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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1956

Page

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Eisenhower Confirms Candidacy Amid Congressional Clash

President Eisenhower reaffirmed his plan to run for re election as a Democratic majority in Congress challenged his foreign aid policy. Senator Humphrey accused Republicans of blocking housing legislation while Sparkman noted Eisenhower must explain GOP opposition. Harriman criticized leadership as he attacked the president during the steel dispute.

Eisenhower Congress Sen Bridges R-Nh Humphrey D-Minn Sparkman Alabama Eisens Senate House Averell Harriman New York Harriman Eisenhower Een

Eisenhower to Remain in Race Despite Operation

President Eisenhower plans to stay in the 1952 race after his June operation. Senate leaders and press secretary confirm no reconsideration. White House aides discuss foreign aid with congressional leaders as questions linger about his recovery.

Gettysburg Fisenhower White House Percival F. Brundage Arthur S. Flemming Eisenhower Senate Knowland California James C. Hay Wea Hower Hagerty

Panamanian Freighter Sinks After Collision in Fog

The Panamanian Estoril sank 450 miles east of Boston after a collision with Italian cargo ship De Mazzella in thick fog. All crew were saved, lifeboats were used, and both ships reported their status. The Estoril was en route from Halifax to Philadelphia with iron ore. its home port was Panama, 7,255 gross tons. The De Mazzella, 7,031 gross tons, sailed from Naples. Coast Guard Cutter Casco and a Salem flying boat were dispatched to the scene.

New York Boston Estoril Halifax N.S Philadelphia Coast Guard N. S Panama Naples Casco Salem Mass

Burns Fatal to Tot in Latty Family Tragedy

A two year old boy, Mark Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Basil of Latty, Ohio, died Tuesday from burns after hot coffee spilled from an upset pot drenched him. The accident occurred at home and authorities issued no further details.

Burns Tot van Wert Ohio Mark Allen Leslie Basil Latty

Nazi group warns U S troops to leave Germany

A Berlin Munich Stuttgart postmarked letter campaign targets U S Army officers in Europe. A US European Headquarters spokesman links the mail to a neo Nazi group, noting its propaganda parallels with Chinese Communist campaigns. The Bavarian crackdown on communism and anti Adenauer sentiment are cited.

Heidelberg Germany U.S. Army Fiyelf Assn Munich United States Adenauer Bonn

Utility Strike Woes Hit St Louis as Gas Service Fades

St Louis residents enter day eleven of a Laclede Gas Co strike causing gas outages for 18 000 to 20 000 customers. Court action looms as Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union members may return to work per a state order hearing scheduled today.

ST. Louis St.Louis Laclede Gas Co Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union

Supreme Soviet backs disarmament appeal and pensions bill

The two houses of the Supreme Soviet unanimously approved a Moscow appeal to world parliaments backing Soviet disarmament plans and a pension increase law. The session also ratified decrees from the Presidium and discussed dissolving the Karelo Finnish Republic, with broader expectations of debate on Gorbachev era democracy.

Moscow Supreme Soviet Council of the Union Council of Nationalities Presidium Stalin Council of Union Theio Russian Soviet Socialist Republic Karelian Soviet Republic Finland Lenin Kremlin

U S Protest Over Russian Flight Over Soviet Cities

U S officials mum on Russian protest after American warplanes reportedly overflew seven Soviet cities on July 4 5 and 9. Moscow alleged brief two hour stays and called the action deliberate reconnaissance.

Washington U.S Pentagon Gevias Zarubin Soin Moscow London Germany East Germany Poland Soviet Union U.S.A

Duke of Kent unveiled new plaid morning coat style

London reports the 20 year old Duke of Kent acclaimed for creating a new plaid pants look paired with a morning coat at the Marquis of Hertford and Countess Louise de Caraman-Chimay wedding. He appeared elegant and youthful in public.

London Duke of Kent Marquis of Hertford Louise de Caraman-Chimay

Faisal Heads to Europe on Two Month Visit

King Faisal and Crown Prince Abdul Illah depart Baghdad by plane for a two month European tour beginning with the first stage of their trip.

Baghdad Iraq Faisal Prince Abdul Illah Europe

Middletown Forecast Warms With Possible Thursday Showers

The forecast calls for mostly fair and warmer conditions today and tonight with a high near 85 and a low around 68. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with a high near 90 and a chance of afternoon or evening storms. Yesterday's unofficial high reached 81 at 5 p.m. with a 55 degree low at 5 a.m.

Middletown

Heald Named Next Ford Foundation President

Henry T. Heald of New York University will become president of the Ford Foundation on October 1. The 51 year old educator succeeds H Rowan Gaither Jr who has led the foundation since March 1953 and will remain as chair of the board. The foundation, established in 1936, supports scientific educational and charitable purposes for the public welfare.

New York Henry T. Heald New York University Ford Foundation Yesoe H. Rowan Gaither Jr

Western key unlocks lengthwise Eastern mystery in Baltimore

Mrs. Jean Steg 23 brought a lacquerware box to the Northern police station. A locksmith failed to open the wedding gift from her husband Airman Richard J. Steg in Manila. A Western device with a key for handcuffs unlocked the box, revealing the internal mystery as Lt. Frank Schmidt assisted.

