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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1958

Page

8

Divorcee Confesses Shooting Wealthy Executive in Indianapolis

Minnie B. Nicholas a 42 year old divorcee said she fired the shots that killed Forrest Teel 54 as he left the apartment of his new girlfriend Laura Mowrer. She claimed she acted to scare him after he struck her and discussed his plan to marry her. The case followed a suicide overdose and a hospital recovery for Nicholas.

Indianapolis Michael Smiley Minnie B Connie) Nicholas Nicholas Mrs. Nicholas Forrest Teel Miss Mowrer

Problem For Space Men How Do You Junk Old Satellites

The piece discusses space junk and how to dispose of defunct satellites including options like returning them to Earth, sending them into the sun, or sending them away from Earth. It notes several satellites exist and envisions future traffic with many more, highlighting international oversight by IGY committees and concerns over radio frequencies and tracking.

Alton Blakeslee Associatd Moscow Cosmos Wsi Earth Sputnik U.S Chance Space Committee On Rockets International Geophysical

Ohioan Held In Las Vegas On Dyer Act Charge

The FBI reports Bernard Barker, a resident of Ohio, in custody in Las Vegas charged with Dyer Act violations. He was arrested July 29 in North Las Vegas on a Tampa issued warrant and arraigned July 30. Authorities say Barker transported a stolen car from Columbus to Tampa in March 1957. Columbus police also hold a warrant for Barker on an assault with intent to kill a police officer.

Salt Lake City Federal Bureau of Investigation Bernard Brent Barker Las Vegas Nev FBI Barker Tampa Fla Columbus Ohio Las Vegas U.S

Escapes Rise to West Berlin From East Germany

Berlin officials report 13,476 people fled to West Berlin from East Germany in July, about 5,000 more than July 1957, signaling a sharp rise in border escapes and growing East–West tensions.

Reds

Paroled Iowa convict faces return for harboring escapee

Harold Prude 42 was ordered back to prison after harboring James Slater, an escapee from a Des Moines area prison farm. Prude had lived free in Connecticut before his parole, but admitted aiding Slater to avoid reporting him.

Harold Plude Des Moines Iowa Penitentiary Plude Harold Prude Connecticut Iowa Bridgeport Johnny Prude James Herbert Slater Salter Slater Ames

British Unlimber Purses For August Bank Holiday

British crowds stocked up for a three day Aug Bank Holiday with 1 100 extra trains planned by British Railways and six million cars expected on the roads. The Bank of England noted record pounds in circulation and deposit withdrawals as people rushed to the continent seas and countryside.

Eddy Gilmore London Britain British Railways The Automobile Association Bank of England England

OSU Dean to Speak at Summer Convocation

Dr. Everett Walters dean of OSU graduate school will deliver the commencement address at the summer quarter convocation Friday August 29 in St John Arena. About 775 to 800 degrees will be awarded with half graduate degrees. OSU President Dr Novice G Fawcett will preside and Rev C M Bowman will give the invocation.

Columbus, Ohio Everett Walters Ohio State University St. John Arena Novice G. Fawcett OSU C. M. Bowman Evangelical United Brethren Church of Columbus

Public Works Bill Is Dead in Senate Victory for Opponents

Washington AP reports a bill to stimulate municipal public works construction with low cost federal loans failed after House Republicans and Southern Democrats joined to oppose debate. The 187-173 vote effectively ends the measure for this session, blocking funding for community facilities except schools.

Washington Senate

Two Marines Released After Baghdad Tank Fire Arrests

In Baghdad two U S Marines Sgt George C Hamilton of Century Florida and Sgt Philip C Smith of West Palm Beach Florida were released after being held since their arrest near a large oil tank fire Wednesday. The release followed U S recognition of the new Baghdad regime, though officials said the two events were not connected.

Baghdad Iraq U.S George C. Hamilton Century Fla Philip C. Smith West Palm Beach United States

Nixons Visit With Bullitt

Vice President and Mrs. Nixon spend a weekend in Ashfield Massachusetts at the summer home of William C Bullitt former ambassador to Russia and France. They flew into Bradley Field Windsor Locks Connecticut and travelled by car Bullitt called the visit private and noted the Nixons are good friends. Ashfield lies at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains.

Ashfield Mass Nixon Massachusetts William C. Bullitt Russia France Franklin Roosevelt Bradley Field Windsor Locks Conn Bullitt Nixons Berkshire Mountains

Odorant Added to Natural Gas for Safety

The article explains that natural gas is odorless and home deliveries include a special odorant to warn of leaks. This safety measure helps residents detect gas and prevent accidents.

Texas Gets Blast From Red Chief

In Berlin, East Germany leader Walter Ulbricht attacked Texan shirt designs. He ordered youth in the satellite state to drop Wild West graphics and favor Arab fighter imagery to oppose American influences. Ulbricht called Texas reactionary and urged slogans supporting Arab national sovereignty.

Berlin East Germany Walter Ulbricht Texas Plains Ulbricht Lone Star State Middle East Junge Welt Paris Texas

Time Bomb Rocks Amman Office in Bombing Incident

A time bomb exploded in a building housing Jordan's National Development Board causing wall damage with no injuries. Police arrested a Lebanese man and his wife while they attempted to enter another building. Three sticks of explosives were found in the woman's handbag.

Amman Jordanian National Development Board Board Anaistas ‘Hanania Hanania U.S

Miss Ohio Peggy Putnam Heads Home After Title

Kenton Ohio AP Peggy Putnam the 19 year old OSU nursing student was named Miss Ohio at Wooster and will compete at Miss America Sept 2. She returns to her farm home for rest and plans to continue nursing studies while preserving her pageant title.

Kenton Ohio Margaret Putnam Wooster Buckeye Ohio State University Putnam Peggy Scioto Valley

Chaplin Hitler Spoof To Be Shown in West Germany

West Germany will screen Charlie Chaplin's 1940 film The Great Dictator next month marking the first time the satire on Adolf Hitler is shown there. The AP reports the screening aims to spark discussion about the film's wartime message and Chaplin's critique of totalitarianism.

West Germany Chaplin Hitler Berlin Charlie Chaplin Adolf Hitler Great Dictator

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