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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

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Promises Of Richer Life Ignite Invasion Talk In Dominican Republic

The article argues Trujillo’s assassination failed to resolve Dominican tensions as Latin Americans demand a better life. It compares Fidel Castro with Trujillo, noting Castro seems more modern in promising richer life. It warns U S lessons from Cuba apply to future upheavals.

Latin America Fidel Castro Cuba Trujillo Castro Republic Caribbean No Mater

Trujillo Heirs Move to Stabilize Dominican Republic

After the assassination of Rafael Trujillo in Ciudad Trujillo, his son Rafael Jr and brother Rhadames rushed from Paris as government officials vowed continuity. President Balaguer urged unity while exiles and locals reported a stunned public and restricted communications as a power transition began.

Washington Dominican Republic Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Trujillo Catholic Church Ciudad Trujillo Rafael L. Trujillo San Juan P.R Hispaniola Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Jr Paris Rhadames France Porfirio Rubirosa Joaquin Balaguer Hector Balaguer Republic

U S Watches Dominican Crisis After Trujillo Assassination

The Kennedy administration and Secretary of State Rusk monitor post assassination Dominican Republic for path to democracy or potential revolution. Officials fear upheaval could affect U S Latin policy and fears of Cuban influence rise amid limited information and regional tensions.

Washington U.S post-Trujillo Dominican Republic Wha Iinlind Giatase Wennta Viliveu Ote Wells Rafael Trujillo Caribbean Trujillo

Uprising Averted In Venezuela

In Caracas, Betancourt's government reports 21 plotters seized and arms recovered after dawn raids. Authorities accuse a Trujillo-backed rebel faction of planning a violent act, while some leaders escaped. Betancourt linked the plot to the Dominican dictator's influence.

Caracas Venezuela Romulo Betancourt Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Trujillo Betancourt

Dayton Woman, 83, Dies in Home Fire

Mrs. Mary Davis, 83, died in a Dayton residence fire on the second floor. Firemen believe the blaze started in an electric iron in her room. She lived with son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook but was alone when the fire began.

Dayton Ohio Mary Davis Robert Cook

Governor Criticizes Commencement Speeches in Paducah

Gov Bert Combs told Paducah Junior College graduates that commencement speeches should be abolished He discarded his prepared text and kept the talk to about three minutes to demonstrate his stance.

Bert Combs Paducah Junior College

Rusk Delays Paris Trip to Lead Kennedy De Gaulle Talks

Secretary of State Dean Rusk canceled his planned Paris visit to take charge personally of U S strategy in the talks with President Kennedy and French Premier Gaulle.

Dean Rusk Paris U.S Strate

Dominican Envoy Threats Spark Guard at Consulate

Dominican Republic Consul General Miguel Herrera said two police stood guard at the Miami consulate after telephoned threats on his life. He reported calls from Spanish speakers began after Trujillo's assassination and warned that his office was next on the list following violence at the New York consulate. No demonstrations occurred.

U.S Ciidad Trujillo Henry Dearborn Trujillo Miami Fla Dominican Republic Miguel Herrera Herrera Rafael L. Trujillo New York

Celebrating Teenagers Die In Auto Crash Near Port Huron

Five youths returning from a pregraduation party were killed when their car crossed a curve and crashed into a concrete bridge 12 miles northwest of Port Huron Michigan Deputy Sheriff Robert Baker identified the victims as James R McLean 16 Alvin H Meddaugh 19 Barbara A Waterwolf 15 Nancy E Blake 16 and Launce Hill 18 Stella Samczyk ? 22 Allan Virgin 22 was injured. The car traveled about 250 feet at an estimated 90 mph before impact.

Port Huron, Mich Here Robert Baker James R. McLean Alvin H. Meddaugh Barbara A. Waterwolf Nancy E. Blake Launce Hill Stella Samczyk Allan Virgin

Weather Focus Warns of Showers and Warm Weekend

The region faces thundershowers tonight and tomorrow with a possible Saturday. Expect warm conditions with a tonight low in the 60s and a Friday high around 75 degrees. Yesterday reached 75 at 4 30 p m, overnight low 62 at 4 30 a m. Middletown recorded .02 inches of rain yesterday.

Middletown

Kennedy and De Gaulle Affirm West Unity in Talks

Kennedy and De Gaulle opened a second day of talks at the Elysee Palace as they pressed for a firm Western stance on Berlin while diverging over France’s call for an equal voice with Britain and the United States in Allied policy. Kennedy praised Franco-American ties during a visit to the U.S. Embassy and the Paris City Hall welcome.

