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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1958

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Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Clash on Anti Recession Steps

Democratic candidate Michael V. Disalle and Gov. C W ONeill sparred over steps to ease Ohio’s recession during a Cleveland news conference and Toledo rally. ONeill boasted a 750 million dollar public works program while Disalle argued Washington must lead and a change could cushion layoffs. Other candidates pressed for labor reform and state spending scrutiny as primaries loom.

Ohio Michael V. Disalle Cleveland C. William O'Neill Toledo O'Neill Dayton Anthony J. Celebrezze Albert S. Porter Cuyahoga Celebrezze O’neill

UN Secretary General Backing US Arctic Inspection Plan

Dag Hammarskjold unexpectedly endorsed the U S initiative to place the Arctic under international inspection against surprise attack. He urged progress to break the disarmament stalemate amid Soviet skepticism voiced by Andrei Gromyko. The council resumes Friday as Arkady Sobolev watches for Moscow's response.

United Nations N. Y Dag Hammarskjold Security Council U. S Arctic Hammarskjold Council of Council Arkady Sobolev U.S.S.R Moscow Andrei Gromyko

Eisenhower cautions on optimistic talk amid recession signs

President Eisenhower warned that April unemployment decline does not guarantee recovery and urged caution. He noted flattening business slump but called for more study on a potential anti recession tax cut. He defended Pentagon reform and dismissed Soviet Arctic inspection claims while commenting on 1960 nomination and nuclear bomb purity.

Washington Eisenhower

People Desire Taft for Office in Columbus Campaign

A spokesman for the Taft for Governor Volunteers said he has been besieged with requests from Republicans wanting to help. Dale W. Stump, chairman, will outline the volunteer Taft campaign on WTVN Columbus Wednesday night.

Columbus Taft Dale W. Stump WTVN

Garden gear sells fast in spring ad

A Messenger Classified ad notes springtime triggers a buyer rush as a hand garden plow and wood extension ladder sold on the first day after a single Sunday run. The ad highlights quick results for garden equipment and invites phone orders.

Judge Delays Pleas for Insurance Ring Leaders Tobin and Shade

In Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge John W. Ford ordered John J. Tobin Jr. and Paul E. Shade to secure counsel within a week before entering pleas on charges they led a quarter million dollar insurance fraud scheme against American Associated Insurance Co. Eight co-defendants pleaded innocent while Tobin and Shade sought lawyers despite the prosecutor's objection.

Youngstown John J. Tobin Jr Paul E. Shade Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Tobin Shade Common Pleas John W. Ford American Associated Insurance Co Ford Thomas A. Beil

Pay Increase Assured By Unanimous Senate Action

The Senate, with little debate, passed a broad military pay incentive bill 870 and sent it to the House for compromise talks. A rapid chamber vote suggests an early pay raise for servicemen, potentially by June.

Washington Senate House

Jenkins could win $13000 pension on retirement plan

Rep Thomas A Jenkins faces an $18000 annual pension if he retires. The 34 years in the House push him to the maximum. Ironton boosters push to nominate him for an 18th term despite his Friday withdrawal from the race amid GOP primary opposition from Homer E Abele and John H Weis.

Washington Thomas A. Jenkins Jenkins Ironton Ellis D. Markin Lrenton Jenkins For Congress Committee GOP Homer E. Abele McArthur Lancaster John H. Weis Republican Committee Ohio

GM Gives Notice To Auto Union

GM issued 30-day termination notice to the United Auto Workers, signaling a potential strike later this spring while inviting the union to target GM over Ford and Chrysler. UAW VP Leonard Woodcock said the union will not be maneuvered into a strike during a company chosen period.

Auto Union General Motors Corp Ford Chrysler UAW Leonard Woodcock

Air Force copilot lands burning B47 to save officer

First Lt. James E. Obenauf 24 Grayslake Ill. landed a smoking B47 at Abilene after an engine fire at 30 000 feet. Maj. James E. Maxwell 32 Portsmouth Va. was unconscious and without oxygen mask. Both men were hospitalized for shock frostbite and eye burns in good condition.

Abilene Tex James E. Obenauf Grayslake Ill Amarillo Denver Dalhart Obenauf Maj James E. Maxwell Portsmouth Dyess Air Force Base Maxwell

Jenkins Offers to Serve If Nominated in 10th District

Speculation on Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins status continues after a telegram from Jenkins in Washington DC promises to serve if nominated. The message, sent to Mrs. Nora Atkinson of Athens Route 3, states Jenkins would be pleased to again serve the people of the Tenth Congressional District if his health allows.

