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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1956

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Compromise Plan On Suez Offered By United States

Secretary Dulles outlined a plan to end the Suez dispute by placing the canal under international operation while safeguarding Egypt’s legitimate interests. Egypt would receive a fair income from canal traffic and likely ownership recognition, in exchange for agreeing to international management. The plan relies on moral force and a forthcoming 24 nation conference, as Eisenhower voiced concern over Egypt’s seizure and London talks set an Aug 16 conference.

Washington Dulles Egypt United States White House London Eisenhower United Nations National Assembly Paris

Two More To Join Unknown Soldier

Two more servicemen are slated to join the Unknown Soldier as of May 30, 1958, in a ceremony overseen by President Eisenhower. Details remain unclear in the report.

Washington Eisenhower

Big Three Await Nasser Move Over Suez Conference

London reports say Western Big Three seek a 24 nation conference to resolve the Suez Canal crisis while Egypt accuses rights being ignored. Egypt neither accepts nor rejects the August 16 invitation as military prep continues. Dulles in Washington predicts moral force of nations will avert war. Moscow Radio notes tolls remained paid on the See Cue Co. waterway.

London Egypt Washington U.S. Dulles

Prisoners Did Not Break Own Legs, Probers Told

A two day probe by a joint legislative committee into prisoner mass mutilation at Rock Quarry State Prison Buford found prisoners claim they broke their legs in protest against brutality and cursing by guards but hospital records indicated no leg fractures Five inmates were interviewed at Reidsville Prison Hospital with sworn statements that each struck his own leg with a 20 pound sledge hammer An eye witness reported otherwise.

Reidsville Rock Quarry Buford Praison Hospital

Three Steel Firms Sign Agreements

New York AP reports three of steel’s big four signed strike ending contracts with the United Steelworkers Union, ending a 35 day old work stoppage. U S Steel Republic Steel Jones Laughlin Wheeling Steel signed, with Bethlehem awaiting. Back to work orders issued. more firms expected to conclude deals today.

NEW York Steel United Steelworkers Union U.S. Steel Republic Steel Jones & Laughlin Wheeling Steel Bethlehem Steel Pittsburgh Steel Cleveland

Police Chief Indicted In Vice Inquiry

Portland police chief James Purcell Jr a 20 year veteran was indicted by the grand jury probing vice and corruption. County officials say Purcell could face up to one year in prison and a $500 fine with others under arrest in the case.

Portland Ore James Purcell Jr Portland Police Dept William L. i.Langley

Britisher's Life at Stake in Cypriot Threat

In Nicosia Cyprus the deadline set by the EOKA underground passed today with no indication that a threat to execute an elderly Englishman had been carried out. EOKA seeks to end British rule and unite Cyprus with Greece. Three men, Andrea Charilaos Mikhael, and Iacoves Patatsos, were condemned to die on the gallows.

Nicosia Cyprus EOKA Wis Ail Weeseahe Cleband Eohe Andrea Charilaos Mikhael Lacoves Patatsos

Adlai Denounces Harriman Attack as Dems Unity Call

Adlai Stevenson urged Gov. Averell Harriman to target the Eisenhower administration, not Stevenson, saying Democrats should avoid internal attacks. The 1952 nominee spoke in New York as Harriman campaigns for convention support after a South Carolina tour, while Stevenson positions as a leading contender for the Democratic nomination.

Associated Press Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman New York Eisenhower Stevenson Illinois Harriman Wouldssioner Wilmington N. C South Carolina

Refugees Flee Red Countries and Civil Rights Debate

Police report refugees seeking asylum amid border tensions with Red Countries. A Hungarian soldier described escaping during a mine clearing duty as five allied soldiers died in an explosion near Iron Curtain barriers. Chandler criticizes Stevenson and Harriman as ineffective to Dixie while noting Supreme Court rulings. Segue to school integration in Chandler’s state and Stassen’s continued campaign.

Chandler Stevenson Harriman Dixie

Stassen Speaking Engagement Canceled After Telegram

The Interval Club canceled an invitation for Harold E. Stassen to speak after receiving a telegram asking whether Republican National Convention delegates would attend. The move follows controversy within the party as President Richard Nixon faces criticism from many Republicans.

