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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1955

Page

14

Senate Hears Battle Over Eisenhower Foreign Aid Bill

Administration backers in both parties expect enough votes to block proposed cuts to foreign aid. Senate debate may follow committee restorations that lift aid to 3.205 billion, with Ellender promising opposition to 420 million in world military assistance and most of the Asian development fund.

Washington Administration Eisenhower Senate Sen. Clements D-Ky Congress House McCormack Massachusetts Sen Ellender D-La Senate Committee

Nehru and Eisenhower Exchange Messages on Far East

New Delhi sources say President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nehru are conducting a long exchange of personal messages on the Far Eastern situation. The talks center on the U S airmen imprisoned in Red China and potential direct talks between Washington and Peiping over Formosa. The correspondence began when Eisenhower relayed a message via V K Krishnam Menon, with Nehru replying before leaving London and at least three further messages following upon his return.

New Delhi India Eisenhower Nehru Red China Washington Peiping Formosa V. K. Krishma Menon London Messaces U.S John Sherman Cooper

Girl Feared Cliff Victim in Glacier National Park

A 20 year old girl named June Jahnson disappeared after reportedly falling from a cliff behind Mt Alyin near Appekunny Falls in Glacier National Park. She was with two companions when the accident occurred and relatives live in Euclid Ohio. A search began at once and more men were to join at daylight as rescuers face rough terrain.

West Glacier Montina Montana Glacier National Park June Jahnson Mt. Alyin Appekunny Falls Many Glacier Hotel Clarence Johnson Green Road Euclid Ohio Park J. W. Emmert Emmert

Galion Farmer Fatally Shot by Wife in Ohio

Galion farmer Harry DeWolf, 61, died after being shot twice in the stomach at his home. Deputy Crawford County Sheriff E wood Jacobs said DeWolf's wife Helen DeWolf admitted the shooting during an argument after he threatened to fix her. She remained in county jail with no charges filed.

Bucuyrus Ohio Harry DeWolf Galion Galion Community Hospital Crawford County Ewood Jacobs DeWolf Jacobs Helen

Suzan Ball Remains In Serious Condition

Hollywood actress Suzan Ball, 21, remains in serious condition after admission to City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte on July 5 for a cancer recurrence. Doctors say she rests comfortably as a therapy and management program is developed.

Hollywood Suzan Ball City of Hope Medical Center Duarte

Birthday Gift Brings Joy Amid Grim Duchenne Battle

Jimmy Studebaker, an Eaton boy with muscular dystrophy, received a brand new bicycle from six local men and John Magel after doctors told his mother he may not live six more months. Jimmy, seven, has endured multiple surgeries and schooling setbacks but remains hopeful, with neighbors rallying to brighten his days.

Studebaker Charles Moberly Paul Barker Charles Cohee Paul Mowen John Stover Jr Dave Bell Jimmy Eaton John Magel Reilane Subdivision Shirley Dickie Phillipsburg

Delegates Outline Education Goals At Ohio Meet Ends

In Columbus 250 delegates draft recommendations on six topics for Ohio students. Emphasis on basic skills, consolidation of schools, cost cutting in buildings, teacher support, finance via county or state taxes, and engaging public interest through schools and media. Delegates from all 88 counties attended.

Columbus Ohio White House

Seven Mail Sacks Recovered After New York Express Robbery

Seven of eight mail sacks stolen in a New York Central Railroad robbery on the West Side have been recovered. A youngster found the pouches in a Bronx woodland area. one sack remains missing and may hold 10 000 to 15 000 in payroll checks. The heist occurred when the train halted for air brake checks.

New York Railway Express New York Central Railroad Manhattan West Side

Sailor Joseph O Connell Survives Third Navy Plane Crash

Richmond Va. Chief Metalsmith's Mate Joseph O Connell of Jacksonville Fla survived a Navy patrol bomber crash landing near here on Wednesday. He is 36 and had escaped injury twice before. He asked for train transportation home and was granted it by the local Navy recruiting office.

Richmond Joseph O’connel Jacksonville Fla Here Navy

School Aid Bill Approved by House Education Committee

The House Education Committee advanced a multibillion dollar school construction aid bill by 22-8. It still must pass Rules before reaching the House floor, with no assured clearance. Democratic House Leader McCormack indicated it as a key measure before adjournment next month.

Washington House Education Committee Rules Committee McCormack Mass

Tougher Laws Asked Against Bad Drivers

Governor Ed Johnson urged Colorado lawmakers to revamp driver exams and curb chronic traffic offenders. He proposed speed governors, seat belts, and tougher exams including hearing and heart tests plus real highway and mountain driving tests.

