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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1959

Page

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Ministers Work On Berlin Deal

Allied foreign ministers from Britain France West Germany and the United States work toward a package deal to urge the Soviet Union to negotiate at Geneva on German unification and European arms control. The ministers meet in Washington to press for progress toward Berlin settlement and German unity.

Washington Soviet Union Berlin Germany Geneva Britain France West Germany Christian Herter Herter Selwyn Lloyd Maurice Couve de Murville East State Department United States Europe

Alcorn Expected to Resign As GOP National Chair

Meade Alcorn reportedly plans to resign as Republican national chairman, effective soon, with Eis enhower aides confirming that the move aims to return him to his Hartford law practice. The timing could come before next week’s GOP committee meeting to set the 1960 convention, with Sen Thruston Morton named as a likely successor.

Washington Meade Alcorn Alcorn Aleoarn tSee Berr Hartford Conn Courant Eisenhower Administration The GOP National Committee New York Times Sen Thruston B. Morton R-Ky Washington Dispatch the Times Morton

Union official sought in Kentucky mine slaying

State police hunted a United Mine Workers official in connection with the killing of Woodrow Smith a 42 year old non union operator at a Stinking Creek mine in Barbourville Kentucky Pickets had harassed Smith for two days to sign a contract and Smith and a companion were leaving the pit when five armed men seized him Smith died later at the scene and Smiths companion was unharmed and sheltered by authorities the UMW has been on strike in seven counties since March 9 with 50 to 100 pickets at the mine

Barbourville Kentucky United Mine Workers Public Safety Don Sturgill Woodrow Smith Stinking Creek Smith

Perfect Excuse for Spring Fever From Michigan Prof

An University of Michigan meteorologist says spring fever is real. Prof E Wendell Hewson explains warm air reduces body insulation by enlarging surface blood vessels causing symptoms. he notes there is no known cure.

Ann Arbor, Mich University of Michigan Prof E. Wendell Hewson

Huxley Wins Award of Merit for the Novel

Aldous Huxley is selected by the American Academy of Arts and Letters to receive the Award of Merit for the Novel. The honor recognizes his contribution to modern literature and his notable works.

New York Aldous Huxley American Academy of Arts and Letters

Pentagon-Style Pentadome Tent To Be Unveiled In May

The Army will debut its air inflated Pentadome a five-dome shelter for missile inspection at Bird Air Structures Buffalo plant. The main dome spans 150 feet by 85 feet high with four 100 by 50 foot domes. Vinyl coated nylon fabric covers 18000 square yards weighing 9500 pounds. Air pressure keeps the structure erect with an a i lock door system to prevent leaks.

Washington Buffalo N. Y Birdair Structures, Inc

Ohio House debates scooter license ban with grandfather clause

A bill to bar 14 and 15 year olds from operating motor scooters returns to the Ohio House floor with a grandfather clause for licenses issued before March 11. The measure stalled previously amid amendments while other actions include DiSalle’s tax plan advancing to the Senate and a fast tracked unemployment benefits extension awaiting Senate action.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle House Senate Treasury

Pike County Man Awarded 25000 In Front End Collision

A U S District Court jury awarded Clarence Ross of Beaver Route 2 Pike County 25000 in damages for injuries from a rear end collision by a Catshall and Son truck from Brazil Indiana. Ross had sought 125000 claiming aggravated arthritis from the crash.

Cincinn TI U. S Pike County Clarence Ross Beaver Route 2 Catshall & Son Brazil Ind

Dulles Exercises and Rests During Florida Recuperation

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles continues his recovery in Jupiter Island Florida with regular exercise. He swam in a pool and walked the grounds at the home of Under secretary C Douglas Dillon, his host, as he recuperates from cancer.

Jupiter Island Fla John Foster Dulles C. Douglas Dillon

Four Die as Navy Plane Crashes on Takeoff in Naples

A U S Navy twin engine transport crashed on takeoff in Naples killing four aboard including three Americans and an Italian bystander. Ten people were injured as the fiery wreck killed 21 on board.

Naples Italy

Woman Seeks Body After Bridge Jump Sighting

A motorist told police he saw a young woman jump from Zanesville's Y bridge on Tuesday. Officers searched the Muskingum River for her body.

Zanesville Y Bridge

Injuries Prove Fatal for Columbus Man at Intersection

Eugene Lorin Brungs 74 of Columbus died from injuries after being struck by a truck while crossing an intersection on Tuesday. Local authorities investigated the collision and identified Brungs as the victim.

Columbus Eugene Lorin Brungs

Buckeye Boys State may move from Camp Perry this summer

American Legion faces site options for Bucks Boy State as Camp Perry ends a 10 year run. Wittenberg College Ohio Wesleyan University and Lake Erie College for Women are named as other possible locations. Texas Oklahoma and Ohio University are among potential sites amid cost limits and building damage concerns.

Ohio University American Legion Buckeye Camp Perry Associated Press Action Today Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Lake Erie College For Painesville Legion

Mexico Expels Two Soviet Attaches Over Rail Strike

Mexico expelled Nicolai M. Remisov and Nicolai V. Asenov from the Soviet Embassy for alleged involvement in the Easter rail strike. Two other Soviet satellite diplomats were declared unwelcome, with the strike winding down after government actions. An internal rail union crackdown followed Vallejo's arrest as authorities moved to curb leftist influence and restore service.

