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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1957

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Reuther Victory Seen Sure At UAW Convention

In Atlantic City Walter P. Reuther is poised for re election amid a sweeping victory by his faction over a minority led by Carl Stellato The Stellato group had urged earmarking dues for a strike fund and backing a larger AFL C IO pool The convention saw firm control by Reuther who warned delegates against booing as the union details were debated

Atlantic City N.J United Auto Workers Walter P. Reuther Reuther Carl Stellato Ford Rouge Detroit Stellato UAW Afl-Cio Emil Mazey

Britain urges U N to retable Suez dispute at Security Council

Washington reports Britain and several Allies want the United States to push the Suez crisis back to the United Nations Security Council. U S Ambassador Hare met Egyptian Foreign Minister Fawzi in Cairo after talks stalled on Egypt’s plan to run the canal with Egyptian control and tolls. The United States seeks changes to protect user nation shipping and wants Egypt to adopt six Security Council principles to insulate canal operations from political influence.

Washington Britain United States United Nations Security Council Egypt Suez Canal U.S Raymond A. Hare Cairo Mahmoud Fawzi Security Council

Reds Expel U S Officer From Hungary

Budapest reports say Hungary expelled Capt. Thomas R. Gleason, U S assistant military attaché, after a photo incident. A U S liaison spokesman said charges were not espionage and largely inaccurate. Gleason, from Urbana Illinois, and Col. James C. Todd were detained for over five hours while accused of photographing a Russian-occupied barracks.

Budapest Thomas R. Gleason U.S U. S Legation Gleason Montclair Rd Urbana Ill James C. Todd Tulsa Okla

Senate approves Pentagon leadership reshuffle in shift

The Senate confirmed a series of top Pentagon postings including Don ald A Quarles as deputy secretary of defense Gen Nathan F Twining to chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff James H Douglas to head the Air Force Gen Thomas D White to be Air Force chief of staff Adm Arleigh A Burke reappointed as chief of naval operations Fred A Bantz named assistant secretary of the Navy with timing in mid August for several changes and replacements outlining a major Defense Department reorganization.

Washington Senate Pentagon Donald A. Quarles Defense Quarles Eisenhower Defense Secretariat Air Force Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm Arthur W. Radford James H. Douglas Illinois Thomas D. White Gen. Twining Arleigh A. Burke Fred A. Bantz New York Raymond Fogler Navy

Two Couples Agree to Amicable Wife Swap and Custody Plan

In Millbrae California two husbands Martin Brooks and Frank E Schwartz say their wives Jean and Betty traveled to Reno to obtain divorces. The men, ages 35 and 38, plan to swap partners and move to new residences while keeping the children in each home.

San Francisco Millbrae Martin Brooks Frank E. Schwartz Reno Brooks Jean Schwartz Schwartz Betty Brooks Brookses Schwartzes

Strom New Champ Tops Quiz Winnings With 160000

New York, a 10 year old Bronx student, Robert Strom, became the new single program money winner on The $64,000 Question by earning 160000. He surpassed Theodore Nadler of St Louis who had 152000 before Strom’s victory.

New York Robert Strom Theodore Nadler St. Louis Nadler Strom Cbs-Tv Leonard Ross California

Ohio River flood crest eases as rains slow

The Ohio River, raised by spring rains, slows toward crest with east of Cincinnati under water in spots. East Liverpool expects a crest 26 feet 6 inches. Cincinnati foresees 52 feet, with no new rain likely to alter the schedule. pumps active in Portsmouth.

Ohio Portsmouth West Virginia Kentucky U.S. Weather Bureau Cincinnati East Liverpool

Ohio Legislature Near Adjourning After Money Bill

Ohio lawmakers move toward adjournment as the House prepares to approve a 1.151 billion dollar two year appropriations bill for state government with the Senate likely to act by mid May. The Senate also passed rules for distributing bond money to overcrowded school districts from a 150 million bond issue.

Columbus Ohio House Senate Highway Department O'Neill

Russia protests canal handling labeled propaganda

Washington officials labeled Moscow's protest over Soviet ships passing the Panama Canal as propaganda. The note claims discriminatory inspections and long detentions, while State Department links the protest to Middle East tensions. Canal officials say ship measurements determined tolls and safety inspections ensured transit without damage.