Itary Club Harold E. Stassen Stassen Koring Richard Nixon

Cleveland girl wins Miss Ohio in contest

Twenty year old Roberta Palmer of East Cleveland will represent Ohio at the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City Labor Day weekend. Palmer, 5 feet 5, 37 inch bust, 29 inch waist, 96 pound hips, was chosen Miss Ohio of 1956 after besting nine contestants in charm, talent and appearance. Leona Anna Comet won a $250 scholarship as second alternate. About 4,000 attendees witnessed the event in Wooster.

Wooster Ohio Roberta Robbi) Palmer Cleveland Atlantic City Palmer

Mediators Await Word From USW As Talks Resume

Federal Mediation Service awaited word from United Steelworkers on a proposal to resume negotiations Monday to end a four day strike. About 18,000 USW members struck 12 Alcoa plants and 10,000 Reynolds workers walked out at nine Reynolds plants. Alcoa had reached a separate three year deal with AWIU.

Pittsburgh Federal Mediation Service United Steelworkers New York Alcoa Reynolds Aluminum Co Aluminum Workers International Union AWIU Reynold Rolds

Knight Stands Alone On Nixon Help In California

SACRAMENTO Calif Gov Goodwin Knight kept a solo stance against promising support for Nixon while Knowland publicly backed the Eisenhower Nixon ticket. Knight declined to comment on presidential running mate picks, maintaining his familiar cautious line and offering no reason for coolness toward Nixon. The scene reflects internal party divisions over the 1952 ticket in California.

Sacramento Calif Goodwin Knight Repence Sanctos Giaon William F. Knowland Rcalif Knowland Einer Nixon

Freed Bishop Pinger Released From Red China After Five Year Term

Hong Kong based reports say American Bishop Ambrose Pinger, 59, has been released from a Chinese prison after five years. He is staying at Shanghai Franciscan mission awaiting repatriation. He said he is fairly well and has lost some weight but did not disclose details of his experiences or exact departure plans.

Hong Kong Ambrose Pinger Red China Pinger Shanghai China Chicago Leese Ine Tom

Jury Deliberates Fate Of Marine Guilty Of Felony

S. Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon was convicted of negligent homicide for drowning six Marine recruits during an April 8 Ribbon Creek march. He also faced a drinking offense. prosecutors and witnesses weighed the incident amid remarks from Marine leaders and family reactions.

Parris Island Matthew C. McKeon Worcester Mass Ribbon Creek Sevier Jacksonville

Red China Denies Invasion Claims By Burma

AP reports Communist China rejected claims of invading Northern Burma. Peiping Radio quoted the People's Daily dismissing the reports as groundless while noting Burma and China have long maintained normal relations. The broadcast urged negotiations over the Southeast Asia dispute as Burma pursued neutrality.

Hong Kong China Burma Peiping People's Daily Peiping Radio The People's Daily Toenday Red China Aganda Fund For Uniees Southeast Asia Treaty Organization SEATO

Executive Thomas J. Kieley Found Dead In Cincinnati Area

The body of 44 year old Thomas J. Kieley of Kieley Electric Co. was found in suburban Bernard. Friends said he last spoke about 4 a.m. Wednesday, telling them he planned to sleep aboard his cabin cruiser.

Snctiaase Io Thomas J. Kieley Kieley Electric Co Bernard Kieley

Williams sets 10.1 in West Berlin meet record

Pvt Willie J Williams of Gary Indiana shaved tenths off a best time to clock 10.1 seconds in an international military track and field meet in West Berlin. Pvt Ira J Bulletin tied or set a record in the same event as part of the same competition.

Berlin Ira J Willie J. Williams Gary Ind West Berlin

True Love Never Dies Octogenarians to Wed

In Tiverton Rhode Island Benjamin French now 82 and Mabel Smith, childhood sweethearts separated by a hoax years ago, plan to marry at Amicable Church at 9 p.m. tomorrow. French recalls the prank and the long road back to reunion last May during a family gathering.

Tiverton Benjamin French Mabel Smith Chester Mass French Sorel Mable Trenton Br Mabel Tiver‘ton

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