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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
1
Police halted a planned Bronx street rumble after arresting 27 youths in two armed groups. A rooftop stash included nine gasoline bombs a shotgun and ammunition. Six on the roof and 21 in cars faced homicide charges linked to John Guzman’s Monday death.
Farmington Utah AP an investigation into polygamy in northern Utah's Davis County meets sympathetic resistance as the grand jury foreman says many polygamists have left the area since the probe began. One indictment charges Gerard Van Hoff with unlawful cohabitation. Frederiksen cites irritation to subpoenas and instances of false testimony as the jury plans reports on unhealthy polygamous conditions. The practice was outlawed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before Utah statehood in 1896.
The Damascus daily Al Ayyam reports Turkish border patrol penetrated 800 yards into Syrian territory north of Aleppo on Wednesday and fired on Arab shepherds, amid border tensions.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev spent a busy day touring Iowa farms with the Garst party, touring cornfields and discussing livestock feeding. He enjoyed a large farm lunch and expressed interest in U.S. farming ideas as he moved between farm buildings.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev presented Roswell Garst and his family with a collection of gifts during his Iowa visit. The items included a portable wine cellar with 12 Russian liquor bottles, six wines, Armenian cognac, two vodkas, a black on gold tea set for two, twelve jars of Caspian pasteurized caviar, a three pound box of chocolates, a box of five bottles of Russian perfumes, and a green plush accordion case with numerous records of Russian songs.
A Des Moines dispatch reports that a crowd trampled placards and banners opposing Premier Khrushchev U S S visit. Komsomol Pravda notes the protesters were friendly with many farmers present and that alleged provocateurs were not from Iowa.
Khrushchev joked about how both systems keep “slaves” and quipped that slaves of capitalism live well. He referenced Adlai E. Stevenson, the 1952 1956 Democratic nominee, who was a luncheon guest at Garst farm, noting both sides could live in peace together.
Khrushchev, an avowed atheist, debates corn growing methods with Roswell Garst during a visit. He remarks that God may be on their side as they develop quicker, while poking fun at Garst’s corn and keeping a cordial tone before being pursued through the area.
William Elrod, 41, reported a drive in service station robbery carried out by a caller on the phone. The voice instructed him to place cash in the restroom trash can, which police found empty. about $250 was taken, with the possibility the call originated from the station premises.
Giuseppi Mignonelli, 61, says he set off four sticks of dynamite in an excavation in New York to dispose of leftovers. The blast wounded at least 12 people and shattered windows in nearly every nearby building as Mignonelli attempted to cover the charges with burning papers.
President Eisenhower prepares for weekend talks with Soviet Premier Khrushchev amid cautious optimism on easing East West tensions. Officials note no new ideas yet but aim to align on disarmament Berlin Laos and nuclear test ban with inspection.
AP reports Detroit Mailers Union No. 40 walked out of the citys three daily newspapers in a jurisdictional dispute with the International Mailers Union. Carole Tregoff seeks release from Finch murder charges after claiming coercion to testify against herself. Walter F Munford wounded himself accidentally with a knife while handling it. James R Hoffa denies rumors of secession by locals to undermine a court monitored cleanup.
Chicago fans learn there are no World Series tickets left for the White Sox games. The AP report notes demand exhausted available seats with no remaining allocations.
Police say a man posing as a female impersonator named Harry F. Dunlap claims to be the companion of the holdup man who died after a failed bank robbery. Officers remain uncertain as they vet the story. Churchill urges careful review of Khrushchev disarmament proposals without sacrificing vital Western interests for peace.
The Miami Valley ice free forecast shows warm air pushing north from the south keeping a cold front at bay. The official forecast calls for fair skies and warm temperatures with a high near 90 and a low around 63 today and tonight. Friday remains warm with a high near 88. Middletown’s yesterday high reached 92 at 4 30 p m and the low this morning fell to 57 at 6 30 a m.
A humorous look at holiday options contrasts outdoor escapes with the risk of overspending. The piece notes travelers can seek the mountains or woods or instead find themselves deep in debt due to vacation plans.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev visited Pittsburgh staying briefly and touring Mesta Machinery Co and nearby Jones & Laughlin mill sites while security tightened around the visit. He spoke with civic leaders and eyed the city from Mt Washington as crowds gathered amid protest signs and mixed reactions.
Late Friday the Soviet Premier and the American President travel to Camp David in Maryland for a secluded retreat. The note signals a high level meeting amid a backdrop of ongoing Cold War tensions and expectations.
Former President Truman told a Democratic dinner in Wichita that he resolved the steel strike during his administration and criticized President Eisenhower for inaction on the current dispute. He cited a $14 a ton price increase after price controls were lifted and argued for higher wages to restore workers' gains.
Walter F. Munford president of the strikebound U S Steel Co was wounded by a knife in a hotel room in Hyannis Massachusetts He was admitted in serious condition later described as satisfactory The district attorney began an investigation and planned to question Munford as his condition improved Workers at U S Steel were on strike at the time
Dinis refused to elaborate on Munford's injury beyond confirming a kitchen knife was involved. Authorities seized a five inch knife found at Munford's summer home in Chatham. Dinis ordered an investigation to determine if the wound was personal safety related or otherwise. Dr. Robert B. O'Connor, medical director of U. S. Steel, and Dr. Robert E. Harned, of Chatham, each called for ambulances around 10 15 a m Wednesday. Fire Lt. Wendell Deer and firefighter Albert Loring responded.
The United Steel Workers and steelmakers enter another day of subcommittee bargaining with no top level talks planned until Friday. The 72 day strike idles about 0.5 million steel workers and 160000 others as USW President Mel Donald says no progress has been made in two weeks of subcommittee talks. Federal Mediator Finnegan says the talks are a frustrating spectacle but has seen some progress in clearing underbrush.
President Eisenhower via Secretary James Mitchell urged both sides in the labor dispute to engage in real bargaining and settle the strike.
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