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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1958

Page

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ONeill Faces Democratic Attacks in Ohio Gubernatorial Fight

Democratic candidates stepping up attacks on Gov. C William ONeill have drawn little counterfire from the Republican incumbent. ONeill resists criticizing his predecessor and defends a no new tax policy while facing claims of a financial mess left by former Gov. Lausche.

Columbus C. William O'Neill O'Neill Charles P. Taft O’neill Fusal Frank J. Lausche U. S Robert N. Gorman Cincinnati Ohio State University Supreme Court

Housing Act seen aiding home building though not a cure

Builders and housing officials say the 1.85 billion dollar Housing Act will help home construction but not solve the recession. President Eisenhower signed the bill with a call to fix provisions. FHA sped orders liberalizing down payments, allowing 3 percent down on mortgages up to 13,500, 15 percent on higher sums, and 20 percent beyond 16,000.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Federal Housing Administration FHA

Shade Awaits Jury Action in $250000 Insurance Swindle

Paul E. Shade, named as a principal in a $250,000 insurance claims swindle, remained in Mahoning County Jail on $60,000 bond awaiting grand jury action. He pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting embezzlement before Judge Edgar G. Diehm after waiving a preliminary hearing.

Youngstown Paul E. Shade Mahoning County Edgar G. Diehm Shade Diehm Vandalia

Four Inmates Escape From Honor Camp Near Wellington

Four Osborne State Farm inmates from the Mansfield Reformatory fled in a guard’s car after handcuffing him at the camp near Wellington. The State Highway Patrol captured two near Lorain about an hour later. A wooded area was searched for the remaining two escapees.

Elyria Osborne State Farm Wellington Mansfield Reformatory State Highway Patrol Lorain

Rains Again Hit Wet California

San Francisco AP report says renewed storms threaten California as rivers rise and slides cut highways. Alviso evacuation moved 900 residents and 30 families remain in soggy town. shelters host many as Guadalupe river and seven others overflow. A new storm expected in the north with gale warnings from Monterey to the Oregon coast.

Guadalupe River Alviso San Francisco Bay Red Cross San Jose Guadalupe Kaweah St. Johns San Joaquin Fresno Salinas Chowchilla Carmel Valley Weather Bureau Monterey San Francisco Oregon Coast

Town votes to annex 1400 acre airport

Berkeley votes 1933 to 333 in favor of annexing the St. Louis Municipal Airport property amid a clash with St. Louis as Mayor Tucker calls the move a bold tax grab and vows court action if needed.

ST. Louis Berkeley Raymond Tucker Supreme Court

Court Stays Execution for Lyons in Police Lt Lentz Case

The Court of Appeals granted a stay of execution to Robert Lee Lyons, 29, who was originally sentenced to die in the electric chair on June 19 for the murder of Police Lt Edward G. Lentz.

Cleveland Court of Appeals Robert Lee Lyons Edward G. Lentz

Most Fabulous Pilot Emerges From High Sierra Rescue

Bishop California hero Bob Symons 48 a one legged pilot serves as fire commissioner city councilman and Civil Air Patrol officer. He locates helicopter wreckage then helps ranger rescue Stanford students in Yosemite guiding a copter and delivering supplies.

Bishop Calif California High Sierra Bob Symons Symons Bishop’s Squadron 66 The Civil Air Patrol Rene Gades Yosemite National Park Stanford University

Israeli Syria border quiets as Huleh project looms

The Israeli Syrian border quieted after a day of no fighting. Israel insists on continuing the Lake Huleh reclamation project, amid UN efforts to curb clashes. Mahmoud Fawzi leaves for Zurich to meet Dag Hammarskjold as the UAR requests UN Armistice Commission mediation.

Cairo Israel Lake Huleh Mahmoud Fawzi United Arab Republic Zurich Dag Hammarskjold Middle East U.A.R UN Armistice Commission Golda Meir Jerusalem

Woman mayor wins write-in election in Superior caucus

In Superior Nebraska Mrs. Arabelle Hanna finishing her first two year term as mayor faced a party caucus rejection. Her name was not on the ballot in Tuesday's city election yet she received 509 write in votes to defeat two male candidates.

