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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1957

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Bandit Gang Hunts American Kidnap Victim in Iran Cave

Iranian officials suspect 35 year old Anita Carroll is hidden in a desolate cave in southeast Iran as troops pursue an outlaw band that killed her husband and two others. Interior Minister Alam says there is over a 60 percent chance she is alive.

Tehran Iran Vain Cave Segacy Anita Caroll Issaquah Wash Assadollah Alam Portland Ore The Near East Foundation U.S Mehrabad Washington State Department

March Weekend Forecast For Middletown

Sunny skies and warmer temperatures are forecast for the weekend with a high near 55 degrees on Saturday and partly cloudy conditions on Sunday. Today remains partly cloudy with scattered showers possible and a high around 50 and a low near 32. Middletown reported a high of 47 degrees and a low of 30 earlier, with rainfall totaling about .10 inches yesterday and this morning.

Middletown

Curfew Enforced for Fayette County Youths in Washington Court House

A 10:30 p.m. curfew took effect for all residents under 17 in Fayette County following arrests of four youths for breaking and entering and stealing four guns. Sheriff Orland Hays ordered the curfew after the Wednesday night arrests in Washington Court House.

Washington Court House Ohio Fayette County Orland Hays

Old rancher weighs offer to yield land for missile range

At Fort Bliss Texas, 82 year old John Prather met Maj. Gen. Robert Wood to discuss a government plan to take his grazing land for the McGregor missile range in south central New Mexico. The deal would let Prather live on his home for life while cattle move off and most land be fenced as government property. Authorities value his land and Miss Mary Toy’s property at over 200000 dollars.

EL Paso Tex John Prather New Mexico Robert Wood Ft. Bliss Prather McGregor Missile Range Southcentral Wood Miss Mary Toy

Love Travels Rough Road

Youngstown salesman Ted Horner designed a giant roadside message reading Florence I Love You to impress his sweetheart. The plan backfired as the city newspapers publicized the stunt and Horner was forced to remove the six foot high letters before he continued toward Akron.

Youngstown Ohio Ted Horner Here Akron Horner Florence Ted

Medical expert cites morphine and paraldehyde in Adams Morrell trial

London testimony in the Dr John Bodkin Adams case details Dr Arthur Douthwaite asserting evidence of intent to murder Mrs Edith Morrell with morphine and heroin during her final days while noting paraldehyde was used as a sleep aid in her last hours.

London John Bodkin Adams Arthur Henry Douthwaite Geoffrey Lawrence Edith Alice Morrell Douthwaite Adams

Today’s Churkle Have You Ever Had It So Good

A fragmentary item questions the ease of life and abrupt loss, presented in a clipped newspaper voice with no clear names or dates. The readable text hints at contrasting certainty and sudden reversal, inviting readers to consider fleeting fortune.

Portland Mayor Faces Perjury and Bribe Charges

Portland Mayor Terry Schrunk was arrested on perjury and bribe charges amid a Multnomah County grand jury probe into vice and corruption. Indicted with Schrunk were Dist. Atty. William Langley and Patrolman Richard Sutter. Langley cited the Fifth Amendment protecting against self incrimination. Schrunk posted $2,000 bail and remains mayor as perjury and bribery penalties loom up to 10 and 15 years respectively.

Portland Ore Terry Schrunk William Langley Multnomah County Lee Langicy Chil Gal Ouiccer Langley Schrunk Senate Teamsters Secret Service Big Jim Elkins Richard A. Sutter Clifford 0. Bennett Elkins Bennett Sutter Washington, D.C Oregon Journal

Woman Expecting Quadruplets In Rare Birth Claim

Kingswood England Peter Philip a 27 year old bookmaker announced his wife has bought off a 512000 to 1 long shot. Her doctor says she is going to have quadruplets. Quads occur in human births only once on the average in 512000 chances.

Kingswood England Peter Philip

Cabinet May Pick New Leader

President Eisenhower urged authorizing the Cabinet to decide if a President is temporarily disabled so the vice president can act. The plan, to be decided by a Cabinet majority, faced immediate opposition from congressional leaders who questioned need for a constitutional amendment.

Washington Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Congress

Those Forty Bays Those Forty Bays

A verse style meditation on Jesus departing his carpentry and teaching, noting the common people who heard him gladly and followed his example. It reflects on his transition from craftsman to moral teacher and the enduring influence of his words and actions.

Mark

Plenty At Stake GOP Tries Comeback In Michigan Election

Detroit voters head to the polls Monday as Republicans defend seven partisan posts and three nonpartisan judgeships amid a wave of Democratic gains. The race centers on statewide offices such as highway commissioner and education posts, with major battles in University of Michigan Regents and Michigan State University seats.

Detroit Michigan Board of Regents University of Michigan State Board of the Top Michigan State Republican University George Foster East Lansing State Board of Education John Mackie Reublicans G. Mennen Williams Williams Democracs

Pistol the terrier stabbed in skull in dog attack

Pistol, a friendly wire-haired terrier owned by newspaper photographer Fred Hitchcock, was stabbed in the skull with a pocket knife in what Hitchcock says is the second attempt on the dog’s life within a month. A bullet previously passed through the chest narrowly missing the heart. the assailant is unknown.

Pistol Fred Hitchcock Hitchcock

Elvis in gold suit rocks Chicago crowd at Amphitheatre

Elvis Presley wowed about 12 000 screaming fans at the International Amphitheatre wearing a $2 500 gold leaf suit and $100 golden slippers. He performed 16 songs in under an hour as teens surged the stage. one usher was hurt by a purse thrown during the frenzy. Fans paid $2.50 to $3 for seats and Elvis reportedly earned $10 000.

Chicago Elvis Presley International Amphitheatre Elvis First Aid Tony Carvatta

Egypts Suez Plan Opens Door To World Court Ruling

The New York Times reports Egyptian President Nasser proposes that the Suez Canal be operated by an Egyptian authority and that disputes over canal use be referred to the International Court of Justice or the UN, potentially allowing Israel access via the waterway.

New York The New York Times Nasser Suez Canal Egypt World Court Israel the Times Washington U.S Cairo Suez Canal Authority Security Council Suez Times International Court of Justice United Nations

Chaplin Sues Vevey Over Noise From Nearby Target Range

Charlie Chaplin filed a suit against the City of Vevey to halt what he called excessive noise from a target range about 500 yards from his residence. The action seeks relief from the municipal authorities and alleges disruption to his quiet enjoyment of his home.

Vevey Switzerland Charlie Chaplin

Union Boss Dave Beck Suspended by AFL-CIO Council

Washington AFL-CIO executive council suspended Teamsters leader Dave Beck as an AFL-CIO officer and ordered an inquiry into Teamsters funds amid charges Beck diverted about 320000 dollars for personal use. Meany announced the action after a two hour meeting as Beck invoked the Fifth Amendment before Senate Rackets probes.

Washington Aflcio Teamsters Dave Beck Afl-Cio Beck AFL- Cio George Meany Meany Senate Labor Organi S Fiveseer Executive Seattle

Banker Cuts Rates To Aid Neighbors After Blizzard

F H Chilcote president of the Farmers and Stockmen's Bank of Clayton and his son in law El dean Reeves, vice president, pledged about 100000 in loans to replace lost cattle as New Mexico's northeast region reels from a blizzard that left up to 5000 cattle missing. Chilcote, frostbitten, spent 24 hours in the storm searching for cattle and aiding ranchers while promising a square deal and broader relief efforts for neighbors.

Clayton, N.M F. H. Chilcote Farmers & Stock‘men's Bank of Clayton Chilcote Eldean Reeves New Mexico Reeves

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