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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1958

Page

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O'Neill Opens Campaign In Marietta Speech

Ohio Governor C William O Neill returned to his hometown of Marietta to launch his bid for re election before 1500 South eastern Ohio Republicans in the largest Marietta rally to date. He touted highway construction mental health and education gains while noting tax relief and belt tightening. The speech followed an aerial tour with stops in Cleveland Troy and Columbus. He paused at Marietta College where he earned his diploma. Also on stage were state leaders and judges and other district candidates including Homer E Abele and John Harvey Weis. Rep Thomas A Jenkins was absent and later reported in Bethesda Md Naval Hospital for a routine checkup.

Ohio Marietta C. William O'Neill Cleveland Troy Columbus The Engineering News Commission On Education Ohio University John C. Baker O'Neill Marietta College Ban Johnson Field House C. Stanley Mechem Nelsonville Senate Paul Herbert James Rhodes Ted W. Brown William Saxbe Ray Bliss Gwynne B. Myers Homer E Pete) Abele McArthur John Harvey Weis Lancaster Rep Thomas A. Jenkins Associated Press Bethesda, Md. Naval Hospital Jenkins

Indians Clash Over Land Seizure Near Niagara Falls

Tuscarora chief Elton Black Cloud Greene seeks diplomacy as New York Power Authority moves to seize 1383 acres of Tuscarora reservation for a Niagara project reservoir. Earlier talks failed with offers of 1000 dollars per acre. Violence erupted briefly as surveyors were blocked. Wallace Mad Bear Anderson and others were arrested.

Niagara Falls N.Y Elton Black Cloud Greene Tuscaroras State of New York Rocky Ridge Greene Wallace Mad Bear Anderson Anderson Tuscarora

Three Long Seconds Set Record

Lt Cmdr George Watkins piloted a Grumman F11F to 76,828 feet near the Mojave Desert in a dramatic jet climb described as a brief invasion of space. He reached over 1200 mph before leveling off at the peak, noting the unique view and exact angle required in the ascent.

Navy Cmdr George W:tkins Mojave Desert Watkins

Weather outlook for West Virginia and Ohio with warm weekend

West Virginia tonight low 40s east and low 50s west with Saturday partly cloudy and warm, showers possible west and north later. Ohio fair and warm tonight with low around 54, increasing clouds and cooler Saturday with possible showers by night. fine-tuning shows highs near 77. Five day forecast notes temperatures about 9-13 degrees above normal, with cooler weekend and gradual warming into Wednesday. light precipitation mainly showers near Lake Erie to southwest areas.

West Virginia Ohio Lake Erie

Natalie Wood Feature Leads Family Weekly Spread

Natalie Wood is the cover in a candid Family Weekly feature with her mother recounting grooming her daughter for stardom and later doubts about the costs. The issue also offers Choose the Right College and tips on refinishing floors along with garden gadgetry and summer fashion pieces.

Family Weekly Natalie Wood Natalie Marjorie Morningstar Your Sunday Athens Messenger

Scientists Create Protein Precursors From Primordial Mix

In San Francisco researchers model the origin of life by building amino acids and protein-like substances from methane water hydrogen and ammonia. Dr. Stanley L. Miller of Columbia University demonstrates amino acid production via electrical discharge, supporting the idea that early Earth’s atmosphere and oceans could yield life's building blocks through lightning and energy.

San Francisco American Chemical Society Stanley L. Miller Columbia University Miller

Soviet Foreign Minister Blames U S Provocative Flights

Andrei Gromyko accused the United States of sending planes armed with atomic and hydrogen bombs toward the Soviet Union. He said the protest would be delivered and warned such flights threaten world peace. The Kremlin expressed indignation as talks toward a summit began among the Big Four powers.

Moscow Andrei Gromyko United States Soviet Union Gromyko Kremlin Foreign Ministry Maurice Dejean U. S Llewellyn Thompson

Federal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate to 1.4 Percent

The Federal Reserve Board lowered the discount rate from 2 4 percent to 1.4 percent effective today in several districts including New York Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and Minneapolis. The board also reduced reserve requirements to free more funds for lending as part of anti recession measures.

Washington Federal Reserve Board New York Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Minneapolis Federal Reserve

Striking CBS Technicians Vote On Settlement Offer

Washington report says 1300 IBEW technicians at CBS voted on a proposed agreement to end a 10 day strike in eight cities. Network and IBEW representatives reached an understanding late Thursday with details withheld until referendum completion expected Saturday.

