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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1956

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Westinghouse Strike Talks Shift to Philadelphia

Federal mediator James Finnegan moves negotiations from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia as Westinghouse union and company reps meet under tense conditions. In Columbus a violent picket line led to the death of 34 year old Troy Tadlock and multiple hospitalizations amid mass arrests.

Philadelphia Westinghouse James Finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Pittsburgh James B. Carey Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers al Hartnett Columbus Ohio Troy Tadlock Common Pleas Dana F. Reynolds IUE

Striker Struck By Auto At Mansfield Westinghouse Plant

In Mansfield Ohio a striker was lightly injured early in a mass demonstration at the Westinghouse Electric Corp plant. David Nelson 35 was struck by a worker’s car and treated for abrasions as about 1000 union men gathered at 530 this morning and dispersed two hours later.

Mansfield Ohio P—Police Today Westinghouse Electric Corp Paul J. Martin David Nelson Martin Chalmer Snyder Westinghouse International Union of Electrical Workers Afl-Cio CL. Vandereau

Kelly Enters GOP Run For Lt. Governor

Cincinnati council member William Cody Kelly 33 announces Republican bid for Ohio lieutenant governor. An attorney who studied at Yale and University of Cincinnati Law School, he cites statewide talks with party members seeking young Republican leadership. Paul M. Herbert is the other GOP candidate.

Cincinnati William Cody Kelly Ohio Kelly Yale University University of Cincinnati Law School Chamber of Commerce Paul M. Herbert Columbus

Sparkman Eyes Kefauver Clash in Florida Primary

Senator Sparkman says Stevenson supporters welcome a preconvention test with Senator Kefauver in Florida. Kefauver vows to seek the state's 28 convention votes, while Stevenson plans to enter the May 29 primary. Sparkman backs Stevenson as the Florida contest looms amid delegate speculation.

Washington Sen Sparkman D-Ala Adlai E. Stevenson Estes Kefauver Dtenn Florida Kefauver Stevenson Stevensor Len Holland D-Flo

Liberia Accepts Soviet Aid Offer Hint With Caution

The New York Times reports Russia proposed economic and technical aid to Liberia during the third inauguration of President William V. S. Tubman in Monrovia. A Soviet diplomatic exchange was suggested, but Liberia, wary of communism, may cautious when considering the offer.

New York New York Times Russia Liberia Times Monrovia William W. S Tubman

Regina High School Delays Reopening Due to Flu

Regina High School in Cincinnati will not reopen until tomorrow as half of its teaching nuns are stricken with influenza. The 725 students were set to return yesterday after Christmas vacation.

Cincinnati Regina High School

Father Fends Off Emancipation Bid Amid Fines Tale

Irane Turner, 17, seeks emancipation from her Sierra Madre father cafe owner Joseph Norman Turner 47 claiming cruelty and abuse. She asks for 500 dollars monthly support while he says he never mistreated her and he imposes fines for everyday chores. Superior Judge Elmer Doyle took the case under submission.

Los Angeles Irane Turner Miss Turner Superior Court Joseph Norman Turner Sierra Madre Turner Elmer D. Doyle Samuel Harold Wiener Chicago Wiener Clarice Cavanaugh Culver City

Aid Sought In Hard-Hit Work Areas

A Senate Labor subcommittee opened hearings on a bill to lift hard hit work areas from unemployment. Witnesses included Sens. Margaret Chase Smith Kilgore Kefauver and Wilkes-Barre ILGWU district director Mrs. William Matheson. The proposal would provide 200 million dollars in loans and grants plus training, surplus labor procurement, tax write-offs, and food distribution to affected areas. Kilgore urged prompt action and national coordination to combat persistent joblessness.

Washington Senate Margaret Chase Smith Maine Kilgore D-Wva Kefauver D-Tenn William Matheson Wilkes-Barre International Ladies Garreent Workers Union Douglas Dill Congress

La Rosa Engaged To Como Staffer

New York singer Julius La Rosa plans marriage to Rory Myer secretary to Perry Como. The couple met last February through a mutual friend and announced their engagement on New Year’s Eve. Myer, 24, previously won a local publicity contest for likeness to Ava Gardner. A wedding date has not been set.

New York Julius la Rosa Arthur Godfrey Perry Como Rory Myer Teddy la Rosa Ava Gardner

State Senator Quits To Accept Judgeship

W Wilbur L Shull a Columbus Republican state senator representing Franklin and Pickaway counties has resigned to become a Columbus Municipal Court judge The new post created by the last Legislature gives the court jurisdiction over all of Franklin County

Columbus Ohio Wilbur L. Shull Franklin Pickaway Shull Franklin County

Incendiary Object Found Aboard Flight 32 Passengers

An Army bomb disposal expert described a small silver two inch object found aboard a TWA flight with 32 people as an incendiary device that appeared loaded. Capt. Sather noted no firing mechanism was found. Magnesium content and a yellow powder were identified pending tests.

