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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1957

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Hear This Ivan Two Billion Tons Of Bombs In U S Hands

The United States could deliver over two billion tons of nuclear force if the Soviets attack Western Europe before European defenses mature. North Atlantic Council ministers in Bonn stressed modern weapons deter aggression, with U S aircraft and Navy missiles likely capable of such force.

Washington United States Russia North Atlantic Council Moscow Atlantic Alliance Bonn Germany Alliance U.S Air Force Navy USAF

Morse Proposes United Pause on Nuclear Tests

In a broadcast Senator Morse of Oregon urged the Eisenhower administration to halt nuclear explosions immediately and challenge the Soviet Union to join. He argued a worldwide halt could restart negotiations, expose the risks of radiation, and force a global decision against continuing tests.

Washington Sen. Morse D-Ore Eisenhower Administration Russia Morse Soviet Union Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Big Plane Lands With Dead Prop

An American Airlines DC7 flying non stop from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency landing at Midway Airport Chicago after an engine failed over Lake Michigan. The plane with 30 passengers touched down safely after the propeller was feathered.

Chicago New York Los Angeles Midway Airport American Airlines Lake Michigan

Body of 17-Year-Old Found in Little Miami River

Skin divers recovered the body of 17 year old John Hamilton Riddell from the Little Miami River near Cincinnati after he disappeared Thursday night while swimming with friends. The search extended into Saturday as rescuers battled mid forty degree temperatures.

Cincinnati John Hamilton Riddell Little Miami River Here

A Day in the Life of the World feature by AP bureaus

The Associated Press presents A Day in the Life of the World a world scope collage edited by Saul Pett with everyday events from AP bureaus. Middletown contributes a resignation at the Chamber of Commerce as Ed Edmiston and Iona Asher cover civic youth fund efforts on Page 33. A Hungarian girl’s battle with language through pictures appears in a personal piece by Jody Terney on Page 34.

Associated Press Saul Pett Middletown Chamber of Commerce Ed Edmiston Civic Association Youth Building Fund Iona Asher Jody Terney Ces Chinesaneen Joauit i Valley News Ca Ole Ladinelka Mae Radio-Tv Esscesaveeee Family Weekly

Polish city hall sale trial faces controversy

Warsaw reports Stanislaw Witcczakow faces trial this month on selling the city hall at Wroclaw to more than 20 buyers. Police say his pitch claimed demolition rights and brick resale concessions. Bricks are scarce in Poland as DIY builders seek them. Amount paid by the buyers was not disclosed.

Warsaw Brooklyn Bridge Stanislaw Witcczakow Wroclaw Witcczakow Poland

Killed In Indiana Four Die In Pennsylvanian Train Crash

In Austin Indiana a Pennsylvanian Rail passenger train collided with a car carrying Zeb Ernest Burge 33 a Mitchell church minister his wife Mildred their daughter Diana 3 Betty Taylor 23 and Ella Strange 60 all of Mitchell. The wreckage lay on the track half a mile with rescue crews cutting through the car husks for about an hour. Austin lies 40 miles north of Louisville and 70 miles south of Indianapolis.

Scottsburg Ind Pennsylvania Railroad Austin Zeb Ernest Burge Church of God Mitchell Mildred Diana Betty Taylor Ella Strange Louisville Chicago Indianapolis

Day Off Pay Claim Sparks Office Laughs

A worker told his boss he deserved paid leave to compensate for coffee breaks missed on vacation. The exchange sparked a lighthearted office moment and no disciplinary action.

May Freeze Impacts Eastern orchard Belt

An Associated Press report notes a May frost dipping into the 20s across 15-20 Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania Virginia counties. Growers report little damage to fruit blossoms. Similar cold predicted Sunday with smudge pots set out and a potential slight break Monday. Floods continue in Texas with 9,000 displaced and 2,000 homes destroyed. Thunderstorms cause flooding in Alabama and Louisiana.

Miami Texas Albanma Louisiana Wichita Falls Brazos Rivier Trinity South Atlantic Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Plain

Mayflower II Sails With Trade Winds Across Atlantic

The Mayflower II rode the northeast trade winds on a calm Atlantic crossing under Skipper Alan Villiers. Position reported at 26 50 N 18 47 W about 118 miles south southwest of the Canary Islands as the ship gained over 100 miles in the last leg.

Land’s End England Atlantic Ocean America Alan Villiers Canaries

Iron Liege Wins Glamorous Derby Thriller

Iron Liege, a Calumet Farm second-stringer, nipped Gallant Man by a nose in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Willie Hartack rode the winner as Willie Shoemaker misjudged the finish, later cleared by stewards. Final purse $107,950 with Bold Ruler finishing fourth in the dramatic 24-year tightest wire finish.

Iron Liege Calumet Gallant Man Louisville Louisville, Ky Ine Pounw Gen. Duke Willie Shoemaker Ireland Iron Siege Willie Hartack Bold Ruler Wheatley Stable Gen.Duke Don Meade Brokers Tip Herb Fisher Old Churchill Downs Hartack

Dream of Derby Win Shapes Gallant Man Owner

Ralph Lowe, owner of Gallant Man, dreamed his horse would win the Kentucky Derby with the jockey booting near the finish. The premonition followed Iron Liege beating Gallant Man by a nose. Trainer John Nerud later shared the dream with jockey Willie Shoemaker during dinner.

Louisville Ralph Lowe Gallant Man Tom Young Iron Liege John Nerud Willie Shoemaker Shoemaker

Ohio Cop Slain and Gunman Captured Near Wellington

Patrolman Edmund Smith, 38, was killed in Wellington after chasing Walter Byomin of Cleveland who fled toward Oberlin. Byomin surrendered after crashing on Ohio 58, then fired at Oberlin officer Eugene Barlow before police subdued him. Smith, a father of two, died at Allen Memorial Hospital in Wellington.

Elyria Ohio Edmund Smith Wellington Pittsfield Walter Byomin Cleveland Oberlin Eugene Barlow Smith Byomin Ralph Gray William Konicek Sr Ed Rubie Auble

Book On Probes Nearly Finished Throngs File Past McCarthy Bier

Washington officials report Senator McCarthy was finishing a book on congressional investigations before his fatal illness. He had also gathered material for a second book on communism and subversion. A 21 senator delegation led by Knowland and Johnson and 10 Wisconsin House members attended services for McCarthy in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Washington Sen McCarthy Wis Sen. Mundt R-Sd Ray Kiermas Patrick Miller Appleton Wisconsin House

Truman and Stevenson Hit Budget Mess at Democratic Dinner

At a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner Truman accused Eisenhower of executive failure while Adlai Stevenson warned the party against out-Republicaning on budget cuts. The event capped a three day rally as Democrats prepare for 1958 elections.

Washington Harry S. Truman Eisenhower Adlai E. Stevenson America Truman Stevenson White House National Guard Democratic Party Party G. Mennen Williams Michigan House Rayburn Tex Congress Chamber of Commerce

Budget Battle Shapes 1960 Campaign Ahead of Congress Vote

Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson attacks President Eisenhower's $71.8 billion budget as a key issue for next year's election. He aims to trim nonessential programs and may back cuts in executive department spending while protecting housing health farm and power programs. Republican Leader Knowland echoes calls for major reductions, but Johnson foresees varied support including some conservative Republicans.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Eisenhower Congress Johnson Senate Knowland California

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