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Middletown Journal

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Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1961

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UN urged to drop Castro invasion charges at Security Council

The United States pressed the United Nations to drop Fidel Castro’s claim that Washington plans to invade Cuba. Cuba denounced US accusations as false as debate opened, with Roa warning that US relations would worsen. US ambassador Wadsworth accused Castro of exporting subversion, while Zorin warned of looming aggression and Soviet backing for Cuba.

United Nations, N.Y United States U.N. Security Council Fidel Castro U.S Cuba U-Nation Council Council Chile Ecuador Ray Roa The Eisenhower Council Chamber U.N James J. Wadsworth Wadsworth Castro U. S Roa Valerian A. Zorin Zorin Khrushchev

Probers Seek Reason For Reactor Blast

Nuclear experts probed a silo shaped building at the National Reactor Testing Station Idaho to determine the cause of a blast that killed three young servicemen. High radiation confined to the building hindered body recovery and investigation. The incident marked the first fatal reactor accident in the U S atomic program.

Idaho Falls Idaho Atomic Energy Program AEC Los Alamos N.M Atomic Energy Con Mission

Pressure Mounts On Castro As Americas Debates Next Moves

U S officials plan a short of force patrol against arms shipments to Latin America, tracking of Castro agents, and Cuba sanctions as new presidencies in the United States and Brazil approach. Panama considers breaking with Havana while most treaties stay in force and Guantanamo remains under U S control. Castro remains entrenched in the Communist network with no rapid return to relations expected.

Washington Fidel Castro Organization of American States United States Brazil Cuba U. S Havana Panama Castro U.S Guantanamo Navy Base Guantanamo White House

Apparent Negligence Shuts Home After Owner Vacation

Police in Cincinnati secured two garage doors and a bathroom window at a home Wednesday after the owner left for a Caribbean vacation. Authorities labeled the incident apparent negligence and completed the safety measures. The residence belonged to Stanley R. Schrotel, the city’s police chief.

Cincinnati Fae Stanley R. Schrotel

Klumpp Prosecutor Disagrees With Governor Over Death Sentence

Hamilton County Prosecutor C. Watson Hover said Governor DiSalle erred in changing Edythe Klumpp’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Hover criticized the governor’s methods and suggested clemency or a pardon should be considered if Klumpp was involved in an accidental killing. He noted life terms allow parole after a period and prepared to return to Cincinnati.

Columbus, Ohio Edythe Klumpp Michael IV. DiSalle Hamilton County C. Watson Edythe Kampp Louise Klumpp Cincinnati

Space Capsule Reaches 32 Miles In Test Launch

A 900 pound space capsule was lofted over 32 miles and recovered from the Gulf of Mexico. The test used a Cree research rocket and a Nike three stage booster to trial a parachute drag system for reentry. The mission aimed to support the in space program.

Eglin Air Force Base Fla Gulf of Mexico Air Force Eglin Gulf Test Range Santa Rosa Island Missile Test Center

Fire Kills Woman in Warren Ohio Bedroom

AP report: a lie believed electric heater caused a fatal fire in a Warren Ohio two story house killing 67 year old Mrs Walter Simmons who was alone in her bedroom Wednesday.

Warren Ohio Walter Simmons

Steel Leaders Meet To Salvage Idle Mills Production

Washington AP reports steel management and union leaders held an unusual talks to revive idle mills as output dipped to 38.6 percent of capacity, a 22 year low for non strike weeks. President McDonald of the United Steelworkers urged reversing demand declines and unemployment, while AFL CIO leaders considered economic aid plans for Congress.

Washington David J. McDonad United Steelworkers Union Congress George Meany Afl-Cio Federation Executive Council

Fire Claims Mom and Six Children in Lynn Tenement

A Lynn Massachusetts fire killed a mother six of her seven children and her niece in a two story tenement. Father Donald Amirault saved his infant Dawn Marie and urged neighbors to help others escape. Dawn Marie, Shirley, Michael, Shirley, Donna, Scott, Kayla, Barbara Jean, and Paula Holingsworth perished alongside the baby Dawn Marie and Barbara Hollingsworth.

