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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1957

Page

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Hussein Ready To Ask Premier Back to Fold

King Hussein moves to form a new government in Jordan after asking Premier Suleiman Nabulsi to resign yesterday. Nabulsi remains caretaker as Hussein weighs a reconstituted cabinet amid pro Soviet policies and regional tensions.

Hussein Amman Jordan Suleiman Nabulsi Nabulsi Hussein Fakhri Khalidi Lebanon Beirut Abdullah Rimawi Abdul Kader Salem Saleh Rimawi Baath Arab Resurrection Syria Egypt Arab Liberation National Socialist Party

Canada Protests Senate Security Case In Norman Transcript

In Washington the Canadian government protests after a Senate subcommittee releases closed door testimony linking Canadian ambassador to Egypt E H Norman to communism. Norman, who had been cleared by his government, reportedly died by his own hand in Cairo after the transcript. The Times traces the case to an Army intelligence unit report with FBI material. Canada warns it may halt security exchanges.

Ucating E. H. Norman Subcommittee Norman Canada Egypt Cairo New York Times Army Federal Bureau of Investigation Royal Canadian Mounted Police the Times Washington Eastland Jenner FBI State Department

Instruments Perform Well At White Sands Rocket Test

The Naval Research Laboratory reports satellite instruments performed well on a Aerobee Hi rocket test at White Sands New Mexico. A gallon sized can carried instruments for the future earth satellite project and data returned by two distinct channels.

White Sands ' Proving Ground N. M Naval Research Laboratory John W. Townsend Jr Naval Laboratory

Teamster Strike Keeps Dayton Papers Quiet

A Teamsters Union strike against Dayton Newspapers Inc. halted both the morning Journal-Herald and the afternoon Dayton News from publishing today. Editor Dwight Young said the Journal-Herald did not publish as most of its mechanical workers refused to cross the picket lines.

Dayton Teamsters Dayton Newspapers Inc Morning Journal-Herald Dayton News Dwight Young Journal-Herald

Ohio House Cuts O'Neill Salaries After GOP Push

Ohio lawmakers approved a bill 109 to 23 to rescind salary increases for Gov. C. William O'Neill’s staff, with 21 Democrats and Rep. Charles Whalen Jr. voting against. Rep. Hook criticized the move as undercutting promises to public employees. The House Taxation Committee also backed ending stamp use for the 3 percent sales tax.

Columbus Ohio William O'Neill Charles W. Whalen Jr Dayton George M. Hook Jr U.S House Taxation Committee

Briscoe Speech Opens Jewish Welfare Fund Appeal in Cleveland

Dublin lord mayor Robert Briscoe spoke to a large Cleveland crowd on a dual mission to promote Ireland and Irish goods in America and to aid Israel's rescue drive. He urged more American tourists, expanding use of Irish products, and noted refugees could be rescued via Europe and Africa to Israel. He received an honorary doctor of laws at John Carroll University after a Celebrezze reception.

Cleveland Robert Briscoe Dublin Jewish Welfare Fund Ireland America Israel Europe Africa Briscoe Anthony J. Celebrezze John Carroll University

Atomic scientists oppose West Germany arms plan

Eighteen leading nuclear scientists stated their opposition to West Germany arming itself with atomic weapons. The group voiced concern over proliferation and regional stability amid postwar tensions in Germany and Europe.

Gottingen Germany West Germany

The Messenger Magazine Advertisers Grow With Sunday Feature

The Sunday Messenger Magazine section expands to 157 publications with a total circulation of 4 003 728. Advertisers pay 10 500 dollars per page per insertion for black and white and 12 880 dollars per page per issue for full color. Ohio examples include The Canton Repository and The Lima News.

Family Weekly United States Ohio Canton Repository Middletown Journal Zanesville Times-Signal Lima News Mansfield News-Journal

Army Stops Mystery Hole Renovations

In San Gabriel California Army ordnance crews ended a two day search around the Oscar Murphy home after a loud blast and a 15 foot hole was found in the back yard. The investigation began when Pat Murphy 10 found a two foot hole and the blast was linked to a sonic boom. Army crews ripped up the patio and clothes line poles but the purpose of the hole remained unknown.

San Gabriel Calif Oscar Murphy Army Murphy Pat Air Force

Young Robin Hood Seeks Legal Opinion On Arrow Recovery

Salt Lake City police report a youth asked Sgt. Olson if arrows could be recovered from a neighbor's yard after he explained it is illegal to shoot arrows in the city. The caller claimed one arrow ended up in the neighbor's cat, provoking a comic but problematic dispute.

