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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1959

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Indian Rifleman Killed In Clash Near Longju

An Indian rifleman was killed in a border clash with Chinese troops north of Longju in Assam. Eleven border patrol members were involved, eight escaped, two unaccounted. Indian forces moved to assume direct defense of the area and reinforcements were sent toward Limeking.

New Delhi India Longju Assam Nehru Subansiri Assam Rifles Sse K. S. Thimayya Defense Ministry Limeking

Daytonian Is Killed by Rail Engine Near Downtown

A 33-year old Dayton man, Robert Berkley Crouch, was killed when struck by a New York Central diesel engine pulling 30 freight cars on an overpass east of downtown Dayton. Conductor Harold DeLong said the engineer shouted and attempted to stop the train as Crouch moved onto the tracks.

Dayton Ohio New York Central Robert Berkley Crouch Veterans Hospital Cincinnati Harold DeLong Crouch

Nehru's Theories Shaken by Chinese Aggression

New Delhi AP report says Indian faith in nonalignment is eroding as China’s border raids and threats mount. Nehru denounces continued aggression and orders broader defense of the northeast frontier while signaling possible talks with Pakistan’s Ayub Khan. The Kashmir dispute and troop deployments heighten tensions.

India Laos Nehru Himalayan Ladakh Kashmire Kameng Northeast Frontier Agency Dalai Lama Tibet Kashmir New Delhi United Nations Red China North‘east Frontier Mohammed Ayub Khan Pakistan Ayub Khan China

Ohio men jailed for Stage party robbery in New York

James McKewen and Robert Dobkins, both Cincinnati residents, were arrested after allegedly robbing John Burnett and six guests at a Stage party in New York. Police chased them from Central Park in a taxi. bail was set at $10,000 each with a hearing scheduled for September 4.

New York Ohio Central Park James McKewen Robert Dobkins Cincinnati John Burnett

Indian Express attacks Menon over China Tibet stance

The Indian Express criticized Defense Minister K Krishna Menon for remaining publicly tight lipped on Chinese Communist aggression in Tibet. The paper called for his removal as defense minister and as leader of India’s U.N. delegation.

K. Krishna Menon Nehru The Indian Express Menon Tibet United Nations

Oranges Shorted by Seller in Humorous Exchange

A small comic exchange highlights a buyer who ordered a dozen oranges but received ten. The seller riffs that two were too bad and were saved from disposal, turning a potential complaint into a chuckle.

U S Must Mobilize Says Senate Study On Cold War Threats

A Senate Foreign Relations Committee document argues the United States must mobilize total military and economic resources of free nations to counter a Soviet aim to control the world. It warns a 10 to 12 year struggle with heavy costs, urges anti ICBM defense, rapid US electronic and computer strength, and swift air and sea deployment to deter Communist expansion.

Ernest B. Vaccaro Washington Senate United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee Soviet Union Ceed

Labor Bill Compromise Seems Possible in Deadlock

Senate Republican leader Dirksen said conferees may reach an agreement Monday on the labor bill, amid pressure to break a nine day deadlock over secondary boycotts organizational picketing and federal state jurisdiction. Senator Randolph doubted progress until issues are debated in the Senate. The House bill tightens Taft Hartley provisions beyond the Senate version.

Washington Len Everett M. Dirksen R-Ill Senate House Dirksen Conference Committee Jennings Randolph D. W. Va

Child Carried Through Pipes Then Revived in Boulder

A 2 year old girl was swept 903 feet through an irrigation ditch and 93 feet in underground pipe in north Boulder. A neighbor pulled her out unconscious and firemen struggled to revive her before she began breathing after about half an hour. She was hospitalized in fair condition.

Boulder, Colo Katherine Elizabeth Bowton Donald Turner Fof Boulder

DiSalle Defends Tax Increase and Pay-As-You-Go Plan

Governor Michael V. DiSalle in Dayton explains Ohio tax hikes were needed to fund mental health, schools, prisons, and highways. He defends a pay-as-you-go approach, estimates bond costs at 1.5 billion and argues local governments should take on some taxing powers. He outlined a 32 week tour to justify the 315 million tax increase and noted potential year for cash funded projects.

Dayton Ohio Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle

State Mulls Cash Operation Overbond Interest

A speaker argued the state should operate with cash and stop paying frightening interest on bond issues, vowing not to cover escalating debt costs. The remark highlighted fiscal tensions and a push for immediate payment strategies.

