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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1954

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French Cabinet Threatens Disintegration Over EDC Battle

Paris AP dispatch reports President Rene Coty cut vacation short to chair a Cabinet meeting ahead of the National Assembly vote on the European Defense Community treaty. Premier Mendes-France faces a fragile two month old government as Bidault urges full policy discussion before any rejection. The Assembly debate centers on EDC amid Tunisian and Moroccan concerns.

Paris Rene Coty French National Assembly Pierre Mendes-France E Assembly EDC Coty Georges Bidault Bidault Assembly of the French Union France National Assembly

Senate edges toward side issues in McCarthy censure bid

Washington AP report notes potential fall actions in the Senate on several side issues including a Mundt backed measure to reimburse funds used by the McCarthy subcommittee. Debates may hinge on new rules and mandatory approvals before investigations.

Washington Senate Sen. McCarthy R-Wis House Sen. Mundt RSD Government Operations Committee McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee Mundt Stevens Sen Hayden D-Ariz Subcommittee Sen. McCarran D-Ney Senate Judiciary

Ohio's South State Fair Opens With Youth Focus

Ohio's 100th state fair opened in Columbus with Youth Day celebrations. Gov. Lausche is expected to turn the first spade for a new 1.2 million dollar youth center to house 1,200 junior fair enthusiasts. Youth booths on 150 acre grounds will guide visitors as blue ribbons for watermelons honey tomatoes and sweet corn award the top exhibitors.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche

Red China claims Quemoy raid marks skirmish not invasion

Peiping radio reports 40 Communist soldiers made two landings on Quemoy killing 11 Nationalist troops before retreating to the mainland. U S officials call it a skirmish and say even conquest of Quemoy would not meet aims to liberate Formosa.

Red China Nationalist Island Tokyo China Today Quemoy Formosa Peiping U.S Washington Formosa Strait U.S. 7Th Fleet Chiang Kai-shek Tachens

Brazil Names New Finance Minister Eyes Coffee Crisis

Eugenio Gudin sworn in as Brazil’s finance minister to tackle a severe foreign exchange shortage driven by coffee exports. The 68 year old economist vows to address the coffee situation as a top priority in steering the economy through the crisis.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Eugenio Gudin An Economics

Plane Crash Kills Eight Airmen Near Napa County

A B25 twin engine bomber from Mather Air Force Base crashed into a mountain in rugged northern Napa County during a routine training flight. Eight airmen were killed and the bodies were recovered last night. Cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Sacramento Calif Napa County Mather Air Force Base

Christianity Moves to Weeklong Duty in Faith Leaders Plan

Evanston clergy report Christian obligation extends beyond Sunday worship. Dr Athleen Bliss of Kent urges daily work as service to God across business, industry and professions as World Council of Churches weighs lay participation. Col Francis Miller urges believers to see every honorable job as calling.

Evanston Christtianity Athleen Bliss Kent England Dr. Bliss Church of England World Courcil of Churches Assembly Francis P. Miller Charlottesville

Burglars Steal Safe From Riverdale Home In Bronx

Thieves broke into the Riverdale residence of Mr and Mrs Hans Lichtenstein while the maid ran an errand and carted away a small safe containing nearly 250000 dollars mainly in securities The Lichtensteins vacationing in Pike New Hampshire A police alert seeks a light blue station wagon.

New York Riverdale Bronx Hans Lichtenstein Pike N. H Associated Metals and Minerals, Inc

Wolfson campaigns to oust Montgomery Ward leadership

Florida industrialist Louis E. Wolfson moves to oust Sewell L. Avery at Montgomery Ward via a proxy fight after amassing a large stock block. Wolfson cites conservative policies and aims to strengthen stockholder value ahead of the April annual meeting where three directors will be chosen.

New York Florida Louis E. Wolfson Sewell L. Avery Montgomery Ward & Co Wolfson Montgomery Ward Avery Cnicago Sears Roebuck & Co

Youngest Picket Richard Walsh Joins Cleveland Strike

Tiny Richard Walsh, 10 months, marched with his parents on the picket line at a Cleveland factory strike. The infant is described as likely the youngest picket in Cleveland history.