Mexico City Mexico Nicolai M. Remisov Nicolai V. Asenov Demetrio Vallejo Vallejo National Railways

April Fools Day Prank Spoofs Wyomings Murray Bros Ad

Cincinnati readers find a playful April Fools stunt in Murray Bros Grocery ad from Wy oming. The spoof lists absurd prices and items such as pig feet by the yard and brass knuckles while noting the gag tone and the line your vanilla is free if we fail to say good morning madam.

Cincinnati Murray Bros Wyoming Cincinnati Enquirer Madammy

Jones Estate Valued At 520625 In Probate Filing

Earl J. Jones who died in December 1957 left an estate valued at 520625 in an inventory filed in Probate Court. Jones was a coal mine operator and publisher of the Massillon Independent and Zanesville News. His will leaves one third to his widow Susie White Jones, with the remainder to relatives, and the will is being contested.

Zanesville Earl J. Jones Jones Massillon Independent Susie White Jones Athens

School Board Discusses Building Plans And Condemnation Suit

In The Messenger the school board considers district building plans while a condemnation suit proceeds in court. Rotarians preview future telephones as a theme for a minstrel olio. Scout Troop 251 enters Scout-O-Rama. Cub Pack 254 members perform Mounties Athens Logan and Nelsonville listings appear with sports notes and local telecasts.

Olio Scout-O-Rama Mounties Athens Logan Chauncey Nelsonville Gallipolis

Union locals heal split in Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric strike

The IBEW says the month-long Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co dispute between Local 832 and Local 1466 is resolved. Local 832 accepts a 46 percent wage raise. Local 1466 had sought a 5 percent increase and had rejected the offer. Local 1466 president Charles Pancake disputes claims of confusion, insisting both locals are stronger now.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Local 832 Local 1466 Ohio James S. Knight International Ibew Knight Nelsonville Charles Pancake Pancake

Phone Rate Hike Hearing Resumes in Ohio

Eastern Telephone Service Co. seeks higher rates affecting Athens Ashtabula Washington Trumbull Perry and Morgan counties. At the Utilities Commission hearing, spokes­man Frank Quatman said the company could curtail expansion without a rate increase. The commission estimates the proposed rates would yield about 6.34 percent return, roughly $199 173 annually.

Columbus Eastern Telephone Service Co Athens Ashtabula Washington Trumbull Perry Morgan Everett H. Krueger Jr Eastern Telephone Frank Quatman George B. Quatman Lima Commission

Nicholas Jury To Hear Girl Who Heard Shots

INDIANAPOLIS P A witness who heard the shots that killed wealthy Forrest Teel will be called by the state to testify about Teel s fatal struggle with his mistress of 15 years Edna Smith a neighbor of Minnie B Connie Nichols the accused slayer

Indianapolis Forrest Teel Teel Edna Smith Minnie B Connie) Nicholas

Bus Crash In Barbertown Ends School Ride

A school bus carrying two or three students was struck by a tractor trailer at the U S 224 and old U S 21 intersection. The crash occurred minutes after leaving Norton Two School. No further details.

Barberton Norton U. S. 224 U. S. 21

Columbus Native Dies at 46 in Washington

Dr. John H. Collins 46 of Columbus Ohio and veterinary medical director of the Food and Drug Administration died Monday of a heart attack. He had been a government employee for 23 years and was born in Columbus.

Washington John H. Collins The Food and Drug Administration Collins Columbus Ohio

Kennedy to Speak at Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Akron

Senator John Kennedy of Massachusetts will address the 25th annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Akron on Saturday night.

Akron John Kennedy Mass

General Eddleman Succeeds Hodes In European Command

Gen. C. D. Eddleman assumed command as chief of U S Army in Europe and North Atlantic Alliance central army group in Heidelberg Germany. He was promoted to four star general succeeding Gen H I Hodes who retired after 39 years of service.

Heidelberg Germany C. D. Eddleman U. S. Army Europe North Atlantic Alliance Central Army Group H. I. Hodes

Death Toll Rises After Violent Texas Oklahoma Storms

Violent spring storms across Texas and Oklahoma left six dead and 59 injured as tornadoes toppled derricks and damaged homes and plants. An Air Force KC135 crashed near Killeen during a severe thunderstorm, killing crew members.

Texas Oklahoma Bergstrom Air Force Base Austin Tex Killeen Arkansas Kansas Missouri Vaughan Bynum Silver City Tulsa Kansas City Iowa Illinois Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Pennsylvania New York

Anti-Nepotism Drive Extends To Road Work

In Columbus Ohio the state highway department expands a nepotism purge. Executive secretary Robert E Wallace announces an order barring more than one related person from hiring within the department. The rule excludes current relatives and aims to broaden job opportunities for outside applicants.

Columbus Ohio Highway Department Robert E. Wallace Wallace Department

Gavin Sentenced in Meigs County Court for Receiving Stolen Goods

Gavin Pomeroy Laur ence Gav, 22, of Middleport, was sentenced today to one to seven years in the Ohio Penitentiary by Judge John C. Bacon after a jury found him guilty of receiving stolen goods valued at 75 dollars.

Pomeroy Laurence E. Gavin Middleport Ohio John C. Bacon Meigs County

Cleveland girl confident prince will return

Lynn Waldron of Pepper Pike says Nepalese Prince Basundhara Bir Bikram will come back despite March wedding plans slipping by. She notes rumors opposed by Nepalese officials are unfounded and that the prince had support from the queen mother and king. Waldron had letters from him en route home but none while he remains in Nepal.

Cleveland Lynn Waldron Miss Waldron Pepper Pike Prince Basundhara Bir Bikram Prince Basundhara Nepal Mthe Basundhara Waldron

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