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Middletown Journal

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Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1959

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Labor Day traffic toll climbs across states

Across Missouri and Iowa two-car crashes killed five and injured three in Missouri while four died and six were hurt in Iowa. The Associated Press tally for the 78 hour Labor Day weekend shows 140 traffic deaths, five boating deaths, seven drownings, and 22 miscellaneous fatalities by Saturday night, prompting calls to curb the toll. Local Ohio incidents added nine more deaths as authorities linked a series of head on crashes to a long holiday period begun Friday.

Associated Press Missouri Iowa National Safety Council Warrenton Point Pleasant W. Va Hicksville Defiance County Ohio Winthrop a_ Butte Mont Bozeman Byron D. Petering Dayton Ohio 311 U.S. 40 Ohio 2 Indiana Line John L. Davis Kokomo Ind William O'Neil Toledo Joseph L. Perkins Ft. Wayne

Tragic Crash Kills 23-Year-Old Clark Ellinwood

Clark J. Ellinwood, 23, of Findlay, was killed when his car collided head-on with a tractor-trailer near Van Buren on U.S. 25 close to the Wood County line.

Clark J. Ellinwood Findlay van Buren U.S. 25 Wood County

Quitting Date Fades As Morse Slows Senate Pace

The Senate, hampered by Sen Wayne Morse's objections, drags toward adjournment with seven major items pending. Johnson seeks a Sept 12 deadline but Morse blocks moves, delaying the highway financing bill and a House-passed savings bond measure through procedural delays and journal readings.

Washington Senate Congress Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson Nas Peen Wayne Morse D-Ore

Rate Hike For Bonds Gets Okay

Washington AP The Senate Finance Committee fast tracked Treasury plans to raise the interest rate on E and H savings bonds by 0.5 percent moving the rate from 3% to 3.5% per cent. The panel defeated a bid to cap the rate at 4% and sent the measure to the full Senate after House passage.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Treasury Senate House Harry F. Byrd D. Va Paul H. Douglas D-Ill Eisenhower Congress

Senate delays persist as calls to move laws grow

Senate leaders warned work will be delayed and vowed to proceed as expeditiously as possible. Johnson said most senators want to transact the people's business but under current conditions action will take time. Morse resisted, planning to read a three volume history of the labor movement to block legislation on Monday.

Johnson Morse

Monkey in Doghouse Sparks Fort Worth Chase

In Fort Worth Texas a clever pet monkey named Tangled With Pet PoodleSmart Alec Monkey has become a local menace. After chewing a French poodle, the monkey fled when photographed. Freeman pursued the creature with a dog trap, failing repeatedly as the monkey outsmarted each setup. The poodle was taken to a vet for a neck wound, while the monkey remains at large. Freeman says the animal now mocks traps and hopes to capture it.

Fort Worth Jay D Freeman Star-Telegram George Smith Smith

3rd Try Looms On Housing

Washington AP reports Democrats and Republicans issued compromise talks on a new housing bill after Eisenhower vetoed two measures. The Senate Banking Committee held a meeting without agreement and left the issue to informal discussions. Chairman A Willis Robertson said a committee meeting would require a voting majority support.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Banking Committee A. Willis Robertson D-Va

Security Council to meet Laos plea for U N aid

The United Nations Security Council was summoned to meet Monday at 2 p.m. to consider Laos request for an emergency force to halt Communist aggression. The United States voiced support for U N consideration but did not confirm backing for a U N troops deployment. A State Department spokesman discussed possible further aid while avoiding confirmation of actual aggression by North Vietnam. The Lao government declared a nationwide state of emergency, extending from five to twelve provinces.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Security Council Laos William N. Oatis United Nations, N. Y United States U.N State Department Washington Department Viet Nam

North Viet Nam opposes UN forces to Laos

North Viet Nam sent a memorandum to UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjo ld opposing sending UN forces to Laos. Laos accuses North Viet Nam of stirring trouble and the foreign minister released the memorandum with a call for the UN to reject Laos's request for UN troops.

Tokyo North Viet Nam U. N Dag Hammarskjold U.N Laos New China News

Eisenhower rejects new housing bill as veto persists

The second housing bill congress passed this year was vetoed by President Eisenhower. The Senate failed to override, 58 to 36, five votes short of a two thirds majority. Democrats and Republicans discussed possible compromises to appease Eisenhower’s cost concerns and inflation worries.

