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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1959

Page

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Prisoners Freed as British Release Cypriots

Greek Cypriots celebrated as more than 900 political prisoners held under emergency rules were released by the British in Nicosia. Detention camps Mammari and Kokkinotrimithia opened gates after 3 p.m. amid cheers. Some violence reported among Turkish Cypriots and minor clashes with British troops.

Nicosia EOKA London Cyprus Mammari Kokkinotrimithia Makarios Phaneronemi Cathedral

Ohio Governor opposes move to nullify desegregation ruling

Gov Michael V DiSalle of Ohio declares in a letter to the Legislature his opposition to a Georgia backed push for a constitutional convention aimed at overturning the U S Supreme Court desegregation rulings. He urges continued support for desegregation and federal standards.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle U.S. Supreme Court Georgia

Clare Boothe Luce Planned as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro an AP report states Clare Boothe Luce is nearly confirmed as the new United States ambassador to Brazil after a Foreign Office spokesman said Brazil had agreed to the Washington appointment. The acceptance came in response to a Washington inquiry and signals the weekend’s anticipated formal nomination to head the embassy.

Rio DE Janeiro Clare Boothe Luce U.S Brazil Foreign Office Washington

Police move as bombings shake Cincinnati numbers racket

Police linked two Saturday night bombings to Cincinnati numbers operations and stepped up a citywide roundup. Nine suspects were arrested, one was killed, and investigators questioned about 100 people as they pursue ties to the death of Mrs. Lillie May Bohannon, a key gang figure.

Greater Cincinnati Peter Andrews Sue Bohannon Fied Imaera Lillie May Bohannon

Plane Adds More Range To Troops

The Air Force will soon receive a new C130 transport model with a nonstop range up to 1000 miles, expanding capabilities for airborne operations in Europe. Existing C124s offer longer range but lack jet propulsion, pressurized troop compartments, and paratrooper drop suitability.

Panama Air Force Europe

Army Eyes Paratroop Drop Exercise in Europe

Maj. Gen. Robert F. Sink indicated the Army may test dropping about 1,400 paratroopers into Europe in a mock battle. The inquiry follows the Banyan Tree exercise where 1,300 troops were flown from the United States to Panama.

Europe Robert F. Sink Strategic Army Command Banyan Tree United States Panama Army Pentagon

The Numbers Game Revealed by Vice Squad Report

Vice Squad Lt. Carl A. Lind cites a confidential report from last August noting that numbers racket clearing houses are all located in Newport Kentucky. The article explains the five or ten cent bets and possible $35 wins from daily published numbers such as stock and curb sales in New York.

New York Carl A. Lind Newport

Bombing blasts linked to arson squad probe

The first blast injured Mrs. Sue Bohannon and her two children, later released from General Hospital. A second blast damaged a home with no injuries. Arson marshal said dynamite may have caused the first blast and the explosion was set with intention to blow up the house. Police said Andrews provided these details. A truce among three big numbers operators followed the murder of Mrs. Lillie Bohannon. Andrews worked for the combine one week then left with workers including Mrs. Sue Bohannon, sister in law of the slain woman. The bombing appeared vengeance for perceived business taking.

Sue Bohannon General Hospital Robert Sommers Andrews Lillie Bohannion Combine

Two Doctors Aboard Mercy Flight Missing In Mountains

Scores of volunteers and spotters searched the White Mountains for two Dartmouth Medical School doctors missing since Saturday after a mercy flight from Berlin to Lebanon. Dr. Ralph E. Miller, 60, chief pathologist, and Dr. Robert E. Quinn, 32, an instructor, disappeared in a Piper Comanche amid 15 degree cold and 30 mph winds. Air National Guard and Civil Air Patrol units and dozens of volunteers scoured the snow while authorities warned survival outdoors beyond 24 hours would be unlikely. The plane carried enough fuel for two hours.

Berlin N.H. AP White Mountains Ralph E. Miller Robert E. Quinn Dartmouth Medical School Lebanon Air National Guard Civil Air Patrol Piper Miller Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover Ralph Jr Quinn

Lippert Delivers Eight Pound Prize Baby

Mrs Thelma Lippert, long famed for close finishes with the stork, welcomed an 8-pound 2-ounce girl this Sunday. She has won only one of five races with the stork, but she earned the prize with this birth.

Pittsburgh Thelma Lippert

Ike Won't Give In On World Aid

Washington AP reports President Eisenhower plans a stronger push than last year for his foreign aid request of 3 930 000 000. Republican leaders expect a veto over deep cuts, while Democrats may offset increases elsewhere. Eisenhower fears failing aid could force U S troops to remain ready in a garrisoned hemisphere.

Ike Washington Eisenhower United States

Eisenhower cites Viet Nam as defense example at White House talks

In talks with Republican leaders at White House conferences, Eisenhower cited Viet Nam with 125000 men under arms as evidence that defense support is essential. The President's reiterated statement boosted Republican backing for the program, while Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas said he helped restore funds after bipartisan House votes to cut amounts.

White House Eisenhower Viet Nam Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas House

Quemoy War Seven Months Old Flares Upon Islands

TAIPEI AP The Chinese Reds artillery war against the Nationalist offshore islands entered its seventh month today. After 44 days of intensive shelling the Reds declared a cease fire which lasted 15 days. Since Oct 20 the Communists have conducted an inconclusive and sporadic bombardment.

