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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

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Pineau Struggles to Form New French Cabinet

Paris AP report says Christian Pineau completed a proposed lineup but within hours 36 nominees, all URAS followers of General de Gaulle, withdrew at party request. Ed ward Corniglion-Molinier Pierre Ferri and Andre Gaubert quit. two Gaullists stayed. If approved, Pineau would be France 21st postwar Socialist premier since 1947.

Paris Christian Pineau Charles de Gaulle Pineaus Currynt National Assembly Edward Corniglion-Molinier Justice Ministry Pierre Ferri Ministry of Posts, Telephone and Telegraph Andre Gaubert Commerce Republican Union For Social Action URAS Pineau Maurice Lemaire Reconstruction Diomede Catroux Air Pierre Mendes- France Rene Coty France Antoine Pinay Pierre Pflimiin Catholic Popular Republican Movement MRP Assembly Paul Ramadier

Noonan Guilty In Kidnapping Verdict

Columbus jury convicts Charles F. Noonan of 26 of Columbus in a kidnapping of Kathryn Lang 26 of Homestead Park Pennsylvania and of transporting a stolen car. The verdict follows a brief deliberation and carries potential life imprisonment. Lang testified Noonan forced her at gunpoint to drive. she escaped near Cambridge Ohio after he was thrown to the ground.

Columbus Ohio Charles F. Noonan Kathryn Lang Homstead Park Atty Henry Reinhard Noonan Lang Cambridge

Grocer Survives Hold Up After Suspect Demands Cash

In New York Samuel Brody faced a firearm wielding robber who entered his store. The thief rejected the cash after Brody handed over a S&S bill and two singles from the till, saying he was disgusted and told to keep it.

New York Samuel Brody S&s Brody

Dulles Sees Possible U S Russian Negotiating Basis

Secretary of State Dulles says Moscow’s power struggle may yield leaders open to practical U S deals to ease tensions. He also says Formosa disputes could settle if Red China renounces force to seize islands, while opposing new Asian expansion.

John M. Hightower Washington (Ap Dulles Moscow United States Formosa Red China Assny New York Asia Ashin Russia Georgi Malenkov Nikolai Bulganin

Tree Slasher Is Convicted In Old Crime Case

Elon Farren, 77, a prominent Clinton County landowner, convicted by a common pleas court jury of maliciously injuring a maple tree in Sugar Grove Cemetery near a mausoleum he built for his family. Judge Kirk withheld sentence pending appeal. max penalty is a fine up to 500 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.

Wilmington Ohio Clinton County Elon Farren Rt. 1 Common Pleas Court Sugar Grove Farren Charles R. Kirk

Supporters confident as tariff bill reaches House debate

President Eisenhower’s tariff reduction plan faces House consideration with both parties backing the measure. Opponents promise a final push tomorrow, aiming to limit amendments as the Senate has yet to act. The bill would extend three more years of authority to negotiate reciprocal trade pacts and cut tariffs, with some rates dropping up to five percent annually.

Washington Eisenhower House Senate United States

Senate OK Or Pay Hike Predicted

Washington lawmakers predict the Senate will approve a large pay raise for Congress and federal judges following the House vote of 283 to 118. The plan would raise members' pay to 25,000 with similar increases for the vice president, speaker, federal judges and U S attorneys, while Kefauver backs 22 500 for senators and reps. Critics fear public backlash as some lawmakers see mail opposing the plan.

Washington Senate House Congress U.S Sen. Clements Senate Judiciary Committee Kefauver D-Tenn Sen. George D-Ga Sen Bridges R-Nh Halleck Rind Burdick R-Nd

Disc Jockeys End Record Marathon In New Orleans

Two WNOE disc jockeys Bill Elliott and Bill Stanley concluded a 24 hour publicity marathon after spinning the record Sheiggy Boom 1 349 times. They treated themselves to shaves showers and sleep following the event which featured only commercials newscasts and race broadcasts.

New Orleans Bill Elliott Bill Stanley WNOE

Mixed-Up Pa Finally Gets Mother Home

Salt Lake City reports Mrs. Mike Katsanevas arriving alone at the airport after seven years separating Greece and the United States. Her 66-year-old husband and three children rushed in for tearful reunions, completing a family that previously included seven other children in Greece and three in America. The family awaits the final reunion as James serves in Arizona and George remains in the Greek army.

Salt Lake City Metera Katsanevas Mike Katsanevas Greece America Mike James US Air Force Arizona George

Inside Page Comics and Classifieds Preview

On the page tease for Inside Page Comics, Classified Ads, and Crossword Puzzle plus Deaths Funerals and a Valley News section. The fragment hints at theater listings and social notes with sparse readable headings and dates.

Ccecs WINER Cambnaeksbeaean Soctius Ickenscdacasteane

Frisco Picked for GOP National Convention

The Republican National Committee chose San Francisco as the site for the 1956 nominating convention, set to begin the week of August 20, defeating Chicago and Philadelphia in an 11th hour bid. Mayor Robison credited with leading the drive. Hall praised Eisenhower and urged unity.