North Viet Nam Laos North Viet Nam Congress Eisenhower Senate

Dog Leaps Onto Gun. Man Fatally Shot in Louisiana

In Greenwill Springs Louisiana a dog jumped onto a 12 gauge shotgun in a car, discharging and killing J B Fairchild age 62 who worked nearly 40 years for the Livestock Branch Commission. The incident occurred as Fairchild stopped to call his dogs while talking with friend Robert Buhler near Sandy Creek.

Greenwill Springs Laap J.B. Fairchild Livestock Branch Commission Sandy Creek Robert Buhler Buhler Fairchild

Boy Dies Crossing Ohio Route 117 Near Harrod

Lima AP reports 19 month old Edward Lowry Jr died Saturday night after being struck on Ohio 117 near his Harrod home. The highway patrol identified the victim and noted the incident occurred in Harrod.

Lima Ohio Edward Lowry Jr Ohio 117 Har Jrod Highway Patrol

Laos seeks U.N. emergency force as allies demand proof

Diplomatic sources say the United States and other Security Council members want proof of aggression before backing Laos in a bid for armed U.N. intervention. The council may meet Monday to consider the request as Dag Hammarskjold, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Christian Herter rush to address the Laos crisis while President Eisenhower remains closely informed.

United States Security Council Laos U.N Viet Nam U. N Dag Hammarskjold Latin America

Tentative Mound Lab strike settlement reported near Dayton

A tentative agreement to end the 21 day strike at Monsanto Mound Laboratory in Miamisburg near Dayton was announced. Federal mediator George H Bell said details would wait for union members to vote on ratification. About 400 workers are affected and 65 issues were involved. Ralph, union president, will announce the ratification meeting date.

Dayton, Ohio Mound Laboratory Monsanto Chemical Co Miamisburg George H. Bell Columbus Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union Bell Ali Ralph

De Gaulle Accepts Eisenhower Invitation to U S Visit

TURNBERRY Scotland AP President Charles de Gaulle agreed to visit the United States as soon as possible after Eisenhower extended the invitation in two messages. Talks in Paris aimed at Berlin and other European questions, with France seeking equal stature in the Atlantic alliance while Algeria policy remains a friction point.

Turnberry Scotland Charles de Gaulle France Eisenhower United States Laos de Gaulle Washington Paris Soviet Union Berlin Britain Algeria U.S

Eisenhower Shaken On Bumpy Culzean Castle Pony Ride

TURNBERRY Scotland AP President Eisenhower was mildly shaken when his pony pranced out of control during a buggy ride at Culzean Castle estate. The, marquess and marchioness of Ailsa accompanied him along with the marquess’s 2 year old son. The pony Solomon pulled the cart as it trotted past pillars and a hub cap was scraped. After a moment of cheers from sightseers the cart moved to safety behind the estate walls.

Turnberry Scotland Eisenhower Culzean Castle Ailsa National Foundation Solomon

Vacation Tragedy: Mother and Children Die From Gas Fumes

In Townsend Wisconsin a Milwaukee man found his wife Gloria Rouge and their five children dead in a one room cottage from leaking coal or bottle gas fumes. Coroner McMahon said the deaths likely occurred at least 24 hours before discovery. A 25 pound bottle was empty and windows were closed against the night chill.

Townsend Wis Wisconsin Joan Marge Milwaukee Gloria Rouge Laona Chidren Kathleen Christopher Cynthia Kenneth Caroline Oconto County Clarence McMahon McMahon Here Rouge Kenneth Posselt

145 Youths Arrested In New York

AP reports 145 youths arrested in New York in a city crackdown on juvenile violence. In Manhattan and Brooklyn, arrests for disorderly conduct surged as authorities seek to curb gang-linked violence that recently claimed four teen lives. Police emphasize an anti crime sweep and civil rights concerns surface.

New York Manhattan Brooklyn West Side Central Park Lower East Side

Back to School Time Across Parochial and Public Schools

A glance inside shows all ages set for a new term with parochial schools opening first and public schools following. Page 19 lists essential details for parents to guide children to the right places on time. Ricky Nelson remains in the spotlight with a popular TV show boost. Page 10 features a story on his rising fame. A nation focused on weapons threats shifts attention to Soviet gas warfare in a deeper piece on Page 12.

Jody Terney Ricky Nelson

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