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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1959
Page
1
Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastas I. Mikoyan capped a U S tour with a surprise appearance on a Los Angeles TV show. Police guarded him as he hobnobbed with stars and students before a brief air date during a busy day that included UCLA remarks and a Newport encounter with business leaders.
The motorcade passed red lights as Soviet official Anastas Mikoyan toured Paramount Studios with reporters present. Studio executives and starlets lined the gate while Mikoyan, on two sound stages, spoke with Marlon Brando in a bilingual exchange via an intermediary.
While on a set for Don't Give Up the Ship the comedian mocked a man as Aaron Lebadoff a known Yiddish theater comic. Mikoyan laughed along as the joke landed with the crew.
Dr. Arthur M. Vener of Michigan State University reports on clothing psychology. His study explores how universal nudity would affect social cues, status, and occupation recognition, noting differences by gender and influence from peers and parents.
Henry Lee a young school teacher filed suit in Phoenix against Antoinette Bryant seeking return of a diamond ring or payment of $439.78. Lee says he was ready to marry Bryant but she kept the ring after accepting it.
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan arrives in New York for a two day visit amid heavy security. Police plan about 500 officers for his dinners and receptions while protesters from Hungarian prisoner and captive European groups prepare to line up for rallies. He flies in from Los Angeles to meet bankers at Wall Street luncheon.
Durand Michigan based chief White Bird representing 4000 Chippewa Indians mailed an apology to Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan after eggs were thrown at him in Detroit. He notes past hospitality from Native people and praises Mikoyan for conduct during his visit.
Street noted as a frequent target of Soviet propaganda the luncheon is social not financial. Mikoyan will attend a dinner Wednesday night at the Waldorf Astoria hosted by the Economic Club of New York. About 1 000 Hungarian demonstrators are expected outside the hotel with a reception planned Thursday at the Council on Foreign Relations near the Soviet U N delegation headquarters.
Cuban military courts execute at least 145 since Batista’s flight on Jan 1 as 75 more die near Santiago in Oriente province. Hearings for up to 100 prisoners begin amid secret trials, with authorities denying details while reports of executions surface.
Prime Minister Eyskens and minister Van Hemmb yck announced in Parliament a rapid move toward voting rights and independence for the Congo. King Baudouin in a radio address asserted a peaceful path to independence, while Leopoldville remained under tight military control after riots left 42 Africans dead and more than 200 injured.
The Miami Valley remains under a high pressure zone bringing milder conditions. The official forecast calls for a cloudy mild day with a high near 54 and a low about 30 tonight. Wednesday should stay mild with a high around 50. Middletown posted a 4 pm high of 30 and a 8:30 pm low of 28.
Report describes two groups of 14 and 61 executed at a military camp near Santiago, Oriente. Witnesses say prisoners were brought in trucks around 3 a.m. and executed in a freshly dug trench. Catholic priest notes most victims were young police guards accused of violence or informers tied to Masferrer’s private army.
In Salt Lake City Utah 1959 the Utah legislature convened after Secretary of State Lamont F Toronto hit the bell with a wrench to start the session officials could not locate the clapper for the bell at the opening of the 1959 session.
Soviet prospectors report rich gold deposits in central Uzbekistan’s mountains in southwest Asia. Moscow radio says gold is so thick it sticks out of the ground in parts of the area.
Governor Michael V. Di Salle argues in his first briefing that Ohio faces a grave fiscal outlook far worse than the 35 million dollar cash balance cited by outgoing Governor O Neill. He warns of potential budget strains and urgent action.
President Eisenhower presented a 77 billion dollar budget for the coming year aiming for about a 100 million dollar surplus. House GOP Leader Halleck said tax cuts may come in two to three years if the new Democratic Congress backs Eisenhower's fiscal plan and programs.
Mrs. Jean Lavarone, a 43 year old widowed mother of eight, faces kidnapping charges after allegedly abducting infant Lisa Rose Chionchio from St Peter's Hospital to dupe a boyfriend into marriage. Police found the child in her Brooklyn apartment. medical tests confirmed the infant's identity.
A humorous item describes a banquet with cold lamb chop and faded green peas, surrounded by dull speakers. The scene evokes a lackluster event with unengaging entertainment and sparse culinary appeal.
In a recount finalized by a 56 member joint committee, Republican Robert T. Stafford of Rutland won the Vermont governorship by 718 votes over Democrat Bernard J. Leddy, 62 222 to 61 503, with 123 859 ballots counted and 131 ballots rejected.
President Eisenhower meets with the new House and Senate Republican leadership to discuss the forthcoming budget and economic messages. The delegation includes Rep. Charles Halleck, Sen. Everett Dirksen, and new members Sen. Kuchel, Rep. Byrnes, and others shaping the GOP leadership.
Aurora mayor Paul Egan 58 was knocked to the floor in a hallway confrontation with Mon day Halbesma 43 a city building inspector serving as sergeant at arms. Egan spent the night in St Charles Hospital with a jaw cut and facial bruises. Halbesma reported no arrest and left the chamber calling it a fine way to start Monday.
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