John M. Hightower Paris Kennedy Charles de Gaulle West Berlin France Britain United States Iment Elysee Palace de Gaulle U.S Khrushchev Vienna Austria Hotel de Ville

Government docks ships micromanage modern starry harbor

A humorous take notes that today’s ships reportedly face government scrutiny and docking, turning mariners’ hopeful arrivals into bureaucratic delays. The quip frames authorities as gatekeepers delaying the anticipated financial windfall.

U S Officials Tout Friendly Welcome by Attractive Hostesses

Commerce Secretary Hodges proposes using multilingual port receptionists to greet foreign visitors in the United States. The INS already employs 50 attractive receptionists at major airports to ease travelers' arrival. shipboard greeting is under study but faces logistics.

Washington (Ap Luther H. Hodges United States Hodges The Immigration and Naturalization Service

Khrushchev-Kennedy Talks Pin Berlin and Peace

Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrives for discussions in Vienna amid expectations to press disarmament and Berlin issues while Kennedy aims for world peace. Czech leader Novotny warns of dangerous open questions as the leaders prepare for a tough meeting. Khrushchev signals possible flexibility on West Berlin amid U.S. caution.

Vienna Khrushchev Kennedy Berlin Antonin Novotny Czechoslovakia Communist Party Bratislava Austria Novotny Prague West Berlin Llewellyn Thompson U.S Moscow Thompson

Six Die In Auto Train Crash Near Angleton Georgia Trip Foiled

An auto bearing a fisherman's family and a friend toward Georgia wrecked into a freight train at about 10 miles per hour. Six persons were killed: William James Rose 35 Gypsy Linville Rose 36 Eunice Rose 15 Ellen Rose 13 William Rose Jr. 6 and Manuel Oliver 68. Linda Rose 8 survived with critical injuries. Police said no skid marks were found and the driver likely did not see the Missouri Pacific train.

Angleton Tex Georgia Linda Rose James F. Klasel William James Rose Freeport Gypsy Linville Rose Eunice Rose Ellen Rose William Rose Jr Manuel Oliver Rose Missouri Pacific

Two Die in Flint Rooming House Fire

A fire at a three story Flint rooming house near downtown killed two men and sent sixteen others fleeing. The blaze started on the first floor around 2 a.m. in Flint Michigan.

Flint, Mich Flint

Judge Lets Teen Free If She Marries In Six Months

Ruth Ann Hyde an 18 year old from Eastlake was sentenced to six months in Lake County jail for assault and battery but the judge suspended the sentence if she marries within the period. The alleged attack involved two men and an elderly victim with a bottle. The boyfriend a Navy serviceman at Norfolk was not identified and a wedding was planned prior to the arrest.

Painesville, Ohio Common Pleas Winfield Scott Slocum Ruth Ann Hyde Eastlake Lake County Navy Norfolk Miss Hyde

French Rebel Generals Sentenced to 15 Years Each

Two former top French generals Maurice Challe and Andre Zeller were sentenced to 15 years in prison by a special court for leading the Foreign Legion mutiny in Algeria. The nine-officer civilian jury panel spared them from the death penalty under emergency powers invoked by President Charles de Gaulle.

Paris Foreign Legion Algeria Maurice Challe Andre Zeller Charles de Gaulle

Soviets block Laos truce supervision move again

In Geneva the Soviet Union again blocked Western efforts to strengthen Lao ceasefire supervision. Harriman accused Pathet Lao of daily attacks and denying access for investigations. Pushkin defended the cease fire as in effect since May and rejected calls for more authority. MacDonald supported freer investigations by the control commission.

Geneva Soviet Union Laos U.S W. Averell Harriman Pathet Lao Georgi Pushkin Britain Malcolm MacDonald Harriman

Helicopter Crash Kills Two US Pilots in Laos

Two American civilian helicopter pilots died when their craft crashed during a supply mission to Meo fighters in the Padong mountains. Pilot Walter Witboyski of Ohio and co pilot Charles Master of North Carolina were identified. flight mechanic Dale Kloch was lightly injured. A DAC member from the Military Assistance Advisory Group was seriously hurt and airlifted to Bangkok. The rotor struck a tree during landing on a sloped pad.

Vientiane Laos Padong Air American Walter L. P. Witboyski Polk Ohio Charles H. Master Charlotte N.C Dale Kloch American Military Assistance Advisory Group Bangkok Thailand Washington

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