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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1959
Page
1
Hurricane Dot shifted far north of Hawaii and weakened to a tropical storm. Its 75 mile an hour winds battered Kauai with floods and roof losses as fierce gales swept the island.
Typhoon El Len packed center winds of 60 mph sweeping southern Japan causing at least 9 deaths 8 injuries and hundreds of homes damaged. Thousands of acres flooded and power and telephone lines knocked down. Edward E. Johnston asked President Eisenhower to declare Kauai a federal disaster area for aid loans. Damages projected above a million dollars in Hawaii with a state of emergency declared.
The Air Force gave Gov. Ear K. Long of Louisiana 30 days to pay a $4,251 bill for unauthorized use of National Guard planes. Long said he would leave a down payment in his will and questioned why others such as congressmen should be billed, implying reluctance to cover the full amount.
WEST COVINA Calif AP The prosecutor plans to use a forged check charged to Dr Bernard Finch as motive in the murder case The check dated May 18 coincided with the Finches separation and Mrs Barbara Finch filing for divorce on June 20 The physician 41 is linked to the investigation as his girlfriend Carole Tregoff 22 faces charges of aiding the murder.
Circleville's Carole Annette Weiler, 18, was crowned Miss Ohio 1959 by Miss America Mary Ann Mobley. Representing Ohio State University, she earns a $1000 scholarship and a nursing career aim. First alternate is Shirley Scheurman of Lima with $500, second is Betty Baughman of Portsmouth with $225.
In Cincinnati the Teamsters Local 100 dispute moves to Police Court Monday with six union leaders facing assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges. A Common Pleas Court hearing Tuesday will decide on an order barring rebels from Teamster headquarters and halting interference with union business after a July 29 brawl. twelve truckers and six officials filed countercharges.
Lerwick town clerk Tom Johnson laments the canceled Queen Elizabeth II visit after invitations were issued. He questions who will cover preevent costs and food orders while noting 800 years since a monarch last visited the Shetlands. Local officials face mounting internal concerns over funding and planning.
Seven white men were arrested in connection with the first blast that damaged a Negro home in Collins Park and a later explosion that wrecked the Rayfield residence. Police say more arrests may follow as the investigation continues. The Rayfields, who moved into the all white neighborhood last January, are staying with relatives and plan to move. Geraldine Rayfield, 14, expressed hatred and questioned how anyone could feel.
Arlington, Virginia AP report: Army specialist Robert Tyler flew solo to Europe in a light Cessna 175 overloaded with three extra gas tanks. He departed from Boston to Munich two weeks ago, returning home Thursday. FAA had rejected the flight and grounded the craft.
Miss Jacqueline R. Walker 19, daughter of South Amherst Mayor Jack F. Walker, died at St. Joseph Hospital from internal injuries after her car collided with a truck on Ohio 6 and 2 about two miles west of Lorain. The crash occurred Thursday.
The House plans a week of debate on three labor control bills with President Eisenhower backing the strongest Landrum Griffin measure. Shelley’s AFL-CIO supported bill and a committee version favored by Speaker Rayburn are also under consideration as Congress moves toward action this session.
Dome Chemical Corp seeks $150,000 in damages after Edward S. Marshall, secretary treasurer, faces embezzlement charges. Officials say $120,000 cash was involved plus $30,000 in checks and documents. Marshall left for Sanford Florida last week to visit his ill brother-in-law.
James Croston, 17 month old son of Mr and Mrs George Croston of Chesterhill, was run over by his aunt's car in the Chesterhill driveway. Morgan County Sheriff S A McConnell said the brakes apparently failed as the infant toddled into the path. The child had been visiting at the home of his aunt Mrs Margaret Smith, 36.
In Roseburg Oregon an explosion in a truck loaded with 642 tons of dynamite and ammonium nitrate destroyed eight business blocks and damaged others. At least 11 people were killed, about 100 were injured, and the mayor estimated property damage between 10 and 12 million dollars. Coroner C H Babbitt and investigators described ashes in a rooming house and fire officials reported windows broken miles away. The driver George Rutherford of Chehalis Washington faced questions as authorities searched for more victims.
A 15-year-old, Charles Peters, died at South Side Hospital after a .22 rifle discharged while he cleaned it at home in Youngstown. Police say the wound was to the chest and the shooting was accidental.
In New York the 25 day old steel strike shows little sign of settlement and Congress pressure grows for President Eisenhower to intervene. Senate Democrats sponsor a resolution urging a swift settlement, with options including a White House meeting or a deadline and fact finding if needed.
Explorer VI, the United States' most advanced satellite, launched from Cape Canaveral, completed a wide earth orbit reaching 25,950 miles high and 12.5 hours per orbit. It carries 15 experiments to study radiation, solar power, cloud cover, micro meteoroids, magnetic fields, and radio communications. NASA reports all instruments tested worked, aiding future manned spaceflight. Russia’s Sputnik III remains in space as Moscow relays the launch news.
Emma Gatewood, a 71 year old grandmother from Gallipolis Ohio, completed a 2000 mile hike from Independence Missouri to Portland Oregon. She was greeted by more than 5000 people as her three month journey ended.
President Eisenhower will travel to London for talks with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, then to Paris for discussions with Charles de Gaulle. Officials also consider a meeting with Konrad Adenauer as Khrushchev's visit to the U.S. looms. Herter will accompany Ike. Mrs. Eisenhower’s attendance is undecided. The trip aims to align Western signals before Khrushchev talks in Moscow this fall.
A lighthearted note on travelers packing a car for a vacation, suggesting people carry every needed item and more despite the idea that you cannot take possessions with you. The observation highlights the humorous side of family road trips and travel readiness.
The U S Navy describes Project Tepee a radar system under development to spy across oceans and report ballistic missile landings quickly. It could also uncover nuclear test launches violating treaties and may double warning time to about 30 minutes. Trials are in early breadboard stage with intercontinental range tests conducted.
A high frequency ionospheric back scatter radar may outperform current systems by spotting missiles within seconds from over 5,000 miles. It detects ionized gas after nuclear blasts or rocket exhaust and could surpass the BMEWS in range. The device relies on ionospheric scattering rather than line of sight.
Gettysburg gears up as President Eisenhower bases operations in town for a week. The Gettysburg Times touts the White House as center of world attention while Ike, delayed by rain, drives in from Washington. He plans golf and rest until Monday then meets GOP leaders and returns here for a brief vacation before international talks.
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