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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

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Curfews Ordered After Algiers Raid By Rebels

Algiers imposes a midnight curfew as rebels strike a major French garage near a prominent apartment block. The attack destroyed 100 cars and forced French families to flee as flames spread. The assault followed Paris approving a harsh campaign against the rebellion, while authorities consider counter-terrorist acts and deploy troops.

Algiers Paris Guy Mollet Morocco Robert Lacoste France Bone Lafayette Algeria Tlemcen-Oujda Indochina

Reward Offered For Gunns Slayer In Dayton

Mrs Martha Gunn offers 5000 dollars for information to solve the slaying of her husband Dr Harrison Gunn 63 a prominent Dayton Negro community member. He was killed by three bullets through a window on March 4 as he and Mrs Gunn watched television. Det Lt Richard Grundish says seven detectives found no motive or immediate suspects.

Dayton Ohio Martha Gunn Harrison Gunn Gunn Richard Grundish

Eden Declares Britain Will Not Abdicate Global Role

Prime Minister Eden declared at a Conservative rally that Britain will never abdicate its position as a great world power. He warned that abdication would lead to neutrality and slow national decline, urging firm policy to avoid neutralism.

London Eden Britain

Mollet Wins Parliament Backing for All-Out Algeria War

France wins Senate approval 294 to 7 for emergency powers to use military economic and administrative tools against Algerian rebels. Mollet vows elections within three months after violence ends while cabinet seeks decrees to suspend martial law break up large estates and grant civil posts to Algerian nationals.

Paris Guy Mollet Algeria Senate National Assembly Mollet Tke Robert Lacoste France

Theft of explosives reported near Akron

Deputies said 150 pounds of dynamite 1400 blasting caps and wire were stolen from three powder magazines off Minor Road near U S 21 south of Copley Center. A demolition expert warned the material could destroy a city block.

Akron Ohio U. S. 21 Copley Center

Missing 3-Year-Old Steven Dammadn Family Plans Move to Iowa

Gerald Dammans and Marilyn leave New York to start anew on a farm in Newton, Iowa, hoping a clue will explain Steven's disappearance last Oct 31 outside a supermarket. Pamela, 2, plays nearby as the Air Force family endures grief and holds two theories about the boy's fate.

East Meadow N.Y Gerald Dammans Iowa Gerald Marilyn Pamela Steven Damman Air Force Mitchel Field New Mexico Newton

Ten Families Ordered Out In Nicosia Uprising

In Nicosia and Limassol authorities impose mass expulsion and curfews as British forces widen security clampdown after a Greek Cypriot push for union with Greece. Nine British service members killed and several injured in violent attacks as labor leaders demand end to deportation of Archbishop Makarios.

Nicosia John Arding Greece Mediterranean Limassol Cato Zodhi Papnos A'So Makerios Wader Royal Air Force London Canterbury Cyprus Geoffrey Fisher Church of England House of Lords Makarios Britain Turkey Seychelles Islands Indian Ocean Lord Attlee Makarias U.S Middle East Attlee

Peron Claim Discounted By Aramburu

Argentina marks six months since the revolt that ousted Juan D. Peron with Provisional President Pedro Aramburu asserting democratic restoration is underway and Peron's following has declined. Aramburu warns Peron’s reign will teach lessons to prevent future dictatorship as Peron publishes memoirs in Chile and Panama.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Argentina Pedro Aramburu Peron Aramburu Santiago Chile Panama Vea

Big Three Outline Mid East Crisis Response Plan

The United States Britain and France appear to have a basic understanding of military steps for the Israeli Arab conflict. They may push a UN Security Council resolution to react swiftly and to bolster the UN truce supervision force led by Canadian General Burns, potentially expanding it from about 40 officers to 1000 if allowed access to border areas.

John M. Hightower Washington United States Britain France Eden London Congress Eisenhower Middle East Midle East State Department Paris United Nations Security Council U.N U.N. Truce Supervision Group E. L. If. Burns Israel

Mayor Brunner Dismisses Parking Complaint Then Gets Tag

In Candens New Jersey a group of college students questioned Mayor George Brunner about illegal parking tickets during a class commute. Brunner said officers were simply doing their duty and then discovered his own car had a restricted area parking tag.

Canden N. J George Brunner Brunner

Reider Predicts GOP Era To End In Ohio

Democratic governor candidate Robert W. Reider says Republican dominance in Ohio will end. He praised Cincinnati Democrats and the precinct committee system as key to a statewide rejuvenation that will sweep Ohio for the Democrats in November.

