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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1956

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Dag Hammarskjold Seeks Middle East Peace Role

UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold cautions the Security Council against imposing a peace settlement on Israel and Arab neighbors. He calls for Middle East initiated talks, notes cease-fire steps could open progressive peace, and flags Jordan River and Suez Canal friction as areas for future consideration. Daily border violence and cease-fire violations continue as talks proceed.

United Nations, N.Y U.N Dag Hammarskjold Security Council Israel Middle East Hammarskjold New York Egypt Syria Lebanon Jordan London Palestine United Na Jordan River Suez Canal Suez

French Net 500 Rebels In Cleanup

Military and unofficial reports say the French killed at least 500 Algerians this week in their drive against a nationalist offensive. Rebel losses atop 1,000 estimated by Algiers papers. 20 European civilians reported slain last weekend. French clashes continued from Kabylie to Philippeville with village fire near Algiers and several skirmishes.

Algiers Algeria Constantine Kabylie Rivet

Checkup May Be Key To Victory

President Eisenhower, weight down to 168 pounds, is in Walter Reed for an annual checkup and heart study. A White House report on results will be released tomorrow afternoon after he leaves the hospital. He entered for an overnight rest and the examinations begin this morning. He occupies the Presidential Suite. Doctors say weight loss since last year reflects increased activity, golf, and swimming, with no concern from his physician.

Washington F Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital White House Bath Denver West Point Howard M. Snyder Walter Reed Snyder Col Thomas W. Mattingly

Wounded Boy Fights Anti Tetanus Shot in Cincinnati

Franklin Wilson a 9 year old boy was shot in the shoulder while sitting near a park curb in Cincinnati. He grimaced at the shot but received a tetanus inoculation at General Hospital. Four attendants and a reporter held him as the nurse gave the injection while police searched for a possible shooter with no success.

Cincinnati Franklin Frankie) Wilson General Hospital Frankie

House Passes Arms Bill Tests Rival Missiles Debate

Washington AP Sen Chavez vows decisive tests to prove Nike antiaircraft missiles compare with Navy Talos as Army Air Force budget fight shapes up. House passage of a 33.6 billion defense bill funds 1,045,300 Army strong, 1,005 ships Navy, 137 wings Air Force, new carriers and nuclear subs in coming year.

Washington Sen. Chavez D-Nm U.S Chavez Senate House Eisenhower Flood D-Pa McMahon D-Tex Air Force Rep Scrivner R-Kan Scriver Army Navy Nike Sen. Stennis Brucker Maxwell D. Taylor

Hopalong Cassidy Creator Clarence Mulford Dies at 73

Clarence E. Mulford, creator of Hopalong Cassidy, died Thursday night in a Portland hospital at age 73. The Maine report notes his passing as the notable author behind the western character.

Hopalong Cassidy Portland, Maine Clarence E. Mulford Portland

Moon Bubble Dream: Ehricke Foresees Lunar Colony

Dr Krafft Ehricke, Convair rocket expert, predicts lunar bubbles of plastic or glass within 200 years then growing enclosures for space exploration. He notes first bubble may be 50 to 60 feet high with later acres of habitat and plant life to sustain air balance. Mars seen as next target.

James D. White San Francisco Krafft A. Ehricke Ehricke Convair Corp San Diego American Rocket Society American Society of Mechanical Engineers Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Peenemunde G. E. Cooper Moon Space Earth Mars

Lausche Eyes Legislature Call June 4

Gov. Lausche said a special session may be held June 4 to address a potential 12 million dollar local tax loss and a 90 million dollar GM plant risk near Youngstown due to water supply issues. Counties and cities seek action to protect intangible tax revenues after a Supreme Court ruling. The water dispute involves a threat to block water service to GM’s Lordstown plant.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche General Motors Youngstown Ohio Supreme Court Taylor Evans Ohio Water Service Co Mahoning Valley Sanitary District Lordstown

Britain's Two Soldiers Linked to Cyprus Hangings

Leaflets in Nicosia claim Corporals Gordon Hill and Ronnie Shilton were hanged in reprisal for the execution of Greek Cypriot rebels Michael Karaolis and Andreas Demetriou. The notices, signed by Eoka leader Dighenis, vow further retaliation as Greek Cypriot demonstrations disrupt daily life and authorities deploy troops to maintain calm.

