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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1960
Page
1
The Soviet Union urged a summit conference on disarmament to open at the United Nations General Assembly on September 20. In a letter to the 82 nation Disarmament Commission chair, Moscow said it opposes a U.S. proposal for an early meeting of the commission.
The Soviet government argues that the General Assembly is the best arena to address disarmament. It proposes that heads of government from UN member states join the discussion and that Dag Hammarskjold issue invitations to these leaders.
Dag Hammarskjold delayed his Congo departure by 24 hours to pursue a compromise in Katanga’s status as the Congo declares Katanga independent. Belgian forces in the Congo scale down with bases at Kitona Kamina and Kinshasa province cases, while U.N. moves toward gradual entry into Katanga to avoid panic.
Candi the 22 year old elephant wandered from Nature Haven Wild Animal Rental Co. in Sau gus California and walked into the Lands home in Acton Sunday. Deputies brought her back to the rental outfit after she spent two days away. The elephant inspected a television but wandered elsewhere, then accepted lettuce and water to settle down.
Temperatures will run about 5 degrees below normal this week with cool dry starts and a warm moist mid period. Today’s high should reach the low 80s with partly cloudy skies and a warmer upgrade tomorrow. Scattered showers are forecast for tomorrow and Wednesday. a cooler Thursday and a dry weekend follow. Yesterday’s official high in Middletown was 80 at 4:55 pm and the morning low was 56 at 6 am. Rain Saturday evening totaled .33 of an inch.
Senator Jacob K. Javits announced he will introduce GOP civil rights proposals when Congress returns. He urged bipartisan support and urged fast action on four recommendations including literacy as voting proof, federal suits for rights denial, a federal equal job opportunity commission, and a rule change to curb filibusters.
Five members of an Ohio family and a Philadelphia man died in a Pennsylvania Turnpike three car collision in Lebanon. Edward Johnson and his family escaped with minor injuries after witnessing the crash described as like a big explosion. The Heltons from Springdale, Shirley Helton and three of their five sons Timothy Daniel and Kenneth died. Gary Helton remained hospitalized with a skull fracture while Larry Helton had serious injuries. Johnsons weathered minor injuries and release. Sweeney rode alone in his car which crossed the median and struck Helton before the cars collided with Johnsons.
Florida faces continued heavy rains over the next five days with 1 to 2 inches expected daily. Hillsborough River area in Tampa warned of possible floods as Tampa records 1.30 inches on Sunday and July total so far hits 20.59 inches, a new daily or monthly mark. Miami area also saw heavy rain with 3.07 inches in Miami Beach and 2.86 in West Palm Beach while Pensacola reported no rainfall.
Sen John F Kennedy released a statement signed by five Midwestern governors and three Democratic senators accusing Vice President Nixon of a lack of basic conviction on farm aid and other issues. The document cites Nixon's past praise of Benson and notes Stevenson will campaign in several states for Kennedy.
President Eisenhower returns to Newport Rhode Island for a mix of golf business and ceremony after visiting Denver to see the ailing mother of Mrs. Doud. The couple plans another week at the summer White House and aims to be in Washington a week from today when the Senate reconvenes.
French army units captured two members of a rebel band that machinegunned a crowded Algiers bathing beach killing 11 and wounding seven. The attack drew strong French protests and a rebel communique accusing Paris of fueling the war. Troops spread out and seized the two suspects shortly after the incident.
Havana reports Fidel Castro remains convalescent and improving, fueling speculation that Raul Castro may assume temporary control. Raul, 28, returned from Europe after meetings with Khrushchev and others, denying early rumors of a rushed return.
The group accuses Nixon of initially backing Benson's farm policy but suddenly reversing stance. They argue farm belt voters know the Republican agriculture policy has failed and fear its impact on rural communities.
A Dayton Ohio man Lamar Brown aged 49 drowned after falling from a fishing boat on Morrison Lake. His nephew James Krisko 13 of Alexandria Ohio swam to assist but lost his grip while towing his uncle to the boat.
Tell City Indiana gears up for a Schweizer Fest grand steam whistle concert featuring 33 whistles from factories museums and private owners across six states. Local officials say the event showcases historic steam power with a finale of 10 whistles and the famed wildcat whistle.
A workman who could not return to his job after a broken leg healed received compensation. The ruling outlines the settlement and its terms without detailing the employer or case specifics.
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