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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

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Democrats and Strategy Session Denounce Ike Farm Policy

Democrats from nine Midwestern states wrapped a two day strategy session in International Falls with a sharp rebuke of the Eisenhower administration’s farm policy. They urged a stronger farm program including 90 percent parity supports, targeted aid for livestock and perishables, and longer term low cost credit while calling for production adjustments and soil conservation. Paul Butler of Indiana framed farm policy as a top issue for the 1956 campaign and outlined plans to out advertise Republicans and mobilize committees. Truman’s role in the campaign was noted as growing in influence.

Paul Butler Indiana Democratic National Committee Butler Michigan Wisconsin Kansas Mannee

Health Next Spring Key To Ike 1956 Plans

Republican strategists say Ike will decide on a 1956 run based on his health assessment next spring. At a conference with 48 state chairmen, Ike showed fitness and enthusiasm but remained vague on a second term. State leaders note his stamina and desire to pursue his program could push him toward another four years.

Ike Denver Eisenhower Columbia Hawaii White House George Kinnear Washington State

Mission To Michigan Aides Seek To Protect Military Budget

Washington reports show Army leaders Wilber M. Brucker and Maxwell Taylor traveling to Detroit to meet Secretary Wilson. They aim to persuade for no further defense cuts while Robertson and Robertson deny extra reductions, amid Senate pressure and Johnson urging budget balance without harming defense.

Washington Army Air Force Navy Michigan Wilson Wilber M. Brucker Maxwell Taylor Detroit Defense Reuben B. Robertson Charles Thomas Air Donald Quarles Robertson Capitol Hill Pentagon Eisenhower Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Defense Department Sen Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Senate Corfusion Johnson

Two Men Held In Hotel Robbery In Fremont

In Fremont Ohio two Pennsylvania men Edward Matsick 34 Farrell and Charles F Bona 38 Philadelphia will be arraigned on charges of robbing the Hotel Fremont of 1060 dollars last Saturday midnight. Police Captain Jack McGuire said they tied up the night clerk Charles Gardner 50 and took the money from the hotel register.

Fremont Ohio Pennsylvania Jack McGuire Edward Matsick Farrell Charles F. Bona Philadelphia Charles Gardner

Balloons downed near Fowler as Air Force guards recover gear

Two AF parachutists guarded scientific instruments attached to a large balloon shot down by a C119 weather plane near Fowler Indiana. Witnesses noted a five day launch from Denver and possible radio impulse device steamage while officials guarded and removed two large cargo boxes.

Fowler Ind Air Force Denver Washington Minneapolis Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul St Lowry Air Force Base McKinley Martindale Farm Fof Fowler Easteerlinois

Red Chinese pressure for UN seat grows in talks

Diplomatic observers say China’s improving relations could push for a UN seat despite Washington and London split. Geneva announced release of American civilians in China and freer travel for Chinese to visit Red China, with embassies assisting each side. Johnson seeks Korean War disappearance data as talks drift toward months of discussion on Korea, Far East conference, and denuclear weapons aims.

Washington United Nations Red China London U.N. General Assembly Geneva United States State Department China Henry Suydam Korea Formosa Far East Dulles

Relatives Await Release Of 10 Americans From China

Relatives in Hong Kong gathered anxiously for the promised release of 10 American civilians held by Red China. National and international officials announced a staged plan, with the 10 to cross toward Hong Kong from cities including Peiping Foochow Canton Chunking and Shanghai. A Geneva briefing noted ongoing negotiations and a future release of the remaining 19 prisoners.

David J. Roads Hong Kong Red China Peiping Foochow Canton Chunking Shanghai Sue Buol Taipei Lawrence Mildred Lovegren Levi O. Lovegren Chungking Lovegren Mildred Yonkers N.Y Adele Austin Rickett Walter Reds Geneva United States New China News Agency

Chilly morning as weekend warmth unfolds in forecast

A chilly 45 degree start at 6 30 am precedes a warming trend with 70 degree high today. Tuesday looks sunny and warmer with clear cool nights. Unofficial Sunday high reached 71 at 5 30 pm, while Grantsburg Wisconsin posted a record low of 28.

Centro Calif Grantsburg Wis

India Moves To Limit Crossword Prize Money

New Delhi reports the Indian government introduced a bill to curb a national crossword puzzle craze. The measure would cap prizes at 1,000 rupees while noting that some papers offer as high as 200,000 rupees in prizes with entry fees from a few cents to above a dollar.

New Delhi India

16 Die In Nile Quake

CAIRO Egypt A strong quake struck the Nile delta killing at least 16 people including eight children at a Cairo girls school. About 26 others injured with public aid services activated. Helwan Observatory reports the tremor lasting about 40 seconds and strongest northeast of Cairo.