Superior Neb Arabelle Hanna Conservatives

Fire destroys Twin Coach Co. plant in Kent

A Kent fire caused about 500000 dollars in damage destroying all machine tools at Twin Coach Co and several large marine engines and diesel motors. The blaze left the plant unusable and prompted investigations into the cause.

Kent Ohio Twin Coach Co

Moving? Sell furniture and rugs with a Messenger Want Ad

Readers are urged to use Messenger Want Ads to move unwanted furniture and rugs and earn extra cash during want ad season. Call 31242 to speak with an ad taker today.

Brickthrower Lectured After Damaging Dog in Oakland

James Candy, 40, paid $530 in a damage suit for throwing a brick at a dog that tore up his lawn. Harold Vance testified the sheepdog lost sight in one eye. Judge Charles Fisher awarded $30 medical and $500 punitive damages and scolded Candy for the act.

Oakland James Candy Harold Vance Charles Fisher Vance Candy

House Quits For Vacation In Easter Break

Washington In an Easter recess move the House adjourned after voting on a $3.216 billion Agriculture Department financing bill tied to $22.274 billion in total 10 appropriation measures. The package totals exceed President Eisenhower’s request by nearly $500 million, with only four House bills cleared by the Senate so far. Most House bills fund government agencies for the next fiscal year starting July 1.

Washington House Agriculture Department Eisenhower Senate

Columbus roster to include city incorporation dates

The 1958-59 roster of the state's municipal and township officers will include city and village incorporation dates. Secretary of State Ted W. Brown announced Tuesday.

Columbus Ted W. Brown

Work Stoppages Drop in Ohio in 1957 Report

Ohio lost fewer man-days of work time in 1957 due to stoppages than in any postwar year except 1948, according to the Department of Industrial Relations. The report highlights a drop from previous years and notes the overall trend across industries and unions.

Columbus Ohio Department of Industrial Relations

Portsmth Fire Chief Garrett Lewis to Retire April 15

Acting Portsmouth Fire Chief Gar land Lewis aged 64 announced his retirement set for April 15. The lengthy service near the Ohio city ends after decades in fire protection roles.

Portsmouth Ohio Garland Lewis

Senate slows anti recession measures amid Easter break

Senate stalls a bill authorizing a billion dollars in long term, low interest loans for local public works after Republican pressure. Byrd Lausche support delay with Cooper Revercomb backing Democrats, vote 41 39. House approved compromise for 1.5 billion water project construction while Fed reports first drop in consumer installment credit since 1954.

Washington Congress Senate Knowland California White House Eisenhower Byrd Lausche Ohio Cooper Revercomb W. Va House Federal Reserve Board

Legislators Back Ike's New Plan

congressional leaders foresee approval of a moderate Pentagon shakeup and a space development oversight agency. Senators Bridges Mansfield Saltonstall praise the proposed reorganizations while opposing a single military commander.

Ike Washington Congress Eisenhower Sen. Bridges RNH Pentagon Sen. Mansfield Montana UN Penotop Sen Saltonstall R-Mass Bridges

Sclon Challenges White House Over Middle East Policy

Sen Green of Rhode Island urged the administration to correct past Middle East mistakes by seeking better relations with Egypt's President Nasser. He proposed readiness to aid the United Arab Republic to replace Soviet assistance and warned against Nasser’s imperialism while signaling openness to negotiations.

Washington Sen. Green R. I Middle East Egypt Nasser Green United States United Arab Republic Soviet Union Senate Foreign Relations Committee The Association of International Relations Clubs U. S

Plastic Pipe Destroyed In Plastex Co Blaze

A Tuesday fire at the Plastex Co. storage yard in Columbus destroyed plastic piping worth at least 100000 dollars. Four men were injured but none seriously. Vice President Mack Rhulman said losses may exceed 100000 dollars and the company buildings were largely undamaged.

Columbus Plastex Co Mack Rhulman

Mediator Optimistic Over Miami Valley Foundry Strike

Federal mediator James G. Bentley says he is optimistic about a settlement of the seven week strike that has idled 22 Miami Valley foundry plants.

Cincinnati James G. Bentley Miami Valley

Area Mayors Study Watershed Problems

Local officials including area mayors convene to study watershed issues affecting multiple communities. The session aims to identify threats to water supply and coordinate regional responses.