Washington Columbia Broadcasting System International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Restrictions on secrecy hurt U S space effort says subcommittee

A House Government Operations subcommittee warns that heavy secrecy and multiple clearance rules impede scientific progress and space race leadership. It urges a one shot clearance system for scientists and full publication of basic discoveries to speed advances.

Washington House United States Russia Government Information Government Operations Committee Rep Hoffman Mich Moss Dcalif Defense Department Army

OWU Students Arrested After Water Fight on Campus

Twelve Ohio Wesleyan University students were arrested after a water fight damaged three women’s dormitories. Police reported 400 to 500 males at first disturbance, later about 150 resumed demonstrations. They were ordered to appear in Municipal Court to answer disturbing the peace charges.

Delaware Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Receives 24 Million Road Aid Under Federal Bill

Washington reports Ohio will gain 24,397,246 from a federal highway aid bill signed by President Eisenhower. The package totals 600 million dollars for highway funds with Ohio’s portions allocated to interstate segments 8,520,867 primary roads 6,258,221 feeder roads 3,797,497 and urban projects 5,820,661.

Washington Ohio Eisenhower

Escapees Not Found After Large Franklin County Search

Nearly 100 lawmen searched northeastern Franklin County for hours Thursday seeking two men suspected of escaping Summit County jail. Local efforts drew officers from multiple agencies as the men remained at large.

Columbus Franklin County Summit County

Old Man Vinson Challenges Eisenhower Defense Proposals

House Armed Services Chair Carl Vinson assails Eisenhower defense plans in a one hour floor speech. Republicans and Democrats applaud, signaling Vinson's influence though not guaranteeing victory. The veteran Georgia Democrat is described with his cane, glasses, and sharp blue eyes as observers note his formidable presence.

Washington Eisenhower Carl Vinson D-Ga Carl’ Vinson Vinson Armed Services Committee

Ohio sales tax shows early upturn in Easter week

Ohio's sales tax reports its first rise over 1957 in the week ending April 5. Collections totaled 3,585,862 dollars, up 1.48 percent from the previous year. Four major counties Cuyahoga Lucas Franklin and Montgomery contributed to the improvement as 12 counties exceed year-to-date receipts.

Columbus Ohio Cuyahoga Lucas Franklin Montgomery Athens Fairfield Gallia Holmes Madison Medina Meigs Monroe Perry Washington Wayne Wood

Relief plan unites House Democrats for 16 weeks of unemployment aid

Democrats back a billion dollar emergency unemployment relief program to add 16 weeks of benefits for most idled workers. Financed by the Treasury, it covers insured and many noncovered workers and runs through June 30, 1959. The plan blends Eisenhower and Mills proposals and uses existing state benefit levels as the standard.

Washington House Democrats U.S. Treasury

Sukarno claims Padang victory as forces close on rebel capital

Jakarta reports Sukarno’s government says Padang fell after a dawn assault by six thousand marines and troops. Rebels allegedly driven into Sumatra’s jungles. Bukit Tinggi to be attacked next as insurgents vow guerrilla resistance from the jungle. A Jakarta regiment moves on rebels in Celebes as fighting widens.

Jakarta Indonesia Padang Sukarno Sumatra Bukittinggi Celebes Java

River Yields 2nd Body IRONTON

The body of the second of three youths who drowned Sunday in the Ohio River was found Thursday near South Point. The victim was Elmer Johnson, 19.

Ironton Ohio River South Point Elmer Johnson

Columbus Needs 3584 Nurse Shortage

Ohio Student Nurse Assn members blame hard work and limited social life for nursing shortages as hospitals prepare for more beds. Judy Shields of Akron General Hospital notes students say they are always tired hungry and broke. Hospital authorities nationwide foresee acute shortages as bed numbers rise.

Columbus Ohio Student Nurse Assn Judy Shields Akron General Hospital

Castro Calls Leaders For Rendezvous

In the Sierra Maestra Castro gathers top provincial leaders to review failures against Batista. A rebel radio from eastern Cuba says those who did not attend face execution and hints Castro backs 12 Havana officers against Faustino Perez.

Havana Cuba Fidel Castro Sierra Maestra Fulgencio Castro Faustino Perez

Nurses shortage shapes Columbus hospital growth plans

In Columbus area, new hospital facilities rise while plans for further additions near completion. Officials project staffing needs of 384 registered nurses 123 practical nurses and 212 nurses aides. Rose Marie Schneider says the key is desire to be a nurse, noting few girls have that desire.

Columbus Rose Marie Schneider

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