Nicosia Cyprus Britain Dighenis Eoka National Organization of Cypriot Fighters Union of Cyprus Greece Cpls Gordon Hill Ronnie Shilton Hill Shilton Michael Karaolis Andreas Demetriou Mediterranean

Frat House Search Fails To Yield Body

A thorough search of fraternity houses at Ohio State University failed to locate the missing body of a 72 year old woman who died at Cambridge State Hospital. Police say the long inquiry has nearly ruled out fraternity pranksters as suspects. The investigation chief speculated the body may surface in a river soon. He noted body stealing carries up to ten years in prison.

Columbus

Rockets from jet misfire injure, spark city scare

In Mount Clemens Michigan three airmen were injured and families evacuated as 22 Mighty Mouse rockets fired from a Selfridge Air Force Base F86 Sabre misfired. Demolition teams hunted remaining rockets into Harrison township while an Air Force inquiry blamed an apparent electrical malfunction.

Mount Clemens Mich Selfridge Air Force Base Air Force Vpara Harrison Township Griffiss Air Force Base Rome Selfridge Tony Arpaio Shirley DePew William Hamm Hammond Ind James Owens Roanoke A.J.C. Haliford Carter Atlanta, Ga

Hillsboro Man's Death Suspected as Suspicious

Hillsboro, Ohio. Harley E. Spence, 44, was found Thursday night along a road here. A Cincinnati pathologist examined the body, with coroner Dr. J. Martin Byers stating there were suspicious circumstances and suggesting he may have been killed or died elsewhere and dumped from a vehicle.

Hillsboro Ohio Cincinnati Here Harley E. Spence Frank Cleveland J. Martin Byers Highland County Spence

Police Net Catches 80 Dope Sellers

Philadelphia police conducted a mass raid using 92 detectives that seized 80 narcotics sellers from homes and streets. Lt. Glascow Driscoll reported about 500 arrests in the period, noting most were small-time dealers. One man held half an ounce of heroin and identified the seller as Frank Szostek, with Thomas Manning named as the heroin source. Szostek allegedly bought the drug in Chicago while performing with bands.

Philadelphia Glascow Driscoll Driscoll Thomas Manning Frank Szostek Tommy Dorsey Gene Krupa Szostek Chicago

Phils Cards In 5 Man Hill Swap

The Philadelphia Phillies traded Herman Wehmeier and Murry Dickson to the St. Louis Cardinals for Harvey Haddix, Stu Miller and Ben Flowers. Phillies GM Roy Hamey indicated further moves may follow as the club, mired in a seven game skid, nears the cellar. Haddix Miller and Flowers join the Phillies in Pittsburgh for the four game set as Wehmeier and Dickson depart for St. Louis.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Herman Wehmeier Murry Dickson St. Louis Cardinals Harvey Haddix Stu Miller Ben Flowers Roy Hamey Phillies Haddix Miller Flowers Pittsburgh Wehmeier Dickson Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Kari Drews Cincinnati

Robber Dies Barmaid Wounded In Cleveland Hold Up

In Cleveland a robber was killed and a barmaid wounded during a bar hold up at Mercury Bar on East 105th Street. Police say owner Howard Meckley shot the robber, who wore a mask and used the barmaid as a shield, in what he claims was an accidental shot hitting Miss Zellena Baker on the left arm. The slain man was identified as James Rudolph Shanklin, 27. The second robber is being sought.

Cleveland James Rudolph Shanklin Mercury 105Th St Howard Meckley Zellena Baker Meckley Miss Baker Iher

Tornadoes and High Winds Struck Four States Heavy Damage Reported

Stormy weather lashed the mid‑continent with tornadoes and severe winds crossing Nebraska Minnesota Iowa and Kansas. Tornadoes hit southern Nebraska and Rushmore Minnesota causing property damage while a 92 mph gust hit Sioux City. No injuries were reported as winds scattered dust and damaged farms homes and businesses.

Associated Press Mid-Continent Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Kansas Rushmore Lyons Cassady Kan Juniata Donivhan Arlington Sioux City

Middletown Prepares for Warm Weekend Weather

The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions. Highs reach 85 degrees today with a low around 65 tonight, then similar warm weather into Saturday. Sunday expected to stay warm. Unofficially Middletown topped 83 degrees yesterday afternoon, with a 58 degree low this morning.

Middletown

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