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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1961

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Stevenson Busy With Diplomats

United Nations U S Ambassador Adlai Stevenson planned a busy private talks round on the Congo crisis as diplomats gathered for the UN General Assembly resumption. He scheduled breakfast with Ghana President Nkrumah and planned talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko amid a looming six to eight week session.

United Nations U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Congo U.N. General Assembly Stevenson Kwame Nkrumah Ghana Nkrumah Andrei A Gromyko David Ormsby-Gore Tibet Hungary U. S Dag Hammarskjold U. N United States Hammarekjold New York Kennedy Washington

Choir loses money during sermon at Northminster Church

The Northminster Presbyterian Church choir in Washington heard Rev. William H. Kepler on two topics, "When You Feel Blue" and "Will a Man Rob God?" and returned to the choir room to find $93 stolen after a Sunday lent program. Previously on November 15, 1953, $75 vanished after a sermon titled "Will a Man Rob God?"

Washington Northminster Presbyterian Church William H. Kepler Kepler

Ohio And Miami Rivers Rise As Rain Continues

Ohio and Miami rivers threaten flood levels as weekend rains continue. Cincinnati forecasters expect the Ohio to crest beyond flood stage by dawn and rise further with more rainfall planned today. Red Cross prepares for evacuations. roads and low-lying areas flood across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with Newtown and Cincinnati area rivers rising and boating groups ready to assist.

Ohio Miami Cincinnati American Red Cross Smile Kentucky Indiana U.S. 52 Cincinnnati Coney Island Newtown Little Miami Cincinnati Outboard Red Cross Old Fort Great Miami Miamitown Weather Bureau Hamilton Clermont Warren

Tornado Leaves Chicago South Side Damaged and Darkened

A tornado cut a five mile path through Chicago's South Side at dusk, killing one and injuring 93. Utility crews cleared debris as 25 buildings were deemed unsafe, with 3,000 structures damaged and $5 million in property losses. The storm began near 91st Street and Western Avenue, then moved northeast across neighborhoods before entering Lake Michigan.

Chicago George Ramsey U.S. Weather Bureau 91St Street Western Avenue Lake Michigan

Midwest Snow Stalls Mobility Across the Midwest

Heavy snow and mixed precipitation crippled transport in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with hundreds of cars stalled on rural and urban roads. Wind driven drifts and six inch accumulations hampered clearance as state crews struggled to reach motorists. a tornado-caused damage report appeared near Jerseyville, Illinois. Across the Northwest, a coastal storm brought gale winds up to 83 mph and turned to a heavy snow event, producing 18 inches at Mt. Hood and widespread power and utility line damage in Washington and British Columbia.

Minneapolis-St. Paul State Highway Department Twin Cities Weather Bureau Ilowa State Patrol Iowa Eshereville Jerseyville Gravois Arm Lake of the Ozarks Pacific Northwest Cascade Mountains Mt. Hood Washington State British Columbia

KBS500 Crash Kills 9 Men at Biggs AFB

An Air Force KB50 refueling aircraft crashed near Biggs Air Force Base in El Paso killing all nine aboard. The six engine plane, part of the TAC assigned 431st Air Refueling Squadron, crashed during return from a Pacific mission in a sparsely populated area northeast of the runway. Official inquiry open. Names of seven crew members killed released with hometowns and survivors noted. two victims unnamed pending next of kin notification.

EL. Paso Tex Biggs Air Force Base Pacific Biggs Tower el Paso New Mexico-Texas 431St Biggs Tactical Air Command TAC Air Force Frey G. Padelford FE ‘Paso Spokane Wash Bruce E. Christian Biggs Afb Reading Wayne W. Holt Fort Wayne Ind Charles C. Timmson Kellogg, Minn Bernard F. Rivers Rochdale Mass Hardin Joseph T. Rothschoff Parker, Cole Parker Rothschoff

Ohio legislature ends fast veto likely on benefits bill

Ohio lawmakers return to Columbus for a slim 10th week as unemployment benefits debate winds down. Gov DiSalle is expected to veto the non emergency bill, with Republicans short of votes to override, while Congress moves toward a federal extender before April first. The bill’s timing hinges on late Rep Joseph Lady’s funeral and a brief skeleton session.

