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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1954

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U S Demands Czechs Return Kidnapped Soldiers

Washington pressed Prague for the immediate return of seven U S soldiers seized near the West German border on the Czech side. The eight-page note rejected Czech espionage claims, naming Capt. Jack Davis and six enlisted men, while Prague radio echoed charges of espionage and photos found on the captives.

Washington United States Czechoslovakia U.S Prague Baernau U. S Ceteka Vienna Jack Davis Richard Jumper Leonard Tennis John Glasson Rosa McGinnis George Switzer Jerry Griffith

Miami Hunt For Girl Slayers Deepens As Suspects Questioned

Police grilled more than 30 men overnight in the Judith Ann Roberts case as investigators pursue leads after the 77 year old Baltimore lawyer's daughter was abducted from her grandparents' home and later found murdered near Miami City Hall. Detectives vow to work around the clock until the killer is jailed. Reports say a Black man spoke to Judith and two Black gardeners were seen near the area. Barbara Randa of Painesville Ohio is named Miss Ohio and will enter Miss Universe.

Miami Fila Judith Ann Roberts Chester Eldredge Homicide Bureau FBI Judith Ann Baltimore South Bayvedore Drive Harry Rovenberg Betty Judith Barbara Randa Painesville Ohio Miss Randa

Murder Charges Mount Against ousted Arbenz Guzman

Guatemala reports new murder and mismanagement charges against ex President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. A tribunal heard Jose Palavies accuse Arbenz of masterminding the assassination of Col. Francisco Javier Arana, arch rival and armed forces chief, as Arbenz remains hidden at the Mexican Embassy.

Guatemala Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Armed Forces Francisco Javier Arana Arbenz Meicanx Jose M. Palavies

Husband Finds Wife Covered With Flames

In Waukesha Wisconsin Robert Knuese awoke to smoke and found his wife Made line on fire in the living room. He and a neighbor cut a hole in a wall to reach two children, Mary 3 and Margaret 2, but both died along with the mother and her son whose body was later recovered from the fire scene. Fire Chief Franklin Wirth said the blaze likely started on the couch.

Waukesha Wis Robert Knuese Madeline Mary Margaret Robert Jr Milwaukee Franklin Wirth

Refugees Seek Asylum Amid Embassy Standoff

Buenos Aires reports Argentine Foreign Minister Jeronimo Remorino says 200 refugees remain at the Pepentine Embassy in Guatemala as a asylum effort continues.

Buenos Aires Argentina Jeronimo Remorino Pepentine Guatemala

Eisenhower Moves to Block UN Red China Action

President Eisenhower appeared to avert an early Senate move to require a formal U.S. withdrawal if the United Nations admits Red China. Sen. Knowland and Sen. George clash over preemptive action while H. Alexander Smith agrees no proposal will be offered. Eisenhower warns against admission and reiterates opposition to automatic U.S. withdrawal.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Congress United Nations China Sen. George Georgia Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Knowland California GOP United States Knowland George Sen H. Alexander Smith R-Nj Foreign Relations Committee White House Peiping U.N

Mobster Volney Davis Seeks Freedom in Bremer Kidnap Case

In St. Paul Minnesota Volney Davis a Barker Karpis gang member seeks release from a life sentence for the Edward G Bremer kidnapping. He was transported from Leavenworth to face Judge Gunnar H Nordbye and claims lack of counsel on the law enforcement side Melvin Purvis a key government witness aided his capture. Davis was imprisoned after pleading guilty on June 3 1935 with prior confinement at Alcatraz and a Kansas prison.

ST. Paul, Minn Barker-Karpis Volney Davis Edward G. Bremer St. Paul Davis Leavenworth Penitentiary Gunnar H. Nordbye Alcatraz Kansas Institution Melvin Purvis Purvis FBI Chicago Hisagents John Dillinger Oklahoma Fred

Arthur Godfrey Denies Show Breakup

New York The Arthur Godfrey and his Friends will take an eight week vacation after the July 14 CBS appearance. Godfrey denies persistent rumors the troupe is disbanding though confirms plans for a pause. the Boston Record expands on the TV editor’s report.