Washington Republican National Committee San Francisco Leonard W. Hall Chicago Philadelphia Eisenhower GOP Hall Dwight D. Eisenhower Elmer Robinson James M. Cox Ohio Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Massachusetts South Dakota Connecticut

Extradition clash as anti Reds hold Romanian legation

In Bern, anti Communist invaders at the Romanian legation battled Swiss police and troops over extradition to Romania. Three surrendered after a two day siege. a fourth was arrested. The case raises fears of a diplomatic break as Swiss courts probe the killing of chauffeur Aurel Sedu inside legation grounds.

Bern Switzerland Legation Romania Aurel Sedu Bucharest Emeric Stoffel

Helicopter Rescues Pilot After Skyraider Spin

A Coast Guard helicopter rescued Navy pilot Ens. F. Evans Wilson after he bailed out 17 miles off Point Loma and spent 25 minutes in the water. The 25 year old from Jackson Tennessee was unhurt after his Douglas Skyraider spun from 6000 feet.

San Diego Calif Coast Guard Point Loma Ens. F. Evans Wilson Jackson Tenn

Weather Pattern Repeats Tonight in Miami Valley

The Miami Valley faces a cloudy wet spell tonight and tomorrow with similar conditions to the first day. Temperatures dip to mid-20s at night while daytime highs approach the mid 40s, with a 32 degree low recorded earlier today.

Miami Valley

Jury Finds Young Truck Driver Not Guilty Of Murder

In Washington Court House Ohio 24 year old Jack Southward was acquitted of first degree murder in the shotgun death of his wife Ruth 23. He testified the shooting was accidental. The verdict sparked applause from the courtroom gallery including Southward's mother and his two children aged three and four. Deliberations lasted about four hours. The defense noted the shooting occurred Sept 10 last year two days after the death. Judge John S Case cleared the courtroom after the verdict amid the reaction.

Washington Court House Ohio Jack Southward Ruth Southward Common Pleas John S. Case

Aged Women Perish in Roaring Yokohama Fire

About 100 aged women died as a flash fire swept through a Roman Catholic old ladies' home in Yokohama Japan leaving 46 survivors. The blaze started by faulty wiring at 4 30 a m and a nun died dashing back to rescue residents. The building housed 101 nuns and novices mostly Japanese, while many residents perished or jumped from the second floor as heat spread through the two story dormitory and chapel.

Yokohama Japan Umeko Sugiyama Garden of Our Lady Francisco Missionaries of Mary Yokohama National Hospital Chiho Hamada Machi Okuni

Ex Panama Chief Guizado Indicted in Remon Slaying Trial

Ex-President Jose Ramon Guizado faces trial March 21 on homicide charges for the machine-gun killing of President Jose Antonio Remon. Assembly indicts him 48 to 1 after a four hour session. prosecutors seek a 75 000 to 80 000 payoff.

Panama Jose Ramon Guizado Jose Antonio Ramon National Assembly Guizado Assembly Jose de la Vega Remon Gog Juan Franco Ruben Miro Miro

Madame Butterfly muse believed dead in Yokohama fire

In Yokohama a fire at a Catholic old ladies home killed nearly 100 residents. Mrs Hisako Oyama 85 widow of Tsunasuke Oyama longtime Japanese minister to Italy is identified as a victim. Her relatives say she entered the home by choice to be nearer to God and paid her own way.

Yokohama Japan Hisako Oyama Tsunasuke Oyama Italy Milan la Scala Oyama Cho Cho San Puccini

Repair Shop Failure Tied to Ohio Turnpike Opening

In Salem Ohio a Columbus area repair shop owner blamed the new Ohio Turnpike for a drastic drop in business. Clyde H Bailey owner of the M4 truck stop said traffic fell after the 22 mile western section opened last December 1. He noted pre opening days with over 100 trucks daily and now drivers use the East gate to connect with the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Salem Ohio Columbiana Clyde H. Bailey Bailey Youngstown Pike’s Eastgate A Bailey

Temper, Temper! Man Punches Peeping Tom in Daytona Beach

Louis Smith became angry after spotting a peeping Tom at his window in Daytona Beach Florida. He threw a punch and survived the incident with his arm stitched in hospital. The peeper remains at large.

Daytona Beach Fla.7 Louis Smith Smith

Racism blocks Air Force officer from government apartment

Air Force Captain Virgil A. Daniels says neighbors racial pressure blocked his family from moving into a federal apartment in Waverly Iowa. He commutes 42 miles round trip from Waterloo unpaid after withdrawing a $20 deposit. Apartment manager Clete Baker cites four complaints while owner’s firm says no federal project discrimination. Daniels plans legal advice but is unsure of next steps.

Waverly Iowa Air Force Virgil A. Daniels Daniels Waterloo Clete Baker Dan Baker John J. Miller Construction Co Billy Daniels

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