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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1955

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Ohio lawmakers unveil spending plans totaling over 385 million

Ohio legislators propose bills totaling more than 385 million in new spending while awaiting a biennial budget expected to exceed double that amount. Rep. J Frank McClure notes proposed salaries omitted and warns new taxes may be needed to fund the plans.

Columbus Ohio Rep J. Frank McClure Ashland House Finance Committee Senate House McClure Republican House Frank J. Lausche Lausche Treasury Paul Ballard Jackson Ballard Statehouse State Archives Cleveland State Hospital Hawthornden State Hospital Longview State Hospital Gallipolis State Institute Ohio State University Columbus State School Dayton

Nationalist Air and Sea Attack Claims Major Red Losses

Nationalist air forces report sinking 21 Red vessels and damaging a Red troop convoy off Taishan Island in the East China Sea. They claim a bomber sank a submarine and destroyed Red barracks, with eight landing ships and several gunboats set afire or sunk while no Nationalist ships were lost.

Taipei Formosa Taishan Islands East China Sea Reds Redheld Red Taishans Chiang Kai-she Lu Ta Defense Ministry Taishan Nanchishan Matsu Tachen Islands

British interest in US Corporal guided missiles grows

Britain's talks with the United States over purchasing the Army Corporal missile proceed in early stages. Officials stress the surface to surface weapon, with ranges exceeding 30 miles, capable of explosive or atomic warheads and guided guidance for targeting tanks, troops, dumps, bridges, or rail yards.

Washington Great Britain United States Army Defense Department Firestone Tire and Rubber &Co Gilfillan Brothers, Inc

Pineau Effort Seen Facing Vote For France Premier

Paris Socialist Christian Pineau sought approval as France's 21st postwar premier. A narrow majority is needed in the National Assembly with debate looming and possible late-night voting. Pineau's program includes wage hikes, North African policy, and ratification of Paris treaties for German rearmament. Support hinges on Socialist and center factions, opposed by Communists and far-right elements.

Paris V Christian Pineau National Assembly France Assembly Pineau Paul Ramadier Pierre Mendes-France Paris West Germany Senate

Boehnke invites Eisenhower to salmon fish at Ore Bay

Oregon Republican committeeman Ed G. Boehnke sent word to the White House inviting President Eisenhower to visit Wanchester Bay, Oregon for salmon fishing after his renomination at the 1956 GOP convention in San Francisco.

Washington Oregon Ed G. Boehnke White House Eisenhower Wanchester Bay San Francisco

Opening of Shafer-Neibar underpass reshapes Middletown traffic

Sunday journal features the ribbon cutting for the Shafer-Neibar underpass signaling a major shift in Middletown traffic patterns. The full story includes a preview photo, discussion on needed new roads, and a second Cincinnati-Conneaut turnpike planning article. Also highlighted are Middletown Girl Scouts in action and the Aviation Club clubhouse completion with a companion picture.

Shafer-Neibar Middletown Cincinnati-Conneaut Turnpike THE Aviation Club

Atom Test Delayed By Weather in 1955 Las Vegas Bond Issue

Bad weather again delays the opening blast of the 1955 atomic test series in Las Vegas Nevada. The planned 7 30 a m air drop is postponed after a weather conference. Troop maneuvers are canceled and the tower shot expected next when safe.

Las Vegas Nev

Weather Outlook Delivers Warmer Windy Days Ahead

The forecast hints at a springlike shift with cloudy skies and milder winds. Tonight and tomorrow expected temperatures run around four degrees higher, after a 28 degree low and a 40 degree high recently, signaling a gradual warmup.

Mercury

Paratrooper killed as mass drop injures four others

In Calgary Alberta a mass paratroop drop turned fatal with one death and four injuries reported yesterday. The incident involved Canadian paratroopers and prompted investigations by local authorities.

Calgary Alta

Wonderful Country Negro Officer Finds Housing in Waverly

In Waverly Iowa Air Force captain Virgil A Daniels 37 faced housing discrimination but received support from the town. He and his wife Inez 27 and children Gwendolyn 2 Joyce 11 and Virgil 9 accepted keys to apartments after a ceremony. Daniels commuted 42 miles round trip from Waterloo to work and said he could now save time with his family.

Waverly Iowa Virgil A. Daniels Daniels Inez Gwendolyn Joyce Virgil Billy Daniels Waterloo

Formosa Crisis Moves By Red China Alarm Officials

Washington officials warn the Red Chinese may use military force to seize Formosa or offshore islets. Britain backs retreat to Formosa, while the United States vows to defend Formosa and nearby islands if Beijing attacks. Dulles warns free nations cannot concede in the Far East. Best hope is probing actions rather than full scale war.