Taipei Reds

Africans Riot Injures About Fifty During Protest

In Blantyre Nyasaland a demonstration by Africans near a meeting of the African National Congress turned violent as police used tear gas and rocks flew, injuring about fifty. The unrest followed days of scattered rioting and violence in the British protectorate.

Blantyre Nyasaland African National Congress British Protectorate

Macmillan Khrushchev Hold Kremlin Talks

Prime Minister Macmillan and Premier Khrushchev held two and a half hours of formal talks in the Kremlin over disarmament. The meeting followed a weekend in the country and included key aides on both sides. Pravda gave brief attention to the event while praising the Red Army on its anniversary.

Macmillan Khrushchev Kremlin Moscow Con O'Neill Ses Lloyd Patrick Reilly Communist Party Pravda Red Army Khrushchev- Macmillan Selwyn Lloyd Joseph Stalin Soviet Union S. A. Rashidov Uzbek Klemen Voroshilov Moscow State University

Cuban Rebels Growing Soft

New York AP reports ten bearded Cuban army members considered marching into Manhattan but balked at the 18 mile distance from Idlewild. Maj Camilo de Cienfuegos alighted briefly and then returned to the bus as officials decided against a public march. The group drew over 1000 well wishers at Idlewild as the bus finally headed toward Manhattan.

New York Manhattan Idlewild Camilo de Cienfuegos

NASA seeks 5.0 million to fill tracking gap in Texas

NASA plans a 5 percent million budget to install radar tracking and communications in southern Texas to recover dummy space capsules after launches from Cape Canaveral. Tests will include Mercury capsule drops from balloons and planes, with capsule design by McDonnell Aircraft for 12 space capsules enabling multiple Earth orbits. The first human aboard a capsule will be chosen from 110 candidates, narrowed to 12 by month’s end.

Washington Earth National Aeronautics and Space Administration Cape Canaveral Fla NASA Texas T. Keith Glennan Senate Space Committee Army Air Force McDonnell Aircraft Co St. Louis

Sand Bank Buries Boy in Washington Tragic Accident

In Washington a sand bank collapsed on 11 year old Randolph L. Ford while he played in a pit with a friend on Sunday. He was buried for 25 minutes before rescuers freed him and rushed him to a hospital where he died. Doctors attributed death to suffocation.

Washington Randolph L. Ford Randolph

Rescue at Seaside As Tide Closes In

In Seaside Oregon two boys faced a perilous cliff rescue after a 35 foot fall. Charles Kenney 17 Netarts and Ron Makinster 18 Tillamook were pulled to safety as a 16 man team lowered a rope and used flash signals. Dr Ralph Perkins aided before being hauled up. The tide threatened a fatal wrap as the group escaped the rock and sand ledge.

Seaside Ore Oregon Beach Charles Kenney Netarts Ron Makinster Tillamcook Donald J. Kangas Portland Nehalem Ralph Perkins Dr. Perkins

Clay Dike Blasted to Drain Flooded Fields

Water from about 33 000 acres of Illinois farmland drains back into the Wabash River through a 100 foot breach exploded in a clay dike near Russellville. The levee failure flooded fields Wednesday after the swollen river overran the levee across from Vincennes. River level rise not observed. flood recession slowed downstream. Russell-Allison Drainage District commissioners approved the blasting.

Wabash River Lawrenceville Ill Illinois Lawrenceville, Ill Russellville Wabash Vincennes Ind Russell-Allison

Marooned on beacon family survives Gulf ordeal

Leslie Schmidt 23 and wife Sarah 22 with children Leslie Jr 3 Linda Lee 2 Cheryl 10 months were rescued after surviving three days on a Gulf beacon seven miles from Corpus Christi. Their 26 foot cruiser broke up in heavy seas near Corpus Christi Bay. a shrimp boat crew pulled them from the light as Coast Guard and Navy searchers scoped the area. The parents kept a diary for their relatives, noting they felt certain they would die.

Corpus Christi Tex Leslie Schmidt Gulf of Mexico Leslie Schmidt Sarah Leslie Jr Linda Lee Cheryl Carroll Ann Schmidts Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Bay Port Aransas Port Mansfield

Beacons, Boat Sinks. Family Survives Night at Sea

Mrs Schmidt tied a line to a sinking boat and moved Linda Lee up to a beacon platform. She and her husband, along with their children Cheryl Lynn and Leslie Jr., endured a long vigil as the boat disappeared. They prayed constantly, sharing a single half can of milk and baby food spooned to the children. Oil crew boats passed nearby without seeing them.

Schmidt

Weather turns colder after mild spell in Miami Valley

The forecast calls for windy mild and wet weather today with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight will be partly cloudy and colder with a low around 28 as a cool regime returns. Tuesday's high near 47 keeps the cool trend. Middletown reported 48 for yesterday's high and a 36 low this morning. rainfall last night totaled 0.45 inches.

Miami Valley Middletown

Antique Furniture Valued As Paid For Item

An antique is described as a piece of furniture that has been purchased and paid for, indicating ownership and value as a completed transaction.

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