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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1958

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Soviets push Arctic inspection plan to summit talks

In New York the Soviet Union urged referring Eisenhower’s Arctic inspection zone to a heads of government summit. Moscow accused U S bomber flights of threatening the Soviet Union and called for delaying final testing while seeking a flexible approach. A related Soviet protest dismissed Eisenhower’s plan as publicity.

United Nations N. Y Soviet Union Eisenhower Arctic UN Security Council U.S Moscow Andrei Gromyko United States

Senate approves welfare fund control bill amid debate

The Senate passed a pension welfare fund control bill 88 0 on Monday night and the measure aims to regulate benefit funds through full disclosure and public accounting. It would require fund registration with the Labor Department and imposes federal criminal penalties for embezzlement kickbacks and false reports.

Washington Senate House Labor Committee House Secretary of Labor

Earth Moon May Solve Life Puzzle

Col. Paul A. Campbell of the Air Force OSR urged an orbiting laboratory to study life in weightlessness. A satellite 200 miles above Earth could reveal how zero gravity affects the heart and blood vessels, fluid dynamics, and urinary system, clarifying gravity’s role in human energy use.

Paul A. Campbell Air Force Office of Scientific Research Campbell OSR Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences Symposium On Astronautics

Sports Editor Cooper Retires After Long Johnstown Tenure

JOHNSTOWN Pa George S Chick Cooper will retire Thursday as executive sports editor of the Johnstown Tribune Democrat. He was named to the position in 1952.

Johnstown George S Chick) Cooper Johnstown Tribune- Democrat

Problem Solving the Easy Way Ad in Messenger Want Ads

John Robinson of Shade advertised two white faced calves in The Messenger Sunday classified section. He received more than 15 calls about the ad as the problem solving theme is touted as the easy way.

John Robinson Shade Robinson Sunday Messenger

Faubus to Appeal to U S Supreme Court in Integration Case

Gov Orval Faubus plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court after the 8th Circuit upheld a lower court ruling prohibiting use of Arkansas National Guard troops to block desegregation at Little Rock Central High School. Eight Negro students remain in classes under federalized guard protection.

Orval Faubus U. S. Supreme Court Little Rock Central High School Arkansas National Guard 8Th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis U. S. District Court Faubus Tom Harper U.S. Supreme Court

Ohio Prisoner Loses 17th Bid for Freedom

Joseph Giordano was denied a writ of habeas corpus for the 17th time in seven years. Judge Kenneth L. Sa ter of Franklin County Common Pleas Court rejected the request. Giordano has been confined since 1947 for an habitual criminal conviction from Columbiana County.

Columbus Joseph Giordano Ohio Kenneth L. Sater Franklin County Common Pleas Court Giordano Columbiana County

Youngest U S Army general leads 101st Airborne Pentomic Division

Maj. Gen. W. C. Westmoreland, 44, commands the 101st Airborne Pentomic Division at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He stresses readiness after a mass jump tragedy killed five paratroopers and injured 155 when winds swept them from the drop zone during a two week test of disengagement and redeployment. He sees future wars as atomic or nibbling aggression.

FT. Campbell W. C. Westmoreland 101St Airborne Screaming Eagles

Pressure Builds for Tax Cuts in Congress

President Eisenhower and Secretary Anderson face new pressure as labor groups push for tax relief and Democrats urge action. Analysts note shifts from public works to general tax cuts to boost employment ahead of June 30 corporate and excise rate changes, with some House members signaling possible postponement until July.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Secretary of the Treasury Anderson House

Burning Death Probed In Bellefontaine

Mrs. Eleanor Jenkins, 41, of Bellefontaine, burned to death after her body was soaked in gasoline and ignited. Coroner’s autopsy ruled death by burning. Body found Monday night in a wood section four miles east. Sheriff says investigation continues to determine accident or other cause. husband Jesse Jenkins, a railroad man, being questioned for clues.

Bellefontaine Eleanor Jenkins Logan County Fred Forester Fred Kaylor Here Kaylor

Kidnap figure found guilty of bootlegging

Isaac A. Ike Costner 62 of Newport Tennessee, connected to the John Factor kidnapping, is sentenced to 41 months for operating a moonshine whisky plant after turning state's evidence against Roger Touhy in the Chicago abduction case. The ruling by Federal Judge James C. Connell follows a Monday trial.

Cleveland -i Tennessee John Jake the Barber Isaac A. Ike Costner Newport Tenn Roger Touhy Chicago James C. Connell

TV Set Yields Hidden Cash Found by Boy

Six year old Michael Gray pried under a table model TV set and uncovered ten 100 dollar bills with six missing. His grandmother Anna Gray stated a hospitalized Korea veteran son hid the money and the boy had already given one bill to a friend. Police were notified after the discovery.

Columbus Michael Gray Michael Anna B. Gray Korea Grandma

Taft Is Called Major Hopeful in Ohio Gubernatorial Race

A Cleveland Republican speaking for Charles P Taft claimed he is a major candidate for the GOP nomination against Gov C William O Neill. Taft disavowed knowledge of Chesler remarks made on a TV program where candidates appeared. Chesler urged Taft to run while criticizing O Neill for inconsistent leadership and flip flops.

AKRON Cleveland Chesler O'Neill Taft Robert A. Taft O’neill Cincinnati

O'Neill Promises Kept At Columbus Campaign Rally

Gov. C William ONeill defended his record at a Republican campaign dinner in Columbus claiming he has kept promises to build highways rehabilitate state hospitals and avoid new or increased taxes. About 1600 people attended the Veterans Memorial building event.

