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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1954

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Jury Deliberates Fate Of Dr Sam Sheppard In Court

In Cleveland AP report, a Common Pleas jury begins weighing five verdict options in the Sam Sheppard murder case. Judge Blythin outlines possible outcomes including first degree murder with or without mercy, second degree murder, manslaughter, or acquittal. The judge notes circumstantial evidence and motive need not be proven.

Cleveland (Ap Common Peas Court Sam Sheppard Marilyn Edward Blythin State Pardon and Parole Commission Blythin Sheppard Lois Mancini Ohio

NATO Leaders Adopt New Nuclear Defense Strategy

Paris AP report: NATO ministers approve a new look defense plan incorporating atomic firepower and debate who decides to use nukes. They draft a communiqué, seek a compromise placing final decisions with member governments while avoiding rigid emergency rules. France defies Soviet pressure over West German rearmament ratification.

Paris Free World NATO West U.S Russia West Germany Mendes-France National Assembly Britain France United States Canada Europe Alfred Gruenther

Stennis Backs Nonstrategic Woods Trade with Russia

Senator Stennis of Mississippi said the United States should pursue nonstrategic wood trade with Russia and its allies, suggesting the move could start without sacrificing core principles. Other senators urged caution and argued for study or congressional guidance before any action.

Washington Sen. Stennis D-Miss Russia Benson Reds Stennis Sen. Wiley R-Wis Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Sen. Robertson D-Va

Pope Pius XII Still Gravely Ill in Vatican

Pope Pius XII remains gravely ill as doctors report continued weakness and a recurrence of hiccups. Dr. Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi cites a small esophageal hernia gastritis and ongoing hemorrhaging as factors. Cardinal Angelo Dell'Acqua notes the pope is fatigued but somewhat better than yesterday.

Frank Brutto Vatican City Pius XII Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi Vatican Angelo Dell’Acqua Riccardo Ga Galeazzi-Lisi

Miner Rescued From 800-Foot Salt Mine After Explosion

In Winnfield Louisiana a naval officer on leave and a miner descended 800 feet into a salt mine with portable oxygen and rescued Julius Smith 40 before the oxygen ran out Smith collapsed from carbon dioxide fumes but was reported in fairly good shape at 6 hospital.

Winnfield Julius Smith

Nativity Scene Paste Craft Pops Up On Mayfield Lawn

The Mayfield home displays a life like manger scene made from chicken wire paste and cardboard by a mother of two. Sunday Journal promises full story and photo inside. Christmas Week brings school festivities and vacation prep across the city.

Mayfield

New York Dock Hands May Strike

The International Longshoremen's Association representing about 20 000 New York dock workers announced yesterday it is contemplating a strike. Observers believed no walkout was likely before January 1 after members rejected a contract offering a 17 cent hourly boost and a union shop. William V Bradley, ILA president, said the contract was turned down as members felt insufficient return for a two‑cent gain.

New York International Longshoremen’s Assn William V. Bradley International Union

SEC Hearing Could Narrow Dixon Yates Power Deal

The SEC hearing timetable may let the new Congress review or kill the Dixon Yates private power contract with TVA before work begins. Officials say little will be done until financing is approved and a decision on initial phases likely after February 1. Middle South Utilities and Southern Co proposed a 107 million dollar plant at West Memphis Arkansas with Mississippi Valley Generating to invest 5 million.

Washington Securities and Exchange Commission Congress Dixon-Yates SEC Ralph H. Demmler Lan. 5 Eisenhower Tennessee Valley Authority Middle*South Utilities, Inc Edgar H. Dixon The Southern Co Eugene Yates AEC TVA Utility Eye West Memphis Ark Mississippi Valley Generating Co

UN Chief Accepts Invitation for Talks with Chou En Lai

UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold accepted an invitation to visit Peiping for face to face talks with Red China Premier Chou En Lai. The talks may cover world peace and tension while not ruling out discussion of the jailed American airmen. Hammarskjold plans to depart as arrangements permit.

