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Middletown Journal

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Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1962

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Sukarno Boosts Buildup of West New Guinea

Indonesia steps up arms buildup near West New Guinea as 10 000 veterans in Amboina and the Moluccas are rearmed Col Busijiri says they will advance to block a Dutch Papuan state and raise Indonesia's flag The high government source says Jakarta could offer eventual self determination for Papuans in exchange for administration of the territory amid US and Australian pressure The Dutch in The Hague regard the report as interesting but will verify through official channels

Indonesiandonesia West New Guinea Sukarno Netherlands Amboina Molucca New Guinea Indonesia Jakarta Busijiri United States Australia The Hague

Feline intruder trusses deputy in attic chase

Mrs Frances Johnson reports a loose cat in Groveland Township. Deputy Donald G Bailey climbs to the attic on rafters due to no floor boards and slips, ending with his legs through the living room ceiling. The cat reaches the porch, is captured, and escapes from Oakland County Animal Shelter.

Pontiac, Mich Frances Johnson Oakland County Sheriff's Department Groveland Township Donald G. Bailey Bailey Oakland County Animal Shelter

Humphrey predicts Kennedy push for elderly medical aid plan

Senator Hubert H. Humphrey says President Kennedy will push hard for a medical aid program funded through Social Security. He views it as the campaign pledge and expects tough passage in Congress, while noting limited prospects for general education aid and possible civil rights improvements via executive actions.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Kennedy Humphrey Senate John M. Bailey Minnesota Congress Robert F. Kennedy

Two Nabbed In Extortion For Red-Held Students

FBI arrested two Santa Ana men on charges of trying to extort 25,000 dollars for the release of two American youths captured in a plot linked to East and West Germany. The suspects include Edgar E. Pankey and William G. Simon led the inquiry. the case cites a Sept. 19, 1961 letter demanding payment.

Santa Ana Calif FBI Santa Ana Can Sass Edgar E. Pankey Tustin Clair Pankey Victor S. Pankey Gilbert Ferrey West Germany Dennis Shane Hatrick Albert Bruce Dyer William G. Simon Los Angeles Simon East Germany

A Boy Wonders About Heaven’s Beauty Beyond Stars

A child gazes at the night sky and muses that if heaven is lovely here, it must be even more wonderful on the other side. The remark captures a young mind’s hopeful curiosity about the afterlife.

Ivan Miller Seen Too Cool For Christmas Mistletoe Kiss

Frances Rose a corroborating witness testified about a Christmas party held last year where husbands kissed their wives under the mistletoe. She said Ivan Miller did not kiss his wife and appeared notably aloof during the event. Patty Miller is identified as divorced and a caterer, age 21, while Ivan Miller is 28. The report notes the character and conduct at the gathering in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Patty Miller Ivan Miller Frances Rose Miller

Comedy-Sharp Hungary Laughs At Its Shortcomings

In Budapest a 4 hour television revue lampoons regime foibles drawing two million viewers. Jokes target shoddy building, middle class pretensions, and radio jamming with sketches on apartments, bourgeois manners, and the Voice of America. The Life and Literature journal rebrands as “and” with a bold black circle.

Budapest Hungary Voice of America Life and Literature

Vatican to welcome Castro's new Cuban ambassador

Vatican confirms it will admit the Cuban ambassador designate Amado Blanco y Fernandez despite earlier excommunications of Castro and top Cuban officials. Blanco, a Spanish-born dentist and seaman, is listed in the 1962 Vatican diplomatic roster and is deemed acceptable by Vatican protocol.

Vatican City Roman Catholic Church Fide Castro Vatican Lis Amado Blanco Y Fernandez Havana Blanco Y Fernandez Holy See

French Proposal on Algeria Race Period Sovereignty

The French offer to retain technical sovereignty over Algeria during the transition, maintain order, and oversee a self determination vote for Algeria’s nine million Muslims on their political future.

Algeria

Zoo’s New Gun Ends Badly at Jacksonville Zoo

The Jacksonville Zoo’s first gun, delivered at a cost of 950 dollars and not insured, was placed in its pen on Wednesday and promptly butted the wire fence. Superintendent N P Baldwin reported the animal apparently broke its neck in the incident.

Jacksonville, Fla Jacksonville Zoo N. P. Baldwin

Rain Expected in Miami Valley Amid Showers Forecast

The Miami Valley may see rain tomorrow with showers likely in the morning and continued rain Friday afternoon. Lows tonight around 42 degrees and Friday highs near 38. Yesterday’s official high reached 53 at 4 p.m. with an overnight low of 36 at 6 a.m.

Miami Valley

Democrats Avert Power Struggle in House Leadership

Washington AP report notes Rep Richard Bolling withdrew from seeking majority leader, clearing path for Rep Carl Albert to be floor leader and averting a split among House Democrats. Bolling said lack of solid support in key states doomed his bid. Albert’s liberal stance praised though he had reservations on civil rights and oil and gas legislation.

Washington Richard Bolling D-Mo House Bolling John W. McCormack Massachusetts House Democrats Carl Albert Oklahoma McCormack Sam Rayburn Hig Sandards Standard Albert

Cuba White Paper To Get Big Play

The State Department will widely distribute a new white paper accusing Cuba of threatening hemisphere security. It states 80 percent of Cuba’s trade is with the Soviet bloc and Cuba has received up to 100 million dollars in Soviet arms aiding Castro Communist influence. Cuban support for guerrilla actions in the region is cited ahead of the OAS foreign ministers meeting in Punta del Este on January 22 to discuss sanctions.

Washington State Department Latin America U.S Cuba Hemisphere Organization of America States Fidel Castro Punta de Este Uruguay

Kennedy Focuses On State Of The Union Address

President Kennedy concentrates on shaping his State of the Union message for Congress while on Florida's coast. He plans to fly to Columbus for a DiSalle birthday fundraiser and may meet Democratic leaders in Washington. Vice President Johnson returns to D C as Army reorganization adds two permanent divisions.

Palm Beach Fia Kennedy Congress Washington Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson City Tex Wisconsin 32Nd Texas 49Th

Congo Flood Bases UN Sends Aid

Flood waters in the Congo recede as UN relief efforts begin to repair damage from the river’s worst flood on record. Matadi port cut off, shipping halted while a barge train funded by a $19,280 U.S. government check moves supplies to Cocquishatville and nearby villages. The U.S. Air Force flies five power generators to restore communications and electricity.

Leopoldville The Congo U.N. Command Matadi Atlantic Alessandro Corradini U.N U.S Coquishatville Air Force Europe

Tshombe accuses UN of aggression in Congo

Katanga leader Moise Tshombe denounces United Nations intervention as aggression in a speech to the Provincial Assembly. He objects to portions of an eight point pact ending Katanga’s secession, calls for a cease fire, and notes low attendance as debate stalls.

Tshombe Congo Elisabethville Katanga the Congo Moise Tshombe United Nations Assembly U.S New York

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