House Senate Michael V DiSalle Congress Ohio Joseph K. Lady R-Hardin Kenton

Purse Full And More Is Hidden In Indianapolis

A 70 year old Ohio woman Edith Faler Ravenna was detained in Indianapolis after police found 22000 in her purse along with a leash and diamond rings. She claimed she had more hidden and said she planned to marry a 50 year old boyfriend in California but was unsure. The case was referred to her hometown for further handling on a disorderly charge.

Indianapolis Ohio Edith Faler Ravenna California General Hospital

Elizabeth Taylor in grave pneumonia with anemia and transfusions

Elizabeth Taylor remains gravely ill in London from pneumonia and anemia. Doctors say her blood is poor and she has required transfusions. A breathing tube limits speech as she fights for recovery in the London Clinic.

London Elizabeth Taylor Inight Carl Heinz Goldman Sixman Medica

Puyehue Volcano Erupts Near Osorno Chile

The Puyehue volcano erupted Sunday sending ashes and smoke from its crater. The Andes mountain peak lies about 65 miles south of Santiago near Osorno, which was lightly coated in ash.

Santiago Chile Puyehue Andes Mountain Here Osorno

Peace Corps May Work In U S As Well As Abroad

President Kennedy said the Peace Corps could serve at home in slum education retraining and other efforts while continuing overseas work. Eleanor Roosevelt, R Sargent Shriver and other officials discussed roles including settlement houses with no decision yet. By year end 1000 volunteers may serve two to three years with living allowances.

Washington Kennedy Peace Corps White House Eleanor Roosevelt Dent Shriver

Today's Chuckle What this country needs is cheap ICE

A light humorous line noting that the nation could use affordable ice while joking about inexpensive skates, highlighting a playful pun on cheap gear.

Tornadoes lash Indiana Illinois and Tennessee killing four

Widespread tornadoes struck Indiana Illinois and Tennessee today killing four persons and injuring at least two. Mayme Mansfield age 68 died when a tornado hurled a truck motor into her Kokomo Indiana home. An Indiana storm toppled eight smokestacks at Austin in the southern part of the state. Three people died at Freedonia Tennessee when a twister leveled it and Litchfield Alabama was also hit with at least two injured.

Indiana Illinois Tennessee Mayme Mansfield Kokomo Ind Austin Freedonia Litchfield

UN Troops Withdraw From Matadi Congo Port

UN soldiers pull back from Matadi after 24 hours of street fighting with Congolese forces. Two Sudanese soldiers are dead, thirteen wounded, twelve missing, and a Canadian signal captain is unaccounted for. Negotiations continue to restore a UN garrison, with force as last resort if talks fail. The port is Congo's key supply hub and its loss endangers UN operations.

Leopoldville The Congo U. N Matadi U.N United Nations Congo River I ‘Boma

Weather improves slowly for Ohio as rain ends

The weatherman previews cooler air crossing Ohio ending a three day rain spell tonight and tomorrow with more showers forecast Wednesday and late in the week. Daytime highs hover around 50 with nights in the 30s. Tonight’s low about 40 and tomorrow’s high near 50. Middletown recorded 65 yesterday afternoon and a 6 degree low this morning, with 1.55 inches of rain since Saturday and more rain expected today.

Weather Bureau Ohio Adams County West Union Seaman U.S Millwood Knox County Nellie Coshocton Killbuck Holmes County U.S. 40 Guernsey County U.S. 21 Cincinnati U.S. 52 Portsmouth Wilgus Lawrence County Middletown

French To Exit Most Moroccan Air Bases Early

Rabat says France will give up all but one air base in Morocco by October 1, two years early. The move, part of postcolonial restructuring, marks a major reduction in military presence and shifts regional defense arrangements.

Rabat Morocco

Flood fears and uneven temps mark East readings

The East saw generally moderate temperatures with highs in some areas. New York City reached 70, two below an 81 year record, while Washington DC posted 80 degrees, a date record. Ohio rivers swelled after heavy weekend rains, and rising Mobile River floodwaters led to suspension of mainline passenger service on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

New York City Washington, D. C Ohio Mobile Alabama Louisville and Nashville Railroad

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