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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

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Kidnap suspect Marsin jailed after lineup ID

In Phoenix, Daniel J. Marsin, 41, unemployed welder and father of two, was jailed for investigation of kidnapping after Evelyn Ann Smith identified him in a police lineup. He refused to admit guilt, saying his life is in jeopardy, and detectives check ransom trail and handwriting.

Phoenix Ariz Evelyn Ann Smith Daniel J. Marsin Smith Marsin Herbert Superstition Mountains Robert J. Plucinski

Premier Laniel Faces Confidence Vote Fallout

Paris AP The National Assembly rejected Premier Joseph Laniel on a 306 to 293 confidence vote. Laniel submitted his resignation, but President Rene Coty postponed decision, indicating a Monday reply. The constitution requires an absolute majority of 313 for dismissal. resignation not automatic. Pressures mount for Laniel to stay.

Paris French National Assembly Joseph Laniel Rene Coty Laniel

Show Goes On Despite Death Of 5 Persons

MEMPHIS The show went on unofficially at the Memphis Naval Air Station today, cast by a crash that killed five aboard the FU Cutlass. The jet struck the aviation mechanics school just before the station opened its three day festival and air show. The Cutlass had flown in from Dallas for the event. Navy officials canceled yesterday but today aircraft from World War I SPADS to modern jets performed.

Navy School Memphis Memphis Naval Air Station Dallas Tex Navy

Regulus Missile To Arm Nuclear Sub Nautilus

The Navy will arm the first atomic submarine Nautilus with the Regulus guided missile. James H. Smith Jr. announced before the Aviation Writers Association. Regulus is a surface-to-surface missile built by Lee Vought Co. It is 32 feet long, 21 feet wingspan, folds wingtips for storage, powered by Allison J33 with booster rockets, weighs 14,522 pounds, and operates in high sub sonic speed. Smith also noted a nonflammable hydraulic fluid hydrotube for catapults aboard carriers that may prevent explosions like the Bennington disaster.

Miami Beach Fla Navy James H. Smith Jr Air Aviation Writers Assn Lee Vought Co Fort Worth Smith Bennington

Steel City Strike Near End in Pittsburgh Transit Fight

A 2700 operator walkout in Pittsburgh that halted trolley and many bus routes nears resolution. Mayor Lawrence announced a proposed agreement and strikers were urged to a mass meeting. Railways Co. president Palmer said service could resume if ratified. Wages and arbitration were key sticking points.

Pittsburgh David L. Lawrence Lawrence Division 85 Amalgamated Assn Electric Railways Co. D. Palmer We Railways Co Steel City

Future In His Hands Young Gains Control Of New York Central

Texas financier Robert B. Young won a proxy fight for control of the New York Central with a margin of 1,070,000 shares of the 6,447,410 total. The final results, to be announced in Albany, were confirmed by Clint W. Murchison in Los Angeles. Alfred E. Perlman eyed as likely successor to William White, who had pledged resignation.

NEW York New York Central Robert B. Young Central Albany N.Y Los Angeles Young Texas Clint W. Murchison Murchison Sid W. Richardson Young Group Central Board William White White Alfred E. Perlman Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad

Warns Firms About Money Order Sales in Ohio

Ohio officials urge grocery stores bars restaurants and other nonbanking outlets to quit issuing money orders unless fully compliant with banking laws. Thurman R Hazard warns of court action for noncompliance. Merchants Service Corp operates money orders via merchants forwarding funds to Manchester Bank of St Louis.

Columbus Ohio Thurman R. Hazard R. E. McDaniel McDaniel Merchants Service Corp St. Louis Merchants Service Cleveland Cincinnati Akron Canton Manchester Bank of St. Louis

Freighter Dorothy P. Larty Sinks Off Cape Breton Coast

The 102 ton coastal freighter Dorothy P. Larty sank last night off the Cape Breton coast near North Sydney Nova Scotia. All six crew members rowed safely to shore.

North Sydney N.S Dorothy P. Larty Cape Breton

Parley Planned on Guatemala for Hemisphere Action

Washington officials say the United States plans a Monday call for a special conference of hemispheric foreign ministers to unite on quarantine actions against Guatemala. The meeting, likely around month end in Montevideo, aims to stop Soviet arms shipments and reduce Guatemala’s influence in Central America. The move will be run through the Organization of American States with backing from Rep. Hillings of California.

Washington United States Guatemala Montevideo Uruguay Stettin Poland U.S Council of the Organization of American States Pan American Union Rep Hillings Rcalif House

Senate Sees Trade Bill Extension Near Approval

Senate leaders from both parties predicted passage of a one year extension of the reciprocity trade program as expiration nears. The House approved a 281 to 53 vote, while Democrats debate a three year renewal with tariff cutting power. President Eisenhower accepts a simple one year extension this year, backing long term aims.

