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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1955

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Panama President Guizado Faces Arrest and Impeachment

The National Assembly ordered the arrest and impeachment of President Jose Ramon Guizado after lawyer Ruben Miro confessed to the Remon murder and implicated Guizado. Guizado had requested a leave of absence as investigators pressed for his removal amid a security buildup around his La Cresta home.

Panama National Assembly Jose Ramon Guizado Jose Antonio Remon Guizado Atty Ruben "Miro Remon Jose Ramon Jr Saint Malo Tomas Nieves Perez Miro Remov Guatemala Assembly Chamber Unti Ruben Miro la Cresta

Extortionist Sentenced in Vancouver two years

Heinz Adam age 44 formerly of Salzburg Austria was sentenced by Magistrate Oscar Orr to two years in prison for attempting to extort 150000 from Vincent Astor New York broker and 50000 from Vancouver businessman Harry Reifel. Adam admitted sending threatening letters claiming a public wrongdoing in exchange for payment and cited his wife's illness as motive.

Vancouver B. C Heinz Adam Vincent Astor New York Adam Salzburg Austria Astor Harry Reifel Oscar Orr Reifel

McCarthy challenges Dems on anti red sincerity in Senate

Senator McCarthy challenged Democratic sincerity as the Senate approved a unanimous 84-0 resolution denouncing communism and backing continued subversive investigations. Long halted McCarthy twice for imputing unworthy conduct. Ruchel challenged once but Long allowed him to resume. House action not required.

G. Milton Kelly Washington Sen McCarthy R-Wis Senate House Daniel D-Tex Long D-La Ruchel Calif Wisconsin McClellan D-Ark Senate Investigations Subcommittee Rep Martin Dies House Un-American Activities Committee Democratic Truman-Acheson Dies Congress Willis

Red Offer Gets Cold Reception

Washington officials welcomed Russia's stated willingness to share atomic know how with other nations but urged proof of good faith. Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Strauss said the Moscow offer is only partial toward Eisenhower’s atoms for peace plan and noted it came after more than a year. Senator Anderson called it encouraging yet cautioned for concrete deeds before rising expectations. No White House or State Department comment was issued.

Washington Soviet Union Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Moscow Eisenhower Sen. Anderson D-Nm Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Kremlin White House State Department Strauss

Bombers Hit Tienao Island for Sixth Day

Chinese Nationalist air units bombed Tienao Island off Tachens, 15 miles north, for the sixth straight day, according to the iDefense Ministry.

Taipeh Formosa Tienao Island Tachens iDefense Ministry

UN chief Hammarskjold hopes to free airmen from China

President Eisenhower pledged full U.S. support for Dag Hammarskjold in seeking release of 11 American airmen imprisoned in Red China. The president said the immediate goal is their safe return and warned against provocative actions that could endanger their lives. The airmen were captured during the Korean War and sentenced as spies by Peiping.

Congress Hammarskjold Peiping U. N New York Henry Cabot Lodge Jr U.N Lodge Secretary of State Dulles Omaha Neb Strategic Air Command Dulley Eisenhower United States China Washington Dag Hammarskjold U.S Red China United Nations N.Y

Coast Escapes Monster Storm Off North Atlantic

A massive winter storm moving northeast at 12 to 15 mph was 1,600 miles across and affected weather from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland. Ships reported 65 mph winds with higher gusts. Rescue vessels were sent to assist three ships as the storm pressed along the west side of the North Atlantic.

Miami Fla North Atlantic Nova Scotia Brunswick Newfoundland

Philadelphia Transit Strike Postponed for One Week

Philadelphia transit workers postponed a planned strike for a week to consider a last minute offer from Philadelphia Transportation Co. The company proposed a 7 cent an hour wage increase over a two year plan. TWU executives voted to accept pending a member secret ballot Wednesday.

Philadelphia TWU

Cox Buys Moraine Hotel in Dayton Ohio

James M. Cox Jr. president of the Evening News and the Journal Herald firms has purchased the Moraine Hotel in Dayton. The 126 room, 11 story landmark was acquired as part of Cox’s local expansion plans. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Dayton Ohio James M. Cox Jr Evening News The Journal Herald Publising Companies Cox

OAS pins Nicaragua as source of Costa Rica invasion

The OAS condemned the Costa Rica attack and blamed Nicaragua for border incursions citing on site investigations that most war material and military elements arrived from across the northern border. Observers were sent to airports and transport routes.

