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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1959
Page
1
A two hour hail storm dumped a foot and a half of ice on Selden Kansas injuring one man when an awning fell. A 45 member National Guard unit patrolled the town as sightseers crowded in while guardsmen awaited reinforcements and road crews opened a path toward Colgy.
A humorous note recalls a child's take on Father's Day as similar to Mother's Day but with a cheaper present. The quip highlights cost-conscious gifting and family occasions through a playful playground voice.
An amusement park ride called the scooper abruptly stopped sending two cars of riders over guard rails. Four boys aged 11 and 12 and a 43 year old woman were injured. Bruce Harris and Ronnie Ball suffered fractures and were in serious condition. No cause was given.
Western officials expect possible Western troop ceiling in West Berlin if the Soviet Union pledges to protect Western rights. Gromyko shows elasticity but no Khrushchev instruction yet. Allies press for a Soviet guarantee of rights and dismiss joint occupancy as a military need.
Four black mice launched aboard Discoverer III from Vandenberg Air Force Base failed to complete the mission. The two stage Thor missile carried them to orbit for an expected 26 hours, but radio signals ceased after 13 minutes, and officials presume they burned up on reentry. The test aimed to study survivability in space for future manned flights.
A telemetering ship 1200 miles south reported the last contact as authorities questioned if the missile entered orbit. The Air Force said the next Discoverer will be animal free and focus on propulsion and instrumentation. Wednesday’s launch followed four failed attempts with weather and technical issues delaying prior tries.
Police report the death toll from Tuesday’s propane gas truck explosion near Pottsville, Pennsylvania, dropped from 11 to 10 after identification of a body via a monogrammed lighter. Fifteen injured in the blast on a busy eastern Pennsylvania highway.
Charles Starkweather, 20, awaiting execution, hopes for a reprieve as three 8th Circuit judges hear his habeas corpus appeal. A federal stay granted 98 minutes before his scheduled electric chair date expires today, with state officials ready to proceed if denied.
In Cincinnati the city unveiled plans for a large $11,250,000 garage and bus terminal beneath Fountain Square and adjacent Government Square. The project marks years of discussion to modernize downtown transit facilities.
Frank Lprenz known as the flying bank bandit already serves a 25 year federal term for a $325,000 bank holdup in March. He received an additional 20 year state sentence for the same robbery but Judge Fred B. Cramer suspended it until he completes the federal sentences.
Edwards AFB California AP reports the X 15 glide test delayed at least until Friday due to technical issues. Pilot Scott Crossfield will control the rocket plane during a 4 to 5 minute glide after a 38 000 foot drop from a B 52 carrier over Rosamond Dry Lake near Los Angeles.
In Guayaquil troops chased looters amid rioting blamed on Communists. Civilians battled soldiers and a police building was set ablaze as a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew began. President Ponce decreed martial law and the Communist party urged unity against dictatorship.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Budapest for talks with Hungarian leaders after a week in Albania. He appeared relaxed and sun tanned as he prepared for discussions before returning to Moscow.
In Portland Oregon a driverless car smashed through a hedge and wall, injuring Mrs Glen Darnall 58 who sat in her chair at the Sanitarium. Police say driver Earl Wagoner 24 and passenger Dene Cannon 29 fell from the open door during the crash. The driver was not cited.
Nicaragua announced a manpower surge as President Somoza doubles the National Guard by 2,000 active troops and calls 10,000 reservists to train. The government claims rebels who landed by air are fleeing, while reports from Costa Rica and Managua indicate growing rebel support and international mediation efforts by the OAS.
Cuban ambassador Raul Rao told the OAS that invaders in Nicaragua were Nicaraguans fighting a government they deem undemocratic. He argued the Panama invasion involved foreigners, mostly Cubans, and noted the OAS helped end that invasion in April.
The Ohio Senate sent to the House a measure making drag racing on public highways a crime punishable by a 500 dollar fine up to six months in jail and six demerit points. Sponsor Sen. Edward H. Dell described drag racing as thrill seeking slaughter and urged quick passage.
Northwest Airlines DC7C carrying 46 passengers reported an approach by Soviet jets about 200 miles southeast of Kamchatka. The U S Air Force had no forces in the area and the pilots said the closest approach was two to three miles without crossing in front of the airliner. A Northwest spokesman noted two or three jets with vapor trails and two flares were observed.
Moist air from the Gulf moves in as temperatures rise. The forecast calls for sunny and warmer weather today with a high of 34 degrees. Tonight will be fair with a low around 62. Friday should bring sunny skies and a high near 86. Middletown records a 76 degree high yesterday and a 47 degree low this morning. The discomfort index may reach 74 today.
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