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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1959

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I Just Kept Shooting Man Chokes Up in Murder Trial

Malcolm R. White, founder of Chester Cable Corp., testified in Orange County Court that he shot and killed union organizer Alfred F. Dugan on November 13, claiming self defense. He described fear of Dugan and an attempt to protect his family, with the trial recessed for a break and to await a court of appeals ruling in another case.

Newburgh N.Y Malcolm R. White Orange County White Chester Cable Corp Chester, N.Y Alfred F. Dugan Dugan Afl-Cio Dist Abraham S. Isseks

Lunik III Surges Past Moon on Deep Space Route

Soviet Luna 3 completed its flyby of the moon and continues on a curved path toward deep space. Officials expect it to swing past the Earth again around Oct 18, with minimal atmospheric reentry risk as systems report normal operation.

Moscow

Prisoner Son Forged Bonds Earned By Father’s Shoes

David P. Russell Jr. pleaded guilty to forging his 59 year old father’s name on 27 U S Savings Bonds worth 1350 dollars. The bonds were bought with earnings from shining shoes at Southern Michigan Prison. Russell the younger said he cashed them to pay debts and was released on bail pending sentencing. The elder Russell, still a shoeshine, agreed to testify against his son.

Detroit Mich David P. Russell Jr Russell U. S Southern Michigan Young Russell U.S. District Court Cleveland David Sr Secret Service

Overuse Of Drugs Hit By Doctor

Dr Henry K Beecher of Harvard Medical School reports physicians overuse narcotics and depressants after severe injury. He argues pain is influenced by patient perception and wound meaning, not just injury severity. Dr Curtis Artz adds too few doctors treat multiple injuries due to income bias.

Cleveland Harvard Medical School Henry K. Beecher Curtis P. Artz Jackson Miss Artz University of Mississippi

Weather Outlook Damp and Rain Expected Across Miami Valley

The storm Irene edge moves through the Miami Valley bringing rain and mild conditions. Forecasters predict high near 75 today, low around 60, with more rain Friday and a cooler afternoon as a west cold front arrives. Middletown records show 75 high and 55 low, with .04 inches rain before 8 am.

Trove Miami Valley Middletown

The Future Arrives Too Soon in Chuckle

A lighthearted quip notes how the future feels looming and arrives faster than expected, framing time as a playful social joke about modern life. The line blends humor with reflection on anticipation and pacing.

Iraqi Premier Kassem Shot In Baghdad Assassination Attempt

Authorities move to quell potential unrest after Premier Abdel Salim Kassem was shot three times during a routine drive in Baghdad. He survived with minor injuries. officials say he is in good health despite a weakened voice. A curfew and school closures were ordered as troops and police prepared to prevent violence.

Beirut Lebanon Iraq Abdel Salim Kassem Baghdad Kassem Radio Baghdad Medi‘cal Ahmed Salen Abdi Faisal I Nuri Said

Steel Deadlines Fail as Steelworkers and Owners Brace For Law

United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald warned of a legal fight but said workers would obey the law as negotiators faced Eisenhower's implied settlement deadline. Both sides showed a preference for court injunctions over a tentative dispute-ending agreement after a Tuesday night deadlock.

Pittsburgh Eisenhower United Steelworkers David J. McDonald

Governor urges Eisenhower to act before steel strike

Harrisburg governor David L. Lawrence said President Eisenhower should have met with striking parties before the steel strike began to secure a settlement. He also opposed invoking the Taft Hartley law.

Harrisburg David L. Lawrence Pennsylvania Eisenhower

President-Eisenhower eyeing talks to end steel strike

Eight days after calling leaders to Washington for progress, President Eisenhower hinted at using the TaftHartley act to seek a federal injunction if progress resumes. White House aides said a 15-cent hourly raise over two years was offered by industry as the first wage proposal, contingent on negotiations.

Eisenhower Washington California White House Industry

Injunction Likely In ILA Strike

Acting on President Eisenhower orders government lawyers move to seek a Taft Hartley injunction forcing $5,000 striking longshoremen from Maine to Texas back to work. A court ruling is required but unlikely to be refused. the 80 day cooling off period aims to extend negotiations and avert a wider health and food supply impact.

Washington Palm Springs Calif White House James Hagerty New York Eisenhower Maine Texas U.S. District Court William V. Bradley Striking International Longshoremen’s Assn Atlantic Gulf Coast Navy la Quinta Guy Farmer

GM to Lay Off 300 at Fisher Body Due to Steel Strike

General Motors Corp. announced an additional layoff of 300 workers at its Fisher Body plant in Cleveland on Friday because of shortages tied to the steel strike.

Cleveland General Motors Corp Fisher Body

Union Rejects Mills Contract Change as Unacceptable

The union condemns management led changes to working conditions as a move to bust the union. It rejects the financial offer as unsatisfactory and threatens further action.

Bank Robbery At Beavercreek Branch Nets $5000

A nimble gunman robbed the Beavercreek branch of Fairporn Farmers & Merchants Bank on Knollwood, escaping with about $5,000 in large bills. No injuries reported and investigation underway.

Dayton, Ohio Beavercreek Fairporn Farmers & Merchants Bank Knollwood

U.N committee to open debate on Khrushchev disarmament plan

The United Nations Political Committee voted unanimously to begin immediate discussion of Khrushchev's total disarmament proposal. In Washington, George Van Doren a top quiz show winner was invited to testify before a House committee probing alleged quiz show fixing.

United Nations, N.Y U.N Nikita Khrushchev Washington George van Doren House

Teen Girls Missing After Jeep Convertible Disguised Abduction

Helena police and California officers broaden a search for Claudia Fuller 17 Sharron McDowell 16 and Sharron Balazs 17 who vanished after entering a rose pink 1959 Pontiac sedan last Friday at Helena High School. The three teens from modest families are presumed missing and authorities seek clues to their fate and the suspects’ identities.

Fooses Iocal Helena High School Claudia Fuller Sharron Lee McDowell Sharron Irene Balazs

Three Escapees Suspected in Helena Disappearances

Sheriff says three armed men in fancy cowboy clothes courted three Helena girls who vanished after arriving four days earlier. FBI identified suspects as George Jann 29 Frank Spicer 24 and Frank Fisher. Jann and Spicer escaped Soledad prison September 11 and were jailed in Lynwood on auto theft charges. Fisher, once released August 31, has been unreported since.

Dave Middleman Lynwood Calif Fisher San Diego Escondido Helena

Lawyers urged to drive urban redevelopment efforts

Gov. David L. Lawrence told the Cleveland Bar Association that lawyers must actively engage in urban redevelopment as cities expand programs. He cited new agencies and legal acts needing court testing to balance individual rights with community protections amid renewal challenges. He drew on his Pittsburgh mayoral experience to emphasize mediation between government and citizens.

Cleveland David L. Lawrence Pennsylvania Cleveland Bar Assn Lawrence

Elvis in Germany completes year with army life

Elvis Presley marks one year in the U S Army in Friedberg Germany saying he enjoys service but does not plan to re enlist He frets about being seen as an easy man and notes homesickness and friendships formed He expects discharge to the United States next year and to return to work on film and music conclusions from officers praise him as a fine soldier and popular with troops

Bad Nauheim Germany Elvis Presley U.S

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