Salt Lake City E. N. Olson Olson

U S Plans To Resume Russ Culture Exchange

The Eisenhower administration tentatively decides to resume a cultural exchange program with Russia. Initiated last June, it was suspended in November after the Hungarian uprising. The aim is to increase direct contacts and understanding between American and Soviet peoples.

Washington Eisenhower Russia Hungary

Five Day Forecast Delivers Below Normal Temperatures

Forecast shows temperatures 6 to 10 degrees below normal with normal highs 57 north 63 south and lows 37 north to 41 south. Rain and snow end in the south Friday evening while the north may see rain or snow Sunday or Monday. Total precipitation 4 inches north to ½ inch south.

Congress Cuts State Department and USIA Funds

The House Appropriations Committee slashed 23 percent from new funds requested by the State Department and the United States Information Agency. It rejected 2123 new positions and 950 existing jobs, citing fiscal irresponsibility and warning against propaganda while preserving Voice of America funding.

Washington House Appropriations Committee State Department United States Information Agency Congress Rep Rooney D-Ny U. S. Information Agency Voice of America

Pretty Blonde Wins Title Of Mrs. Ohio

Nina Phillips of Warren state wins the Mrs. Ohio contest judged on cooking homemaking and personality. She earns entry to the Mrs. America pageant in Fort Lauderdale May 8 with expenses paid for her and husband architect. Second place goes to Mrs. Donald Fruchey of Toledo and third to Mrs. Joe Hoffman of Ashtabula.

Columbus Ohio Jack E. Phillips Nina Fort Lauderdale Fla Ohio Fuel Gas Co Donald R. Fruchey Toledo Joe A. Hoffman Ashtabula

Enterprise Fate Unknown Amid Scrapping Efforts

The aircraft carrier Enterprise was towed to Brooklyn Navy Yard with fate unclear amid scrapping plans held in abeyance for fundraising by a private organization. Built in 1936 it claimed 911 downed Japanese planes and credited with sinking 71 ships and damaging 192 others after recent work at Bayonne Naval Supply Depot.

New York Enterprise Brooklyn Navy Yard Secretary of the Navy Bayonne N. J

New York Journalist Fined for Contempt

William A Price 41 a New York newsman was sentenced to three months in jail and a 500 fine for contempt of Congress He refused to confirm party membership before the Senate Internal Security sub committee and to answer related questions.

Washington William A. Price New York Congress Price Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Communist Party

Financiers Confident About AMC's Future

Detroit leaders Louis E. Wolfson and American Motors President George Romney spoke at a joint press conference expressing strong confidence in AMC's prospects. Romney predicted the firm would be operating in the black by early 1958 while Wolfson said he was enthused, impressed and very much satisfied.

Detroit Louis E. Wolfson American Motors George Romney AMC Romney Wolfson

Denmark Rejects Soviet Atomic Weapon Warning

Copenhagen refuses a Soviet note warning against permitting atomic weapons on Danish soil. The Danish government says no foreign dictation will govern its defense policies and reiterates sovereignty over security decisions.

Copenhagen Denmark

Reuther Wins Key UAW Goals at Constitutional Session

Atlantic City delegates back Walter P. Reuther with a seven term reelection and approve major reforms. A seven member public review board, revised bargaining for skilled workers, and a January convention to set 1958 contract aims are approved. Reuther gets a $4000 pay raise while other officials also gain.

Atlantic City N. J Walter P. Reuther United Auto Workers Reuther Auto Workers Detroit UAW

Atomic Plant Called Unsafe

Michigan labor unions and some members of Congress oppose the Lagoona Beach private atomic plant near Toledo due to safety concerns. The AEC estimates a worst case explosion at 200 kilograms of TNT but says it would not pose unreasonable risk to the public. The plant costs 43 million dollars, with Rep. Charles A. Vanik warning of danger to northwest Ohio.

Washington Congress Michigan Lake Erie Ohio Atomic Energy Commission Lagoona Beach Mich Toledo AEC Charles A. Vanik Dohio

Enlisted Man Flies Jet in Emergency

Navy officials say radar man William Howard, 21, from Big Pine, Missouri, without piloting experience, seized the jet controls after the pilot blacked out 40 000 feet above Los Angeles. He lowered altitude until the pilot could regain control and land safely.