United Nations, N. Y U. N Dag Hammarskjold Red China Chou en-Lai Peiping Hammarskjold Chou United Nations U.N United States U.N. General Assembly General Assembly Penping

Fake charity racket exposes bogus school sports fund

Reading police said a fake charity collected five dollars from donors claiming to support Juvenile Basketball Assn at Reading School. Fred Trauth of Newport Kentucky, 27, was charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and released on 250 bond. George Young of the Cincinnati BBB noted ongoing unauthorized solicitations.

Cincinnati Reading Fred Trauth Newport Reading School Harvey Boileau George Young Cincinnati Better Business Bureau

Bay Area Quake Stuns San Leandro Residents

An early morning San Leandro quake centered 12 to 15 miles south of Berkeley shook buildings and cracked walls but caused no major property damage. Seismograph records from UC Berkeley placed the event at magnitude 3.8, following a larger Nevada tremor of about 7.0 earlier.

San

Pentagon unveils new universal training plan and draft extension

The Pentagon proposes a six month training for 100000 youths yearly to build a 2.5 million reserve pool and keeps 20000 draftees monthly. Volunteers would earn less pay and not receive veterans benefits, with a nine year total service liability. Secretary Wilson backs extending reserve duties with a 24 month active duty penalty for noncompliance.

Washington Pentagon United States Congress UMIT Wilson

American Airmen Mark Aviation's 51st Birthday

Washington and Kill Devil Hills observe the 51st anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight with memorials and ceremonies. Awards at the Wright Day Dinner honor aviation pioneers and industry leaders including J H Kinderberger and E H Heinmann. Fifteen F84F jets participate in Wright Brothers National Monument events. Rear Adm Kiland addresses luncheon in Nags Head.

Washington Orville Wilbur Wright Washington Aero Club Theodore von Karman Pasadena Calif John Furbey Kansas City United States Air Transport Assn Kill Devil Hills Air Force Wright Brothers Langley Air Force Base National Monument Dayton Ohio Adm I.N. Kiland Norfolk 5Th Naval District Nags Head

Senators Demand U S Abandon Formosa in Row Over Taiwan

Washington Republicans and Democrats condemn Moscow’s demand that the United States quit Formosa. Senators Humphrey and Green call the broadcast an informal Kremlin demand and warn Formosa remains an essential U S defense view amid postwar treaty concerns.

Washington Russia United States Formosa Sen Wiley R-Wis Senate Foreign Relations Committee Phrey Sen. Green D-Ri Pacific

Chicago inspector falls to death in Terre Haute hotel

William Swatos, 50, a Chicago boiler inspector, died after plunging from a fifth floor hotel room in Terre Haute. Investigators found no note and suspect he may have consumed two bottles of a disinfectant.

Terre Haute Ind William Swatos Chicago

Eisenhower Lights Capital Christmas Tree For World Peace

President Eisenhower lights the 65-foot Michigan fir on the Ellipse to open the Pageant of Peace a three week event with representatives from 30 nations. He plans a six minute radio TV address and will host children from six UN countries at the White House as embassies abroad stage coordinated peace programs. The ceremony features the Marine Band an 80 voice choir and the St Phillips Cathedral Bell Choir among other participants.

Washington Eisenhower White House United Nations India Ecuador Canada France Philippines United States U.S Marine Band St. Phillips Cathedral Bell Atlanta

KP of the Year: GI Peeler Sets Potatoes Pace

Pfc. Robert Cordy, a 25 year old Korean veteran at Fort Knox, is named KP of the Year for peeling 11 potatoes per minute. He earned a three day pass and plans to return to KP duty. he hopes to enter the restaurant business after discharge in July.

FT. Knox Robert _ Cordy Cordy Louisville

Judge Approves Weighty Argument In Double Parking Case

Frances Gilman faced Police Judge John Selon in Butte Montana to answer a charge of double parking. The judge urged efficiency while she pleaded the need to deliver papers. The outcome indicates a potential fine or citation.

Butte Mont John Selon Frances Gilman Selon

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