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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1959

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Mutations Of Genes Are Probed In Major Advance

Houston scientists at M D Anderson Hospital report turning certain bacterial mutations on and off with a chemical trigger. Ultraviolet light creates damaged RNA needed to make DNA, but a phoney nutrient stops RNA formation, preventing mutations. RNA appears to act as the template for DNA.

Houston, Tex University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital Felix L. Haas Charles C. Doudney Haas Gunther Stent University of California

Acid Thrower Arrested Over Rubens Painting Damage

Munich police arrested Walter Menzl, who admitted vandalizing a priceless Rubens painting in the museum. He surrendered voluntarily and is likely to undergo a mental examination.

Munich Germany Walter Menzl Menzl

Incorrigible Sons Turned In By Father

Richard Paulisich a 41 year old Oakland jeweler filed a complaint of incorrigibles against his three sons ages 13 15 and 16 in Juvenile Court The father said the boys have been drinking gambling at home and threatening him while older siblings exist Police described the sons as surly and bitter when taken to Juvenile Hall pending a hearing One son muttered We ll get even

Oakland Calif Richard Paulisich Paulisich Wilma

British Press Blames Khrushchev for Macmillan Talks Failure

British papers across the political spectrum blame Soviet Premier Khrushchev for no concessions during Harold Macmillan’s Moscow visit. They say Macmillan Kirov Kiev trip failed to break the ice on Germany and West Berlin. The Moscow talks are viewed as a diplomatic setback with Khrushchev’s speech and absence of a joint ministers conference.

London Today Nikita Khrushchev Harold Macmillan Moscow Macmillan Kiev Germany West Berlin Khrushchev Mr. Macmillan Soviet Union Daily Mail The

Wrecked Talks and Divergent UK Reactions

Reports from British outlets show Khrushchev ousting negotiations and predict bleak outcomes as Moscow mission stalls. The Daily Herald and Daily Sketch offer sharp critiques while The Times notes possible bifurcated official interpretations of any negotiator success or failure.

Khrushchev Daily Herald Moscow Mission Daily Telegraph Daily Sketch Times of London

Chuckle Smitty Joke About Wife and Butler

In a humor panel Smitty jokes about a wife running away with the butler. Jonesy quips that firing the butler would have happened anyway, lightening the mood with a quick punchline.

Smitty Old Man Jonesy

Reds To Get Full Report On Boarding Of Trawler

The State Department awaits a Navy report before contacting Moscow about the boarding of a Soviet trawler by U S sailors off Newfoundland. The Navy said there were no indications of hostile intent beyond fishing.

Washington State Department Navy Moscow U.S Newfoundland Mie Ek

Soviet trawler Novorossisk crewed by 54 cooperates

The Soviet vessel Novorossisk with 54 sailors is reported by the Navy as cooperative and friendly. The United States acted under an international agreement the Defense Department says authorizes naval investigations of official documents of other ships suspected of damage.

Novorossisk Navy United States Defense Department

Soviet trawler boarded 120 miles northeast of St Johns

A Soviet trawler was boarded by a U S boarding party about 120 miles northeast of St Johns Newfoundland as part of an investigation into recent breaks in a transatlantic cable. The event was reported by AP and noted as a naval operation linked to the cable disruption inquiry.

Ney State Department Soviet Union New York Cyrus W. Field Western Union Atlantic North America Europe Newfoundland North Atlantic Britain France Ireland England Scotland Azores International Telephone and Telegraph American Telephone and Telegraph St. John’s

Run-Ins With Reds Old Stuff

Soviet trawlers have operated off Canada’s Atlantic coast for years under American and Canadian surveillance. U S planes have buzzed Soviet fishing vessels in international waters near Nova Scotia, with Newfoundland based aircraft watching Grand Banks. A. A. Ishkov in Halifax denied ballast buoying near Greenland and Newfoundland, calling the vessels engaged in scientific research.

