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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1958

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Moon Shot Ends In Failure At Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The nations first moon rocket exploded 77 seconds after launch as a rapid second attempt was ordered for a three day window starting Sept 14. Air Force officials said the debris recovery was underway and blamed a possible rupture in fuel lines. officials vowed to try again and maintain U.S. prestige as planning for five lunar probe missions continued.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force U.S Atlantic Bernard Schriever Air Force Ballistic Missile Division Schriever Roy W. Johnson Defense Department Johnson Advanced Research Projects Agency U. S Vanguard Army Earth Able I

Reds Land Lunar Shot

Soviet scientists at the 10th International Astronomical Union congress in Moscow reacted with sympathy to the U S lunar attempt. Anna Masevich and A B Severny praised the effort though noting its failure as a first step in a significant activity.

Moscow U.S International Astronomical Union Anna Masevich A. B. Severny Crimean

House Debates Social Security Boost Amid Senate Amendments

The House considers accepting Senate amendments to a 7 percent Social Security benefit increase for about 12 million recipients. If approved, benefits rise to $33–$116 monthly, with survivors’ payments climbing to $25, and payroll taxes up by about $1.1 billion next year. Debate centers on federal public assistance grants and potential veto risks.

Washington House Senate Eisenhower Senate House White House George A. Smathers Dfla

English Slang From Espresso Bars Baffles American Readers

London AP report explains how a new cafe culture creates a mock British slang it calls a dead language joke. Percy the bartender translates terms like Harry Champers redder and wallop while defining phrases such as lamp a bloke rozzers and corpsed.

London Harry Hedders Percy Harry Champers Harry Wallop Champers Todd Cookie Camaen Perky

Uncle Kierdorf Turns Himself In Over Torch Death Mystery

Herman Kierdorf 68, former Teamsters official and uncle of Frank Kierdorf, surrendered to Oakman County authorities at a drive-in last night after two weeks as a fugitive. He faced a pistol silencer charge and said he turned himself in to end the questions surrounding his nephew’s death and the arson tale investigation.

Pontiac, Mich Herman Kierdorf Teamsters Herman Frank Kierder Flint Frank Ruccard George Taylor Oakman County Taylor Frank Kierdorf Frederick Ic. Zie Oaklawn Michigan Engen U.S U.A.R Mahmoud Fawzi Arthur Lall Lall India Fawzi Woul

Dag Plans New Talks and Egypt Visit Amid Middle East Tensions

Cairo reports indicate Dag Hammarskjold will visit to discuss Middle East stability as Oslo-backed aims falter. Nasser meets Feisal after three days of talks. Saudis seek stronger ties with the United Arab Republic. Lebanon seals Beirut core to curb bombings as 15 unexploded devices are found.

al Ahram Nasser Hammarskjold Cairo Crown Prince Feisal Saudi Arabia USAR Iraq Sudan Libya Ministry of Education Syria Egypt Lebanon Beirut

Hurricane Cleo Moves North in Atlantic

Hurricane Cleo swept the open Atlantic with winds up to 105 mph near the center. It is about 500 miles east northeast of Bermuda and moving slowly at 2 mph. Forecasters expect a slight increase in size as it loses strength, with hurricane winds extending 75 miles and gale winds reaching 225 miles.

Miami Fla Cleo Atlantic Bermuda

Sun Lovers Shivering At British Nudist Convention

In Woburn England 150 delegates gathered for the annual nudist convention amid 64 degree temperatures with no sun. A 26 year old married woman Angella said she felt unembarrassed and valued the freedom and friendship of the group as some delegates shed their clothes.

Woburn England Britain Angella

Camp official clarifies attire rules during protest

Dr. Douglas Gibson, press officer, explains that only flimsy garments are barred while a reporter notes a delegate in socks and sandals. Gibson adds that lace underwear beyond socks does not meet the camp standards.

Douglas Gibson

UN Proposes Hammarskjold Middle East Mission

A Western backed plan presented at the UN General Assembly emergency session would assign Dag Hammarskjold a new Middle East peace mission. The plan aims to secure Lebanon and Jordan, enable withdrawal of U.S. and British forces, and study stand by peace forces and regional economic foundations. Arab Asian support was uncertain.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. General Assembly Dag Hammarskjold Middle East Hang Engen Norway United States Hammarskjold Lebanon Jordan U.S Eisenhower Britain Engen Soviet Union Assembly U.N. S

Nudist Camp Opens Ahead of World Congress at Duke Estate

Weekend opening marks start of the 6th World Naturist Congress to be held August 27 to 31 on the 12 square mile estate of the Duke of Bedford famed asBritains best dressed peer. Fifty acres were allocated for naturists. Activities included volleyball badminton and tennis with a church service attended by 24. Michigan Attorney General Paul Adams discussed Herman and a fire mystery linking Teamsters Union objectives or possible arson, noting a potential connection to earlier Detroit bombings and a Flint wave.

Duke of Bedford Britain Michigan Paul Adams Herrman Herman Teamsters Union Detroit Flint i

Night Watchman Guarding Sunbathers At Congress Agenda

An 81 year old night watcher Percy Wilford volunteered to guard sunbathers during a privacy initiative. The coming congress plans to decide an explicit definition of naturism, with Nudism and sunbathing both rejected.

Percy Wilford

Sales meeting quip sparks moral fiber joke

In a sales meeting a speaker quips about finding the person with the moral fiber to lose a $10,000 order and still smile. The line frames a sharp jab at composure under pressure and turns on the idea of resilience in business.

Mother's murder confession shocks San Antonio

Rosa Pena told police she drowned her three sons David Alvina and Richard to spite her husband Alfonso Pena who she said would take the children. She admitted the killings after being interviewed at the city jail and hospital for shock.

San Antonio, Tex Rosa Pena Cine David Alvina Richard Alfonso Pena Kelly Air Force

Autumn air cools Miami Valley with posted forecast

The region experiences a touch of autumn as cooler air moves south from Canada. Official forecast calls for fair and cool weather today and tonight with highs around 83 and a low near 60. Tuesday stays fair and cool with a chance of scattered showers and a high near 85. Middletown reports a Sunday high of 84 and a 34 low, with .13 inches of rainfall Friday night and Saturday morning.

Middletown

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