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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1958
Page
1
A tentative agreement ends the 18 day strike by New York City newspaper deliverers. A membership vote Sunday will determine whether workers return to work under the peace formula announced Friday night by the strike committee.
The 18 day strike silenced daily appeals to aid the less fortunate at Christmas. Radio reminders and regular contributors help sustain drives for Christmas baskets, though collections have fallen.
Federal mediator Joseph F Finnegan lauds a two year package granting wage hikes of 3.55 weekly first year and 1 75 second year plus Columbus Day as a paid holiday and three days sick leave The agreement ends a nine day walkout that idled 15 000 nonstriking workers and crippled daily editions normally printing seven million copies daily and eight million on Sundays
Keely Smith and Louis Prima opened a 10 day engagement at the Moulin Rouge to packed crowds. The 800 capacity room sold out with 1,200 outside on Sunset Boulevard awaiting a second show. Floral bouquets flooded the stage as owner Frank Sennes presented a $10,000 black wrap box amid a parade of admirers.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower spent a quiet holiday at their Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farm after driving there from Washington on Friday. Limited social activity and work on the State of the Union and budget messages to the next Congress were planned through the weekend. They are staying through New Year’s Day.
Honolulu police report burglary at industrialist Howry Kaiser’s home during Christmas week. Estimated loss includes a $500 watch and hundreds of dollars in other valuables. Investigators urge any witnesses to come forward.
In Ventura California District Attorney Roy Gustafson said Elizabeth Duncan 54 was indicted on murder charges along with two hired men for the death of Olga Duncan 30 wife of Duncan's son The grand jury deliberated 15 minutes after midnight confession statements tied the three to the killing on November 17 in a plot fueled by jealousy The son Duncan testified revealing his mother s marriages and his shock at the accusation While not testifying Elizabeth Duncan faces trial for murder with the two defendants listed as Moya and Baldonado
An eight hour cabinet meeting in De Gaulle's office ended with a brief note on the 1959 budget and economic matters. Widespread speculation linked a franc devaluation and introduction of a new franc, with potential rate shifts and exchange reforms discussed as France aligns with the European Common Market.
Neighbors knew the red haired man as Art Nelson a gardener and handyman. Police in El Cajon identified him as Daniel William O Connor 29 an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive. He had dyed hair grown a moustache and a tattoo to hide his identity but fingerprints revealed him. He lived in the San Diego area for three years working odd jobs to avoid a Social Security card.
Cyrus Eaton, Cleveland industrialist, marked his 75th birthday while skiing near Ottawa, Canada. He received birthday cablegrams from Nikita Khrushchev, India's Prime Minister Nehru, and Austrian President Adolph Scharf.
Diplomatic informants say the United States Britain and France have nearly completed similar notes to be delivered to Moscow before New Year’s Day. West Germany is expected to have a parallel note. The four powers reportedly aim to renew a four power conference to tackle all Germany issues and will reject any move to limit talks to Berlin.
Aerial searchers probed unconfirmed ham radio reports that the British balloon Small World landed near Pedernales Venezuela after a Dec 12 launch from the Canary Islands. Civil Aeronautics Authority sought confirmation while dusk halted search at Maturin.
Bernard Goldfine the New England industrialist lost his bid for a new trial after a three month jail term for contempt. He is to begin Jan 7 but was admitted to bail pending appeals. His secretary Mildred Paperman also got bail pending appeal after a 10 day sentence for contempt.
Gov. DiSalle announced his eighth cabinet appointment Mrs. Mary Gorman of Wyoming to director of public welfare. Gorman, active in mental health and welfare work, helped organize the Ohio Mental Health Federation and is married to a former state supreme court judge.
A wry modern quip notes that when a wife charges purchases she is simply showing trust in her husband’s ability to pay. The line plays on traditional roles with humor about financial trust within marriage.
Lt. Jose A. Crespo, 24, flew a B26 bomber to Miami claiming he refused orders to bomb cities. He says he fled to avoid return to Cuba where he would be killed. Crespo’s mechanic accompanied him. court hearing will decide if he stays in the United States.
Negotiations proceed with Eastern Air Lines flight engineers and American Airlines pilots amid stalemate hopes for resumption of service. Mediator Warren Lane cites no progress at Eastern, while American awaits pilots union review of a seven point mediation plan and clarification on details.
Joseph Parrish Jr. aged 17, who ran away from Knoxville, Tennessee, was working as a theater usher under the alias Ray Benson in Cincinnati when a YMCA clerk identified him. His parents, seeking him since December 14, traced a Christmas card clue to his location and brought him home. Police say he left because school bored him despite being a Straight A student.
Authorities found a 20mm cannon and 100 rounds in a car trunk after a U turn at a red light in Ocala Florida. Manuel Zmudio a naturalized citizen from Lima Peru faced a reckless driving charge and posted a 35 dollar bond. Francisco Serra Cuban in the country on a permit had a vagrancy count dismissed. The cannon and ammunition were impounded and to be turned over to the state if unclaimed in 60 days.
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Day speech script was found in a gutter by John Harvey in King's Lynn. Harvey handed the notes to police and the BBC was notified. He was offered a small reward, which he declined saying it was not worth collecting.
A fatal two-car crash on Ohio 4 near Germantown leaves Judith Ann Sohn 17 and Henry C. Smith 2 dead. Frank Wilson Jr. 29 of Dayton Pike uninjured. sheriff's officers report Smith attempted a pass and Wilson turned into his driveway moments before the collision.
The Associated Press reports a Christmas period traffic death toll rising toward a record, with 480 dead by Friday night and a forecast of potentially surpassing three quarters of 706. NSC officials note slight relief as pace slows from the all-time high, though the holiday death toll remains alarming. An AP survey notes 552 total fatalities from December 10 to 14 across traffic, fires, and other accidents.
In Tokyo the ruling Liberal Democrats face a dissident rebellion led by a faction seeking delay of the January 17 party presidency election and a cabinet reshuffle. The revolt pressures Premier Nobusuke Kishi with threats of resignations and boycotts, risking government stability against Socialist opposition.
Taipei reports Chinese Communists resumed shelling the Nationalist held Quemoy Islands after a 35 hour lull. Government says the Reds follow a timetable with shelling on odd numbered days only.
Funeral services are planned Monday afternoon for Francis E. Young 81 an attorney and former Ohio Legislator in 1947 48 He died at Cuyahoga County General Hospital in Cleveland Ohio Local obituary notices report the death with limited biographical detail.
Ohio safety officials say Christmas holiday travel brought the toll to 19 with more expected as homeward Sunday traffic rises. Two double fatality crashes on Friday further increased the count, with AP tabulation starting Wednesday evening and running through Sunday night.
A high speed collision sent Wilson and Smith cars into the air and across distances as witnesses described. The The Sohn girl, a Germantown High School junior, died at the scene. Smith’s companion also perished. both bodies moved to McCoy Leffler Funeral Home as authorities continue arrangements.
In Houston a bald widow Mrs. Georgia Bowman feared men after two men, Donald Parker and Lucius Wilson, clashed over her. Parker traced Bowman from Indiana, forced a shave with a .38 revolver after detaining Wilson. Parker faces charges for carrying a pistol and threatening to take life.
Vatican City AP reports Pope John XXIII consecrated eight bishops today. Among them is Domenico Kardinal Tardini serving as Vatican Secretary of State.
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