Cairo Egypt Nile Delta Delta Interior Ministry Helwan Observatory

Ohio road toll rises to 13 over Labor Day weekend

The Associated Press reports 13 people died in Ohio traffic crashes from Friday afternoon through Sunday midnight. No drownings occurred with the cooler weather, but three other accidents claimed lives. A 15 year old Hamilton boy died in a Saturday storm and a Sharonville man fell from a fourth floor hotel window in Cincinnati on Sunday.

Associated Press Ohio Hamilton Sharonville Cincinnati

Libby Slipping Auction Displays Unclaimed Post Office Items

Chicago post office auction catalog lists unclaimed merchandise including 30 pounds of feathers 50 pounds of lovebird seed and 60 Liberace charm bracelets as items for sale today.

Chicago

Strike Director Is Lost To Jury Duty

Lima Ohio Ladd Bolinger president of striking Local 724 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers isn t likely to direct strike activities at the Lima Westinghouse plant for the next few days He was called today for grand jury duty.

Lima Ohio M— Ladd Bolinger International United Electrical Workers Lima Westinghouse

IUE Walkout at 28 Westinghouse Plants Rises Nationwide

Pittsburgh dispatch reports 28 Westinghouse plants struck by CIO IUE at 43 000 members. The East Pittsburgh plant walkout, started Aug 7 over a time study dispute, triggered the national action with picketing nationwide including Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio West Virginia New York Massachusetts Connecticut and Indiana.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corp CIO International Union of Electrical Workers Cio-Ive James B. Carey Carey East Pittsburgh Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio West Virginia New York Massachusetts Connecticut Indiana

Dock Strike Continues as ILA Alleges Double Cross

New York waterfront strike resumes with ILA alleging political pressure after a brief pact with the New York State Legislative Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions was repudiated. William V. Bradley accuses officials of a double cross as workers stay off docks beyond a court-imposed 4 p.m. deadline.

New York William V. Bradley International Longshoremen’s Assn Ind Bradley North River Thomas Gleason New York States Legislative Committee ILA New York State Joint Legislative Committee On John L. Ostrander Marshall M. Miller

No Progress In Moscow Talks Split Between German, Soviet Ministers

Soviet Foreign Minister von Bretano and Molotov met in Moscow as West German counterpart von Eckardt reported no progress on key issues. They prepared separate reports for Adenauer and Bulganin while tensions over prisoners reunification and normal relations persisted.

Moscow Soviet Union West Germany Rieux van Jenarat Konrad Adenauer Nikolai Bulganin Heinrich von Bretano V. M. Molotov Adenauer Bulganin von Eckardt Leonid Ilvichev Ilyichev Adeliauer Russia Germany Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev

Church Bus Wreck Injures Seven as Newsman Charged

In Lorain Ohio a Cleveland Plain Dealer copy reader Robert C O Malley 30 was charged with reckless driving and driving while intoxicated after his car struck a Sunday school bus from the Lorain Gospel Tabernacle. The bus overturned causing injuries to seven children and both drivers. He was released on a 250 bond pending Lorain Municipal Court appearance.

Lorain Ohio Cleveland Robert C. O'Malley Cleveland Plain Dealer Lorain Gospel Tabernacle

Thugs Slug and Rob Ohioan of $2,000

Sheridan Bond of Fayette County told the sheriff he was attacked at his rural home between 8 and 9 p.m. by three men. He was struck with a tire iron and robbed of $3,100 in cash as a pill box with $1,900 and a purse containing $1,100 were taken. One suspect was arrested for questioning.

Washington Court House Ohio Fayette County Sheridan Bond Bond Bong Sheriff's Office

Cabinet Faces Faure Morocco Plan Amid Opposition

Paris Premier Edgar Faure presses for Cabinet approval of the Morocco settlement as right wing ministers threaten to resign, risking the government. In Paris 400 air force reservists clashed with police to oppose North African duty, with mutinous protests continuing.

Paris Edgar Faure Morocco Rene Coty Mohammed Ben Youssef Mediterranean Faure National Assembly Marseille Defense Ministry North Africa

Woman Claims Extortion Plot Led Couple to Death Pact

Ruth Craine of Geneva alleges to State Atty. Harlan Warren that unknown men threatened her and husband Leon over a July fire at a Indiana restaurant. She says the pair were ordered to raise 15000 or die by carbon monoxide, but investigators found no CO in the body and a coroner cited natural causes. The Craines were free on bond pending October arson charges. she was released after being questioned.

Streator LaSalle County Harlan Warren Illinois Ruth Craine Geneva Warren Leon Craine Kewanna Ind Ine

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