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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1957
Page
1
A non-stop flight arrives at March AFB in Riverside County at 2 10 p.m marked by AP Wirephoto. The brief caption notes the time and location of the Riverside County arrival and credits AP Wirephoto.
Captain Robert Sweet piloted a RF101 Voodoo on a round trip Los Angeles New York Los Angeles flight, 4 refuelings, average 716 mph, top 1000 mph. He plus Gustav Klatt set records reclaiming Navy marks, with Schrecengost and Kilpatrick as runners up. Sweet earned Distinguished Flying Cross. Klatt also honored.
King Mohammed V of Morocco wraps up a three day official visit in Washington and plans a U S tour stopping in Williamsburg Dallas and other major cities. The joint statement cites commitment to United Nations principles and peaceful self determination for Algerian rebels.
The Vatican confirmed Pope Pius XII sent a message to President Dwight Eisenhower wishing him a speedy recovery. A Vatican spokesman said the pontiff is praying for his health and that the text of the message was not announced.
A humor item features a matron asking how to have soft hands and a beauty specialist replying that nothing helps except doing it all day. The brief quip plays on vanity and persistent care.
Carolyn Beckstead 20 could not unlock a new car in Salt Lake City and asked a passerby for help. The man broke a window to aid her, but they entered the wrong car. She found the owner later who wouldn’t take payment for the damage.
A stiff north wind snagged E. D. Lawrences overalls in a Texas combine drive shaft. The 68 year old man pulled free after the machine ripped off boots and underwear and tore skin on his legs. He borrowed overalls from a nearby worker, took lunch, then returned to work.
Americans celebrated Thanksgiving with prayers for peace and plenty in space age times. President Eisenhower’s recovery from a slight stroke drew prayers and well wishes while families feasted, services offered special prayers, and free turkey programs aided the needy.
A 10 pound live goose bought for Thanksgiving by Judd Fierle escaped from the river bank after being tethered to a stake. Fierle, coworkers, and the Coast Guard pursued it but the bird swam away and was later deemed not tied. The Animal Protective League withdrew their search and the goose remains loose. Mrs Fierle switched Thanksgiving to baked ham.
Dag Hammarskjold is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday after a visit to Jordan. He will confer on Israel Arab border problems with Israeli officials.
President Eisenhower is reported making an excellent recovery after a Monday stroke. The White House bulletin says he slept well and is in fine spirits, with Nixon stressing the return to work may come sooner than expected and doctors forecasting continued rest and gradual activity.
Atty. Gen. William P. Rogers ruled that President Eisenhower’s illness did not require delegation of presidential powers. He said the White House staff requested his advice after discussions with Eisenhower’s doctors, who deemed the illness mild and not affecting cognitive abilities.
The Miami Valley expects a cold front to creep in tonight with a drop in temperatures after a mild day. Cloudy skies today with light rain possible, a high near 60. Tonight, low around 30 with partly cloudy and stronger winds. Friday turns colder with a high near 48. Middletown records show 66 at 3:30 p m yesterday and 48 at 5:30 a m today. rainfall total 0.01 inches this morning.
Vice President Nixon sharpens self role at White House press conference saying he remains vice president and acts for the president only as needed. He notes involvement in missiles decisions and foreign policy, insists power not legally broadened, compares current duties to 1955 Denver substitute. Nixon emphasizes no new formal duties.
The United States moved two rival intermediate range missiles into production to be ready within a year. McElroy announced Jupiter and Thor would begin production, with testing ongoing but both considered operable.
John Charles Jackson, 34, formerly of North Carolina and resident of Fresno, pleaded guilty to the $33,000 armed robbery of the Angier First Citizens Bank. FBI traced the loot, with $429 unaccounted, and Jackson was jailed for trial in Raleigh on April 8.
South Korean police issued nationwide orders to catch thieves who raided President Syngman Rhee's villa weekend. A carpet and 34 items worth about $1200 were reported stolen. suspects remain at large.
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