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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1958

Page

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Eisenhower to Campaign for GOP in Fall Senate Race

President Eisenhower likely to campaign for some Senate and House Republicans who show tepid support for his program. Senate chair Schoeppel and House chair Simpson plan to involve him without requiring full backing. Strategists expect visits to doubtful districts to boost uphill GOP races amid economic concerns.

Washington Eisenhower Senate House Trol Congress Sen. Schoeppel R-Kan Rep Simpson R-Pa Schoeppel

Nixon Lands In SA

Vice President Richard Nixon arrives in Montevideo for an eight nation, 18 day good will tour of South America. He lands at Carrasco airport at 10 a.m. for a two day Uruguay visit amid Uruguay's Soviet trade talks and dollar shortage. He plans stops in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela ahead of Arturo Frondizi's May 1 inauguration in Argentina.

Montevideo Uruguay Richard Nixon South America U. S. Air Force Carrasco Soviet Union Nixon Kremlin Atlantic U. S Washington Argentina Bolivia Paraguay Peru Ecuador Colombia Venezuela Arturo Frondizi Buenos Aires

Air Force designs small cheap moon rocket

The Air Force disclosed a plan for a compact inexpensive lunar rocket. Dr. Morton Alperin said the vehicle would supplement larger lunar probes and he sought authority to build it. The effort follows Project Farside balloon firings and a three day astronautics symposium with 800 scientists.

Denver Air Force Morton Alperin Air Force Office of Scientific Research Pasadena Calif Pacific Alperin OSA Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences Moon

Boy Wins Scholarship With Gravity Exhibit

John Norton a 16 year old Franklin High School junior won a four year college scholarship for a gravity measuring exhibit using electronics. The top award came Saturday in a science student competition for Butler Warren Fayette and Clinton counties.

Wilmington John Norton Franklin High School Butler Warren Fayette Clinton

Officers Hold Sessions on NATO Force Strength

About 270 senior officers and civilians from NATO area begin secret sessions in Paris to discuss strengthening alliance forces and readiness.

Paris North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Eleven proves lucky for renter in Messenger ad

Roy Noland advertised a 3 room house one mile from the city limits in the Messenger Classifieds for rent. Within a day he received 11 calls and rented the house. The piece reminds readers to dial 31242 to place a Want Ad in the Messenger.

Roy Noland Messenger

Jewish Center and School Blasted in Jacksonville Race Violence

In Jacksonville Florida a Jewish synagogue and the James Weldon Johnson School were dynamited in the citys first outbreak of racial violence. No injuries were reported though damage topped about 20 000 dollars at the school and the center. Police described a mobile suspect vehicle and noted anonymous warnings of more blasts.

Jacksonville Fla James Weldon Johnson R. C. Blanton Blanton Florida Times-Union Synder M. Lefkowitz A. M. Acotsa

Navy Hints Of Another Vanguard Launch This Week

At Cape Canaveral indications point to a Vanguard launching this week. The 72 foot three stage rocket sits at the site as crewmen service it for a possible fourth U.S. satellite delivery. The payload is a 212 pound sphere about 20 inches across.

Cape Canaveral Fla Missile Test Center Navy Vanguard U.S Vanguard

Guggenheim Fellowships Awarded With Five Ohio Recipients

New York announces 322 fellows receiving 1,412,000 in grants this year. Among them five Ohioans are named as recipients in this national program supporting advanced research and creative work.

New York

5000 Troops Set To Jump In Mass Drop

Nearly five thousand paratroopers led by Maj. Gen. Westmoreland prepare for the largest mass air drop since World War II at Fort Campbell Kentucky. Weather checks and previous accidents prompt personal oversight before the 11 30 a m drop while winds and rains delay the operation. Troops fly in from Ohio Arkansas Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee to the 88000 acre reservation.

FT. Campbell W. C. Westmoreland 101St Airborne Division Kentucky-Tennessee Ohio Arkansas Indiana Kentucky Tennessee

Firefighters Rescue Three From Island

Cincinnati firefighters freed three youths stranded Sunday on a Mill Creek island. Carters Paul 11 Steve 12 and Bonnie 14 were rescued after clinging to a metal tub and riding a swift current to reach safety.

Cincinnati Mill Creek Carters Paul Steve Bonnie

Clergy Back Melish in Brookyln Rectory Fight

More than 100 Protestant Episcopal clergy members back Rev. Dr. John Howard Melish as he fights eviction from the Church of the Holy Trinity rectory in Brooklyn. A court order directs the sheriff to remove him by Friday while his appeal to the State Supreme Court’s appellate division proceeds. The brief argues eviction would cause physical and emotional shock and notes Melish is an invalid needing constant nursing care.

New York John Howard Melish Brooklyn Church of the Holy Trinity Melish State Supreme Court William Howard Melish

Senators Support Ike's Bill

President Eisenhower’s proposal to broaden a pension and welfare fund bill into general labor legislation gained backing from Republican senators. Senate leaders pressed hearings before any far reaching labor bill, while votes at Saturday session showed party divides on anti discrimination amendments.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Knowland California Senate Labor Committee Lyndon B. Johnson

Fugitive Returns to Jail After Summit County Breakout

Rich ard L. Hoskinson 27 surrendered in Detroit after an uncle persuaded him to turn himself in following the April 16 escape from Summit County Jail. Sheriff Russell Bird planned to bring Hoskinson back. Two other escapees were captured earlier. Virgil Akers 21 was killed fleeing a house. Lorenz 28 remains at large and Norfolk, Virginia arrest had occurred for one suspect.

