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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1957

Page

5

Knowland Faces GOP Battle Over Senate Leadership

Senator Knowland of California plans to seek the governorship rather than seek re election to the Senate. If he runs he may keep the leadership post until his term ends but could face a fight for the nomination and a potential leadership vacancy. Some Republicans favor Dirksen as heir apparent if Knowland campaigns. Knight could switch to the Senate race if primary pressures mount.

Washington Sen Knowland Calif California Senate Carrid Congress Govwin J. Knight Knight Nixon Ye Ah Ruchel

Burglars Trick Way Into Rectory

In Shickshinny Pennsylvania burglars tricked the Rev Yanak into answering a sick call then entered the rectory and stole 750 dollars from the church picnic fund. The incident occurred at the Roman Catholic Church of the Ascension and police were alerted.

Shickshinny, Pa Yanak Church of the Ascension

British Led Natives Seize Nizwa End Rebel Stand in Oman

British led native forces capture Nizwa the four week rebel capital in Oman after fierce fighting in surrounding villages. Imam Ghaieb ben Ali and brother Taleb flee east toward Izki as troops secure Fakir and Nizwa with reports of American style grenades suggesting Saudi backing.

Manama Bahrain Muscat Oman Nizwa Imam Ghaieb Ben Ali Izki Sam Pope Brewer New York Times Firq Saudi Arabia Brewer Robertson

Defense May Call Stars In Confidential Trial

In Los Angeles the Confidential criminal libel case resumes with cross examination of former editor Howard Rushmore and possible subpoenas for stars including Clark Gable Ava Gardner and Joan Crawford now reportedly abroad. Prosecutors say celebrity testimony is inadmissible and challenge its relevance to the articles at issue.

Los Angeles Clark Gable Ava Gardner Joan Crawford Superior Court Howard Rushmore Fred Otath Gable Miss Gardner Spain Miss Crawford Europe Ctash Arthur J. Croley Fred Meade Dep. Dist William L. Rizzi Ritz Ritzi Clarence Linn Maureen O'Hara Dorothy Dandridge Dick Powell Robert Mitchum Corinne Calvet Mae West John Carroll Mark |Eeng Frank Sinatra Alan

Gems Seized From Memphis to Nashville Diamond Salesman

A diamond salesman reported robbery of about $100,000 in gems after his Memphis hotel room was entered Sunday night. He said a pistol was pointed at him while three gunmen took the stones and forced his taxi to the curb in Nashville. One shot was fired but no injuries reported.

Memphis Pitteburga Jacob Davis Nashville Tenn Inma Pa Tne

Trapeze Artist Marines Rider in SYOSSET Display

In Syosset New York a bareback rider and a blonde trapeze artist perform together showcasing daring aerial feats and high wire artistry in a local event.

Marines Rider Syosset N.Y. W

Woman and Infant Die In Kentucky Crash

PARIS Kentucky Mrs Barbara T month old relative Cathy Davenport were killed near there Sunday when the car in which they were riding left U S 27 after colliding with another auto. Ten members of two families were injured in the crash authorities said.

Paris Barbara Cathy Davenport

Area To Resume Work Tomorrow

The union went on strike last April 16 as the old contract expired and plans to resume work tomorrow.

Retired Ohio Man Assists Twins Birth Magic City Miracle

In Miami Florida a 69 year old retiree from Youngstown Emrik Gessler and his wife helped Mrs Jane Pierson deliver twin girls on her bathroom floor after neighbors halted plans to take her to a hospital. The first baby arrived easily but the second required a tap and a shake to start breathing. A doctor at a hospital later declared all three in excellent condition.

Miami Fila Jane Pierson Emrik Gessler Gessier Youngstown, Ohio Gessler

Ohio GI Held In Robbery Case

A 19 year old airman from Marion Ohio Hershal H White attached to Yokotas 67th Field Maintenance Squadron was arrested by Japanese police and turned over to Air Force authorities. He is charged with robbing a taxi driver with a pistol and fleeing with 2000 yen. The driver Kenzo Kato 25 said he was shot at four times during the escape but not hit.

Yokota Air Base Japan H— Air Force Marion Ohio Hershal H. White Cherry St Yokota Air Force Kenzo Kato White Kato Hel

Khrushchev Opens Secret Talks With German Reds

Berlin reports Khrushchev shifted from public speeches to secret talks on his East German visit. He planned political discussions with Walter Wibrich and economic talks with A I Mikoyan and Andrei Gromyko on export programs, satellite cooperation, regime stability, and West German election influence.

Berlin Nikita Khrushchev East Germany Khrushchev Walter Wibrich Communist Party A. I. Mikoyan Andrei Gromyko Soviet Union

Boy Killed Fleeing Bees Near Selingrove Road

In Selinsgrove Pennsylvania 10 year old Terry Schemeck of Middleburg and three companions disturbed a bees nest while playing near a road fifteen miles west. Schemeck ran into the street to escape the bees and was struck and killed by a passing car.

Selingsgrove Terry Schemck Middleburg Here Young Schemeck

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