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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
1
Dominicans cast ballots in their first free vote since 1961 amid crowd turnout despite prior tensions. Voters chose president and a 74 member Congress along with 26 senators and local officials as a provisional government ends. Observers from Latino American and U.S. delegates watched the process.
Dayton police identified 30 year old Dr. Philip C. Williams as the victim in an early morning crash when the car he rode in struck a utility pole. The vehicle, driven by 23 year old Gary Girelach, of Dayton, threw Williams from the car and left police holding Girelach for investigation.
A lighthearted quip likens everyday problems to cloverleaf highway exchanges. It suggests that though puzzling at first, a way out exists and becomes clear with a moment of perspective. The tone is witty and observational.
The 450 year old Mona Lisa arrives from the Paris Louvre to the National Gallery of Art in Washington. She will be unveiled January 8 by President Kennedy, then travel to the Metropolitan Museum in New York before possibly touring American cities and returning to France. Secret Service guards, state police escorts, and traffic restrictions accompany the historic display.
The United Nations General Assembly aims to adjourn tonight after a historic agenda. With two issues left Hungary and Palestine refugees delegates rushed to finish. The 1314-32- abstentions vote to shelve Munro’s post sparked protest. The Palestine refugee crisis dominated three weeks of debate while a U S plan to aid refugees was approved for two more years.
The article notes the Mona Lisa’s value cited at 100 million and explains no insurance for the trans Atlantic trip due to prohibitive rates. French critics worried about storms pirates and humidity threatening the aging portrait. They allowed the voyage as a gesture of amity, citing Jacqueline Kennedy’s evident passion for art.
Nike Zeus anti-missile rocket test closes at Mugu California with 10 successes in 19 shots Nine rockets were destroyed in flight Nike Zeus intercepts missiles above 100 miles awaiting McNamara verdict on full production Tests move to White Sands New Mexico and Kwajalein Island in the Pacific
P E Masheter of Columbus is appointed highway director in Gov Elect James A Rhodes administration. A 61 year old civil engineer, Masheter previously led design, location and construction roles in the state highway department, and he will assume the $22,500 post on January 14. He is a Osu graduate and active in engineering groups.
Former U.S. senator Theodore Francis Green 95 remained in a coma and on the danger list at Jane Brown Hospital in Providence. Green, the oldest person to serve in the Senate, was readmitted Wednesday after collapsing at his home. He served 24 years and did not seek re election in 1960.
Lt Gen. Louis Truman planned talks at the United Nations before a U.S. mission to the Congo to assess U.N. forces and seek suitable military equipment. The aim is to support the 18,000‑strong U.N. contingent and counter Katanga secession efforts while avoiding direct military troop involvement.
Washington reports show Kennedy aides privately backing talks to free 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners. Castro would exchange them for about 53 million dollars in food and supplies, with Christmas as a possible return. Red Cross notes railroads airlines and trucks moving vast food medicine to Florida for rapid shipment to Cuba if the deal is sealed.
Miami AP report on James B. Donovan, chief negotiator for the Cuban Prisoner Families Committee, returning to Havana to press for the release of 1,113 Cubans held since 1961. He has urged Christmas freedom, submitted medicine lists to Castro, and faces Castro’s demand of about 53 million in supplies as a condition for freeing the captives. A cargo ship and U.S. airlines prepare to move donated drugs and food to support a potential exchange.
Reports say President Kennedy’s brother Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy directs a government operation aiding the committee and its chief negotiator James B. Donovan. In New York sources say Kennedy sought food and drugs for Cuba, presenting himself as a private citizen with the President’s backing but legal objections to direct participation. Castro could raise prices if the government funds the shipments rather than private parties.
Katangan students shouting down Kennedy and bash the counsel’s head stormed the U.S. consulate grounds in Elisabethville rip ping the American flag and breaking windows A small shack burned and Con sul Jonathan Deans car windows were shattered The crowd dispersed by Moise Tshombe guards then reassembled and were finally driven off by special police One student said they would return amid threats of stricter actions following Tshombe’s scorched earth policy remarks Two hundred students participated in the incident reflecting tensions over U.S. military aid to back United Nations efforts to end Katanga secession.
Senator Hickenlooper urges the Kennedy administration to fully inform Congress about commitments made during the Cuban crisis that could affect future actions against Fidel Castro. He rejects an excitable inquiry but seeks disclosure of promises or agreements on not invading Cuba. Senate leader Mansfield suggests review by relevant committees but sees little value in revisiting all details.
In Cosenza Italy 87 year old Rosa Tiersi unexpectedly grows two new teeth an upper canine and a eyetooth renewing her smile after years without teeth doctors say such cases are rare and surprising local watchers note the event as remarkable proof of dental resilience.
Progress report from Nassau shows Kennedy and Macmillan extending their summit beyond two days to tackle Skybolt and broader NATO defense questions. Spokesmen say no deadlock, but remaining discussions cover Cuba aftermath, Sino Indian tensions, Yemen, European economy, and potential independent NATO forces.
A fire destroyed part of the Cape Lisburne Air Force station on the Arctic Ocean as report from Anchorage. Emergency crews responded and investigated the blaze affecting facilities at the remote base in Alaska.
A Canadian cold front moved in last night bringing rain today with a forecast of continuing rain into Friday and occasional snow. Daytime highs near the upper 30s to around 40 while tonight’s lows dip into the 20s. yesterday’s high reached 62 at 2:30 p.m. with a low of 35 at 8 a.m. and 34 at 4 a.m.
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