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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1954

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Ike Age Plan Moves Toward Warm UK Approval

Congress appears set to approve Eisenhower’s social security expansion including higher benefits and broader coverage. House Speaker Martin says Congress will enact much of the president’s plan. Reed introduces two bills to extend coverage, raise benefits, and reform federal aid to states for noncovered individuals.

Washington Congress Eisenhower White House Capitol House Martin R-Mass Reed R-Ny Saii House Ways and Means

Hudson and Nash Merge to Form American Motors

Hudson Motor Car Co and Nash-Kelvinator Corp announce consolidation to create American Motors pending stockholder approval. Three Hudson shares trade for two American Motors, while Nash-Kelvinator stock becomes one share. A. E. Barit will be director and consultant. George W. Mason becomes president and chairman. The combined sales exceed 680 million and production nears 244,507 autos in the year ending Sept. 30. The merger makes American Motors the fourth largest U.S. automaker after GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

Detroit Hudson Motors Nash-Kelvinator Hudson Motor Car Co Nash-Kelvinator Corp American Motors Nash Kelvinator Hudson New Corporation N-K A. E. Barit George W. Mason Hudson and General Motors Ford Chrysler Kaiser Motors Willys-Overland Motors

Two Millionth Telephone Installed in Cleveland

Ohio Bell announced it has installed its 2,000,000th telephone, with nearly half of these new lines added in the last decade, highlighting rapid growth in the region’s communications infrastructure.

Cleveland Ohio Bel

Berlin Agreeing to Split Berlin Site for Big Four Talks

Western Allies moved to resume Berlin talks with the Russians as Washington and London prepared new instructions. Bonn hosted coordination meetings with U S Britain and France ready to accept Russian demand to split ministerial sessions between East and West Berlin with the summit set to begin January 5.

Berlin Germany United States Britain France Bonn Washington East Berlin Western

Solons Invited To Vote Themselves Pay Boost

Washington AP reports a special commission urged Congress to raise lawmakers pay to 27500 annually, plus larger raises for Supreme Court justices and federal judges. It also recommends a VP mansion for Nixon, broader survivor pensions, and study of expenses. Congress has 60 days to decide, with an election looming.

Washington House Supreme Court Sac I Eisenhower Nixon Congress Nonpartisan Commission Senate

Florida Tourist Business Brisk

Florida saw brisk tourist activity as cold northern weather pushes travelers south. The State Chamber of Commerce reports 3 to 5 percent more visitors in Florida last weekend than the same period a year earlier, according to executive vice president Harold Colee.

Jacksonville Fla Florida State Chamber of Commerce Harold Colee

DiMaggio and Monroe Wed in Quiet City Hall

Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe married in a secret Municipal Court ceremony in San Francisco. About 500 heard as Judge Charles S. Peery performed the single ring service. Guests included Reno Barsocchini and O Doul figures from baseball and show business. The couple left for an undisclosed honeymoon after a bashful kiss for photographers.

San Francisco Joe DiMaggio New York Marilyn Joe Reno Barsocchini

Compromise On Bricker Plan Looms

A Kefauver circulated Senate resolution could set a treaty record without a constitutional amendment. It would affirm attitudes toward treaties and require roll call votes on ratification, while Bricker pushes for a constitutional check. Administration figures see potential to break the deadlock as talks continue with Knowland and Bricker despite limited progress.

Washington P Eisenhower Bricker Sen Kefauver D-Tenn Ohio Senate Knowland California Atty

Pressure Buildup For More U S Trade With Commie Nations

At Panmunjom both sides refuse to back down as Korea talks stall. United States seeks resumption while Communists demand a date for reopening negotiations. Arthur Dean may return only if Communist charges of perfidy are retracted. Ju Man Sun proposes resuming discussions this Saturday if the UN agrees.

United States Martin U. S Arthur Dean Washington Reds South Korea Dean New York Korea Ju Man Sun Panmunjom U. N Red Mar

Indian plan endangers truce Reds in Korea report

Peiping radio quoted by Panmunjom says India’s plan to turn back 22,000 Chinese and North Korean prisoners from an anti Red camp endangers the armistice. The U N 8th Army prepares to receive the prisoners as war captives and release them as civilians next week.

Panmunjom Red China Peiping United Nations Mand India U.S. 8Th Army Tokyo Peiping Radio America U.N. Command

Editor Keenan Killed in Snowstorm Crash

Harold E. Keenan the 51 year old city editor of the Plainfield Courier News died in a collision between a car and a bus during a snowstorm in North Plainfield New Jersey. The crash occurred last night as the storm raged, prompting investigations by local authorities. Keenan's death removes a longtime lead writer and editor from the newspaper staff.