Columbus C. William O’neill Veterans Memorial Building

Beating Fatal To Man Aged 82 In Greene County

Edward D. Shaw age 82 died at Miami Valley Hospital after a brutal beating at his Spring Valley home. Physicians report skull and facial injuries from blunt force, while authorities hold Elbert Shaw 48 in Greene County Jail as a broken .22 rifle and a bloodstained two pound hammer are found at the scene. No motive yet established.

Xenia Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Edward D. Shaw Harvey McClelland Shaw Elbert Greene County Spring Valley

Jet Nearly Missed Liner in Collision, Board Reports

Investigators say the jet fighter pilot tried to bank clear and narrowly avoided collision with a United Air Lines DC8 aircraft, nearly skimming past the liner before slashing into its wingtip in the April 21 crash near Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Nev United Air Lines Civil Aeronautics Board

IOOF Installs New Grand Master at Ohio Convention

The Grand Lodge of Ohio of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at its annual convention installed newly elected grand master Carl William Moker of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Grand Lodge of Ohio of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Carl Wiliam Moker

Judge Studies Motion To Quash

Athens area court reviews a motion to quash a filing as part of ongoing legal proceedings. Officials in Glouster and Chauncey are cited in docket notes, with local coverage of related actions expected on page s.

Athens Lakin Hospital Glouster Chauncey Logan Gallipolis Nelsonville Women's News

Vanguard Third Unit Fails in Ocean Flight

The Navy announced Vanguard launches planned monthly for the coming months to collect data from outer space. A recent Vanguard flight failed 20 minutes after liftoff when the third stage did not ignite, causing the rocket to splash in the Atlantic and abort the X-ray instrument experiment. The test aimed to study solar X-rays and potential impacts on Earth while Explorers I and III from the Army remain in orbit.

Cape Canaveral Fila Navy Vanguard Atlantic Ocean Army Earth

Logan Grill Damaged by Lightning Fire in Logan

A lightning strike caused a blaze at Stone's Grill in Logan around 2:30 a.m. damaging the ceiling and a walk in cooler with estimated grill damages over 15000 dollars. Mrs. Mon Cook's apartment above suffered smoke and water damage while her dog was rescued. State fire marshal will finalize the loss estimate.

Logan Logan Recreation Ann McKinley Robert Courter

Union Workers Vote On Contract Proposal In Ohio Mills

About 1800 foundry workers in 18 Miami Valley plants vote on a contract proposal that could end a strike started February 17. The Miami Valley Foundrymen's Association bargains with the workers in this regional industry.

Cincinnati Miami Valley Miami Valley Foundrymen’s Association

Auto accidents drop in Cincinnati in early 1958 quarter

Cincinnati police reported a record drop in auto accidents in the first three months of 1958. There were 4503 accidents from January to March, down from 482% in the same period last year.

Cincinnati

Approval Expected Relief Bill Vote Set for Today

The House Rules Committee prepares for a showdown vote on a proposed unemployment relief bill drafted by Democrats. Supporters say the measure offsets unemployment pain while opponents call it a dole. Eisenhower signals possible veto as Republicans back a narrower administration plan. The bill would fund up to 16 weeks of extra benefits for jobless workers and those previously ineligible, with an estimated cost of about 1.6 billion dollars if fully utilized.

Washington House Rules Committee House Ways and Means Committee Rules Committee House Republicans Eisenhower U. S. Treasury

Farmers Get Their Share Of Price Hike

The Agriculture Department reports retail prices of farm produced food rose seven percent in the first quarter from 1957. It attributes 70 percent of the rise to higher prices received by farmers and 30 percent to marketing charges. The farmer's share of the consumer food dollar was 41 cents, up from 39 cents the prior year and the 1957 average of 40 cents.

Washington Agriculture Department

Boy, 8 Injured As Locomotive Pushes Freight Car

Eight-year-old Joseph Kasmierczyk crawled under a freight car in a swampy area to hide from older boys. A locomotive pushed the car, mangling his right hand which was described as partially amputated at Mt. Sinai Hospital. His mother said he was with two playmates.

Cleveland Joseph Kasmierczyk Mt. Sinai Hospital Helen Kasmierczyk

GM and Ford Reject Reuther On New Labor Talks

General Motors and Ford Motor Co. served termination notices to the United Auto Workers effective May 29 as the current three year contracts expire. Reuther urged a September bargaining delay and a three month extension, while GM and Ford countered with a two year extension and wage and cost of living increases. Chrysler anticipated to back the move.

Detroit General Motors Corp United Auto Workers Union Ford Motor Co Walter P. Reuther Chrysler Corp Reuther General Motors Ford

West Virginia Weather Turns Windy and Cooler Tonight

A weather synopsis notes windy and cooler conditions across West Virginia with clearing skies tonight and temperatures dropping to about 35 in the north and 40s in the south and east. Some cloudiness and cooler conditions expected Wednesday with highs near 40s.

West Virginia

Cowboy Heads to Grandparents Farm on 150 Mile Ride

Wayne Phillips 19 leaves Sandy Creek on a six day trek to Oakland Maryland. He rides Buck a 8 year old gelding and carries a .22 pistol sleeping bag and feed. He seeks work from his grandparents who run a farm store and service station.

Pittsburgh Wayne Phillips Oakland Sandy Creek Buck Phillips W. W. Phillips Wayne

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