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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1960
Page
1
Los Angeles AP reports defense lawyers for Carole Tregoff seek to use the Fifth Amendment to challenge her murder charge. Tregoff, once a receptionist to a wealthy doctor and later his mistress, was arrested July 29 after the doctor told a preliminary hearing her account of the night his wife was killed.
In Los Angeles before dawn daily lines form for seats at the Finch murder trial. Pensioners bid for spots once held by early risers as prices start at cents and climb, with reports of a $10 seat sale. The case involves Dr. R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff alleged in the murder of Finch’s wife.
Carole 23 and Dr. R Bernard Finch 42 face murder and conspiracy charges over the July 18 death of Barbara Jean Finch 36. Prosecutor testified about Miss Tregoff arrest and prior testimony while defense fights to suppress it. A busy courthouse scene and crowd formed outside as testimony continued.
Algiers buries civilians and gendarmes killed Sunday in a panic driven clash between Frenchmen. Armed men still hold barricades as troops seal off the troubled area amid shifting loyalties and defiant streets.
New York AP report details a winking satellite to flash a light as it sweeps a polar orbit. The device aims to help measure earth shape and distances, aiding navigational fixes for ships and planes while expanding US science satellite programs and sun–earth interaction research.
A U.S. satellite linked to the Van Allen radiation belts suggests they act as intermediaries in funneling portion of the sun’s energy to Earth. Early scientific satellites will carry 100 to 200 pounds of equipment, with more complex missions planned later, Clark said.
Ohio pro bate and juvenile court judges gather in Cincinnati to discuss concerns. The Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges holds a two day session beginning today Thursday to address ongoing problems.
A wild scene unfolds in a courtroom as the door bursts open and a crowd surges forward. A large man slips into line while an elderly woman denounces injustice and claims some people get away with murder.
The forecast warns of stormy conditions as a cold front moves in and could bring rain or snow Wednesday. Today’s high near 38 with cooler, partly cloudy skies, tonight’s low around 25, and Wednesday’s high near 35 with rain or snow likely as a low pressure system arrives. Middletown reported a high of 41 yesterday and a morning low of 20.
Humorous adage warns that excessive compliments may unsettle a woman. It suggests balance in praise to avoid implying disinterest or arrogance. The quip frames affection as a careful measure of attention and esteem.
Inside a barricaded encampment, armed men vow Algeria will stay French as paratroops distribute cots and blankets on the street. A portable radio beams a Beethoven concerto amid the tense standoff and fear of future rebels taking power.
In Los Angeles a blind man named Frank Spagauo lo worked as a bookmaker and pleaded guilty on Monday to violating federal tax wagering laws. He kept records in Braille and faced charges related to his unusual line of work.
Paris Prime Minister Michel Debre warned that all could be lost if order in Algeria is not restored. He spoke after a late visit to Algiers where insurgents held central areas while Delouvrier and Challe reportedly assured the army would not fire. Debre reiterated support for Algeria’s self determination despite threats from right wing extremists.
Debre-his secret mission to North Africa linked to De Gaulle government. He met Gen. Maurice Challe and Paul Delouvrier in Algiers and reportedly spoke with 10 Algiers deputies. insurgent and patrol forces remained in their positions while a large Algiers crowd showed sympathy for the militants amid ongoing talks.
Roy Campanella's 16 year old stepson David Campanella was arrested with three other youths on petty larceny and parole violation charges after police found stolen goods from a street corner theft. David previously faced juvenile delinquency records and probation. his mother expressed shock.
The Department of Natural Resources denied a request to divert Cowan Lake water for Wilmington and Clinton County AFB. Eisenhower says Americans need not hang heads over space progress and notes improved US intelligence on Soviet military production. He also ruled out reprisals against Cuba's Fidel Castro regime at this time.
Cuba’s justice minister Alfredo Yabur warned there would be millions of cadavers if U S Marines landed at Guantanamo Bay amid reports of 10 000 Marines there. A naval base spokesman in Norfolk denied the claim while large scale amphibious exercises were set for Vieques Puerto Rico.
A Piper Apache carrying passengers from Travis Air Force Base to San Francisco crashed into trees on a rain slick hill in Berkeley. Three people died including two men and a 12 year old girl. Two women were injured, one critically.
Senators Frank Lausche and Stephen Young both supported the elections bill as the Senate approved it by 59 to 22. The Ohio Democrats joined the majority in passing the measure.
Actress Diana Barrymore 33 was found dead face down in bed at her East Side apartment. Authorities said no suicide note and no heart history. autopsy to determine cause as police investigate amid reports of chest pains and recent medical care. Barrymore, daughter of John Barrymore and Blanche Odrichs, aunt of Ethel Barrymore, had a troubled life marked by alcoholism and multiple marriages and had been pursuing a comeback with stage and screen work.
Report notes Costello Barrymore learning of his stepdaughter's death. The source emphasizes the emotional impact and the family's response as authorities investigate circumstances surrounding the event.
Detroit police quote 20 year old ex convict George D Flatter admitting he strangled Elizabeth Moughter 46 as she returned from a neighborhood movie. The victim mother of three was slain after leaving the theater as Flatter says he grabbed her then fled.
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