GOP Leader Sees Negro Vote Switch

Washington Republican campaign chair Richard M. Simpson predicts a upsurge in the northern Negro vote for Republicans this year. He says by fall the Negro vote should be evenly split between parties, aiding GOP contests, while dismissing talk of a new third party.

Washington Richard M. Simpson Simpson Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Macken iIrd Bennett Fla Powell House Truman Eisenhower Sevenson

Settlement Seen in Long Westinghouse Strike

Joseph F. Finnegan of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service said a weekend settlement in the Westinghouse Electric strike is very bright. Talks in Washington between company negotiators and the AFL CIO International Union of Electrical Workers have reached the wrap‑up stage, though he would not discuss specifics. The strike, now in its 152nd day, affects about 40 of Westinghouse's 98 plants nationwide.

Cleveland Westinghouse Electric Corp Joseph F. Finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Finnegan Ohio Michigan Kentucky Washington Westinghouse Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers Cnureet

Senate in windup on farm bill sources say vote likely tonight

In Washington the Senate, fatigued but ready, aims to pass the election year farm bill after a long session. Leaders Johnson and Knowland urged members to stay nearby as amendments remain. dual parity price supports for crops drew fierce debate with potential costs ranging from 300 to 400 million to a possible billion dollars. The soil bank plan gained momentum with a 100 million dollar vote bringing authorized totals to 1.2 billion.

Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Leater Knowland California Ellender D-La Sen. Ai Senene Sene Ae Anderson Voice Soil Bank Sen Allotte Royle

Eisenhower Receives Irish Shamrocks From Costello

President Eisenhower received shamrocks from Ireland during a White House visit by Prime Minister John A Costello. Costello presented the gift, and Eisenhower planned to take it to his Gettysburg farm for the weekend. The President also gave Costello a signed photograph in a silver frame.

Washington Eisenhower Erin Niel St. Patrick's Day Ireland John A. Costello White House Costello Reflect Gettysburg

Malenkov Tours London Power Installations

Former Soviet Premier Georgi Malenkov arrived in London for a three week tour with 14 Soviet power experts. He visited the central electricity authority and a power plant near the Thames, amid heavy police escort and security criticism from some papers.

London Georgi Malenkov Malenkov Tey Malenkov Thames St. Paul's Cathedral Lancaster House Cassandra Daily Mirror Moscow

Ohio River Brims as Flood Threat Looms in Valley

The lower Ohio River is brim full and forecasts predict another inch of rain. The Weather Bureau expects the river to reach 54.5 feet at Cincinnati early next week, with flood stage at 52 feet. Crests are anticipated at Greenup 53 feet and Ashland 51.5 to 52 feet as authorities note repeated flood threats with light damage so far.

Ohio Weather Bureau Cincinnati Pt. Pleasant W. Va Greenup Ashland

Dulles and Chiang Confer on Defense of Nationalist China

U S Secretary of State Dulles and President Chiang Kai-shek met in Taipei to discuss a joint defense against Communist aggression. The talks focused on strengthening U S ties and military coordination with Nationalist China amid rising regional tensions.

Taipei Formosa U. S State Dulles Chiang Kai-shek China

Snow and road warnings as fans head to Cincinnati game

Snow and ice warnings affect travel to the Cincinnati game with Middletown and Portsmouth fans facing slick roads. Officials urge early departures and caution due to a drop in temperatures that could form ice. Holiday road crews spread salt in Middletown while police report fender bending incidents and a minor injury to Patrolman Frisby after a crash near Yankee Road.

Cincinnati State Highway Patrol Highway Department Middletown Portsmouth Harry Gustin Rt. 52 Clermont County Gustin U. S. 25 Garden Paul Frisby Short St Yankee Rd Frisby Coy Hall Yankee Road Charles Simpkins West Middletown Rt. 1 Hall

Frail Schreiber Youth Dies at Ohio Electric Chair

Bernard Schreiber, 19, became the 299th execution victim at Ohio Penitentiary as Gov. Lausche refused clemency. The Toledo rape slaying of 11 year old Mary Jolene Friess led to a tense final hour. he appeared calm, whispered the Lord's Prayer, and was strapped to the chair for a 4400 volt sentence.

Hal Paris Columbus Ohio Bernard Schreiber Ohio Penitentiary Toledo Schreiber Mary Jolene Friess Frank J. Lausche Ohio Supreme Court Lausche Inter Sam Nettles

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