Ou’s Hess 'Earst Logan Athens

Grand Jury To Review Boy's Death

Cincinnati leaders set a grand jury probe into the death of Abe Savage a 15 year old Black boy shot by police after a high speed chase through city streets. City officials with the NAACP will study police brutality and unlawful searches while Posey provides incident lists. The boy died at General Hospital after a chase in which police say he drove through roadblocks and attempted to ram patrol cars.

Cincinnati Abe Savage C. A. Harrell National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Harrell Webster Posey NAACP Posey Savage General Hospital Charles Kline

Brookfield Police Elects New Chief in Special Election

Brookfield Missouri voters chose Olin Gates, former chief 1946 to 1956, as the new police chief in a six member force race. Gates won with 1157 votes after incumbent James Clark placed third with 229. Clark noted no real dissension among the officers.

Brookfield Olin Gates James Clark Clark

Propaganda Wins Going To Soviets

Secretary of State Dulles says the United States suffers a propaganda defeat to the Soviet Union after Moscow announces a suspension of nuclear tests. He cited three such admissions this year including a quick summit push and disarmament moves. Senators Humphrey and Aiken debate U S leadership and messaging amid the USSR gains.

Washington Dulles United States Soviet Union U. S. Information Agency USIA Voice of America Sen. Humphrey D-Minn Senate Humphrey Sen. Aiken R-Vi

Castro declares all-out war on Batista in Cuba

Fidel Castro launches full-scale offensive in Oriente province aiming to topple President Batista. Rebels target transport and communications as roving bands cut telegraph lines and roads disabled around Santiago, with clashes near Santiago Varadero and Holguin as authorities brace for extended conflict.

Havana Cuba Santiago Fidel Castro Fulgencio Batista Castro Oriente Batista Sinclair Oil Co Varacoa Holguin

Ten Cuban Sympathizers Stay on Strike

Ten Cuban rebel sympathizers continued a hunger strike in the lobby of WTVJ Miami while 22 others were free on bond after an anti Batista demonstration at a Miami railroad station. The strikers demand the release of 36 supporters jailed in Brownsville Texas on arms running charges.

Miami Fla WTVJ Brownsville Tex Texas New York City

West Virginia Ohio Weather Forecast Update

West Virginia reports mostly cloudy conditions with showers likely in the west and south tonight into Thursday. Night low temperatures 37 to 44. Ohio forecasts partly cloudy skies with slight temperature changes tonight and Thursday. lows 38 to 42, highs 60 to 64 on Thursday. Five day outlook: temperatures above normal by about 3 to 5 degrees, with normal highs around 59 north and 64 south, and lows near 34 north and 38 south. A bit warmer Friday with little change afterward. Precipitation expected one to three tenths inch in scattered showers Thursday or Friday and again Sunday night or Monday.

West Virginia Ohio

Mother Sues Hospital for 250000 Damage

The mother of a 10 year old girl sues Green Cross General Hospital at Cuyahoga Falls and four doctors for 250000 alleging malpractice in treating a fractured right arm nine months ago. The claim states the daughter's arm was permanently disfigured and bowed due to negligence during and after two operations.

Akron Green Cross General Hospital Cuyahoga Falls Frank Jacobs

GM and IUEW Open Talks on New Detroit Contract

Negotiators for General Motors Corp and the International Union of Electrical Workers begin negotiations today in Detroit to reach a new labor contract. The talks focus on terms governing wages benefits and working conditions for GM employees.

Detroit General Motors Corp International Union of Electrical Workers IUEW

Wheat Rebels Hold Ground In Ohio Standoff

In Minerva Ohio a crowd of about 215 farmers in 98 cars blocked four federal crop surveyors at a Columbia County farm owned by Dr P Scott Whiteleather. Whiteleather a local physician and wheat allotment critic owed 530 dollars in penalties. A Whiteleather yard sign warned officials to keep away and the survey was abandoned. Rodney Bell said he would report to ASC chief Dave Herrman.

Minerva Ohio Columbiana County P. Scott Whiteleather Whiteleather Rodney A. Bell Ashley Dave T. Herrman Ohio Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee ASC Columbus Whiteleather Yard Department of Agriculture

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