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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1958

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Bridges forecasts partial approval of Eisenhower program

Sen Styles Bridges predicts Congress will approve major parts of the administration agenda but not always in Eisenhower’s preferred form. He cites defense reorganization, foreign aid, reciprocal trade, and a civilian space agency bill likely to be revised by the Senate.

Washington Styles Bridges Congress Eisenhower Bridges Senate Republican Policy Committee House Defense Armed Forces Chiefs of Staff Secretary of Defense Joint Chiefs GOP House GOP Senate Appropriations Committee Bridge

Turkish Consulate in Cyprus Bombed Amid Attack

A bomb hit the porch of the Turkish consulate press office in Nicosia on Saturday night. Glass and doors were shattered but there were no injuries.

Nicosia, Cyprus Nicosia

Clever cat chews cheese and threads the rathole

A playful line shows a clever cat biting cheese and breathing hard as it noses into a rathole, revealing a lighthearted twist on a classic chase.

De Gaulle Wins Cabinet Backing for Unity Push

Paris AP reports the cabinet endorsed Charles de Gaulle's Algeria peace drive and promised local elections in Algeria within a month with equal votes for Arabs Berbers and French. It also urged bringing an Algerian Muslim into the cabinet and curbing rightwing public safety committees while reinforcing Salan's authority.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Algeria de Gaulle

Building Boom Expands in Middletown Area Projects

The Journal highlights two major summer developments. The Cincinnati Dayton expressway ground breaking starts tomorrow. North Middletown sanitary sewer project reaches one month, with city manager advice to residents.

Middletown Journal North Middletown Ed Edmiston Charles Starkweather

Salan Named Civilian-Military Chief of Algeria

In Algiers the Algerian revolutionary junta placed Roelt under Gen Raoul Salan's authority as civilian and military leader of Algeria. Premier de Gaulle designated Salan to oversee integration of souls per De Gaulle's orders. Massu canceled a large Saturday forum demonstration saying the forum days are over and this is a period of work.

de Gaulle Andre Malraux France Algeria Malraux Raoul Salan Salan Committees of Public Safety Oran Algiers Roelt Algerian Committee of Public Safety Jacques Massu Massu

Father Ends Life While Kids Watch

Joseph Cool, 32, told his six children he was tired of living and hanged himself from a tree in Lawrence, while several children watched. The sheriff said he tied a rope to a tree near the back porch, stood on a playground swing, and jumped. A 7-year-old son tried to lift the body but could not, and the mother sought help from a neighbor. She had learned Friday she would likely give birth to twins.

Lawrence, Kan Joseph Cool Dale Chappel Cool Mrs. Cool

Saud Relative Held Guilty Of Plot In Syria

In Damascus a three man tribunal convicted Asad Ibrahim Meri and his brother Majed Ibrahim Meri in absentia for plotting to assassinate President Nasser and to launch a coup in Syria. The court sentenced them to life imprisonment. Saud of Saudi Arabia denied the charge, tied to sabotaging the Egypt Syria merger.

Damascus Syria Saud Nasser Asad Ibrahim Meri Majed Ibrahim Meri United Arab Republic Saudi Arabia

Khrushchev Sees Billion-Dollar Trade Move To Boost Soviet Living

Khrushchev offered a one billion dollar trade deal to the United States seen by Westerners in Moscow as a bid to raise living standards in the Soviet Union and a push for peaceful coexistence. Western observers doubt U.S. Congress credits will be approved while Pravda and Izvestia praised the move as a step toward expanded trade with the capitalist world.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev United States Russia Khrushchev West Pravda Izvestia Soviet Union Socialist Bloc Wthaj U.S

Hemispheric Message Sent By President

Assistant Secretary Roy R. Rubottom Jr. will carry President Eisenhower’s reply to Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek. Rubottom departs Sunday for Rio de Janeiro to deliver the letter Monday. Kubitschek urged a thorough review of hemispheric policy and mutual understanding.

Washington State Department Brazil Eisenhower Juscelino Kubitschek Roy R. Rubottom Jr Kubitschek Rio de Janeiro White House Whch T Horough

Sentiment Over Flowers Lands Man in Jail in Chicago

William Bernaugh, chasing romance, gathered geraniums and petunias from flower boxes before Chicago's central police headquarters. Six officers questioned his intent but backed his claim of romantic sentiment, yet he was jailed after the bouquet incident.

