12 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1960
Page
1
Jack Paar left the NBC program amid an on air dispute over a censored anecdote. The incident followed a critical remark about NBC over a letters misinterpretation and drew a stunned audience as the show continued taped later.
Johnny Paar quits the Tonight Show blaming NBC censorship after a risque anecdote was cut. Guests Genevieve Orson Bean and Shelley Berman continued as taping proceeded. Paar criticizes Hearst press clashes and hints at future plans after leaving NBC.
Washington reports a mysterious object circling Earth in a tumbling near polar orbit. Officials debate origin with possibilities including American Discoverer casing or Soviet satellite. Navy trackers estimate a 1042 minute orbit, peaking 1074 miles high, crossing near 79 degrees. Soviet comment pending. expert Alla Masevich doubts Soviet origin.
Sheriff Art Wermuth says a break is near in the disappearance of Adolph Coors Ill the 44 year old brewer who may be kidnapped His father Adolph Coors II and others say ransom demands may exist but are not disclosed Coors vanished Tuesday morning after leaving his home for the family brewery near Golden Bloodstains were found on his car and nearby railings Three suspects were seen in a late model Dodge near the home before the disappearance FBI agents joined the probe but have released few details.
Fort Worth Texas AP report on a Texas State Nutrition Council symposium titled Nutrition for Youth. Dr Mina W Lamb chaired outlining mid day snacks, peanuts as protein, and the need to balance meals for growing youths. The panel cites diet standards, school lunch trends, and lifelong impact of childhood nutrition.
The list highlights peanut salted snacks and peanut butter as leading choices for snacks. The item emphasizes peanuts as favored options in the recommended foods.
Lt. Gen. Arthur G. Trudeau discloses that a small atomic explosion could neutralize thermonuclear warheads on ballistic missiles using neutron flux. Details remain top secret and officials declined further comment during a Nike Zeus briefing at White Sands. A film clip showed the Hawk missile intercepting a short-range rocket Honest John in January.
Argentine warships trapped and crippled a suspected submarine in the Golfo Nuevo area, 650 miles southwest of Buenos Aires. Navy officials say the sub surfaces every 48 hours after depth charge damage, with US and British subs claimed to be in the region. President Frondizi and defense chiefs met as authorities guard the intrusion.
Three Argentine warships on training duty reported spotting unknown aerial activity during maneuvers. Officials confirmed the sighting but offered few details about location or potential implications for operations.
A humorous quip notes that a truly informed man shares the same views as you. The line plays on perception and agreement as a marker of knowledge.
Sheriff Francis Lambert said four of seven in custody confessed to setting off two blasts that damaged 10 trucks used by the Portland Oregonian and Oregon Journal. Gerald Couzens said Stereotypers Union official paid $400 for the jobs. Charles Snyder and wife, Eddy Snyder, and three Snyder brothers remain in custody. The strike began November 10 when the typographers walked out.
Kenneth Ekes 40 of 1719 Columbia Ave. moved from critical to serious at Hamilton Mercy Hospital after a collision on the city edge. His son Michael is improving and may be discharged by weekend. Also Jack Paar quits TV show over censorship planning a European vacation. In Ohio, Detroit Steel workers suffer burns at Portsmouth plant. Dayton Burchette 49 dies at Mercy Hospital.
Officials report 3 000 to 7 000 dogs shot during the rabies scare in Imperial County. At least 135 residents received anti rabies treatment as terror and tears eased after months of terror.
Ohio plans summer schools for children of migrant farm workers as the Governor's Committee on Migrant Labor met at Bowling Green State University. About 12 009 migrant workers will arrive in May amid concerns over welfare, housing, and acceptance.
The forecast calls for a fine winter weekend with moderating cold by Saturday and normal temperatures through Sunday. Today and tonight will be partly cloudy and cold with a high near 32 and a low around 15. Saturday and Sunday rise to near 38 with partly cloudy skies. Middletown records a 31 degree high yesterday and a 20 degree low this morning.
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