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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1957
Page
1
Aeronca Manufacturing Corp announces approval for a second major expansion in two years, featuring a 50,000 square foot high bay facility and a two story reinforced Norman brick office building.
Walter P. Reuther urged UAW delegates in Atlantic City to purge corruption within labor and warned reactionaries would strike with force. He won re nomination, backing higher dues and new bargaining moves for skilled trades.
Prince Aly Khan wires Rita Hayworth urging rapid travel to Cannel France for Princess Yasmin to reach her gravely ill grandfather the Aga Khan. Four doctors maintain a 24 hour watch as the Ismaili spiritual leader, 70, shows continued decline.
John A Lawler president reveals Aeronca annual report showing backlog at a record high of 38.5 million dollars helping justify the expansion program. Net sales reach 19.379 million with profits after taxes 512 thousand. Competition and high initial costs blamed for lower profits. Current production includes components for Boeings B52 Stratjet and KC135 jet programs. Continued on Page 2
Norman Long, president of Koinonia Farm in Americus Georgia, defends the biracial community against accusations of Communist ties and violence. He vows residents will stay despite bombings shootings and economic boycott while denying any affiliation with the Communist party. The Sumter County grand jury found no indictments or direct prosecutions related to the farm events.
In Phoenix, an exotic $600 Queen of Bavaria Conure named Waggles flew away, leaving Wiggles alone on the porch. Dr. and Mrs. Hall reported the bird last seen heading east and urged finders to return it so Wiggles can recover.
A major snow storm moves from Colorado into surrounding states, dumping up to 13 inches in Wyoming and bringing blizzard conditions. No loss of life reported as cold snaps and strong winds close highways from Wyoming to Nebraska and Iowa. Temperatures dip to near zero in parts of Wyoming and Colorado.
About 250 to 300 teens rioted outside a Pittsburgh dance, yelling and fighting. Police fired 15 shots in the air, cars were damaged, and 30 youths were taken to the borough building for questioning with no immediate injuries reported.
Fragment from a religious reflection asks whether readers would have supported or mocked Jesus at Calvary. It contrasts Jesus' opponents with potential disciples and questions personal courage and faith in the face of crucifixion.
Snow over seven inches fell in northeastern Ohio with four more inches possible near Lake Erie. Rain was forecast across the state as floodwaters recede and waters ease. WPKO radio near Waverly halted by 13 feet of water. traffic jams reported around Chardon after Maple Festival snow.
An Alabama farmer angrily refused a federal subsidy declaring I will have no part of a U S Grant. He insists on independence from government aid, highlighting a skeptical stance toward federal programs.
Sunken frigate Abukir hauled away clearing the Suez Canal for all shipping up to 20 000 tons with Egyptian approval. UN salvage crews completed the removal near Bitter Lakes, enabling broader passage after five months of restrictions.
The 10 441 ton tanker Kern Hills sailed into Eilat under the U S flag to discharge 1000 tons of fuel oil and 15 500 tons of crude oil amid Israeli guards and a disputed claim over the Tiran Strait Egypt and Saudi Arabia oppose the passage and threaten to block Israeli commerce The voyage is seen as a test case for shipping through the strait and a possible World Court issue. In a separate report Dadshah, Iranian bandit leader, is said slain in a gun battle with Iranian police near the Pakistan Iran border and 18 gang members captured including Ahmed Shah who confessed killing Mrs Anita Carroll of Issaquah Washington.
Dr William Dameshek a hematologist at New England Medical Center discusses a bone marrow transplant approach to treat radiation caused blood diseases including leukemia. He notes animal success and early human tests with Atomic Energy Commission support and says the method could aid H bomb blast survivors and possibly cure anemia or leukemia in non radiation cases. He spoke while accepting an award from the Massachusetts Jewish War Veterans for outstanding service.
The Mi ami Valley expects a drop in temperatures as cold air moves in. Snow flurries and freezing conditions are forecast tonight with a low near 30 and frost possible. Tomorrow will be cool with a high around 40 as rain shifts to snow. Sunday reached a high of 70 and a low of 34 this morning. Rainfall last night was 0.38 inches.
In Okeene Oklahoma the annual rattlesnake roundup drew crowds of about 15,000 with 527 actually hunting and 1,500 pounds of snakes sold for 50 cents a pound. A 72 inch snake won $32.50 for H H Tomlinson of Watonga while Eldon Martin, 17, was bitten but expected to recover.
In Budapest Judge Matilde Toth handed three death sentences including 25 year old Gizella Iona Toth for involvement in an anti-Russian uprising. Eight others received prison terms ranging from six months to ten years as more than 400 spectators watched the courtroom verdicts.
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