Rep Thomas A. Jenkins Jenkins Nora Atkinson Athens Washington, D. C Tenth Congressional District Congress Ellis D. Markin

Congress Leaders Pressure Nehru to Remain as Prime Minister

In New Delhi the Congress party held an emergency meeting to oppose Nehru's retirement request. Party sources say they will urge him not to resign or retire, even temporarily, and to stay on as prime minister while he takes a rest as long as he desires. Newspapers hope he continues in office.

New Delhi India Congress Nehru

Jobless Bill Sparks Partisan Clash in Congress

In Washington the House opens debate on a bill to extend jobless benefits. Republicans oppose broadly while many Democrats split, weighing between President Eisenhower’s proposed state emergency loans and the larger federal grants plan. Both would be temporary, expiring next year, with costs ranging from 750 to 800 million dollars. The Rules Committee cleared the measure for floor debate and Thursday votes on alternatives.

Washington House Eisenhower House Rules Committee

Work to Restart After Union Offer Acceptance in Miami Valley

In Cincinnati area the Miami Valley Foundrymen's Association reports the strike by Foundry Workers Union employees ended. Workers voted 828 to 112 on Tuesday to accept the new offer, allowing operations to resume at 18 plants in the Miami Valley.

Cincinnati Miami Valley Miami _‘Valley

Boy Climber in Critical Condition After Dare

TAUNTON Massachusetts 16 year old Edward Masterson climbed a 40 foot steel tower near his home and contacted a 13 000 volt wire. He was hospitalized in Boston with severe burns and shock and doctors said leg amputation will be necessary.

Taunton Mass Boston Edward Masterson

Former Mental Patient Held in Father's Death

A former mental patient is jailed in Greene County on a first degree murder charge for bludgeoning his 82 year old father in Xenia Ohio.

Xenia Ohio Greene County

Contract Offer Refused by Unions on Tuesday Night

Unions rejected a one year extension of current contracts offered by the Building Trades Employers Assn. during Tuesday night negotiations. The dispute centers on terms of the proposed extension and the go forward labor agreement.

Building Trades Employers Assn

Eisenhower Urges Law Over Force on Law Day

President Eisenhower marks Law Day urging the world to choose law over force for civilization to endure. He emphasizes legal order and peaceful means in international affairs and stresses the role of law in shaping global relations.

Washington Eisenhower

Navy details Vanguard rocket failure and plans for upgrade

Navy officials in Cape Canaveral report the 72 foot Vanguard rocket failed about 300 miles up when a second stage electronic malfunction prevented third stage ignition. The fourth stage did not reach orbit and the satellite was lost at sea. Telemetry showed the second stage brain never signalled to spark final propulsion.

Cape Canaveral Fla Navy Vanguard Washington U.S Naval Research Laboratory

Nazi Missile Expert Urges Space Czar Under Eisenhower

Dr Walter R Dornberger once missiles czar under Hitler told the House Space Committee that President Eisenhower should appoint a space czar to direct all space work. He argued for a strong central leader beyond Eisenhower’s plan for a civilian space agency.

Washington Hitler Eisenhower Walter R. Dornberger Bell Aircraft Corp House Space Committee

Senate Debates Benefits From April Employment Dip

The Commerce Department reports April unemployment fell 78 000, the first decline since October, while employment rose 596 000 to 62 907 000 as spring outdoor work boosted jobs. Meany warns recession worsens. advisers urge tax cuts, more public spending, and lower rates.

Washington Commerce Department House Department Secretary of Commerce Weeks Afl-Cio George Meany Democratic Advisory Council

First Daughter in Harrison Family Draws Attention

In Johnson City Tennessee a newborn girl, the Emory Harrison family's first daughter, arrives as their 15th child, following national fame sparked by their 14th son born three years ago this month.

Johnson City Tenn Emory Harrison

Weather West Virginia and Ohio Five Day Forecast

West Virginia tonight will be fair and cool with scattered frost in mountain valleys. low 30s to 38. Thursday remains fair and warmer in the afternoon. Ohio: partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. lows around 44 to 49, highs near 60s. Five day pattern shows temperatures about 48 degrees below normal with small daily changes and precipitation average one tenth to one quarter inch with weekend showers likely.

West Virginia Ohlo

Worker Buried in Pasadena Tragedy Echoes Kathy Fiscus Case

Pasadena contractor Bill Yancey, 47, died underground after entering an eight foot sewer ditch to aid a rescue, the same peril that claimed Kathy Fiscus in a 1949 well tragedy. Co worker Ted Slade recalled Yancey jumped in saying he would be all right before earth collapsed. Firefighters rushed to free him but he could not be saved.

Pasadena Calif Kathy Fiscus Bill Yancey Yancey Kathy Ted Slade Bill

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