Washington Senate House Eisenhower Congress America

Dulles Outlines Five Conditions for Indochina Action

Secretary of State Dulles returned to Washington to press for five conditions that might justify U S intervention in Indochina. He spoke after a five power allied military leaders conference, outlining invites from authorities, French independence for Laos Cambodia and Viet Nam, UN concern, regional collective effort, and France not withdrawing until victory.

Washington Dulles Indochina National Pentagon Britain France Australia New Zealand United States Southeast Asia Defense Department Los Angeles World Affairs Council Los Angeles Laos Cambodia Viet Nam United Nations U.N. Security Council Philippines Thailand

Feud Over Cohn Kennedy Clash Hits Senate Hearings

Acting Chairman Mundt calls for end to a long running feud between Kennedy and Cohn amid a heated clash over Jackson and McCarthy army hearings. Cohn denies threatening to attack Jackson while McCarthy insists on finishing pertinent testimony and returning to normal committee business. Jackson vows to pursue facts to decide the controversy’s merits despite Cohn’s statements.

Washington Mundt R-Sd Senate Investigations Subcommittee Roy M. Cohn Subcommittee Theen Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Army Sen. Jackson D-Wash Cohn Kennedy Sen Dmass Democrats McCarthy Jackson Pvt. G. David Schine New York Milwaukee Wisconsin

Six Die In Fire Trap At Erie Street Chicago

Six persons perished and nine injured in a fast spreading blaze in a four story brick building at 1702 Erie Street on Chicago's near northwest side. Fire officials called the structure a fire trap and found cause undetermined though a deputy marshal cited rapid spread. A witness, Marion Gregory 11, said two men started the fire with gasoline, one man threw a knife, and they fled after he shouted.

Chicago Erie Street Albert Petersen Marion Gregory

Eden and Molotov Meet Over Geneva Conference Fate

British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov held a private talk as co chairmen of the nine nation Indo China parley. They weighed next meetings and possible secret sessions as Western powers warned of possible failure if Communist positions did not shift. In Geneva diplomats watched Paris where French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault bolstered the Laurel government and aided its successor’s selection.

Geneva Anthony Eden Russia V. M. Molotov Eden Molotov Cochairmen Indochina Paris Gorges Bidault Laurel

Red Star Cautions Officers Over Training Laziness

Moscow Soviet armed forces daily Red Star warns that Russian officers shirk exercise setups and fail to stay fit amid the nuclear age, stressing that one cannot afford flabbiness in such a dangerous era.

Moscow Red Star

Cohns Guard Duty Delayed

ALBANY New York The New York National Guard excused Roy M Cohn temporarily from field training to allow him to continue participating in the McCarthy Army hearing The Guard bowed to a Senate Investigations subcommittee request for a delay in calling up Cohn 27 a first lieutenant in the Guard and chief counsel for the Senate group airing the dispute with Senator McCarthy He had been scheduled to report today to Camp Kilmer New Jersey for two weeks of routine training.

Albany N. Y New York National Guard Roy M. Cohn Senate Investigations Subcommittee Cohn Senate Sen McCarthy Camp Kilmer N. J

Third Body Is Found On Ex Mental Patient Farm

COSHOCTON Ohio Sheriff says Cletus Reese, a former mental patient, has yielded three bodies on his farm in a week. Reese is charged with first degree murder in the beating of Clyde Patton, 28, who died June 2 after trying to sell him a car. A second grave was found Thursday, and Lester Melick’s corpse was found yesterday. false teeth identified by a Danville dentist confirm one victim. A pathologist will examine the latest remains and the grand jury may be recalled next week.

Coshocton Ohio Gilbert Kempf Cletus Reese Lima State Hospital Reese Clyde Patton Patton Kempf Harry Melick Lester Lester Melick Melick Here Danville

Roosevelt Jr Enters NY Governor Race After Talks

Rep. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for New York governor. After a meeting with Carmine De Sapio and Charles A Buckley in New York City he said he plans to run, though he has not secured explicit backing from the two leaders. Roosevelt already has support from party leaders in 16 of 62 counties. Buckley says no assurances were given.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Roosvelt New York City Carmine de Sapio Charles A. Buckley de Sapio Democratic National Committee Tammany Hall Manhattan Buckley Bronx Roosevelt

Betty Butler Executed for Slaying in Ohio

Betty Butler of Cincinnati became the third woman in Ohio history executed for murder. She walked to the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary clutching a rose and was pronounced dead at 8:10 p.m. after the Ohio Supreme Court refused to review her case and Gov. Lausche denied clemency.

Columbus Ohio Betty Butler Cincinnati Ohio Penitentiary Evelyn Clark Shares Woods Lake Hamilton County Butler Ohio Supreme Court Frank J. Lausche

Navy Panther Jet Crash Near El Paso House

A Navy 4 Panther Jet crashed last night within 50 feet of a residential area in El Paso Texas. The incident occurred as the aircraft went down in a populated neighborhood, prompting emergency responses and investigations.

EL Paso Tex

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