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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1954

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Ike To Give Major Farm Talk Tonight

DENVER AP President Eisenhower ends an eight week Colorado vacation and heads to Indianapolis for a major farm speech at Butler University. The White House bills it nonpartisan but it supports the farm program in the campaign to keep GOP control of Congress.

Denver Eisenhower Colorado Washington Indianapolis Lowry Air Force Base Columbine Butler University Field House White House Republican National Committee NBC DuMont Lowry Air Base National Security Council Congress Denver White House

Enrollment in Colleges Seen Rising in Postwar Era

Cincinnati terms seven of ten colleges show higher total fulltime enrollments than last fall in a School and Society survey. President Raymond Walters notes a lull below postwar peak but anticipates a population surge in the coming decade. Teacher colleges report increases up to 39 percent. technical schools show gains up to 30 percent and some declines.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters School and Society Educational Journal Teachers Colleges Technological School

Claims of Firing by French Defense Committee Over Leak Warnings

Lucienne Las serron asserts she was dismissed as a coding expert from the French National Defense committee after warning about leaks. Since addressing a military tribunal, she has been in hiding claiming threats, but she did not identify who she says threatens her.

Lucienne Lasserron French National Defense Committee

Union Heads Hold Parley On Merger

Leaders of AFL and CIO met in Washington to discuss a potential merger after a four month old no raiding agreement, with Meany and Reuther guiding talks and top aides present. Past merger efforts failed, but optimism persists despite expected clashes over area rights and mechanics of consolidation.

Washington W AFL CIO George Meany Walter Ruether Meany Reuther

North Pike to set 70 mph speed limit for all vehicles

Columbus Ohio Drivers on the Northern Ohio Turnpike would face a uniform 70 mph limit for trucks and autos if approved by regulators. The 241 mile toll road would open next October with no U turns no hitchhikers bicycles or pedestrians allowed. A 21 000 pound axle load and 90 000 pound gross weight would apply to trucks to attract commercial haulers.

Columbus Ohio Commission Robert S. Beightler Apal

Twelve Iranian Officers Sentenced to Die for Spying

A Tehran military court sentenced twelve Iranian army officers to die by firing squad for spying for Russia. The group, tried behind closed doors at Djamsheediyeh barracks, included two colonels four majors four captains and two lieutenants.

Tehran Iran Djamsheediyeh

U S Readies Showdown Over Korea Aid and Currency Policy

The United States plans a tough stand after Korea blocks currency transfers for American military pay. Washington seeks a 700 million dollar aid package tied to military and economic buildup, criticizing Rhee’s regime and demanding greater ROK cooperation. US forces may be paid in dollars or mixed with food amid strains.

Tokyo United States Korea Japan Syngman Rhee Rhee U.S

Dutch cargo ship Prins Willem V sinks off Milwaukee

A Dutch 258 foot cargo ship Prins Willem V collided with a Sinclair Oil Co. barge off Milwaukee harbor and sank in 80 feet of water. Coast Guardsmen rescued 29 crew members uninjured from two lifeboats as the tug and barge were damaged but the tug remained undamaged. The ship's starboard bow was caved in and it began listing before capsizing three miles offshore.

Milwaukee Coast Sinclair Oil Co Cmdr Edward Clark Marine Inspection Division Willem Oranje Line Rotterdam Boatswain 3.C Bruce Witte Coast Guard

Dock Strike Truce Talks Are Called

London demands urgent talks as dock workers walk out in Britain’s worst labor disruption since 1926. 24,000 dockers plus 15,000 London bus staff idle threaten food supplies. talks led by Sir Walter Monckton aim to avert broader port closures.

London Britain Daily Worker Walter Monckton Churchill Port of London

Goodrich Workers OK Strike in Nationwide Fight

CIO rubber workers at B. F. Goodrich Co authorized a strike to press contract demands as the agreement expired at midnight. More than two thirds voted, with 90 percent approving a walkout. Companies employ about 9,000 each at Akron and Marion plus sites in Tuscaloosa, Cadillac, Oaks, Riverside, and other locations. Joseph W. Childs pledged efforts to avoid plant closings.