Washington State Department Panama Canal Moscow Radio London Canal Moscow Suez Canal Middle East Panama Canal Co

Budget Cuts Pass One Billion As House Appropriations Climb

Washington House budget cutters moved past the billion dollar mark with the seventh annual appropriation bill, raising the aggregate to 1 039 325 740. The Commerce Department and related agencies receive 653 685 060, with the bill mostly mirroring Appropriations Committee plans and trimming 68 950 076 from the President’s request.

Washington House Senate Commerce Department Appropriations Committee

Four Bracamontez Children Die in Safford Movie Run

In Safford Arizona a car crashing into the Bracamontez family as they walked to a movie killed four youngsters. Antonio Olivas age 63 is booked on negligent homicide and DUI charges and for driving without a license. Deputy Lee Palmer reports no license on Olivas.

Safford, Ariz Bracamontez Antonio Olivas Safford Lee Palmer Olivas

Statewide Standard Time plan debated in Ohio Senate

Ohio state senator Ed Witmer argues for a constitutional amendment granting the Legislature the sole authority to fix a statewide standard time. The measure seeks uniform time across the state, with Witmer saying any standard is acceptable.

Columbus Ed Witmer D-Stark

Ohio bill would allow sale of unclaimed dogs for research

The House Health Committee in Columbus recommended enactment of a bill allowing dog pounds to sell unclaimed dogs to non profit medical teaching or research institutions certified by the Ohio Public Health Council. The measure, amended after humane society objections, passed 9-4 after earlier testimony.

Columbus House Health Committee Harold Oyster Washington Humane Societies Ohio Public Health Council

Five Day Forecast Ahead of Weekend Weather Update

Temperatures will run 3 to 7 degrees below normal with highs from 56 to 63 and lows 36 to 41. Colder Friday, slight warm-up Saturday or Sunday, then turning colder Monday. Showers Thursday and Friday, with another near Monday and possible snow flurries near Lake Erie. Total rainfall around 0.4 to 0.7 inches.

Lake Erie

Ireland envoy named by Eisenhower to Ireland

President Eisenhower on Tuesday nominated Scott McLeod the State Department security chief to be ambassador to Ireland He would replace William Howard Taft III McLeod is named to lead the post in Dublin.

Washington Eisenhower Scott McLeod State Department Security Ireland William Howard Taft III

Syrian Parliament hears warning from Premier Assali

Damascus government says forces of aggression plotting to attack Syria with Britain and France named as aggressors. Fakher Kayali lists Britain and France as the alleged offending powers amid regional tensions.

Damascus Syria Sabri Assali Fakher Kayali

Baker Commission Reviews Six Day Week Plan

Ohio's Commission on Education Beyond High School led by Dr. John C. Baker discusses a six day week as a potential response to a projected student surge by 1970. The group will refine plans on extended facilities, salaries, admissions, student aid, and teacher training under Gov. O'Neill's appointment.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Commission On Education John C. Baker Ohio University At Athens Baker C. William O'Neill

Ohio Education Board Warns of Dramatic Action Over Funding

Ohio State Board of Education members vow to press for more state education funding, even using radio and television campaigns. They seek 800 000 to 1 million dollars restored to personnel budgets as salary levels rise, with county superintendents averaging 53.9 percent above 1950-51 and teachers at about 4417 dollars annually.

Columbus State Board of Education Ohio Frank Siedel Cleveland Glenn A. Rich Rich

Dogs Good Deed Proves Sad Indeed Until He's Freed

In Kansas City Kansas Sir Reginald the 10 year old cocker spaniel was found with a rubber band around his jaw. Mrs Humphrey freed him at the vet after identifying the object. The dog recovered quickly.

Kansas City Kan Sir Reginald Norman Humphreys

Strong Pacific quake logged by Boston College seismograph

Weston Massachusetts report notes a very strong earthquake detected by the Boston College seismograph station at 6 39 16 EST in the Pacific region today.

Weston Mass Boston College Pacific

Lost and Found Ad Invite in Messenger Classifieds

A prompt call to place a Lost ad in Messenger Classifieds. It urges readers to list lost items such as a dog wallet or parakeet to reach more people quickly and asks for contact if found. Simple instructions emphasize ease of placement.