Khrushchev to Visit U S With Family Next Month

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev will travel to America with his wife Nadezhda and possibly other family members symbolizing a reciprocal visit program. The arrangement aims to ease tensions and may open talks for Eisenhower to visit the Soviet Union later, with officials noting Mrs Khrushchev’s apparent openness to American life and language.

Nikita S. Khrushchev U.S Washington Khrushchev Nadezhda Julia Nikita Khrushchev America Sat Eisenhower Mamie John Soviet Union Mrs. K Richard M. Nixon Moscow

A Glance Inside Old Barnitz House Gets New Address

Middletown landmark Old Barnitz House moves to Thorn Hill Lane after remodeling and fresh paint. Historian George Crout begins a three part Sunday series on its history on Page 25. A separate feature by Jim Mills covers Jolly Roger radio control club with weekly air outings.

Barnitz Middletown Thorn Hill Lane George Crout Jolly Roger Radio Control Club Jim Mills

Marines Lose Top Generals as Command Faces Shakeup

The Marine Corps high command appears to be breaking apart as three of five lieutenant generals announce retirement on Nov. 1, with a fourth amid talks. Gen. Randolph McC. Pate, the current commandant, retires Dec. 31. President Eisenhower earlier promoted Maj. Gen. David M. Shoup to four star, effective Jan. 1. No reasons are given for the retirements.

Washington Eisenhower David M. Shoup Shoup Tarawa White House

Senior Marine leaders face commandant retirement talk

Edwin A. Pollock Merrill B. Twining Vernon E. Megee and Lt Gen Berne J. McCaul are cited in reports as potential retirements of key commands amid speculation on who will become commandant. McCaul expressed disappointment at not getting the post and noted other senior officers share the sentiment.

Edwin A. Pollock Fleet Marine Force Atlantic Norfolk Merrill B. Twining Marine Corps Schools Quantico Vernon E. Megee Pacific Honolulu Berne J. McCaul Robert Hogaboom McGee

Congress Recess Urged Amid Khrushchev Visit Uncertainty

Sen George Smathers proposes a six week recess from Sept 4 to Oct 15 to end legislative stalemate over labor control, public works vetoes, and Great Lakes water diversion as Khrushchev’s arrival looms. Senate leadership undecided on Khrushchev invitation and civil rights bill fate remains unresolved.

Washington Soiet Nikita Khrushchev Congress George Smathers D-Fla Lyndon B. Johnson Dtex Smathers Johnson Eisenhower Senate Great Lakes Chicago

Bold Cold War Plans Discussed By Two Leaders

In England Eisenhower pledged to Macmillan that the United States will not negotiate with the Soviet Union behind allies. They discussed thawing the cold war with a bold Western disarmament initiative and the approach to Berlin and the arms race.

Wendover England Eisenhower Harold Macmillan United States Soviet Union Chequers Nikita Khrushchev James C. Hagerty London Macmillan Free World

Adenauer Sees Bonn Eisenhower Meeting a Complete Success

Chancellor Konrad Adenauer said the Bonn meeting with President Eisenhower was a complete success. He told Welt am Sonntag that the United States and Germany are on very good terms and could not reveal details of personal confidential tasks, which he called very important.

Hamburg Germany Konrad Adenauer Bonn Eisenhower Welt Am Sonntag United States

Stebbins Named First U.S. Ambassador to Nepal

President Eisenhower designated foreign service officer Henry G. Stebbins as the United States ambassador to Nepal. The nomination was announced by White House press secretary James C. Hagerty and will go to the Senate this week.

London Eisenhower Foreign Service Henry G. Stebbins U.S Nepal White House James C. Hagerty Stebbins Senate

Three Men Still Held In Slaying in Cincinnati

Police questioned three men Saturday in the bludgeon death of Thomas J. O Keefe with no break in the case. A fourth man was released after explaining his actions when an insurance adjuster was killed in an office building washroom. Two others remained in custody after arrests in downtown Cincinnati. One man had wet stained clothes for lab tests. Another man was arrested after returning for a bloodstained towel also set for testing.

Cincinnati Thomas J. O'Keefe

Cincinnati Man Shot Dead After Return to Home

In Cincinnati, Alexander Jones Jr. 22 died at St. Mary Hospital from a shotgun wound to the abdomen. Police say Jones was shot when he returned to a home to inquire about a girlfriend after being chased away earlier by Fate Burge 56 who used a 12 gauge shotgun. Burge is sought for questioning.

Cincinnati St. Mary Hospital Alexander Jones Jr Jones Fate Burge Burge

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