San Diego Calif Navy Los Angeles William Howard Big Pine

Church buys Governor ONeill home in Columbus

First Baptist Church of Columbus has purchased Gov. C William ONeill's residence for 32000 dollars, according to Franklin County tax records filed in the County Courthouse.

Postal Time Runs Out, Service Cut Saturday

Washington AP report says post offices will close Saturdays and Sundays with mail service cuts starting April 29 unless the Postmaster General Sumnerfield gets new funding. House Appropriations Committee meets in closed session to decide on a requested 41 to 43 million, while a subcommittee had recommended 17 million. The Senate could act once the House passes a bill signed by President Eisenhower. A federal suit by Associated Third Class Mail Users and Spencer Gifts seeks to halt the third class mail suspension.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Summerfield Democratic House Senate Eisenhower Federal District Court Associated Third - Class Mail Users, Inc Spencer Gifts, Inc Atlantic City N. J

Army Secretary Brucker Defends Derby Weekend Trip

Secretary of the Army Brucker defends a free Kentucky trip offered to congressmen as coincidental with Derby weekend. Lawmakers Mahon and Burdick condemn the excursion as a potential misuse of Army funds. The invitation covers May 3–4 at Fort Knox and Derby Day near Louisville with transport meals and lodging provided.

Washington Brucker Kentucky Congress Rep. Mahon House Rep Burdick Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees Ft. Knox Louisville

Israel To Free W V A Woman

JERUSALEM Israeli authorities say Mary Frances Hagan 29 of Huntington West Virginia who was jailed last October for espionage will be released within days. Her term counted from Aug 28 and she will receive time off for good behavior. Hagan came as a tourist journalist. state attorney accused spying for Syria. Passport handed to the American Embassy in Tel Aviv. not deported, allowed to leave via regular frontier station.

Jerusalem Mary Frances Hagan Huntington W. Va Miss Hagan Israel Syria Tel Aviv

Oilman Skelly Dies

Tulsa Oklahoma report says William G. Skelly, 78, oilman and philanthropist, died Thursday in a hospital. He was chairman of the board of Skelly Oil Co.

Tulsa Okla William G. Skelly Skelly Skelly Oil Co

Investigation Checks Death Of 60-Lb Coed

In Los Angeles coroner ordered micro scope examinations to find the cause of death of 20 year old Caren Lynn Sande Crabbe daughter of swimmer actor Bus ter Crabbe. Autopsy cannot fix cause. she weighed 60 pounds and suffered from anorexia nervosa as she declined to sign a death certificate.

Los Angeles Buster Crabbe Caren Lynn Sande Crabbe Miss Crabbe University of Southern California Carl D. Strouse

Canadian Truce Official Dies of Knife Wounds in Saigon

Albert Edward Lucien Cannon, 39, a Canadian member of international truce supervision in Indochina, was found dead from knife wounds in Saigon. Foreign Ministry stated details were not available.

Ottawa Albert Edward Lucien Cannon International Truce Supervisory Teams Indochina Saigon Foreign Ministry

Pair Re Wed After Trial in Arizona Slaying Case

In Phoenix a couple remarried less than six hours after the husband was acquitted of first degree murder in the shooting death of William Boone, a former disc jockey who rivaled for his wife’s affections. Robert Earl Sutton, 29, and Freddie Davis Sutton, 26, planned to travel to San Diego with their children after the five day trial noted by the Maricopa County jury.

Phoenix Ariz Robert Earl Sutton Dallas Freddie Davis Sutton San Diego Calif Sutton Maricopa County William K. Boone Suttons Boone

Police Hunt Motive for Woman Slaying in Barton

Coroner W J Shepard labels the Barton Belmont County case a homicide after Mrs Margaret Denham 16 was found dead in her home. Authorities seek a motive and say the girl was struck at least once on the head with a pop bottle in the pool of blood.

Barton Margaret Denham Belmont County W. J. Shepard

Redmon murder trial nears deliberation in Cincinnati

Arthur L. Redmon, 29, stands charged with first degree murder for a November apartment fire that killed eight. The state alleges the blaze erupted after Redmon attacked Mrs. Johnetta Clark, who testified and then supported the defense. Courtroom outbursts marked closing arguments as the case heads to the jury.

Cincinnati Arthur L. Redmon Redmon Johnetta Clark Clark Melvin Rueger Rueger

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