Denver Ed Johnson Colorado

Business Failures Rise in U.S. in 1954 Over 1953

Reports show a higher number of business failures across the United States in 1954 compared to 1953, indicating a tougher economic year for many firms and creditors.

U.S

This Week At South Lebanon Highlights Summer Visits

Local notes share multiple visits and vacations across towns. Billie Sue and Nancy Collier, visiting grandparents in South Lebanon, join relatives in Lebanon Harrison Louisville and Mason travels. Ardoth Griffith and Billy Titus plan a two week Cuba cruise with Naval Reserve.

South Lebanon Billie Sue Nancy Collier Washington, D.C G.B. Collier Clarence Shultz Lebanon Robert Whitaker Whitaker Evelyn Sacker John Beedle John Butler Cheryl Lynn Pearl Bishop Henry Allen Harrison Carl Cole William Federle Oregonia Daily Griffith Billy Titus Louisville Mabel Edwards Sharel Kay Edwards Mason Mikie Wilson Kings Mills Ruth Evans Edith Greely Ralph Todd Joseph Montag Brookville Ind Todds Montags Robert Miller Cincinnati Charles van Riper Harriet Hill Dayton Ruby van Riper Mabel Orndoff Elizabeth Turner W.D. Turner Virgil Amburgy Wilmington W.H. Kilburn Pollyann Lepley M.K. Kilburn Blanchester Ardoth Griffith Cuba Naval Reserve Alfred Glueckstein Sheila Karen Simpson Bavarian Beneficial Society Steuben Park North College Hill

Carlisle Rev Niswander To Speak At Church Sunday Morning

The Rev. Lee Niswander, manager of Miami Valley Chautauqua, will deliver the Carlisle Presbyterian Church morning sermon Sunday. Other notes include vacations, school class meetings, family visits, and a Davis reunion in Eaton with multiple local families mentioned.

Niswander Carlisle Lee Niswander Miami Valley Earl McVey Findlay Camp Berry Russell Haynie Reading Clarence Lewis Waynesville Lewis Sharon Woods Sharonville Jeanine Gaker

Pilot Lt Kent Eckhart Visits Parents From Vance Base

Lt. Kent Eckhart flew in Sunday from Vance Air Base where he is stationed to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Eckhart.

Kent Eckhart Vance Air Base Clarence Eckhart

Peddler's Estate Unveiled After Waterfront Seller's Death

In San Diego 73 year old Philip Silbert who sold papers on the waterfront for 30 years left a $50 000 estate. Coroner A E Gallagher found funds in 11 bank books and a green box. He reported Silbert helped two girls from a broken home and supported charities. No will found. heirs undetermined and probate to benefit the country.

San Diego Calif A. E. Gallagher Philip Silbert Silbert Gallagher

Spies Executed on Quemoy Island

In Formosa six convicted spies were executed yesterday on Quemoy Island, the Defense Ministry announced.

Taipei Formosa Quemoy Island Defense Ministry

Pardon Us For Fining You Sir

Eaton village council votes to buy five parking fine collection boxes to be placed on downtown streets. Violators will receive small red envelopes on windshields and pay 25 cents by dropping it into a box. Boxes will not issue thanks.

Eaton

Law Frowns On Growing Jamaica Tea

In Salisbury Maryland Norris Mc Pherson and Gustavus Miller, Jamaica natives, were spared a two year jail term for growing marijuana after a judge suspended the sentence. Lawyers argued they did not know cultivation of the drug was illegal in Maryland. They had brought seeds from Jamaica ten years ago where cannabis is used as tea for various ailments. Both men have used marijuana since age twenty.

Salisbury Norris McPherson Gustavus Miller Jamaica Rex A. Taylor McPherson Miller

License Plate Mix-Up Solved

WEST PATERSON, NJ Patrolman Carl Von Stetten found his front plate YF26W matched his registration while the rear plate YF27W differed. The MV Department suggested a wrap error on five-year plates. Von Stetten swapped plates with George Mackey of Boonton Turnpike Lincoln Park who also had mismatched plates, and both now retain the same numbers.

West Paterson Carl von Stetten Motor Vehicle Department von Stetten George Mackey Boonton Turnpike Lincoln Park

Alaskan Volcano Shishaldin Erupts With Ash Cloud

Mt Shishaldin in the Aleutians again spewing smoke and ash. Cold Bay agent Gordon Gay reports great billowing clouds rising to about 50,000 feet. Shishaldin rises 9,978 feet on Unimak Island about 700 miles southwest of Anchorage.

