the Thursday, Feb. 23, 1961, edition of the Press & Journal
Red Cross committee gets 414 flooding questionnairesA total of 414 questionnaires, representing over 1,300 town and Royalton residents, have been turned in to the disaster committee of the Middletown … more
President George W. Bush exits the plane and greets onlookers. The president was in town to promote his education initiatives Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004. He spoke at Central Dauphin High School in suburban Harrisburg.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, edition of the Press & Journal
‘A presidential visit: Mr. Bush comes to townPresident George W. Bush passed through Middletown last Thursday after landing at Harrisburg International Airport. The president came to the area … more
Above is an artist's conception of the Airport Connector road interchange at Harrisburg International Airport. Work has begun on the 2.4 mile road that by 1977 will connect Route 283 with Harrisburg International Airport. The four-lane limited access expressway will run from the present Route 283 interchange with Route 441 east of Highspire, passing under Spring Garden Drive, over Stoner Drive and then curve south to pass over the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The highway will then go under Rosedale Avenue and connect with Route 230, finally bridging the Penn Central Railroad's main line to terminate at the airport. Construction is being done by Hempt Brothers Inc., of Camp Hill. Engineering and design were done by PennDOT staff, with bridge design for the airport interchange by Yule Jordan and Associates, Camp Hill.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1975, edition of the Press & Journal
‘Downtown Mall’ to open this yearDowntown Mall is about to find its niche on the retail horizon of downtown Middletown. The 10-unit complex will replace an obsolete and unsightly … more
Plans for the sixth anniversary celebration and election of officers were made Monday night by Knights of Columbus Ladies. Members of the planning committee, from left, standing, Mrs. Dolores Swainter and Mrs. Dorothy Lonardi. Seated, Mrs. Margaret Hart, Mrs. Catherine Lenyo and Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, Jan. 19, 1961, edition of the Press & Journal
Borough council reduces tax rate on real estate Middletown Borough Council this week set the pace for the reduction of the tax levy on real estate. Recognizing the increased evaluation made … more
A tractor-trailer lies on its side along Interstate 283 near the Vine Street exit, Monday, Dec. 6. The driver, John Deibler of Lititz, lost control of the vehicle around 2 p.m. when the oversized concrete structure he was hauling shifted. Deibler, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured, according to state police officer Brian O’Connor. The crash backed up traffic in both directions for hours. Londonderry Township Fire Department and South Central EMS assisted on the scene, police said.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 edition of the Press & Journal
Train station headed to W. Main The new Middletown train station will be built on West Main Street at the site of the former A.P. Green warehouse, the state Department of Transportation announced … more
The Middletown chapter of the Red Cross is busy making free recordings of families of servicemen which are sent overseas along with a picture. Mrs. Arthur Bennage, of the local chapter, standing, watches as Mrs. Barry Miller, of Jones Street, Meade Heights, a native of Pittsburgh, holding Tammy, age 15 months, Cindy, age 4, and Barry Jr., 3, makes a recording for Sgt. Barry Miller, an Army veteran of eight years, who went to Vietnam in March. Mrs. Bennage says the program will be concluded Nov. 25, and those interested should call 944-5921 for an appointment.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, Nov. 16, 1967, edition of the Press & Journal
Olmsted AFB phase-out finds work force reduced to 513 Sunday will mark the third anniversary of the phase-out order of Olmsted Air Force Base. For more than 10,000 civil servants, it is not an … more
The Lions Club annual Pancake Dinner was held Saturday at the Community Building. Tim and Mike Bretz, sons of School Director Harry Bretz, are pictured working on their third stack.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, Nov. 8, 1962, edition of the Press & Journal
School system delays action on merger of Middletown and Steelton-Highspire Outcome of Tuesday’s gubernatorial election provoked a delaying action Monday night on the part of Middletown Area … more
Editor’s note: This cartoon appeared on the front page of the Aug. 31 edition. There were few photos in newspapers during this era, and such front-page cartoons were common.
From the Vault: News from the Saturday, Aug. 31, 1935 edition of the Daily Journal
Lineman falls 12 feet, fatally hurt In a fall from. a platform of a Hershey Transit Company construction truck while working on an overhead street car line near Deodate Friday afternoon, Raymond … more
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