New York Arthur Godfrey TV Star Godfrey Cbs-Tv Boston Record Joseph M. Purcell

Goodyear Hit By First Strike In Eight Years

The CIO United Rubber Workers led 23,000 Goodyear workers in 10 cities to walk out at midnight amid wage dispute. Akron and St Marys Ohio Muncie Los Angeles Topeka Lincoln and Gadsden reported strikes with others in Jackson Michigan New Bedford Massachusetts and Windsor Ontario. Negotiations failed over a 5 cent wage raise and pay differential corrections as contracts near February expiry.

Cincinnati Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co CIO United Rubber Workers Gemiyear Akron St. Mary's Ohio Muncie Ind Los Angeles Topeka Kan Lincoln Neb Gadsden Ala Jackson Mich New Bedford Mass Windsor Ont Canton

Injunction Looms as Atomic Plant Strike Persists

At Oak Ridge Tennessee and Paducah Kentucky production of uranium-235 continues despite a 4 500 worker strike by CID chemical workers. The union seeks a 15 cent pay rise at Oak Ridge and 1.00 at Paducah while Carbide and Carbon Chemicals offers 6 cents retroactive to April 15. The government may seek a court injunction as talks proceed and arbitration is urged by AFI leader Jess Hamon.

Oak Ridge, Tenn Paducah CID Eisenhower Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co Atomic Energy Commission wWocara Washington Jess Hamon AFI, Atomic Trades and Labor Council Hamon

Eisenhower appoints 3 member board for atomic plant strike

President Eisenhower names a three member fact finding board to probe the strike of 4 500 atomic energy plant workers. The board begins its inquiry immediately. In Cleveland a judge rules the shooting of a 15 year old boy who tried to take over a crowded plane justifiable per Chief Police Prosecutor Bernard G Conway.

Washington Eisenhower Cleveland Bernard G. Conway

Molotov Returns To Geneva Amid Indochina Talks

Molotov returns to Geneva as the war in French Indochina nears eight years of conflict. Pierre Mendes France and Eden are noted figures in the shifting diplomacy. Chou En Lai is also expected back from Peiping. Talks focus on troop regrouping if a Viet Nam truce is arranged, with French Vietnamese and Viet Minh officers leading negotiations.

Far East Pierre Mendes- France Gaokeme Ar- Eden China Chou En-lai Liewise Peiping U. S State Dulles Walter Bedell Smith United States Indochina Viet Nam

New Supersonic Dental Drill Revealed in New York

A nearly silent painless dental drill using an abrasive liquid drips to the edge while the tool vibrates at 29 000 times a second was demonstrated at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Commercial production is at least a year away with dental schools and clinics first in line.

New York Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Train collision near Madrid leaves seven dead

Seven people were killed and 20 injured when an electric train collided with a freight train at Los Molinos near Madrid yesterday, according to officials.

Madrid Los Molinos

Puerto Rican terrorists hear long prison terms for Capitol attack

Four Puerto Rican defendants received maximum prison sentences up to 75 years after the House shooting. Lolita Lebron was sentenced from 16 years 8 months to 50 years, while Rafael Cancel Miranda, Andres Figueroa Cordero, and Irving Flores Rodriguez drew 25 to 78 years each. Judge Holtzoff called the attack dastardly and ruthless.

Washington House of Sentatives Lolita Lebron Alexander Holtzoff Lebron Holtroff Rafael Cancel Miranda Andres Figueroa Cordero A Irving Flores Rodriguez

Republicans Pressured Abernathy Over Farm Price Vote

Rep Abernethy says House Republicans faced terrific pressures and disciplinary action to back last weeks move for flexible farm price supports. He alleges Republican National Committee officials warned against opposing the administration, amid a 229-170 vote approving a plan at 82 to 90 percent of parity.

Washington Abernnethy D-Miss House Abernethy House Agriculture Committee Republican National Committee Agriculture Committee The Administrae

Paratroops Raid Malay Terrorist Gangs

Two hundred British paratroopers were dropped at Ipoh to strike Malayas chief tin center in a major air operation against Chinese Communist terrorist bands. The drive marks the largest air offensive of six years of war against the Red guerrillas.

Kuala Lumpur Malaya Ipoh Tin-Min

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