12 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1964
Page
1
President Johnson led a spontaneous 15 minute tour for about one hundred sightseers behind the White House. He opened the gate to the crowd and greeted each guest with a handshake autograph and brief remarks before a lunch at the White House.
President Johnson tells reporters Khrushchev aims for peaceful coexistence and says the United States will listen but will not rush toward a summit this year. He cites election, inexperience, and foreign policy duties as reasons to stay stateside unless an emergency or rare summit opportunity arises.
President Johnson presses rail and union negotiators toward a timely collective bargaining settlement. White House talks with federal mediators aim for a breakthrough by April after a threatened national rail shutdown. He opened a news conference urging success to strengthen bargaining foundations.
Outbreaks of scarlet fever measles and mumps in Liege Antwerp and Luxembourg provinces force urgent government action as striking doctors advise parents to keep children home. Strikers say emergency medical arrangements handle current cases but warn major outbreak could overwhelm hospitals.
In Urbana Ohio Corena Logston 18 of Woodstock was killed when a Pennsylvania Railroad train struck a stalled car near Woodstock. Police say she may have fallen into the car as a friend 21 year old Larry Blue of Marysville went to seek help to move the vehicle from the tracks. The crash happened at a crossing about one mile east of Woodstock.
Rioting prisoners at Dade County’s new jail smashed windows flooded cells and yard debris rained down as 15 alleged leaders were placed in solitary confinement. Two prisoners were hospitalized and damage was estimated at 1000 dollars. Sheriff Buchanan ordered an investigation amid political accusations from rival Floyd Miner.
Court records reveal a secret session reference to an assassination plot against Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy connected to James Hoffa. Partin testified the threat existed. Hoffa denied it and a related jury tampering case led to convictions and appeals.
Gen Humberto Castello Branco was elected Brazil's president by a joint Congressional session with 361 votes. Former President Eurico Dutra and Christian Democratic Deputy Juarés Tavora received a few votes. 72 deputies abstained. An attempted shooting occurred in the congressional lobby after a dispute between deputies Lima Filho and Cabral.
Ten boys have been selected as finalists in this year’s Sebald Self-Reliance Awards competition. Patricia Neal and Albert Finney are favored for Oscars to be announced tomorrow night.
Archie Cude Sr faces losing his children and rejecting mandated vaccines due to religious beliefs. Gov Faubus and school officials intervened, moving the family from a foster or welfare setting to safeguard the children, who later returned home under an agreement.
A humorous note contrasts refined behavior with loud customers, praising those who maintain politeness while others demand attention. The quip suggests good breeding earns smoother service and discreet handling in social settings.
Cancer researchers at Sloan Kettering report a majority of filtered cigarettes now contain fewer cancer inducing properties. Smokers reach about half the tar and nicotine of ten years ago, with humectant filters and homogenized tobacco cited as helpful. Further improvements include moistened filters and smoked through moisture or charcoal to reduce cilia damage, though real cancer risk remains unproven pending track record studies.
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