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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

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Officials Watching For Policy Change

Washington officials closely studied Khrushchev’s Moscow speech for hints of any shift in Kremlin Germany policy. The March address, first since exploratory talks with Gro myko, focused on Berlin and West Berlin rights amid expectations Moscow seeks a peace treaty with East Germany and a nonoccupation status for the western sector.

Washington Khrushchev Moscow Kremlin Germany Berlin Kennedy Dean Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko U.S East Germany West Berlin

Officers Wounded In Lima Family Disturbance Shootout

In Lima Ohio a man identified as Mike Adams is killed by police bullets after two officers respond to a family disturbance at his home. Officers Robert E Montague Jr and Rex Kennedy are wounded and suffer powder burns after Adams fires from a screen door with a 12 gauge shotgun.

Lima, Ohio Lima Mike Adams Robert E. Montague Jr Rex Kennedy Adams

Germans Crash Road Barrier at Berlin Checkpoint

Three East Germans in a truck crash through a road barrier at a checkpoint on the northwest edge of West Berlin in the British sector. West German police reported at least six shots fired at the truck by East German police. Three bullet holes were found when the trio arrived at a police station and declared themselves refugees.

Berlin West Berlin

Urundi Premier Louis Rwaga sore slain by gunfire

Police in Usumbura Ruanda Urundi report capturing both the triggerman and the weapon used in the assassination of Premier Louis Rwaga sore on Friday. Authorities indicate the arrests complete a case tied to the shooting.

Usumbura Ruanda-Urundi Urundi Louis Rwagasore

Thompson in Washington Aide to Moscow in Second Week of Talks

Western strategists study Khrushchev speech as U.S. Ambassador Llewellyn E. Thompson remains in Washington for consultations into the second week.

Khrushchev Llewellyn E. Thompson U.S Moscow Washington

Khrushchev flaunts big bomb test and urges equal UN rights

Premier Khrushchev announced plans for a nuclear device of up to 100 million tons, though he warned against exploding it. He pressed for a German peace treaty, West Berlin’s demilitarization, and equal UN rights for socialist, neutralist, and imperialist states, linking them to broader Soviet aims.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union Kremlin Soviet Communist Party U.S Hiroshima U. S Congress Germany West Berlin West East Germany United Nations U.N Red China

Capital Big Crater of Super Bomb Fell

Washington AP A 50 megaton bomb or more could create a 400 ft deep crater across 1.5 miles and wipe out most people within seven miles unless underground shelters are used Dr Ralph Lapp estimated damagepointing to impacts on federal buildings widespread destruction of wood frame homes within 16 miles and brick structures within 10 miles He warned of radioactive fallout over 10 000 to 20 000 square miles and second degree burns out to 35 miles He noted shelters 3 9 miles away and missile sites 2 3 miles away could resist the blast and that Russians might lift the weapon to 100 miles altitude before detonation

Washington Khrushchev Soviet Union Ralph Lapp Lapp White House Asan Atlas Titan

Nigerian calm as Peace Corps girl urged to leave

Nigeria adopts a calm stance over a Peace Corps volunteer’s postcard criticizing life in the country. Miss Marigery Michelmore, 23, of Foxboro, Massachusetts, submitted her resignation after the controversy at Ibadan, while Information Minister Benson urged no jeopardy to US relations and noted she is expected to depart the country.

Lagos Nigeria Peace Corps Marigery Michelmore Foxboro Mass United States Theophilus Benson Kennedy Michelmore Theniversity Ibadan Washington Benson

Desegregation Ordered On 3 Large Railroads Match GM Settlement

Walter Reuther leads final round of Big Three auto talks starting today with Chrysler to match GM settlement. Ford’s recent agreement is cited as a benchmark. UAW pressures Chrysler as Ford resumes production after a 13 day strike. Chrysler faces losses and new top management.

Detroit Mich Walter I. Reuther Chrysler Corp Chrysler General Motors Corp Ford Motor Co Reuther UAW Ford Norman Matthews Lynn Townsend

Railroads say desegregation orders issued in South

Atty. Gen. Kennedy announced three major railroads ordered desegregation of all their Southern facilities. Illinois Central and spokesman deny segregating. King says orders to desegregate are in effect. Justice Dept. statement prepared to announce the plan's implementation in ten Southern states.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy South Kennedy Martin Luther King Justice Department Illinois Central, Southern Louisville & Nashvile King Atlanta Hhe Justice Departmentals Louisana Tennessee Kentucky Virginia Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida North Carolina South Carolina

Students Smash Busts of Trujillo at Santo Domingo

AP reported student demonstrators at Santo Domingo University wrecked pictures and busts of the late Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo. The action targeted Jose Manuel Machado, recently reappointed rector after being replaced following Trujillo's assassination on May 30.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Rafael Trujillo Santo Domingo University Jose Manuel Machado Trujillo

NASA postpones first Saturn V flight test at Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral Florida NASA postponed indefinitely the maiden flight test of the Saturn I superbooster to refine the launch vehicle control system. The test was to occur later this week.

Cape Canaveral Fla National Aeronautics and Space Administration

U.S. Reaction Uneasy Over Yugoslavia Policy Question

Washington reports say Yugoslavia asked the United States whether its policy toward Tito’s government would shift after an uproar over the sale of 130 surplus Sabre jet fighters. Belgrade fears a policy change could leave Yugoslavia between East and West, while U.S. officials decline to confirm receipt of the note.

Washington Yugoslavia United States Belgrade U.S Tito State Department

Dillon Reports National Debt Rise Expected

San Francisco AP Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon announced a larger federal budget gap for the year, predicting "somewhat more than $6.75 billion" deficit amid harvest price supports and postal deficits. He said inflation would not follow from the excess spending and reaffirmed a goal of a balanced budget for fiscal 1963 starting July 1, 1962.

San Francisco Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon Dillon Flation Kennedy Congress

Nigerian protests prompt Peace Corps inquiry in Portland

In Portland Oregon AP report Thom as H E Quimby Peace Corps recruiting chief said Monday an investigation is underway over Nigerian protests concerning a Peace Corps member s postcard remark. The incident sparked regional attention and discussions about recruitment and sensitivity.

Portland Ore Thomas H. E. Quimby Peace Corps Wto Quimby

Chuckle Parents Thrive Through Parenting Milestones

The piece notes that parents are defined by bearing children and guiding them through adolescence while supporting young couples starting anew. It highlights the evolving roles of families as they navigate teenage years, marriage, and growth.

Railroad officials deny segregation talks with Justice Dept

Johnston said no meeting occurred between the railroad and the Justice Department on segregation. Joseph Wright of the Illinois Central likewise denied any Washington meeting on segregation involving the IC. Warren A. McNeill stated the Louisville & Nashville had not practiced segregation in stations or passenger cars for 18 months. There was no comment from Southern.

Johnston Railroad Justice Department Joseph Wright Illinois Central Washington The Warren A. McNeill Louisville & Nashville Southern

Weather forecast shifts to fair and warm spell

The forecast flips from chilly weekend conditions to fair and warmer weather. Tonight's low is mild at 52 degrees with Wednesday's high predicted at 80. Yesterday's official high reached 69 at 3:30 p.m. and the overnight low 43 at 6:30 a.m. today.

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