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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

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Autobahn Aid Trips Appear Out

Berlin AP report says U S Army aid patrols on the Berlin to West Germany autobahn may have halted after a Soviet challenge. Cars and vehicles moved 110 miles from West Berlin to West Germany earlier, with U S officials weighing the status while tanks remained in readiness near the Berlin wall. Spectators faded as civilians were still barred from East Berlin pending ID procedures.

U.S West Berlin West Germany U. S East Germany Red Army Berlin Moscow Friedrich Strasse East Berlin

Nine Die In Weekend Snowstorm Across Rockies

Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana tally nine deaths from the storm. Bodies found include H. L. McChesney of Fort Collins and H. J. Neustaedter of Denver after a plane wreck near Castle Rock. Wyoming hunters Emil Mauch of Powell died from exposure after a fall near Meeteetse. Three hunters remain missing in Wyoming including two Ohio residents.

Denver Colorado Wyoming Montana H. L. McChesney Fort Collins Colo H. J. Neustaedter Castle Rock Here Colorado Springs Emil Mauch Powell Wye Meeteetse Ohio Casper Big Horn Mountain

Doomsday Blast Triggers Western Outrage Over Khrushchev

Western leaders denounce the Soviet nuclear test as a brutal crime against humanity and a threat to world peace. Nehru and Asian readers express grave concern while Denmark and Aktuelt label the blast madness and urge restraint from Western powers.

Nehru Soviet Union Aktvelt Khrushchev

Britain plans milk and food tests after Soviet blast

Governments prepared to test milk green vegetables and other foods for radioactivity. British officials planned emergency dried milk supplies for babies if fresh milk is contaminated. London protesters staged a sit in outside the Soviet Embassy, with twenty four arrests.

London

British Press Versus Soviet Bomb Fallout

Across UK outlets a near unanimous outcry against Soviet nuclear tests emerged while only the Communist Daily Worker defended them. The Daily Mail framed Moscow’s aim as intimidation of neutral nations and a warning to China, urging caution from the West.

Communist Daily Worker Daily Mail Daily Mirror Britain Kennedy America West Rome J Giornale D’italia Khrushchev Messaggero

U S Declares Soviet 50 Megaton Bomb a Fear Device

Washington denounces the Soviet megaton blast as a tactic to incite fright and panic. Immediate fallout is forecast to reach North America in three to five days as wind patterns push radioactive ash eastward. The White House says the test does not alter the nuclear balance and promises U S power to defend freedom.

Washington Soviet Union White House Regi North America Kennedy North American U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Ralph E. Lapp

Algiers seethes as extremist blasts injure and terrify

In Algiers an underground group planted over 60 plastic devices, killing two residents and wounding 16. European witnesses cheered the explosions from balconies while French settlers press for a crackdown amid rising violence linked to the Algeria independence push. A police commissioner was fatally shot earlier, and a kidnapping in Oran disturbed security as the FLN urged street protests on the rebellion anniversary.

Algiers Charles de Gaulle Algeria Louis Pelissier Oran

Hattie Slams Belize City as Belize Faces Disaster

Hurricane Hattie struck Belize with 150 mile per hour winds and a 15 foot storm tide threatening the capital Belize City of about 65 000. Forecasters warned a possible disaster as power failed and residents sought shelters while floodwaters spread toward Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula.

Miami Fla Hattie Belize British Honduras Gilbert Clark Jed Guatemala Yucatan Peninsula Clark Central America Cuba Florida

Nixon urges primaries clash to decide 1964 GOP nominee

Nixon told a Syracuse audience that Rockefeller and Goldwater should clash in 1964 primaries to determine the Republican candidate to face Kennedy. He said he would not campaign for the presidential nomination and aimed to unite the party. He spoke at the War Memorial Auditorium and left on Rockefeller’s plane.

Rockefeller Goldwater Kennedy Nixon California Syracuse War Memorial New York City Syracuse Republican Party New York

Weather Update: Rain Lingers Then Partly Cloudy

Rainy conditions continue tonight with a low near 45. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with a high around 58. Yesterday’s official high reached 71 at 1 pm and the overnight low was recorded today at 7 am, with .15 inch of rain in the last 24 hours ending 8 am.

Chrysler Delays Contract Answer In Auto Talks

Detroit AP report shows Chrysler delaying its reply to a new United Auto Workers contract proposal to study details as top negotiators restart talks. UAW President Walter Reuther cites economics and aims to match GM and Ford packages, with 48 hour strike warning looming if no deal.

Detroit Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers UAW Walter P. Reuther Chrysler Ford Motor Co General Motors Corp International Reuther John D. Leary Ford

Chuckler Notes Woman Drives Car Through 12-Foot Door

A man who mockingly addresses a woman attempting to drive a car through a 12 ft garage door is left speechless when he then tries to thread a needle. The gag contrasts sharp sarcasm with clumsy dexterity.

U S Voices Support for Atmospheric Nuclear Testing

He backed Rockefeller's last Friday call to resume atmospheric nuclear tests. He also favored a properly trained Peace Corps to aid backward nations, though he criticized the current youth approach.

Rockefeller United States

Chiang Kai-shek Birthday Celebrated in Formosa

Nationalist China raised flags today in Taibei Formosa to mark Chiang Kai-shek’s 74th birthday. Officials praised his leadership and urged unity as celebrations began across major cities and towns.

Ta‘pei Formosa China Chiang Kai- Ishek

Neutrals Push For Testing Ban At UN

Nonaligned members at the United Nations pressed today for action on an appeal urging a voluntary halt to atmospheric nuclear tests. The plan lacks support from the Soviet Union and Britain and the United States oppose U.N. endorsement, arguing any moratorium is ineffective without a broader test ban treaty and international controls.

United Nations, N.Y United Nations Soviet Union West Britain United States U.N

Should Have Fired Adlai Van Fleet Says Cuban Invasion Flopped

Gen. James A. Van Fleet told the Tampa Tribune that Adlai E. Stevenson should have been fired for opposing armed action in Cuba. He warned Berlin and Laos are lost and said South Vietnam could fall to communism with a 50 50 chance. He spoke in Lakeland while reviewing Florida water resources.

Tampa Fla The Tampa Tribune James A. van Fleet Adlai E. Stevenson United Nations van Fleet Berlin Laos South Viet Nam Tribune 8Th Army Korea Ft. Bragg N.C the Tribune Florida Viet Nam Stevenson Fidel) Castro

Finland Foreign Minister Recalled Over Soviet Pact Bid

President Kekkonen sent Foreign Minister Ahti Karjalainen home to handle Moscow’s demand for a joint defense pact against West Germany. Karjalainen flew via San Francisco from Hawaii while Kekkonen remained on a U S tour and continued island leisure activities in Hawaii.

Kekkonen Karjalainen Finland United Nations

Khrushchev says bomb exceeded scientists forecasts

Premier Khrushchev told the Kremlin closing session of the Communist party congress that the giant bomb exploded Monday surpassed the 50 megaton estimate. He added he would not be angry with the scientists for the overage. The disclosure marked Russia's first public note of the test, even if revealed only to a restricted congress session.

Moscow Khrushchev Communist Party Kremlin Russia

Britain backs US in nuclear tests to maintain balance

Prime Minister Macmillan said Britain will support the United States in testing large nuclear bombs if needed to preserve world freedom and maintain the balance of power.

London Britain United States Macmillan

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