Washington Formosa United States Britain Quemoy Matsui Eisenhower Chiang Kai-shek Dulles New York Free Nations Far East Free Peoples of

Dulles Prepares Plan for Eight Nation Asia defense Council

Secretary of State Dulles heads to the Far East with a rough plan for an eight nation military council to coordinate defenses against communism in Southeast Asia. The Bangkok conference will tackle four goals including forming an organization, boosting security, curbing subversion, and advancing welfare.

Dulles Far East Southeast Asia Bangkok Thailand Manila Western Pacific Formosa Indochina Laos Cambodia Viet Nam Asia United States Philippines Pakistan Britain France Australia New Zealand Military Council North Atlantic Treaty Organization Europe

Bolton Aide Says Representative Urged to Rest at Home

An aide reports Representative Oliver P. Bolton of Ohio was told by his doctor to take it easy and stay away from the office for several weeks. Bolton has been in George Washington Hospital since Saturday with fatigue and overwork.

Washington P Oliver P. Bolton Ohio Bolton George Washington Hospital

Revolt Reported Near Asuncion Amid Armed clashes

Buenos Aires reports describe heavily armed civilians in a battle with troops on the outskirts of Asuncion, Paraguay, in an apparent bid to topple President Stroessner. Travelers said no takeover of the 1st Cavalry Regiment HQ occurred, with rumors of 100 killed and 200 arrested.

Buenos Aires Argentina Asunci Alfredo Stroessner Asuncion Paraguay 1St Cavalry

Weather Halts Search For Plane Over Central Italy

Zero visibility cancels a sweeping search for a Belgian airliner missing since Sunday night with 29 aboard including four Americans. Police patrols cover back country and mountain roads while Col. Emilio Radaelli says authorities probe the possibility the pilot might have been forced toward an Iron Curtain country.

Rieti Italy Emilio Radaelli

Malekov Named Man in the Biggest Pickle by Packers

Georgi Malekov, former Russian premier, is dubbed the Man in the Biggest Pickle by the National Pickle Packers Association in Chicago. The title reflects a tongue in cheek political pun tied to the pickle industry.

Chicago Georgi Malekov National Pickle Packers Assn

Morse Switches to Democratic Party for 1956 Run

Oregon Senator Wayne Morse, formerly a Republican who became an independent in 1952, announced at a Eugene rally that he will run for re election as a Democrat in 1956. He registered as a Democrat at his hometown courthouse after arriving from Washington. Morse credited his move to serving Oregon and the nation under the Democratic banner and noted previous support for Democratic causes and committee roles.

Eugene Ore Wayne Morse Oregon Washington Morse Richard L. Neuberger Senate Democratic Party

Tariff Bill Advances in House Amid Tight Votes

Eisenhower's tariff bill to extend three more years the president’s power to negotiate trade pacts faced a rocky path with three roll calls. Supporters opened with a 28 vote margin trend improving after Speaker Rayburn urged limits on amendments. The measure would allow up to a 5 percent annual tariff cut, aimed at expanding free world trade while opponents warn of harming American industries.

Washington Eisenhower House Martin Rmass Rayburn United States Congress U. S

Problem Child 18 Faces Murder Charge in Girl’s Slaying

Floyd Diamond, 18, admitted stabbing Kathleen McLaughlin, 9, with a jackknife and crushing her skull with a rock during a roughhouse incident near their Franklin Knolls homes. Prosecutor Ziem said the case may be waived to adult court, with the body found in an ice rimmed pond two hours after last sighting.

Detroit Kathleen McLaughlin Franklin Knolls Fred Ziem Oakland County Floyd Diamond Wayne County Training School Marge Diamond John J. McLaughlin Ziem Floyd McLaughlins Kathleen

Eisenhower Warns GOP Not To Link Democrats With Communists

President Eisenhower tells the Republican National Committee not to equate Democrats with Communists as the 1956 nominating convention site in San Francisco and Aug 20 opening date are approved. He cautions that the party’s enemy is Communism, not Democrats, urging focus on free world leadership. He targets GOP speakers who attack Democrats as soft on communism.

Washington Eisenhower Republican National Committee San Francisco Sen. C. Wayland Brooks Ilinois America Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Party Sen. McCartssy Wisconsin Anq

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