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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1961

Page

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Hopeless Struggle Ends As Mine-Pound Hound Is Freed

Brownie the three year old rabbit hound reappears after fifty days trapped in a collapsed mine shaft near Hampden West Virginia. Richard Hafield, 21, his master, and neighbors kept a daily vigil dropping food and water down the slit. The dog weighed 20 pounds on rescue, down from 45, but his tail wag showed relief as bulldozers uncovered the shaft and Brownie clambered into Hafield’s arms.

Gilbert W.va Brownie Richard Hafield Richard

Tshombe and Adoula To Talk Unity in Congo Talks

In Leopoldville Congo, Katanga leader Tshombe and Premier Adoula prepare unity talks after U.N. control of Elisabethville. A cease-fire is ordered for the talks with U Thant’s approval, while guerrilla resistance is expected to continue from Katanga.

Tshombe Adoula Leopoldville the Congo Moise Tshombe Katanga Ndola Rhodesia U.S Edmund A. Gullion Congo Cyrille Adoula U.N Elisabethville New York U Thant Adouia

Sukarno Orders Mobilization Over West Irian Clash

President Sukarno told Kennedy Indonesia would not idle as the Netherlands moves to form a separate West New Guinea government. He announced mass mobilization of 700,000 to liberate West Irian, accusing the Dutch of cheating Indonesia on sovereignty. The broadcast came from Jogjakarta after a letter to Secretary Rusk, amid Dutch plans and regional tensions.

Jakarta Indonesia Sukarno West New Guinea Washington Kennedy Netherlands Dean Rusk Zaiin Zain Palm Beach Fla Jogjakarta West New Guwea U.S West Nehru Goa West Irian Big Island New Guinea West Papua Australia Netherlands East Indies Dutch East Indies The Indies Java

Chuckle Life Says Christmas Comes With What You Expect

A light humorous note claims that life around Christmas mirrors expectations more than desires, suggesting people often receive what they anticipate rather than what they wish for. The quip treats holiday sentiment with a playful twist.

Christmas on Earth and Heaven in Bold Biblical Vision

Editor’s note previews a four part series reimagining the Christmas narrative from Heaven rather than Earth. It portrays a vast, eternal empire of Elohim with angels and archangels in a radiant realm where time and space converge, grieved by human spiritual neglect. Page 7 continues.

Earth Heaven Christ

India claims total victory in 36 hour war over Portuguese Goa

India announced complete victory in the blitz into Goa Damao and Diu on the Indian west coast. Defense Ministry said all fighting ceased within 36 hours with eight Indian dead and light Portuguese losses. Lt. Gen. J. N. Chaudhury raised the tricolor in Nova Goa as Goans cheered the end of Portuguese rule.

Bombay India Portugal Subcontinent Defense Ministry Goa Damao Diu Manuel Antonio Vassala E Silva Belgium J. N. Chaudhury Nova Goa

No Spricht Deutsch but He Got Job in Lime Quarry

An African diplomat from Bonn, misreading a German sign, was put to work in a Velbert lime quarry. A foreman donned a steel helmet and had him join apprentices in the dust filled pits while officials discussed quarrying. One apprentice balked, but the diplomat was retrieved and the company kept his country unnamed.

Velbert Germany Bonn

Goa and Damao Diu fall with little resistance

A spokesman said many Goans in Portuguese ranks surrendered and locals aided Indian troops. Damao and Diu, totaling 53 square miles north of Bombay, fell Monday with little to no resistance. Portugal's Information Ministry cited an amateur radio message from Goa claiming heavy fighting at Nova Goa and Mormugao, broadcast hours after India's victory claim.

Damao Diu Bombay Portugal Information Ministry Io Lisbon Goa Nova Goa Mormugao

Veto Blocks Goa Withdrawal Resolution at U N

United Nations in New York reports a Soviet veto blocking a Western resolution calling for the withdrawal of Indian troops from Goa and other Portuguese territories on India's west coast. The 7-4 Western plan failed as Soviet Union and three other members voted against. U.S. diplomat Adlai Stevenson warned the veto risked the United Nations’ death and urged cautious action, while noting no immediate General Assembly move.

United Nations Goa India Valerian A. Zorin U.N Portugal Il Nasian Security Council United States Britain France Turkey Soviet Union Ceylon Siberia United Arab Republic General Assembly U.S Adiai E. Stevenson Fight For Council League of Nations Security Council Stevenson

Plane crash in Sevilla kills at least 21 people

A light aircraft veered from its path and struck a crowd in Sevilla, Spain. AP reports at least 21 dead and more than 100 injured, with authorities launching emergency response and investigations.

Sevilla Spain

Snow Storm Surprises Toledo Area

An unexpected snowstorm dumped four inches on northwestern Ohio, shocking morning traffic in Toledo. Roads became hazardous as maintenance crews were caught off guard, with forecasts miscalling flurries. A sudden temperature drop caused the snowfall, with an initial one to two inch per hour rate later revised to four inches.

Toledo, Ohio Nortwestern Ohio U.S. Weather Bureau Weather Bureau

Weather forecast hints at light snow and cold snap

Forecasters warn of light snow tomorrow followed by a chill with a low near 3 degrees. Daytime high around 2 degrees with overnight low 35 yesterday and 12:30 a.m. today. About 0.1 inch of precipitation reported in the early hour period ending at 8 a.m. today.

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