Richard Walsh Cleveland Ohio Richard

Romance Denied by Colin Tennant Refuting Princess Margaret Link

London’s Evening Standard reports Colin Tennant denies a romance with Princess Margaret. He rejects speculation surrounding his relationship with the young royal and clarifies his social ties.

London The Evening Standard Colin Tennant Princess Margaret

State Department officials drop campaign speeches this fall

Top State Department officials led by Secretary Dulles reportedly will avoid partisan speeches to keep foreign policy from becoming a political football. Nineteen? 17 assistant secretaries or higher plan no campaign stump talks while Dulles will speak on foreign policy reviews to nonpartisan audiences in Kansas City and Minneapolis.

Washington State Department R. W.scott McLeod Dulles GOP McLeod Midwest Kansas City Minne

Texas Dem Runoff Follows Bitter Primary Clash

Governor Allan Shivers and challenger Ralph Yarborough stayed active in Dallas and Houston as Texas heads into a Democratic runoff tomorrow. The race centers on the governor’s post and a State Supreme Court seat with Brewster opposing Scott.

Dallas Tex Allan Shivers Texas Ralph Yarborough Austin Yarborough Shivers Houston State Supreme Court Few Brewster Alfred Scott Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People CIA Political Action Committee Americans For Democratic Action

Detroit Youth Rowdyism Down in Crackdown

Detroit authorities report a 25 percent drop in juvenile rowdyism after one month of stern court action and citizen involvement. Police credit tougher sentencing, parental in court attendance, and a broad coalition led by Mayor Cobo’s youth committee, while actual juvenile crime shows no decline.

Detroit Police Youth Bureau Motor City Ralph Baker Baker Albert E. Cobo

Band Lovers Share Rehearsal View and Photos

Journal story previews the American Legion Band directed by Earl Mendenhall with a rehearsal view. Middleton river cruise photos by Bill Weith will appear in Sunday's edition. Also covered are patrol radio work between Middletown and Hamilton and Middletown police phone calls bringing humor as well as trouble.

American Legion Band Earl Mendenhall Journal Bill Weith State Highway Patrol Post 9 Middletown Hamilton

Ike Blasted For Vetoing Pay Increase

In Cincinnati Senator Olin Johnston called President Eisenhower Alibi Ike for vetoing a five percent pay raise for federal employees. Johnston argued the veto overlooked 1,700,000 other federal workers and claimed the president used congressionally short revenue as an excuse. Assistant Postmaster General Lyons supported the administration, saying it was the right course given postal rate concerns.

Cincinnati Olin Johnston South Carolina Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee Eisenhower Ike National Federation of Post Office Clerks Eugene J. Lyons Johnston Congress

Goodyear Strike May Be Settled

Jackson Michigan Carlton McNall acting president Local 18 CIO United Rubber Workers said an agreement was reached to end the strike at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co that began July 7. He called a meeting of about 1,100 members to ratify, but details were not disclosed.

Jackson Mich Carlton McNall CIO United Rubber Workers URW Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Goodyear McNall Uaw-Goodyear Cleveland Ohio

Treason Conviction Reversed for John Provoo

The U S Court of Appeals reversed the treason conviction and life sentence of former Army Staff Sgt. John David Provoo. It ruled he should not have been tried in New York and barred cross examination on a collateral issue of homosexuality. Provoo, a former San Francisco bank clerk, was accused of aiding the Japanese after Corregidor’s fall and of broadcasting for them and harming a prisoner with derogatory reports. He was tried October 27, 1952, found guilty February 11, 1953, and sentenced to life plus a $10,000 fine.

New York U.S. Court of Appeals Army John David Provoo Provoo San Francisco Corregidor Philippines

Troops Shifted From Hokkaido To Honshu

The US Tth Cavalry Regiment has been moved from Hokkaido in Japan to the main island of Honshu, according to the Army.

Sapporo Japan Tth Calvary Regiment Hokkaido Honshu

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