Anchorage Alaska Shishaldin Aleutian Gordon Gay Cold Bay Reeve Aleutian Airways Unimak Island

Tolerant Judge Cautions Court As Laughs Echo

Dist. Judge Ben F. Moorhead, Houston, urged spectators to keep quiet during a hearing after flippant answers drew roars of laughter. He said, You may chuckle a little bit, but be as quiet as possible.

Houston Ben F. Moorhead

Man Jailed Six Months In Assault Case Here

Lonnie Deaton, 21, of 1112 Garfield St. was convicted of assault and battery and jailed six months in Butler County Jail by Judge J.T. Lamb. The incident occurred Friday night when Beatty, 20, was driving Deaton downtown. charges of robbery and stolen auto were dropped per complainant’s request.

Butler County J.T. Lamb Lonnie Deaton Garfield St Deaton Robert Beatty Burton Rd Beatty Hamilton Lloyd W. LeForce Crawford St Crawford Street South Avenue Nina Gibson Michigan Ave Loretta Flagg Esther Quinn James Riffe Sam Lowe South Ave Lowe Ronald Gunckle Smith Ave Arnold Birchefield Yankee Rd

Air Force Accepts Resignation Of Captain Wool

The Air Force accepted the resignation of Captain Raymond Wool for the good of the service. Wool faced a Senate Investigation over alleged procurement misconduct and faced charges for improper medical payments and falsified vouchers. A witness testified a Chicago hat maker offered a $50,000 bribe related to a sailor cap contract. Wool denied the bribery claim.

Washington Air Force Raymond Wool Senate Wool Justice Department Senate Investigations Subcommittee Harry Lev Chicago Lev Senators

Queen May Ban Cousin From Driving Queen Elizabeth II may bar Duke of Kent from driving after his third crash in 13 months.

London papers report the 20 year old Duke of Kent, seventh in line to the throne, is recovering in hospital from a recent auto accident. A royal decision to forbid driving or require an experienced driver may follow a family conference.

London Elizabeth II Duke of Kent

Reno Adopts The Most Courteous Little City Slogan

Reno officials rename the city slogan to The Most Courteous Little City in the World, a plan attributed to Mayor Len Harris. City Controller Gordon Sampson notes the tweak appeared on payroll checks and signals a branding shift for the popular town.

Reno Nev Len Harris Gordon Sampson

Musical program at Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday

A special musical program will be presented at Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Selections will be by Michael Lester the Guiding Singers of Springfield the Mt Zion Baptist Jubilee Chorus and the Bethlehem Trio. Rev Frank H Hampton pastor. The Optimist Club of the Beth el AME Church holds a lawn fete tomorrow at Leona White home 826 8th Ave starting 4 p.m. Mrs Robert Greene is club president.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Michael Lester Guiding Singers of Springfield Mt. Zion Baptist Jubilee Chorus Bethlehem Trio Frank H. Hampton Optimist Club Bethel Ame Church Leona White 8Th Ave Robert Greene

Negroes Win Election Suit

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Oklahoma ballot designations using the word Negro for candidates are discriminatory. The court ordered a new date for a damage suit against the Oklahoma Board of Elections filed by A. McDonald, a Negro minister in the 1954 Democratic primary for U.S. senator.

Denver U. S. 10Th Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Dist Phen S. Chandler Jr Oklahoma Board of Elections A. McDonald U.S McDona Chandler The Judgeircuit Court Yesterd Decis

Mineola Watermelon Festival Draws Free Slices

In Mineola Texas police report that 5000 passing motorists availed themselves of free watermelon slices at the annual Watermelon Festival. The event featured vitality by the slice and drew weary travelers seeking refreshment on the highway.

Mineola Tex

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By Joe Hall Cliff Suzan Klaton Eagles Lodge Ly. Lodge Mickey Mouse Oxford Bobby Wright Anaheim Walt Disney Bobby Gilson Wright Oxford Public Schools Michigan Kentucky Melvin Collins Jay B. Budd Celina Bonnie Collins Charles Collins Bonnell Napier Hyden, Ky Elmer Napier Bruce Mosely North Main Street Ralph Revis Eckhart John Repper Middletown Johnny Eckhart University of Cincinnati Clyde Beckett Jr First Baptist Church Tom Baird, Jr Central Dial Vance Russell Middletown Dist Hone Law Robert W. Barr West Middletown Colored News Thorn Girard Ave Verity Pkwy Seven Dolors Church Monroe Bill Mockosher and His Orchestra
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