North Plainfield N. J Harold E. Keenan Plainfield Courier- News

McCarthy and Democrats Seek Peace on Subcommittee

Sen McCarthy and Senate Democrats, after six months of boycotting his investigations subcommittee, indicated openness to negotiated peace. McCarthy planned Boston hearings and proposed relaxing staff hiring and firing powers while Democrats led by Sen McClellan expressed cautious willingness to talks. no date set. They held a closed-door session on Government Operations Committee and discussed funds for the subcommittee through Jan 31, 1954.

Washington Sen McCarthy R-Wis Senate Boston Sen. McClellan D-Ark Senate Government Operations Committee Subcommittee Rules Committee

Preliminary hearing delayed in Fullwood murder case

A midtown Municipal Court, judge J T Lamb, postponed a preliminary hearing in the Earlene Fullwood slaying case. Willie Fullwood, 43, is charged with first degree murder. Earlier story on page 2. Chicago AFL meeting aims to settle highway tax pay dispute. truck drivers in Ohio and 11 states had threatened a strike, now postponed pending Detroit meeting. In Lawrence Kansas Charles V Mather, Massillon OH high school coach, 3 year contract as Kansas head coach announced.

Earlene Fullwood Willie Middletown Municipal Court J. T. Lamb Chicago AFL Teamsters Detroit Ohio AFL Lawrence Kan Charles V Chuck) Mather Massillon University of Kansas Chuck Hamilton

Journal Preview: School Scenes and Local Society Highlights

In Sundays Journal Peek At School Scenes what goes on in the city's classrooms is explored with a kindergarten class feature and accompanying pictures. Also, JA COMPANY sponsored by a local firm will invest profits in its parent firm, with story and photo in Sundays Journal. Ministers wives aid church activities while a series on busy women appears in society. A trip around the Miami Valley features in Valley Pages with stories on a growing South Lebanon family, remodeling of a West Elkton church, and Germantown skating rink opening.

Journal Sunday Miami Valley Lebanon West Elkton Germantown

Dean Denies He Supports Appeasement

NEW YORK Arthur H. Dean special U S ambassador to Korea denies favoring a policy of appeasement toward Red China in a Senate dispute sparked by Sen. Herman Welker. Welker called Dean’s interview a pro commun ist stance and said the attack helps the Communists. Dean asserted he is 100 percent against appeasement, has fought the Communists, and will continue to aid Far East and Southeast Asia in fighting communism despite Welker’s charges.

New York Arthur H. Dean U. S Korea China Herman Welker Idaho Welker Senate Dean Providence State Department South Korea Wall Street Far East Southeast Asia

South Korea Army Celebrates Eighth Anniversary

In Taegu Korea the Republic of Korea army marked its eight year existence with ceremonies and a parade. From a small constabulary regiment it has expanded to 18 combat divisions and aims for 20 divisions totaling about 240000 combat and service troops.

Taegu Korea Republic of Korea

Issue May Soon Come Into Focus

Washington AP reports mounting push within the Eisenhower administration to ease cold war barriers and permit limited trade with the Soviet Union and satellites. The debate splits between easing policies and maintaining economic pressure as Minnesota businessman Dwayne Andreas seeks permission to export 20,000 tons butter and 3,000 tons cottonseed oil to Russia. An interdepartmental committee is reviewing the case amid broader security questions and Allied pressure for greater East West trade.

Washington Eisenhower United States Russia Minnesota Dwayne Andreas State, Agriculture and Commerce Departments Soviet Union

Poisoner To Die Tonight

Gov. Lausche said he will not intervene for 55 year old Mrs. Davie Dean of Clermont County who is scheduled to die tonight in the Ohio Penitentiary electric chair. He noted he read the testimony and spent days studying her case and consulted with associates yet chose not to grant clemency.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Davie Dean Clermont County Ohio Penitentiary Davie Blanche Dean

Slippery Drive Weather Forecast For Mi Ami Valley

Cloudy skies and light rain expected tonight in the Mi ami Valley with a low near 33 degrees. Tomorrow will be cloudy and colder with rain turning to snow flurries and a high around 35. Earlier, Middletown recorded a morning low of 34 and yesterday peaked at 37 with a 22 low. Snow totaled 2.3 inches in Mi by 3 p.m. yesterday. The AP five day Ohio forecast calls for near normal temps Saturday to Wednesday, mild Saturday then colder, with warmer weather Monday followed by a drop Tuesday or Wednesday.

Miami Valley Vandalia Middletown Associated Press Ohio Sao

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