Columbus Ohio B. F. Goodrich Co CIO Goodyear Akron Marion Tuscaloosa Ala Miami Okla Cadillac Mich Oaks Pa Los Angeles Clarksville

Ride Around Miami Valleys Sights Photographed By Veith

Sunday's Journal invites readers to enjoy a photo tour of the Miami Valley captured by Bill Veith showing early fall beauty and local sights. A Girl Scout leader trains in teaching democracy to youngsters, with coverage to follow Sunday. Municipal Court Judge J. T. Lamb argues jury trials strengthen justice in a forthcoming story.

Journal Bill Veith Miami Valley J. T. Lamb

Sheppard Case Faces Delays From Crank Letters

Cleveland legal saga deepens as defense seeks change of venue and a delay amid nationwide publicity in the Dr Samuel H Sheppard first degree murder case A flood of crank letters to potential jurors prompts judge Blythin to consider a new venue while a continuance is argued Subpoenas reach coroner police chief and media executives as prosecution vows to oppose postponement

Cleveland Samuel H. Sheppard Sheppard Common Pleas Edwin Blythin Ettersending Blythin Wiliam Corrigan Dr. Sheppard Cuyahoga County Marilyn Sheppard John J. Mahon Corrigan Samuel R. Gerber Frank W. Story Bert Winstron John Corlett John E. Kreidler

Weather Disaster Strikes Guatemala Leaving Mass Homeles

Reports to the Interior Ministry describe heavy rain storms in western Guatemala that left numerous people homeless, creating a horrible situation officials struggle to address.

Guatemala Interior Ministry

Court Upholds Integration In Milford Schools

White students plan to boycott Milford schools again after Vice Chancellor William Marvel ruled the 10 Negro students have a clear legal right to attend the Milford school. The case stems from a three week integration that prompted a boycott and a resignation of the local school board. The order, to be formalized next week, follows an appeal by the NAACP on behalf of the students and parents.

Wilmington Del Milford Delaware William Marvel Court of Chancery Marvel Bryant Bowles The National Assn. For the Advancement of White People NAAWP Dover National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored P

Flash Fire Kills Two Men In Cleveland

A flash fire swept a Cleveland rooming house killing Joseph Browning 40 and Walter L Adams 30. Agnust Reichel 75 was overcome by smoke and hospitalized. Police seek an unidentified man who stayed a night in a spare room where the blaze began. Battalion Chief Edward Tuhacek put damage at 7000 dollars and could not determine a cause.

Cleveland Joseph Browning Walter L Adams Agnust Reichel Bess Edward Tuhacek Fire Department

Robertson Returns From Formosa Mission

Assistant Secretary of State Walter Robertson returns from a Formosa mission with unclear aims. Officials say he would discuss current and prospective United States aid, while Robertson hints he examined the Far East situation and exchanged views with Nationalist leaders on coping with Communist China.

Washington Walter S. Robertson Formosa China Chiang Kai-shek United States Robertson States Department Far Eastern Dulles

Two Fliers Risk Lives To Save Jet

At Hamilton Air Force Base California two pilots Lt Ward Tuttle and Lt Lawrence Bubba risked their lives to save a $500,000 F64D Starfire jet when landing gear jammed. They guided the damaged craft to a prepared 3,500 foot strip at Mc Clelland Field and skid to a halt after 2,500 feet, avoiding a parachute abort.

Hamilton Air Force Base Calif W—Air Force Ward Tuttle Lawrence Bubba McClelland Field Sacramento Hamilton Field San Rafael Tuttle Bremerton Wash Bubba Easton McClelland

Tropical Storm Rips Coast Area

Hurricane Hazel hurled 100 mph winds along 120 miles of the North Carolina coast causing millions in damage. Beach homes and piers were destroyed while tourists evacuated. The storm moved north toward Virginia as warnings extended to Charleston and the Virginia Capes.

Wilmington N.C Hazel North Carolina Carolinas Weather Bureau Virginia North Atlantic North Carolina Stateway Patrol Cape Fear William B. Umstead Durham N. C North Carolina National Guard Haiti Associated Press Rudy Faircloth Myrtle Beach Nelson Calhoun South Carolina Charleston S.C Virginia Capes Washington Weather Bureau Washington Sheriff's Conway

Woman 103 waits for right man on 103rd birthday

Miss Sallie Bullock of Maysville Kentucky is celebrating her 103rd birthday. She recalls Civil War memories and says the only big love now is Maysville and Mason County. She uses a reading glass and cane, helps with tasks, and plans a quiet family observance at her niece’s home. Her cousin Luman, 102, lives nearby.

Maysville

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