17 May 1960
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1960
Page
1
Visalia Calif AP a metal scrap labeled peterfid cat-350 won a merit ribbon at the Tulare County Art League sidewalk exhibit. Murrell Twibell suspected the piece came from an old locker door used by janitors. Judges noted the word meant petrified and praised the janitors’ artistry over spelling.
Cincinnati virologist Dr. Albert Sabin said his live virus polio vaccine rapidly defeats polio in testing and urged newborn immunization within six months. He noted remote communities may remain vulnerable and stressed maintaining resistant intestinal tracts to curb transmission.
In Columbus near east side, a robbery in progress at a gas station led Patrolman George West to engage two fleeing suspects. He fired 16 shots as one suspect returned fire. officers later detained a 30 year old man leaving the store for investigation. No money was taken.
A light item noting a bachelor who amuses guests by flirting with a fellow guest’s spouse at a social gathering, drawing laughs and light banter. The scene captures a playful social dynamic and the bachelor’s confident, humorous approach to conversation.
Scattered showers are likely today as cooler air moves in over the Miami Valley. Forecasters expect fair, mild conditions through Wednesday with a high near 85 today and overnight low around 58. Middletown’s official high yesterday reached 83 at 2:15 pm with a 61 degree low at 1 am and rainfall yesterday totaled 0.5 inches.
Washington dispatch notes Khrushchev faces a three way power struggle at home among Stalinists military and Chinese Communists. His push for peace tempered by fear of dangerous loss of control could trigger a new cold war freeze. The piece weighs his demand for an Eisenhower apology and a halt to flights as a sign of domestic leverage.
Paris dispatch notes British hopes that Prime Minister Macmillan can salvage the stalled Big Four summit effort. A veteran diplomat cautions odds are poor but praises Macmillan as a steady, unflappable politician who pressed Khrushchev after presenting Eisenhower’s terms on U2 spy incidents.
In Los Angeles a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza with four aboard, including Jayne Liberace, ex-wife of musician George Liberace, is feared down in the Mojave Desert. Pilot Ralph Quartaroli was flying from Las Vegas to Van Nuys when bad weather struck near the San Gabriel Mountains, possibly forcing a descent in the desert. Also aboard were Ross Perrino and his wife Bobbie Perrino, both from California.
Premier Khrushchev signaled willingness to participate in a Big Four summit discussion on holding talks if the United States publicly condemns the May Day spy incursions into Soviet airspace and punishes those responsible. Soviet press praised anti American demonstrations in Moscow and other cities as speculation rose over a Powers show trial.
The British leader warned that if Khrushchev pushed for a closing parley, drastic consequences could follow. The remarks signaled firm stance amid tense Cold War diplomacy and potential escalation in talks.
Washington AP The Supreme Court on Monday refused to reconsider its March 28 ruling that Col Rudolf Abel was validly convicted as a Soviet spy. The denial preserves the conviction and related sentences, marking the end of the high court’s review of the case.
Officials from Northeast and Trans World Airlines discussed a potential merger. Northeast directors approved a three-for-one stock exchange offer, signaling a possible consolidation of the two carriers.
Berliners face a split city with East and West sectors under Soviet and American influence. Anna Schmidt in East Berlin buys Western goods at higher prices, while Otto Mayer in West Berlin must show identity cards and use Western marks to enjoy a game. Crossings are easy yet dangerous as patrols enforce papers and censorship, revealing a tense, surreal daily life in a city divided by a hard frontier.
The speaker expresses readiness to participate in a meeting with President de Gaulle of France Prime Minister Macmillan of Great Britain and U.S. President Eisenhower to exchange views on whether conditions.
Paris dispatch reports Khrushchev may sign a separate peace treaty with East Germany in Berlin after the Paris summit clash. Soviet spokesmen unavailable. Khrushchev planned a Berlin stop on return. Report stems from Communist journalists seeking Western concessions.
In Tampa downtown, red white and blue flags spurred pride yet caused embarrassment as police, confirming Armed Forces Day on a list, noted the holiday was next Saturday, despite it being earlier. Inspector J L Powell acknowledged the error and said locals celebrated early with flags.
Washington reports a 19 year old American citizen Jaromir Zastera has languished in a Prague prison since 1949 for alleged uranium ore possession. With limited access by U.S. officials and no public outcry, his case remains unresolved despite decades of diplomatic notes and consular visits.
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