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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1961

Page

2

Legislators Reconsider Movie Law In Ohio

Ohio lawmakers revisit a proposed motion picture law amid objections from distributors and exhibitors who argued Hollywood self policing failed. Hearings are set tonight and Tuesday morning as the legislature enters its 14th week with votes planned on car theft penalties proposals and a broad range of budget and unemployment measures.

Ohio Hollywood Columbus Senate Sen Kennet F_ Berry

Red China threatens Laos intervention over SEATO move

In Jakarta AP reports Chen Yi warned that China would send troops if SEATO sends forces into Laos. He said China has not yet participated in the Laotian civil war and urged a Lao settlement with no foreign intervention. Sukarno seeks U N mediation amid tensions with the United States and Red China.

Jakarta Indonesia Red China Laos Korea Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Indochina Peiping Chen Yi SEATO China U.S Yalu River Chen Moscow Sukarno United Nations International Organization On Taos Congo Subandrio Washington Formosa Dutch New Guinea Kennedy United States

Wet Snow Dampens Midwest Weather Spread

Wet snow disrupted northern Missouri and western Iowa while light flurries persisted in northern lower Michigan and the lower Great Lakes. Rain and showers affected central Kentucky to Tennessee and western Montana. Traffic deaths in Pennsylvania rose on slick highways as Iowa flood dangers eased and rivers receded in Mississippi.

Associated Press Missouri Iowa Lower Michigan Great Lakes Kentucky Tennessee Montana Mississippi Cedar River Iowa River Columbus Junction Red Cross Alabama

Oilman Gives Away Cadillac Finds One Parked

A Texas oil man unable to find parking gave away his Cadillac and bought one that was already parked. The incident highlights his humorous attempt to solve a common city problem.

Texas

Lawyers And Reporters Let's Be Friends

An unsigned Ohio Bar column urges lawyers to cooperate with the news media and improve relations with press radio and television. It advises commenting forthrightly explaining the law clearly to the public and affirms the public has a right to know what goes on in courts and the profession.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Bar Ohio State Bar Association Ohio

Kennedy to Visit France for Three Days in May

Reports say President Kennedy will travel to Paris around May 31 for a three day visit to confer with President Charles de Gaulle. Jacqueline Kennedy will accompany him. No official comment was given by the U S Embassy or the French Foreign Ministry, but sources expect confirmation soon.

Paris Kennedy France Charles de Gaulle Jacqueline U.S Washington France-Soir de Gaulle Harold Macmillan Konrad Adenauer United States

Kennedy Easter security doubles as family safety feared

In Palm Beach on Easter Sunday President Kennedy and First Lady attended services under heightened protection after reports of a possible kidnapping plot and ongoing concerns about their safety. Secret Service described the group as about twice the usual size with local and state police monitoring crowds near St Edwards Church.

Palm Beach, Fla Kennedy Southeast Asia Laos Kenned Soviet Union the White Caroline John Jr Secret Service St. Edwards Catholic Church Kennedy Estate A. E. Baughman

Meadvill e man leaves Christmas tree lights on over Easter

Miles Barham of Hartstown along Route 18 kept his 15 foot pine tree decorated with lights from last Christmas. An 8 inch snowfall over the Easter weekend gave the area a Christmas like scene.

Meadville Miles Barham Barham Route 18 Hartstown

Public urged to back Kennedy New Frontier program

The Democratic National Committee orders party workers nationwide to press Congress via letters and calls to support President Kennedy’s New Frontier plan. Six proposals promise over 2.1 billion in added spending power, targeting gains of 100 million-plus in each of six large states including Ohio at 118.3 million and New York at 164.5 million.

Washington Congress Kennedy Democratic National Committee Aye New York California Pennsylvania Ohio Ilinois Michigan

UN to Fund Congo Mission in Stop Gap Plan

United Nations moves to authorize an $8 million monthly Congo operation payment through April 21. Dag Hammarskjold can allocate funds for military and civilian needs, with the budget committee approving the Indian resolution 36 to 9, 23 abstentions. Soviet bloc opposes.

United Nations, N.Y U. N. Congo General Assembly Dag Hammarskjold

Renowned Soviet physiologist Koshtoyants dies

Moscow report from Tass confirms the death of Khachatur Koshtoyants, described as the Soviet Union’s leading physiologist, marking the loss of a premier figure in medical science.

Moscow Khachatur Koshtoyants Soviet Union Tass

Western reply to Soviet Laos note advances with Macmillan meet

Lord Home arrives to work with Dean Rusk on a draft response to Moscow on Laos. Officials expect a draft before Macmillan’s visit ends, with U S and Britain near identical positions. Fighting in eastern and southern Laos reported as rebels attack key points despite a cease fire push.

Laos Abdul Rahman Britain Harold Macmillan Washington Lord Home Dean Rusk Soviet Union Kennedy U.S Macmillan United States

Kamitatu Plans Peace Mission to Stanleyville Alliance Talks

In a mediation effort, Cleophas Kamitatu sails to Stanleyville with U.N. transport to sound out Antoine Gizenga about joining a proposed federation of Congolese states. Kamitatu presents neutral stance, linking past Lumumba allies while Gizenga governs from the rebel capital.

Leopoldville the Congo Stanleyville Cleophas Kamitatu Antoine Gizenga Congo U.N. Congo Kamitatu Gizenga Kasavubu Patrice Lumumba Lumumba

Weather Lags as April Feels Like February Across Middletown

The Weather Bureau predicts below normal temperatures this week with highs in the 40s and nightly lows in the 20s. Rain, possibly mixed with snow, was due this afternoon, with more precipitation forecast for Wednesday or Thursday. Yesterday's official high reached 41 at 6 p m and the morning low stood at 23.

Weather Bureau Middletown

Clemency decision delayed as Rutherford case heard

Gov. DiSalle will hear from Richard Rutherford's lawyers Merle Curdy and Gerald Gold in Columbus at 11 a m. The 26 year old Bridgeport slayer faces a death sentence for first degree murder of Lawrence Price during a 1957 Holdup. Pardon Parole Commission split 2 2 on clemency.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Cleveland Merle Mee Curdy Gerald Gold Richard Rutherford Bridgeport Pardon and Parole Commission Rutherford Lawrence Price Susie Soos Martins Ferry

Drowning mother braves well shaft to save daughter

In Hamilton New York mother Mrs Arthur Linsley braved a 20 foot descent into an open shaft to rescue her four year old Barbara after she toppled into a three foot diameter well. Her six year old son David ran a half mile to summon help as firemen pulled mother and child to the surface.

Hamilton N.Y David Barbara Arthur Linsley

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