T Pittsburgh TWA G. A. Sather 145Th Bomb Disposal Detachment Lyle Ryan Columbus Ohio Wheeling W. V FBI Sather Chicago Dayton W.va Washington

Doctor seeks Congressional action to stay in United States

Dr Stella Yen, a 26 year old obstetrics resident at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, asks Congress to intervene to prevent deportation to China. Rep Hess introduced three bills to extend her visa which expires in April. Yen describes brutal repressions under Communist rule and fears for her family.

Dayton Ohio Congress Hess Stella B. Yen Yen Good Samaritan Hospital China Shanghai St. Thomas University Manila United States

Boy Dies in Dayton Home Fire

A six-year-old boy, Eugene Waller, died in a fire that engulfed a Ridgewood Heights residence west of Dayton early today. His parents Nathaniel and the family attempted to rescue him, but flames trapped them. the father suffered burns while trying to reach the boy in the kitchen where he slept.

Dayton Ohio Ridgewood Heights Eugene Waller Nathaniel Waller Waller Jack Reese

Cloudy and Warmer Forecast Through Thursday

The forecast calls for lingering cloudiness today with a high near 36 and a low around 18 tonight. Thursday should be partly cloudy and moderately cold with a high near 40, following an unofficial 44 degree high yesterday and a low of 24 this morning.

Eden Under Fire As Sketch Attacks Leadership

London prime minister Eden faces intensified pressure as the Daily Sketch urges him to show leadership or quit. Critics accuse him of indecision on foreign policy and inflation while Labor leader Hugh Gaitskell calls for Parliament recall to debate arms disclosures before Eden meets the U.S. end of month.

London Eden Daily Sketch Britain Downing Street Daily Telegraph Daily Mail Hugh Graitskell Labor Party Selwyn Lloyd Washington Laborite Daily Herald

Eisenhower Plans A Day Of Complete Relaxation In Key West

President Eisenhower wraps up two major messages to Congress then rests with no government work schedule in Key West. White House aide James C. Hagerty notes he will take it completely easy for a day. Tomorrow breakfast hosts Brazil’s President-elect Juscelino Kubitschek.

Key West Fla Eisenhower Congress James C. Hagerty White House Hagerty Juscelino Kubitschek Brazil

Fair Barn Fire Kills 24 Horses at Washington County Fair

At Washington County Fair grounds in Marietta Ohio a fire destroyed a concrete block building killing 24 harness racing horses. Owners valued some horses between 300 and 10000 dollars each while the fair board director estimated losses at 30000 to 50000 dollars. Caretaker William Courtney 53 was held for questioning at the sheriff's office by Fire Chief David Drennen with no charges yet filed.

Marietta Ohio Washington County Fairgrounds D. E. Hurst Fair Board William Courtney David Drennen

Milkman's Cup Runneth Over in La Plata County

Mr and Mrs George Davis of Florida Mesa win 62 quarts of milk and 24 cans for their newborn son, the first 1956 baby born in La Plata County. The Davis family raises milk cows as a business in Durango Colorado.

Durango Colo George Davis Florida Mesa la Plata Davises

Dispute Looming On Highway Funds

Senator Gore warns Congress may clash over how to allocate new highway funds among states for the interstate system. He supports a version of his 1955 bill but cites a controversial needs based funding formula as a major obstacle to Senate approval and House acceptance.

Washington Sen Gore D-Tenn Congress Senate House House Public Works Committee Uncle Sam Eisenhower Presidential Commission On Lucius D. Clay Clay Commission

Girl Crushed Under School Bus Dies At Home

A 10 to 11 year old girl, Sue Ann Nevergall of near Mendon, was crushed to death in front of her Celina area home after getting off a school bus while attempting to retrieve a paper. The deadly accident occurred yesterday as the vehicle stood near her residence.

Glencoe St. Louis County St. Louis Fred Barnhouse Celina Ohio Sue Ann Nevergall Near Mendon

Plan To Cut Crop Piles Said Ready

Times reports President Eisenhower will send a new plan to Congress to cut big surplus crops by up to 20 percent. Farmers who cooperate can take a cash certificate or receive surplus stock, reducing future plantings and easing surpluses. The plan is part of a soil bank, with 350 million dollars for year one and 250 million in existing programs, totaling 600 million to fund soil and water conservation.

New York New York Times Eisenhower Congress Washington Dispatch

Eisenhower to send special farm message Monday

President Eisenhower plans to send Congress a special farm program message Monday. White House press secretary James Clagerty said the plan, a top priority this election year, will outline proposals on flexible supports, low income farmer aid, and a soil bank.

Washington Eisenhower Congress James Clagerty White House Key West Fla Sen. Aiken R-Vi Aiken Senate Agriculture Committee Capitol Hill Agriculture Committee Sen Sparkman D-Ala Bridges Senate Republican Policy Committee Knowland California Women’s Press Club

House Bill Faces bitter road on segregation tied to school aid

Rep Powell says he has votes to write racial segregation limits into federal school aid bills. House Republicans back an amendment to deny construction funds to districts with separate white and Negro schools, risking the administration’s aid program. Speaker Rayburn expects a construction funds bill soon. Eisenhower to address school aid in State of the Union.

Rayburn Sen. Russell D-Ga State Department Washington Powell House Congress Texas Rep. Halleck Indiana Senate Eisenhower House Education Committee

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