Atlantic Canada U. S Nova Scotia Washington U.S Newfoundland Grand Banks U. S. Navy Argentia

Gov Di Salle Eyes Q A Session on State Budget

Columbus Ohio AP governor Michael V Di Salle asks Cabinet members to back him in a potential unprecedented question and answer session with the Legislature over the state budget. The move signals possible broad legislative engagement with fiscal policy.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. di Salle

Pianist Van Cliburn Undergoes Finger Surgery

New York pianist Van Cliburn underwent surgery to drain a right hand middle finger abscess. The hospital announced the operation was satisfactory and he is resting comfortably at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

New York van Cliburn

Soviet Trawler Boarded Near Grand Banks After Cable Breaks

Five sailors from the Roy O. Hale boarded the Soviet trawler Novorossisk about 120 miles off St Johns Newfoundland under orders from Adm. Jerauld Wright to verify compliance with a treaty protecting submarine cables. The Soviet vessel was found to be operating legally with all documents in order and its master cooperative.

Pentagon Novorosisk Atlantic Fleet Adm Jerauld Wright Roy O. Hale Novorossisk St. Johns Newfoundland Wright Russia E. J. Korte Grand Banks Soviet Union

4 Hands Aren't Better Than 2

A man Tevis A. Holmes aged 46 and Mrs. Ethel Darlene Smith aged 37 were found guilty of drunken driving. They shared a single car and tried to turn around in a dead end street with a witness testifying. Holmes received a $250 fine and five days in jail for a second DUI. Smith was fined $150.

Tevis A. Holmes Ethel Darlene Smith Holmes

U.S. Plans Venus Probes From Cape Canaveral

NASA and Rand Corp forecast possible June launches for Venus missions from Cape Canaveral Florida. An Atlas Able rocket would orbit Venus while a Thor Able vehicle could send a probe past Mars or into a solar orbit. Soviet plans for Venus probes were also anticipated.

Washington U.S Venus Mars Soviet Union Rand Corp Air Force

Hungarian Stamp Honors Vanguard Satellite

Budapest reports Communist Hungary plans a stamp showing the U S Vanguard satellite as part of a series also portraying Russian Sputniks and the Soviet rocket now in orbit around the sun. The issue commemorates the International Geophysical Year.

Budapest Hungary U. S

Gas Stations Next on Blue Laws List

Columbus service station dealers vote to close Sunday in line with Ohio blue law. 113 operators form the Independent Service Station Dealers Assn to back Mayor Sensenbrenner’s Sunday crackdown and plan committees to inspect remaining open stations. Affidavits will be filed in Municipal Court Monday.

Columbus Ohio Independent Vernon J. Kertzinger

Truck Hijacked Driver Escapes As Gun Misfires

A Wisconsin truck driver says a hitch-hiker robbed him of a tractor trailer near Elyria Ohio and attempted to shoot him. The pistol misfired and the driver escaped as authorities recaptured the rig two miles west of Cleveland. Suspect Charlie Mitchell 36 was taken into custody after patrols closed in on U.S. 6 and the Elyria barracks.

Elyria Ohio Wisconsin Cleveland Lorain Edward Hale Ohio Turnpike Hazaert Highway Patrol Charlie Mitchell

Weather Sketches for February Closing Day

The forecast calls for mostly cloudy mild weather today with showers by late afternoon and a high near 38. Tonight remains cloudy with more showers and a low around 35. Saturday brings partly cloudy cooler conditions with a high near 50 and lingering rain showers. Sunday should turn partly cloudy and warmer. Middletown reported a high of 57 yesterday at 3 p.m. and a 29 degree low at 3 a.m.

Maren Middletown

West German approves Soviet German trade pact

Bonn AP reports West Germany won final parliamentary approval for a three year Soviet German trade and consular agreement. The accord has functioned for about a year while establishing consulates remains on hold under mutual agreement.

Bonn Germany Russia

Community helps Genna family after Plum Island fire

A Newburyport Mass fire destroyed the Genna family home leaving 11 people homeless. Local groups including the Chamber of Commerce Ladies Kiwanis Rotary and Salvation Army organized a rapid housing and item drive within a week. William L. Plante Jr. led the appeal with hope the family would be settled soon. Genna 35 known Plum Island resident is a longtime salesman.

Newburyport, Mass Genna Anthony Genna Plum Island Newburyport News Chamber of Commerce Ladies of Christopher Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Salvation Army William L. Plante Jr New#uryport

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