Chicago William Bernaugh Bernaugh Central Police

Macmillan Arrives in Washington for Talks With Eisenhower

British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan arrived in Washington to discuss with President Eisenhower issues including Western trade with the Soviet Union and a potential summit with Russia. Dulles will attend the first talks, while Macmillan plans a visit to DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana.

John M. Hightower Washington Harold Macmillan Eisenhower Russia Macmillan London U.S Soviet Union Charles de Gaulle France Paris de Gaulle Dulles Pete Macmillan Indiana de Pauw University Greencastle Britain John Foster Dulles

Auto Union Tries To End Strike Talk

DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers sought to quell strike sentiment among Chrysler workers during a fragile labor truce. UAW President Walter Reuther's aides urged 500 stewards and shop committeemen to avoid further incidents after Friday's plant shutdowns. Art Hughes of the Chrysler talks projected workers would stay on the job next week.

Detroit United Auto Workers Chrysler UAW Walter P. Reuther Art Hughes

42 Years From Noon No Car Downtown Above Ground

AP reports forecasts for the year 2042 from the Associated General Contractors of America reflecting a city transformed by sun powered energy and elevated mass transit. Vice President Nixon will dedicate a new headquarters chest containing these predictions from architecture and engineering editors.

Sterling F. Green Washington A. D Associated General Contractors of America Nixon Joseph Watterson Journal The American Institute For Architects Weith

Senator Attacks New Labor Bill in Senate Critique

Senator T Curtis of Nebraska condemned the proposed labor bill as inadequate saying it ignores reality. Senator Barry Goldwater termed it milk toast while Senator John L McClellan supported it after Labor Committee approval. Kennedy praised the measure as fully effective and reform aims include union financial disclosures and rank and file control amid Taft Hartley changes.

Washington Senate Sen T. Curtis R-Neb Curtis Barry Goldwatter Ark Labor Committee John L. McClellan D-Ark Rackets Investigating Committee McClellan John F. Kennedy

CAB Favors Independent Air Agency

In Boston on Saturday, CAB Chairman James R. Durfee backed creating a new independent federal aviation agency. He said the board supports unified air traffic control with centralized operation and research, while stressing safety improvements and not downplaying midair tragedies.

Boston James R. Durfee Civil Aeronautics Board Federal Aviation Agency Durfee Senate Aviation Washington W. A

Starkweather to Die in Chair on December 17

Lincoln Nebraska reports 19 year old Charles Starkweather ordered to die in the electric chair December 17 after admitting involvement in 11 slayings. The order came Saturday as authorities set the date for the execution.

Starkweather Electric Chair

Farm Plan Battle Ahead in Congress Over New Programs

In an election year clash, House farm leaders push a broad omnibus bill with new programs for cotton, corn, wheat, rice, milk, and wool. Secretary Benson labels it unattractive and criticizes special interest provisions while Congress uses a commodity-by-commodity path to rally support and extend key acts and subsidies.

Washington Congress Eisenhower House House Agriculture Committee Benson

Steel Executive Dies in Houston at 71

Edward A. Killroy, 71, chairman of Kilroy Structural Steel Co. of Cleveland, died Friday night at a Houston hospital.

Houston, Tex Edward A. Killroy Kilroy Structural Steel Co Cleveland Houston

Russian diplomat expelled over paid seek for secret military documents

The United States expelled Nikolai I. Kurochkin third secretary of the Soviet Embassy after he paid Arlington Virginia resident Charles Beaumet about 450 to obtain secret material. Beaumet registered as a foreign agent and cooperated with the FBI while no action was taken against him.

John M. Hightower Washington United States State Department Nikolai I. Kurochkin U.S Kurochkin Beaumet Lenvin Justice Department Leavin FBI Russia

Fire damages Cleveland Heights car dealership

AP reports a fire severely damaged an auto dealership in Cleveland Heights on Saturday. Partners Harold Artz and Kenneth Cohen estimate the loss at $250,000 with no injuries. The blaze reportedly began in the service department, affecting about 15 to 18 new cars.

Cleveland Cleveland Heights Harold Artz Kenneth Cohen Artz

Wee House in the Woods Hosts 28th Folk Song Festival

Ashland Kentucky hosts a Sunday event featuring mountain music from ages 2 to 80 at the 28th annual American Folk Song Festival. The theme is Peace and two familiar festival names Aunt Polly Triplett and Mrs Lyda Messer Caudill are absent.

Ashland Jean Thomas Polly Triplett Lyda Messer Caudill

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