Nicaragua Costa Rica Washington Organization of American States Ag Ae Ae OAS Council Jose Mora San Jose George Hazera Ha‘zera Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Mora United States Col. J. Garcia Garcia OAS Council

Hammarskjöld Warns of Retaliation Over Blasting

The article quotes Dag Hammarskjold telling reporters that blasting will surely trigger a response of similar force, indicating a likely reciprocal action if aggression continues.

Hammarskjold

Body of Verdin Found After Mojave Search

World speed pilot James B. Verdin, 36, who jumped from a skyhawk during a test flight, was found dead after a massive 23 hour search across a 10 000 square mile area. The accident occurred 242 miles from the wreckage near Victorville as 2 000 ground crews and many aircraft scoured the desert. Verdin, a former Navy lieutenant commander and holder of a 735 4 mph jet record, is survived by his wife three children and a stepdaughter.

Los Angeles James B. Verdin Mojave Douglas Aircraft Corp Victorville Here Verdin Earth Howard Knapp Edwards Air Force Base Douglas Air Force Navy Sheriff's Edwards Afb Miles City Mont Naval Academy University of Minnesota

Nazism Dead In Germany Says West German Envoy

Cincinnati. West Germany ambassador Heinrich L. Krekeler told a Cincinnati dinner that Nazism in Germany is dead and unlikely to revive. He cited Germany’s acceptance of international agreements and recent elections as evidence, and expressed cautious optimism for future Franco-German reconciliation through daily cooperation in politics economics and defense.

Cincinnati Germany Heinz L. Krekeler United States West Germany Krekeler France

Nautilus Begins Sea Trials Ahead of Schedule

The Nautilus the world s first atomic submarine will start sea trials on Monday moving from Groton Connecticut for surface tests of propulsion equipment. The submarine uses atomic diesel and electric power and a second 3000 ton atomic powered vessel the Sea Wolf is under construction at Groton yards with two more subs authorized.

Washington Navy Groton Conn Groton Yards

Bank Loses $22,900 To Bandit Trio

A trio of armed bandits robbed Cleveland Trust Co. West 101st Street branch, escaping with $22,900 after a daring daylight holdup. Police traced to a car abandoned with stolen plates, while fingerprints may identify the suspects who fled before the getaway.

Bandit Cleveland West Side Cleveland Trust Co West 101St St Detroit Ave

Rich Woman Suspect In Series Of 60 Fires

In Fair Haven New Jersey a 46 year old wealthy woman with prior arrests is named principal suspect in about 60 fires across a five mile radius. Elizabeth Needle wife of Joseph Needle was jailed on burning a building after a raid by state troopers. Bail set at 75000, well above normal. she denies setting any fires and prosecutors caution on links to the arsons.

Haven Elizabeth Needle Joseph Needle Needle Newark Surety Monmouth County John C. Giordano Mrs. Needle Rumson Carton John Ma‘ziekien

Germans See Treaty Okay

West German officials predicted easy ratification of the Paris treaty after a long 11 hour meeting between Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and French Premier Pierre Mendes France. The leaders said French German relations had favorably developed with agreements on disputed issues including the Saar and arms production.

Baden Germany Paris Konrad Adenauer Pierre Mendes-France Saar

Middletown 1954 payroll sets new high record

Middletown industrial payroll topped 62 million dollars in 1954, beating 1953 by over 11 percent. Roy L. Patterson reports the figure as the second best year in city history, with most firms increasing payrolls and new industry Middletown Pavings Products added. The chamber elected new officers and approved expansion of its functions, including a Better Business Bureau and downtown street lighting plan.

Middletown Roy L. Patterson Erle A. Hanson Gough-Lamb Cleaners Rotary Club Citizens Building Loan & Savings Assn D. G. Driscoll Sorg Paper Co Driscoll James H. Lawrence Raymond Bay Co Lawrence Patterson Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Chamber Middletown Pavings Products, Inc Clinton Canal Franklin Better Business Bureau Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co

U.S. Warships To Be Returned From Russia In June

The Asahi Evening News reports 27 U.S. warships leased to the Soviet Union during World War II will be handed over in June at Maizuru port in Japan and sent to the United States. Rear Adm. Kunihiko Ito denies any plan to lease the ships to Japan.

Tokyop U.S Russia Maizuru United States Asahi Evening News Kunihiko Ito Japan

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