Unrelated lead prompts arrests of three men at loot division
Police surprised three men at the scene as they divided loot after a crime. All suspects were ordinary workers. AP Wirephoto.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1959
Page
1
Bank Robbers Hard To Figure on Long Island
Massapequa authorities ponder how a plumber an insurance salesman a blueprint developer and a tavern keeper turned into a gang of bank robbers accused in a $72,000 holdup in Massapequa on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Massapequa
N.Y
Thomas Parks
Henrietta Leith Massapequa
Rylsky
Delay Seen In Okay Of Nomination
Senate Foreign Relations Committee may delay approval of Clare Boothe Luce’s ambassador to Brazil until after Easter. Sen. Lorg cites a cooling-off period sparked by a Time magazine article blamed for anti-American rioting in Bolivia. Morse supports postponement for fuller consideration.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Clare Boothe Luce
Brazil
Russell P. Lorg
Di.a
Time Magazine
Bolivia
Time
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Weather outlook snow rain then clearing and chilly highs
The forecast calls for snow or rain tonight with a high near 44 and a low around 30. Thursday should bring partly cloudy cool conditions with a high about 45. Middletown reported a high of 37 yesterday and a low of 2 this morning with about one inch of snow before 8 am.
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Middletown
Mao's successor to be named at Peiping congress
Peiping radio said Mao Tze-tung's successor as president of Red China would be named at a national people's congress opening April 17 in Peiping. The 65-year-old Mao stepped down as chairman in December but remains the powerful head of the Communist regime.
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Tokyo
Peiping Radio
Mao Tze-tung
Red China
National People's Congress
Peiping
Mao
Ohio State Faculty Council votes against Rose Bowl participation
Ohio State University's Faculty Council, 80 members strong, voted by voice to instruct Dean Wendell Postle to vote against Rose Bowl participation. Historically OSU votes in favor. this marks a rare reversal in post season participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Wendell D. Postle
Ohio State
Ohio Liquor Department OKs 10 Percent Price Increase
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control set new retail liquor prices effective April 1, signaling about a 10 percent rise. The board approved a formula change removing the 50 cent gallonage charge while maintaining mandatory federal and state taxes. A $5 charge for special orders will replace the prior $1.50 per case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Michael V. DiSalle
Board of Liquor Control
UAR Iraqi relations hit new low after Iraqi revolt
Beirut AP reports a revolt against Premier Abdel Karim Kassem strained ties with Egypt's UAR. Iraqi forces reportedly repelled rebels near Mosul while Baghdad expelled 10 UAR diplomats. Pro and anti Egypt demonstrations roiled Baghdad as both sides traded accusations.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Iraq
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Baghdad
Abdel Karim Kassem
Kassem
U.A.R
Middle East
Cairo
Mosul
Abdel Wahhab Shawaf
Baghdad Radio
Chuckle on boxing strategy prompts sly corner advice
In a lighthearted note from a boxing bout, the heavyweight staggers to his corner dazed after round five. His manager leans in and suggests a simple plan to counter the opponent by hitting back, sparking a wry chuckle about corner psychology.
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Hig
Eisenhower Stands Firm on Defense Budget Poisoned by Demands
President Eisenhower maintained a planned defense program at 41 billion dollars for the year starting July 1 despite strong Democratic pressure for more troops and missiles. Senate leaders and critics pressed for more spending, arguing the Army needs modernization and mobility. Adlai Stevenson disputed GOP claims that Eisenhower alone knows the nation’s defense needs.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Sen
Leverett Saltonstall
Rmass
Senate
Saltonstall
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Maurice Stans
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Neil H. McElroy
Berlin
Symington
McElroy
Baby sized A bombs eyed for infantry use
Washington AP reports the Atomic Energy Commission disclosed that it has developed or is pursuing nuclear weapons with a one ton TNT yield. The baby size device, about 120,900th the force of Hiroshima, would be infantry oriented and referenced in a Hardtack test series yield listing.
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Washington
U.S
Atomic Energy Commission
Hiroshima
AEC
Lest Fall
Nevada
Bus Leaps Curb and Crashes Into Crowd in Pittsburgh
A downtown Pittsburgh bus jumped a sidewalk during rush hour, killing Sam Hood, 40, Pittsburgh Press reporter, and Sally Flynn Strait, head cashier at the Roosevelt Hotel. Sixteen injured, four seriously, as the vehicle plowed into shoppers near Smithfield Street and Forbes Avenue. The driver cited air brake failure. one passenger held on manslaughter charge awaiting inquest.
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Pittsburgh
Brentwood Motor Coach Co
Smithfield Street
Forbes Avenue
Kaufmann’s Department Store
Sam Hood
Pittsburgh Press
Sally
Flynn Strait
Baldwin
Roosevelt Hotel
Iran Senate Approves Defense Pact With United States
The Iranian Senate today unanimously approved the defense pact signed with the United States in March. The Shah's signature will complete the ratification process.
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Tehran
Iran
United States
Khrushchev Eyes Berlin Fallout and Western Resolve
Soviet Premier Khrushchev pursues Berlin aims through shifting proposals and a mix of diplomacy, threats, and potential escape routes. Western officials expect a mid May foreign ministers meeting and possible summit to shape Berlin’s future amid pressure from East German and Soviet positions.
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East Germany
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Harold Macmillan
Charles de Gaulle
Berlin
Tern
Europe
Soviet Union
Okay Is Slowed By Senator Draft Okay Is Slowed By Sen
Senator Wayne Morse led a last ditch effort in the Senate to curb a four year peacetime draft. The Armed Services Committee backed a four year extension and House action was decisive. Morse warned Congress was being stampeded by the Berlin crisis and urged delay. Francis Case proposed a six civilian and one military member presidential commission to study draft and manpower issues, with recommendations due by January 31 1961.
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Washington
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Senate
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
Francis Case
RSD
Congress
Morse
Berlin
That's Some Rocket Fuel A High School Moment
Richmond AP reports 15 year old James E Justerer Jr an amateur scientist mixed chemicals after asking his instructor what the batch would yield The teacher compared it to nitroglycerin A demolition squad collected a quart of the substance from his lab as a precautionary measure
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Richmond
James E. Justerer Jr
James
Fr. Lee
Kousterer
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