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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1957

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Miss McDonald’s staged kidnapping reenactment shocks film unit

A sensational studio re-enactment of Miss McDonald’s alleged kidnaping unfolds with a bed scene in green pajamas and a night desert pickup. Homicide Chief Lohrman previews scene by scene while Miss McDonald faces photographers with a bruised eye, insisting it’s not for publicity. British actor Michael Wilding watches, offering support as the drama spills into a living room finale in a chaotic, sensationalist press event.

Michael Wilding Miss McDonald Wilding Liz Taylor

Reds Offer More Aid To Germany

MOSCOW AP The Soviet Union promised East Germany more economic help and temporary control over Soviet troops on East German soil in a Kremlin communique. It outlined future agreement on civil and criminal jurisdiction housing and transport usage without a troop number limit, and pledged a 30 percent rise in trade with East Germany in 1957.

Moscow Soviet Union East Germany Kremlin Poland East Berlin Germany Russia

Ohio Group to Study One Year Residency Vote Law

The Ohio Association of Election Officials announced on Monday it will study a state law requiring voters to reside in Ohio for one year before voting in a federal election.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Assn. of

Like Heaven First Refugees Arrive In Middletown

Hungarian refugees John Turi 24 and Magdalena 16 arrive in Middletown after fleeing Communist tyranny. They traveled from Hungary via back roads to the Austrian border, then to a ship with other refugees bound for America. They arrived New Year’s Day and, living with the Agostons, marvel at liberty, cars, and modern life in the United States. Their future plans remain undecided.

Elvis John Magdalena Turi Middletown Star News Austria Elvis Presley Journal Weith John Turi Magdalena America

Montreal Oil Refinery Blast Wrecks Shell Site

A series of explosions and a massive fire damaged Shell Oil Co refinery storage area on Montreal’s eastern outskirts injuring eight people and causing over three million dollars in damage. Flames surged 200 feet high, glass shattered in nearby buildings, with smoke seen miles away. Shell personnel officer Peter Pangman said production facilities were not affected.

Montreal Shell Oil Co., Ltd Peter Pangman Shell Pangman

Fearless Little Cowboy Recovers At Lexington Hospital

Two year old Charles Jackson survived a bus crash that killed his mother Marie Regina Jackson and his infant brother Edward in Virginia. He remains hospitalized with a fractured leg and head injuries as nurses nurture him into a growing symbol of resilience while his father Edward E. Jackson races to join him.

Lexington Lee Duane Jackson Charles Jackson Hospital Marie Regina Jackson Scranton, Pa Edward N.J

Ham Hock Heist Sparks Maryland Legislature Debut

In Annapolis a State Senator interrupted a long bill debate with a comic tale about a man who stole a ham hock on the way to church. The man, seated in a front pew, concealed the ham under his coat and finally surrendered it to an elder, exclaiming the hell raised over such a small piece of meat.

Annapolis J. C. North Maryland

Negligence Charged In Jail Break Attempt

In Cincinnati Sheriff Dan Tehan said five inmates at Hamilton County Jail carried out a jailbreak attempt by seizing guard John J Sullivan and his keys. An outside door to the solitary cell was not locked and rules about staff on duty appeared violated. Investigators planned to proceed with an inquiry as the incident was described as a possible jail break that could have led to a larger riot.

Cincinnati Dan Tehan Hamilton County John J Sullivan Sullivan

Ike's Mideast Plan Faces Closed Session Clash

Representative Wayne Hays disrupted a House committee hearing on President Eisenhower's emergency Middle East plan protesting the exclusion of the public. He argued against closed sessions used to discuss possible troop deployments and money for Middle East aid, noting leaks and secrecy tensions with Secretary of State Dulles and the Joint Chiefs. The incident followed Dulles's public testimony and remarks by Rep. Gordon and Rep. Vorys predicting quick committee approval.

Lewis Gulick Washington Wayne Hays Ohio House Eisenhower Middle East Hays Dulles Adm Arthur W Radford Joint Epee of Gordon Ohioan State Department Middle East Countries Rep Vorys Hayes Irman Gordon Washington Israel Turkey Pakistan James P. Richards South Carolina Foreign Affairs Committee Richards House Committee Egypt

Indirect Suez Talks Planned Under UN Mediation

Britain and France reportedly back indirect talks with Egypt on a Suez settlement with Dag Hammarskjold mediating. Egypt refuses face to face talks. US will stay out but ready to influence. Talks to be held in New York with Hammarskjold moving between sides to draft a settlement based on Isis principles and tolls agreement. Britain and France may revive the 18 nation plan for canal governance if needed.

Washington Britain France Egypt U. N Dag Hammarskjold Suez United States New York Harmmarskjold Isis United Nations

Six Die In Northeast Storm Across Boston Area

A Boston area storm left at least six dead as heavy snow blanketed New England. Four heart attacks occurred while shoveling snow and two deaths followed from exposure after walking in deep snow. The storm dumped up to ten inches in the region.

Boston New England

Arab capitals weigh Eisenhower doctrine in Middle East

Cairo reports Egypt and three Arab allies discussing a common stance on the Eisenhower doctrine. Initial Arab reactions were cautious and often negative, though later voices favored certain aspects. King Hussein cited welcomed U.S. attitude with reservations while editors in Cairo editorially supported the plan.

Cairo Egypt Eisenhowier Mido'e East al Ahram Syria Saudi Arabia Jordan United States Charles Malik Hussein U.S Middle East Bourse Soyeuse

What would you give to have hair like mine

A playful quip from Chuckle Kitty and Catty trading comical barbs about hair and vanity. The light exchange centers on who would sacrifice more for a dramatic hair style, delivered in a punchy back-and-forth.

Kitty Catty

Wave Hike Okayed By House In Ohio

The Ohio House approved a pay raise package totaling 200000 per year for the incoming state administration. The 122 to 10 vote sends the bill back to the Senate for minor changes with expected quick Senate approval. The measure raises the highway director to 30000 annually and several other state officials to 18000 to 25000, with board and commission raises of 2000 to 6000. Senate leader Mechem stressed it reflects the governor’s plan.

Columbus Ohio Ohio House Senate William O'Neill Cives Leder C Stanley Mechem O'Neill

Boyd Rites Thursday in Cincinnati for Everett Boyd

Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. next Thursday in Cincinnati for Everett Marion Boyd vice president and associate editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He held a senior role at the paper and was respected for his editorial leadership and service to education and the community.

Cincinnati Everett Marion Boyd The Cincinnati Enquirer

Ike's Mideast Plan Stirs Limited Hope In U S Aid

Dulles rejected U S backing for the Aswan Dam while warning against invading nations to topple communism and stressing that such aggression would trigger broader wars. He told a committee there is no intention to finance the Egyptian project on the Nile.

Dulles U.S Nile Ass Dam

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