Lynn Mass Walter Carter Donald Amirault Dawn Marie c‘Sers Shirley Amirault Michael Shirley Donna Scort Ka“ay Barbara Jean Paula Holingsworth Amirault Atichairs William Dutch Robert Nor Amiraut Dawn Maurie Barbara Hollingsworth Paula Lynn Hospital

Cuban Cabinet Blames U.S. for Break in Ties

In Havana the Cuban Cabinet issued a statement blaming the Eisenhower administration for the severed U.S. relations with Cuba and signaling hope for reestablishment under future leadership. It stopped short of naming President-elect Kennedy and made no direct reference to Guantanamo.

Havana Fidel Castro Kennedy Castro United States U.S Cuba Eisenhower Johnf. Kennedy Castro T

US Forces Brace for Laos Crisis in Pacific Deployment

In Honolulu high level U S military leaders prepared for possible action in Laos. sources say 7th Fleet units and bases across the Western Pacific stand ready from Okinawa Formosa Japan the Philippines and the South China Sea. Adm Harry Feit said measures included increased airlift and redeployed mobile fleet forces with Marines ready led by the 3rd Marine Division and Marine Air Wing on Okinawa for jungle warfare as needed.

Honolulu 7Th Fleet Western Pacific Laos South China Sea Okinawa Japan Formosa Philippines Adm Harry D. Feit U. S Pacific Fekt 3Rd Marine Division Marine Air Wing

U S Forces Exercise Mobility Drills Near Laos Location

The Ih Fighter Wing at Clark Air Base Philippines pilots F100 and F107 jets as the U S 7th Fleet concentrates three carriers three destroyers about a dozen submarines and escorts in the South China Sea while a Hawaii based 2d Infantry Division unit begins practice mobility exercises on Wednesday.

Laos Clark Air Force Base Philippines U.S. 7Th Fleet South China Sea Hawaii 2D Infantry Division

Ohio Pilot Killed in Miramar Jet Crash

Navy jet fighter Lt. William J. Kosel 34 a Bridgeport Ohio native was killed when his F3H Demon crashed and burned just after takeoff from Miramar Naval Air Station California. Officials said the engine apparently flamed out.

San Diego Calif William J. Kosel Bridgeport Ohio Kosel Miramar Naval Air Station

Belgium Strike Breaking Faces Waning Support

In Brussels and Antwerp noisy protests emerged as the 17 day strike against austerity waned. Socialists pressed toward return to work while leaders sought a exit from the stoppage. About 1,000 demonstrators tried to seize City Hall and 8,000 gathered in Antwerp amid protests and property damage.

Brussels Belgium Antwerp Pierre Hamel Leo Collard Socialist Party King Baudouln Gaston Eyskens

Todays Chuckle A perfect wife is one who is willing

A light quip notes that a perfect wife is ready to help her husband with housework showing a humorous domestic balance.

Life Imprisonment For Now DiSalle Spares Edythe

Governor Michael V. DiSalle commuted Cincinnati woman Edythe Klumpp from death to life imprisonment after a truth serum interview. She was convicted of first degree murder in the October 1958 slaying of Louise Bergen and the burning of her body on Lake Cowan shore. The governor cited possible miscarriage of justice and said the decision could be revisited if further evidence emerged.

Columbus Ohio Edythe Klumpp Michael V. DiSalle Cincinnati DiSalle Klumpp Louise Bergen Lake Cowan Clinton County Hover

Pleasant Friday forecast with mild warmth

A pleasant high of 45 degrees is forecast for Friday. Tonight will be fair and warmer with a low around 3. Tomorrow will bring partly cloudy skies as temperatures rise. Yesterday’s official high was 34 degrees at 7 m and the overnight low 12 at 4 30 a m today.

Mrs Klumpp Elated After Governor Spares Her Life

Mrs. Klumpp, held at Marysville Women’s Reformatory, learned from a radio broadcast that Governor DiSalle spared her life. Superintendent Wheeler said she felt hopeful and asked for a radio, with records to transfer from Ohio Penitentiary to the reform school. She’s in good spirits and moving from isolation to a larger cell as planning proceeds.

Marysville, Ohio Edythe Klumpp Michael V. DiSalle Women's Reformatory Martha Wheeler

84-Year-Old Leaves 825000 To Pet Dogs

Louisville report says tavern operator John L. Lynch, 84, left income from a $25 000 estate to his two boxer dogs Bing and Rusty. A neighbor recalled a prior $3 000 bequest for the dogs upon his wife’s death. Lynch died December 29. funds will go to charities after the dogs pass.

Louisville, Ky John L. Lynch Bing Rusty Mary Lou Grant

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