Change Made In Testimony In Redmon Murder Trial

Mrs. Johnetta Clark recants part of her earlier testimony claiming Arthur Lee Redman threatened her. She says she was mixed up when first telling the jury, while the rest of her testimony stands. Redman faces first degree murder charges over a November apartment fire that killed eight, including two of Clark's children.

Cincinnati Johnetta Clark Arthur Lee Redman Clark Redmon

Superintendent Backs Police Power Plan

Fred Moritz the 52 year old new Ohio Highway Patrol superintendent says he supports a proposed law giving the patrol full police power. He told newsmen after his appointment that he definitely favors the measure and believes they should have authority to carry out assignments on certain tasks.

Columbus Fred Fritz) Moritz Ohio Highway Patrol Moritz

Ike Praises Britain's Nerve in New Look at Military

President Eisenhower praised Great Britain's courage in streamlining its military program and taking a new look at defense. He noted NATO concerns but stressed Britain has faced economic strains and that the issue was discussed with Prime Minister Macmillan in Bermuda. He also said White House pressure may clash with Congress though he accepts honest criticism.

Washington Eisenhower Great Britain Britain NATO Macmillan Bermuda White House Congress Fisenhower

GOP Runs To Rescue Post Office

Postmaster General Summerfield gains Republican backing for 47 million dollars in extra postal funding as Democrats oppose. Summerfield warns of drastic service cuts starting Saturday if Congress withholds the money. Rep. Cannon asserts Congress will not be stampeded and accuses overstaffing. Rep. Porter calls for Summerfield to resign amid funding dispute.

Washington Summerfield Congress Rep Cannon D-Mo House Porter D-Ore Martin Mass GOP House Policy Committee Post Office Department House Appropriations Committee Chamber Hitler Mussolini Stalin

McCarthy Wife Declines White House Luncheon Invite

Mrs. Jos eph McCarthy, wife of Wisconsin senator Joseph McCarthy, says she would not have attended a White House spring luncheon hosted by Mrs. Eisenhower. She claims no formal invitation reached her and that only an oral call to McCarthy's office arrived too late to respond.

Washington Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin White House Senator McCarthy Congress Eisenhower McCarthy

New Mexico Elects Democrat to House

Lt. Gov. Joseph M. Montoya 41 won New Mexico's second U S House seat Tuesday with a margin of about 7000 votes over Republican State Rep. Thomas Bolack of Farmington.

Albuquerque N. M Joseph M. Montoya New Mexico U. S House of Representatives Montoya Thomas Bolack Farmington

Bingo shut down in Middletown under state order

Police in Middletown ordered all bingo games to end immediately. Chief Joseph Blackmore said groups notified have agreed to cooperate and that the shutdown comes on orders from Governor C William ONeill.

Middletown Joseph Blackmore Blackmore C. William O'Neill

Marine Court Sentences Conroy to Dishonorable Dismissal

First Lt. William D. Conroy of Richmond Hill Queens is sentenced by a seven man general court martial to dishonorable dismissal from the Marine Corps for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. The March 13 assault on Pvt. David L. Porter sparked the case. Review by Brig. Gen. Wallace M. Greene and the naval judge advocate general can reduce the sentence. Conroy remains on active duty during review as part of ongoing maltreatment cases linked to a fatal disciplinary march into a tidal creek last year.

Parris Island S. C William D. Conroy Marine Corps Conroy David L. Porter Wallace M. Greene Naval Naval Judge Advocate General Richmond Hill Queens N. Y Pvt

Sobles Plead Guilty To Conspiracy Charge

New York couple Jack Soble and Myra Soble pleaded guilty to conspiring with Russian nationals to obtain documents and other material related to U S defense. The plea carries a maximum ten year term, with possible death penalty exposure on a greater charge.

New York Jack Soble Myra U.S

Dallas Tornado Spurs Storm Control Studies

The Dallas tornado of April 2 was seen by up to 100000 people, documented as the most observed and best recorded. Weather Bureau researchers say the event may answer questions on tornado formation and control and challenge old theories about debris flow and funnel structure. The 21 mile path lasted 40 minutes, killed 10 and injured about 200 with damages up to four million dollars.

Dallas Weather Bureau Robert G. Beebe Kansas City P. H. Kutschenreuter U. S. Weather Bureau Washington Beebe Kutschenreuter

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