Baltimore Jean Steg Richard J. Steg Manila Frank Schmidt

Fire Burns Apartment In Toledo

A four story Toledo apartment building on Adams and 12th was struck by a late night blaze. One man about 50 died from smoke inhalation and ten others were injured and treated at Mercy and St Vincent hospitals. Fire chief says incinerator on ground floor may have started the fire. damage estimated at 30000. The Edison Realty Co owned the 38 apartment building.

Toledo Ohio Adams 12Th Francis McCutchen New Incent’s Mercy St. Vincent's Hospitals Lillian Wilson Edward Arnold Papenhagen The Edison Realty Co

Son kills father in Spartanburg home slaying

Elias Meadows aged 60 was shot 31 times as he slept in his bed in Spartanburg South Carolina. Police said his son Casper Meadows 38 confessed to the murder. Two weapons were used a .38 pistol and a .22 rifle. An inquest was scheduled for Thursday. No motive was learned.

Spartanburg S.C Elias Meadows Casper Meadows

Auction Seizure of CPR Locomotive Overdue Debt Ends

In Hull Quebec a Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive multiple cars and station furnishings were seized and slated for auction after CPR failed to pay Raymond Foucault $202.50 in five weeks. The court ordered payment plus costs. The railroad settled $217.00 ending the case.

Hull Que Canadian Pacific Railway Raymond Foucault Foucault Ottawa-Maniwaki CPR Manoise Aault Quebec Gatineau Hills Maurice Chevalier J. “Thibaudeau Chevalier Joseph St. Marie

FBI Joins Search in Weinberger Kidnapping Case

In Westbury New York FBI agents take over as seven day rule expires with no sign of five week old Peter Weinberger. Crank calls from across the country muddy the case as police seek the abducted infant and ransom notes.

Westbury N.Y FBI Peter Weinberger Morris Weinberger Weinberger Island Long Dut Sao Hyennid Wether

102 Year Old Kentucky Woman Celebrates Birthday

Mrs. Nancy Lawson of Middlesboro Kentucky is 102 and among her well wishers is the President of the United States. A birthday card from President Eisenhower and a letter from Governor Chandler highlight her long civic ties and support for the governor. She jokes about voting as a Democrat against Eisenhower and values reading without glasses. Married at 18 she has 15 children, six living.

Middlesboro Nancy Lawson United States Disenhower Chandler Eissenhower Lawson

Reds Asked To Free Satellites

Secretary of State Dulles urged Russia to restore full independence to the Communist satellite nations as part of a new policy of decentralization of power. He said within the Soviet system real democratic institutions are needed to curb corruption and ensure genuine world stability.

Washington Dulles Russia

Wintry Blasts Hit Australia

Winter weather swept New South Wales and Victoria with icy winds and heavy rain. Sydney endured storms while the Blue Mountain area, about 60 miles west, reported its heaviest snowfall in a decade.

Sydney Australia New South Wales Victoria Blue Mountain

Hip Pocket Booze Sale Irks State

Ohio liquor officials seek new methods to curb illegal after hour pint sales by bootleggers. Liquor Director William C Bryant convened store supervisors to discuss extending hours to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and to scrutinize large pint purchases for fraud.

Columbus Ohio State William C. Bryant Bryant

Japan Reports Record Nuclear Blast From Bikini Tests

Japan's Weather Bureau and Matsushiro Observatory said a massive U S nuclear blast near Bikini Atoll was detected around 3 a m local time with the highest amplitude readings yet. A 20 mile per hour wind above the test area raised concerns of radioactive dust moving toward Japan.

Tokyo Japan National Weather Bureau United States Bikini Central Meteorological Observatory Bikini Atoll Matsushiro Observatory Masaji Ota Weather Bureau Observatory U.S

Jet Crashes Kill Two Air Force Crews at Clinton County

A T 33 trainer crash at Clinton County Air Force Base during a practice landing killed two airmen. Capt. R. C. Styles of Fairborn and Maj. W. F. Lind of Dayton were identified. The aircraft, based at Wright Patterson AFB, burned after crashing near the M R Denver estate at the eastern end of the field during a flameout landing maneuver.

Wilmington Ohio Clinton County Air Force Base Wright- Patterson Afb Dayton R. C. Styles Fairborn W. F. Lind State Highway Patrol M. R. Denver

It's A Long Story But Baby's Safe

A Pittsburgh scene recounts a driver’s baby rescue as two cars stopped together near Leba. George Baker of Hobbs New Mexico traveling to Johnstown paused to trust the Wilhites of Monroeville Pa and care for his seven month old Larry. Both families reunited in Monroeville after police halted Baker in Washington Pa.

Pittsburgh Leba J. G. Wilhite Monroeville George Baker Hobbs N. M Johnstown Larry Baker Washington

Maharajah Downgrades Palace Assets for Hotel Venture

London report says the Maharajah of Jaipur, now Jaipur governor, has four elephants left and plans to convert one of his five palaces into a hotel with 60 to 70 rooms. He cut his staff by half, turned a palace over to the government, and aims to hire a hotel manager during a stay in England.

London Jaipur India England

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