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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1957

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Dulles Sees Possible Facts Behind Soviet Missile Claim

Secretary of State Dulles acknowledged Russia may have some facts behind its claim of testing an intercontinental missile. He warned the world faces a formidable threat and noted the United States has limited means to verify Soviet statements. He also discussed Soviet aviation plans and U S responses.

Washington (Ap Dulles Russia United States Free World Syria Red China State Department U. S China Konrad Adenauer

Nuclear Swordfish submarine joins U S Navy fleet plan

The Navy moves toward a nuclear powered fleet with the Swordfish, fourth nuclear submarine and second of the Skate class, built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard after the Nautilus Seawolf and Skate from Electric Boat in Groton. The Swordfish launch marks a key step in a growing nuclear navy.

Portsmouth N. H Navy Swordfish Naval Electric Boat Division General Dynamics Corp Groton Conn Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Girl Stretches Her Farewells

In St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands Jennifer Groves 17 stayed aboard the Isle of Sark when others disembarked. The purser shouted all ashore and she jumped overboard fully clothed after realizing she had been left behind. She swam to the pier and explained she had not had any breakfast.

ST. Helier Jersey Channel Islands Isle of Sark Jennifer Groves Southampton Jennifer

Britain Likely To Sell Jordan Centurion Tanks

London reports indicate Britain may provide Jordan with several Centurion tanks to satisfy a request for heavy arms. U S aid to Jordan totals about 10 million dollars, but Washington prefers small arms. King Hussein sought tanks weeks ago amid regional tensions and Syria’s internal power shift.

London Britain Jordan Syria United States Middle East Hussein Egypt Damascus Salah Bitar U. S Lou Henderson Henderson Turkey Bitar

Man Held as Habitual Criminal Linked to 22 Year Old Slaying

Nelson Stewart, 44, of Catlettsburg Kentucky, identified as author of a letter to Norwood Ohio police confessing to an unsolved Ohio River boat captain murder from 22 years ago. He admitted writing the letter but denied committing the slaying.

Catlettsburg Nelson Stewart Norwood Ohio Stewart

Boy and Girl Survive Tahquamenon Falls Plunge

A 14 year old Detroit girl and her 23 year old brother tell how they tumbled hand in foot over Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan while vacationing. They surfaced among jagged rocks, swam ashore, and then crossed the river again after climbing back to the top.

Detroit Michigan Tahquamenon Falls Dick Robins Doris Upper Michigan Falls Longfellow Tahquamenon Newberry Mich Hiawatha Kwasind

Asian Flu Not So Bad Says Surgeon General

General Leroy E. Burney told a meeting that Asian influenza would likely cause mild illness in 10 to 20 percent of the population if an epidemic develops. He cautioned the virus could change and become more virulent but noted no current evidence. He said fall or winter epidemics are probable, vaccine production aims for 60 million doses by February, and 30,000 cases have been reported nationwide. President Eisenhower was inoculated on Burney’s recommendation.

Warren Rogers JR Washington USS Russia New York State Department Moscow United Nations General Assembly U.S San Jacinto Calif Gander Newfoundland Geneva Kremlin U.S. Public Health Service Burney Association Ofate and Territorial Health Officers of United States Public Health Service Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty Health — Service

New Red Missile May Win ICBM Sweepstake

The Kremlin claims a successful test of a super range intercontinental missile able to hit any target globe wide. Moscow asserts the weapon can reach distant areas without Strategic Air Forces, signaling a major shift in world power and provoking Western debate on reliability and defense.

U. S.congress Stuart Symington D-Mo Air Force Kremlin G. Randolph Pearkes Moscow Radio United States West Bernard A. Schriever U.S. Air Force Ballistic Missile Program U.S. Army U.S. Air Force Russia

Steel Firms Merger Heads to Stockholders

Pittsburgh reports a proposed merger between Copperweld Steel Co and Superior Steel Corp. Copperweld will issue three quarters of a Copperweld share for each Superior share, with Superior becoming the Superior Steel Division of Copperweld if approved by directors and stockholders.

Pittsburgh Copperweld Steel Co Superior Steel Corp Copperweld Superior Superior Steel Superior Steel Division

Cool weather set to drop temperatures in region

A cool Canadian air mass moves south into the Miami Valley. Temperatures should fall to the lower 50s by morning, with today’s high near 85 and tonight and Wednesday’s highs around 78 while lows dip to the mid 50s. Middletown posted a 87 degree high yesterday and a 55 degree low this morning.

Miami Valley Middletown

Union Hits Hoffa With Charges From AFL-CIO Ethics Panel

The AFL-CIO ethics committee filed charges against Teamsters Vice President James R. Hoffa based on evidence from the McClellan committee hearings. The panel cited Hoffa’s union fund handling, a 50000 loan to a race track, and 89500 borrowed from employers and subordinates.

Washington Afl-Cio Ethical Practices Committee Teamsters James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa McClellan Midwest Teamsters Senate Sen D-Ark Teamster New York City New York Johnny Dio i Teamsters Executive Board Dave Beck Frank Brewster Sidney Brennan al Hayes Afl-Cio Executive Council Aclean House

Chuckle Mama Comedy Quip Spoofs Shoe Purchase

A humorous exchange has Chuckle Mama declaring she wants to buy an inexpensive pair of shoes. Clerk asks what they are to go with, and Mama quips she wants a cheap husband.

House May Shut Files

Washington House leaders push swift passage of a bill to shield secret FBI files from indiscriminate rummaging. The Senate approved a revised version granting extra protections to defendants, with administration efforts to strengthen the measure failing on party lines.

Washington House FBI Senate Rep Keating Brownell O’mahoney D-Wye Rep. Cleller D-Ny House Judiciary Committee O'Mahoney Supreme Court Clinton Jencks

Rajah the parrot unmasked as fake artist at city exhibit

In Los Angeles a one eyed parrot named Rajah was exposed as the painter behind a series shown at a city sponsored exhibit. Owner Miss Chandra Poweris says the bird produced more than 759 watercolors and an oil titled Cathay Laos under Rajah Chandra.

Los Angeles Rajah Cathay Laos Chandra Poweris Rajah Chandra Miss Poweris

Rights Bill Passed By House Narrows Jury Trial in Civil Rights Case

The House approved a compromise civil rights bill amid Southern opposition and sent it to the Senate. The measure limits jury trials to voting rights cases and allows new jury trials if penalties exceed 300 dollars or 45 days in jail, with max penalties of 1000 dollars or six months.

Washington House Senate Russell D-Ga

Foreign aid hike faces uphill fight in Congress

Opponents led by Senators Ellender and Russell press to wipe out a 500.9 million dollar increase in military and economic aid abroad. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved 3.6927 billion dollars for the year, below ceilings and the president’s request, with House-Senate talks likely to trim further. Rep Passman warned small cuts would provoke a sharp House response.

Washington House Ellender D-La Russell D-Ga United Senate Lyndon Kh Johnson Texas Knowland California Senate Appropriations Committee Eisenhower Rep Passman House-Senate

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