Akron Summit County Richard L. Hoskinson Detroit Hoskinson Ralph Hoskinson Russell Bird Frank Lprenz Norfolk Lorenz Virgil Akers

Venezuela Fires Trejo for Political Mixing

In Caracas the government junta dismissed Lt. Col. Hugo Trejo a young military leader from the January revolution for political involvement. Trejo who had served as sub-chief of the general staff was to depart the country today and was offered exile as ambassador to Costa Rica according to a palace source.

Caracas Venezuela Hugo Trejo Trejo Costa Rica

UAW Considers Three Month Contract Extension Offer

The United Auto Workers plan a three month extension to auto industry contracts with GM Ford and Chrysler in exchange for price reductions and higher unemployment benefits. The proposal would run contracts to Sept 8 while boosting supplemental unemployment benefits to 80 percent and seeking a profit sharing plan and wage increase. About 450000 of 1350000 union members are laid off.

Detroit United Auto Workers General Motors Corp Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp UAW Ford Chrysler General Motors

Bronx youth gang boss captured after fatal shooting

Ramon Serra, 20, president of the Egyptian Crowns, was seized by detectives on a Bronx street corner and charged with first degree murder in the shotgun killing of 17 year old Michael Ramos. Dist. Atty. Sullivan would seek indictment as Serra described the motive.

New York Bronx Bronz Ramon Serra Serra Egyptian Crowns Daniel V. Sullivan Michael Ramos

Tuxedo-Clad Engineer Opens New Train Route

Police halted a stray locomotive towing miniature cars along a downtown street. John C. Spice a 27 year old Midland Texas geologist led the pair in evening dress as they claimed the rolling stock from a parking lot to use for transporting customers to a department store.

San Antonio Tex John C. Spice Midland Tex Spice

Five Youths Arrested in Middles town Burglary Ring

Hamilton police rounded up five youths aged 14 to 17 who admitted staging a series of burglaries and auto thefts in the Middletown and Mayfield areas.

Hamilton Middletown Mayfield

Last Sermon Triggers Schism at Parma Church

The Rev. William F. Behr preached his last sermon at St. Pauls United Church of Christ Evangelical and Reformed in Parma. He led about 50 of 186 parishioners to leave after removing his white stole and inviting others to follow. Behr ousted by an 8 1 vote of the church council. a new free congregational group may form with about 73 committed members. Services planned in a North Royalton three car garage starting next Sunday.

Cleveland William F. Behr St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Church Council Behr St. Paul's North Royalton

President calls Khrushchev on Arctic inspection plan

President Eisenhower urged Soviet Premier Khrushchev to join Western Allies in an Arctic aerial inspection program and urged reconsideration of the April 8 nuclear test ban study proposal. He noted US plans to raise the issue at the UN Security Council and sent a copy to NATO allies.

Augusta Eisenhower Khrushchev Kremlin Soviet Union Russia United States United Nations Security Council Council Henry Cabot Lodge U.S Arctic UN Security Council

Reserve Bank Leaders Warn Of Vigorous Steps If Spending Falls

The heads of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks say strong action by government is needed if consumer spending drops this spring. They favor temporary tax cuts and tax reforms, emphasizing public works that can be quickly started or accelerated. They also note moderate steps could suffice if spending holds and auto sales and housing recover.

Didates Washington—I Federal Reserve Banks Reserve Bank Sen Byrd Dva Senate Finance Committee Reserve

Police Seek Death Clues in Maria Ridulph Case

Galena Illinois police hunt for leads into the death of 7 year old Maria Ridulph whose decomposed body was found in nearby woods ending a nearly five month search. Pathologist Dr A R K Matthews could not determine the cause time or place of death due to the body condition. State police plan to question sex degenerates and ex convicts in Galena area and near Sycamore where Maria lived.

Galena Ill Little Maria Ridulph A. R. K. Matthews Maria Sycamore

Judge Says Westerns Distort Law Picture

Providence Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Joseph R. Weisberger says television cowboy programs misrepresent U S justice. He argues Westerns portray judges arbitrarily deciding and sheriffs enforcing law by being quick on the draw, disserving America.

Providence U. S. Justice Joseph RK. Weisberger America

Police Chief Fulkerth Dies in Dayton

Lebanon Police Chief William H. Fulkerth died Sunday at Grandview Hospital after a heart attack at his home. He previously served as Warren County sheriff before becoming police chief.

Dayton William H. Fulkerth Lebanon Grandview Hospital Warren County

Akron holdup suspect shot during two robberies

Police investigate two store holdups. Suspect Her man B Shaffer, 36, was shot Sunday and is in critical condition at City Hospital.

Akron Herman B. Shaffer Shaffer City Hospital

SALES TAX AHEAD IN EIGHT AREA COUNTIES

In The Messenger Athens Glouster the notice highlights upcoming sales tax changes across eight area counties. The item lists the Women Voters' League candidate bulletin and directs readers to Page 12 for sports, television, and other notices.

Women Voters’ League

Lone Aircraft Bombs British Oil Tanker in Balikpapan Harbor

A British tanker riding at anchor in Balikpapan Bay was bombed and set ablaze by a lone aircraft suspected to be from Indonesian rebels. All 500 crew were rescued with no casualties, though the ship was abandoned. Balikpapan lies opposite Celebes, a rebel stronghold.

Singapore Balikpapan Borneo London Celebes

Weather forecast for West Virginia and Ohio sees rain and warmer Tuesday

West Virginia expects cloudy skies with occasional rain and scattered showers tonight, low in the 50s, then a Tuesday warm-up with more showers and thunder. Ohio shows showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday, with cooler periods and highs around the mid 60s. The five day outlook calls for temperatures near eight degrees below normal, more precipitation Monday night and again Friday or Saturday, and a mix of warmer and cooler days through Friday.

West Virginia Ohio

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