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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1957
Page
1
Israeli President Izhak Ben-Gurion accepts Premier David Ben-Gurion’s resignation and begins talks with 10 party leaders. A possible new cabinet may exclude two small leftist parties. tensions rise over a leaked cabinet decision and a two-man West Germany security mission.
In Columbus two Democrats filed petitions for May primaries. Joseph T. Ferguson, former state auditor 1937–1953, would not state his target office but won’t face John W. Donahey. Donahey, Alliance insurer and 1940s nominee, previously sought state treasurer. Marion A. Ross, Columbus attorney, will seek the Democratic attorney general nomination after a prior unsuccessful bid.
The college confirms rabies in a pet dog named Freckles that interacted with many students and visitors. The dog died December 23 at a student’s home. The State Board of Health reports 14 people who were bitten or scratched are receiving antirabies shots and about 100 others were warned by telephone.
Washington reports the United States will demand Russia prove its good faith with new disarmament concessions before a second East West summit. Eisenhower Dulles plan to keep talks focused on disarmament with possible UN level meetings while keeping a summit door open if progress occurs. Harold Stassen urges liberalizing disarmament stance countering Dulles opposition ahead of NSC meeting.
Former Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson says President Eisenhower trimmed the defense budget from 38 to 36 billion dollars and separated Project Vanguard from the missile program on Budget Director Brundage’s advice. He cites White House inattention to top Pentagon recommendations and praises Army Air Force competition while noting some officials blame him for missile shortcomings.
Washington House Republican Leader Martin of Massachusetts said Congress will likely raise the national debt limit beyond 275 billion dollars. He cited inflation and deflation as key issues and highlighted discussions on reciprocal trade extensions and foreign aid. He noted a billion-dollar four-year program to promote science education and expressed doubt about tax cuts due to rising federal spending.
Dr. Paul L. Kirk, UC biochemist and criminologist, told criminologists in Indianapolis that mass hysteria and investigator blunders rather than evidence sent Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard to life imprisonment. Kirk, hired in 1955 to aid an appeal in Marilyn Sheppard's 1954 murder, calls Sheppard innocent.
Read sign in Miami proclaims Keep Florida green bring money. The playful slogan links environmental goals with financial incentives in a local-themed message.
Democratic leaders said Eisenhower's plan for a billion dollar four year education outlay focuses on science and math but falls short. It would fund 10 000 scholarships annually and matching federal grants for teachers and equipment with limited college grants and graduate fellowships. Critics urged larger funding and classroom construction aid.
The National Safety Council reports about 34 880 traffic deaths through December 1, down from 35 770 a year earlier. The mileage death rate per 100 million vehicle miles fell to 5.7, the lowest for a comparable period, reflecting improved driver behavior and stronger enforcement.
House appropriations sales committee will begin hearings January 8 on a Defense Department request for emergency funds of 1.2 billion to supplement the current fiscal year. Chairman Mahon supports rapid missile procurement and notes a 40 billion dollar defense budget for next year. Senator Hayden and Chavez warn of rough going in Congress. Admiral Wright cites Polaris readiness and broader antisubmarine needs.
A two year contract settlement reached in City Hall ends the threat of a New Year’s Eve subway and city bus strike. The pact covers 1700 city owned bus workers in Queens and Staten Island and raises wages with a 15 cent immediate increase and 10 cent raise next January. The deal excludes nine private lines and requires union ratification later this week. A separate contract handles private lines and fringe benefits. The agreement includes 2.5 million dollars for corrections and corridors funding.
The New York Times reports the United States and Russia agreed in principle to exchange information across science industry and the arts. Talks in Washington since October between William S B Lacy and Soviet Ambassador Georgi Zarubin have produced broad scientific exchanges and specialist visits, with later stages tackling air traffic and peaceful atomic energy uses. Some issues remain unsettled.
President Eisenhower, with Budget Director Percival Brundage and James Killian Jr., nears completion of the 1958-59 budget at a porch meeting at the Eisenhower farm. Indications point to about 74 billion dollars, the largest peacetime spending plan, with space age programs influencing next year’s outlays.
The forecast notes unsettled weather as the old year ends and the new year begins with possible snow or rain. Temperatures range from a low around 30s to a high near 50, with Middletown likely facing an unpleasant transition day. Weather remains uncertain about reaching the area.
The Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory at Cleveland Hopkins Airport will receive a $150,000 zero power reactor for research on atomic powered aircraft. The device will supply neutrons and measure their effect on nuclear engine parts.
In Cairo the leftist Africa Asia conference backs a resolution condemning Western imperialism in the Middle East. It calls for self determination across Africa and Asia and condemns the Eisenhower Doctrine and Baghdad Pact while urging peaceful unification of Korea by Koreans. It supports Goa in India and Indonesia West New Guinea, and Cyprus self-determination.
Santa Monica California Comic Red Skelton nearly suffocated from a severe asthmatic attack that caused heart failure. His wife Georgia summoned help and he was revived and transported to St John’s Hospital Santa Monica where doctors said he was sleeping and progressing satisfactorily though still serious.
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