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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1957

Page

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New Shuffle of Top Jobs at Kremlin Is Hinted

Senate probes into labor management practices link a supposed sweetheart contract to racketeer Johnny Dio also known as John Dioguardi. Dio's NY shakedown conviction ties to Equitable Research Associates as a labor peace racket. Witnesses invoke the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during Monday's hearing amid questions about Dio's influence in unions.

Kremlin Washington New York Johnny Dio Dio John Dioguardi Ab Ollmong Equitable Research Associates, Ind Milton Holt Temasters Flushing N. Y Holt McClellan D-Ark Kennedy Philip Kazansky Monticello Teamsters Local 269 Sam Getlan Teamsters Union

Kremlin Shakeup Rumors Put Bulganin Zhukov in Line for Posts

Washington AP reports diplomats weigh new Kremlin appointments for Soviet Premier Bulganin and Defense Minister Zhukov after Khrushchev met Tito. Speculation centers on Bulganin possibly becoming president and Zhukov possibly replacing him as premier amid power shifts.

Washington Nikolai Bulganin Georgi Zhukov Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev Romania Tito Bulganin Khrushchev East Germany Klementi Voroshilov Zhukov Eisenhower Anastas Mikoyan Germany Georgi Malenkov V. M. Molotov Central Committee East Berlin Bulgaria Mikoyan

U S Protest over Red Border Guard Action

The United States accuses Russian border guards of irregular action after stopping a U S Army convoy of 28 trucks with 82 GIs at a Soviet checkpoint outside West Germany. The Russians demanded ID cards and photos. safeguards failed and the convoy was ordered back to West Berlin. Maj Gen Barksdale Hamlett sent an officer to Soviet headquarters in East Berlin with a protest.

Berlin United States West Germany West Berlin Barksdale Hamlett East Berlin

Tire Prices Hiked by Firestone Across Most Tires

Akron Ohio reports Firestone Tire and Rubber Co raised prices by three percent on most tires and tubes effective midnight.

Akron, Ohio Firestone Tire and Rubber Co

Cleveland records 68 degree low for August day

The Weather Bureau reported Cleveland’s low of 68 degrees at 6 45 p.m. on August 5 marked the city’s coldest measured day in 73 years, tied to an unusually chilly late summer.

Cleveland Weather Bureau

Union Asked To Keep Ballots In McDonald Election

Senate Rackets Committee asked United Steelworkers locals to impound ballots from President David J. McDonald’s re election. Robert F. Kennedy wrote to 2500 locals to preserve ballots beyond the August 12 destruction date. McDonald won by an announced margin amid allegations of irregularities from challenger Donald Rarick.

Washington Senate United Steelworkers David J. McDonald Robert F. Kennedy McDonald Donald Rarick McKeesport Rarick USW McClellan D-Ark Sen. Mundt R-Sd

Military construction funds approved for Ohio bases and more

The House Appropriations Committee approved 11.44 million for construction at Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Ohio and allocated 10.95 million at Wright Patterson Clinton County and 1.86 million at Youngstown Air Defense Command. It cut 279.16 million from a supplemental bill and urged restraint on the new Air Force Academy.

Washington Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Ohio House Appropriations Committee Wright-Patterson Clinton County Youngstown Air Defense Command Air Force Eisenhower Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Colo Secretary of Defense

Ohio and West Virginia Weather Outlook

Fair and cool tonight in Ohio with lows 52 to 56. Wednesday turns warmer in Ohio with highs 80 to 84. West Virginia stays clear and quite cool tonight with lows in the 50s. Wednesday will be sunny and dry with a few degrees warmer in the afternoon.

Ohio West Virginia

Tractor Wreck Fatal Near Ashland

A 49 year old Ashland man died after a farm tractor he drove was struck by a car on Ohio 96 about three miles west of Ashland. The crash occurred late Monday and involved injuries to the tractor operator.

Ashland Ohio Ohio 96 Here

Freckles in Sweden Turn into Screen Sensation

Harriet Asp known as Freckles, a 23 year old art student with many freckles, becomes a Swedish cinema curiosity. Doctors counted 21 719 freckles excluding bikini area while Sweden’s SF Corp quickly tests her for screen work. She recalls harsh feelings about her freckles and hopes for change though publicity grows.

Stockholm Sweden

Coroner links polio to two deaths in separate states

Coroner reports bulbar polio caused the deaths of Beverly Quest, 26, in San Diego California, and her husband Charles Quest, 27, in Parkersburg West Virginia. Beverly had been listed as dying from pneumonia and was a former Navy civilian fireman at the San Diego Naval Air Station. The couple’s bodies were moved for funeral services, and Ohio speculation of Asiatic flu was ruled out.

San Diego Calif Beverly Quest Charles Parkersburg W.va Quest San Diego Naval Air Station Athens Ohio Palm City

Farm Leaders Study Incomes

Washington AP leaders of about 30 specialized farm groups meet to explore programs aimed at increasing farmers' income. The two day closed conference, called by the National Milk Producers Federation, seeks unity amid policy divisions and plans for tailored commodity programs to be considered by Congress next session. Herschel Newsom endorses the idea, noting each commodity requires unique marketing and production conditions.

National Milk Producers Federation Herschel Newsom National Grange Newsom

New Type Pneumonia At Austin Draws Medical Attention

An outbreak of mystery pneumonia in Austin Minnesota has infected 70 people and caused two deaths. Peak activity occurred July 24 to 30 with 33 cases. The illness begins with chills and fever and reaches 101 to 105 degrees. Doctors note it mostly affects men over 40 and does not respond to penicillin. Some similarities to Q fever are under test.

Minneapolis Austin Minn Minnesota Health Department Herbert Kleinman State Agency

Mahoning County Reports Fourth Polio Patient

The eighth year old girl from Campbell admitted to Southside Hospital Monday with mild non paralytic polio. She had completed the three shot Salk vaccine series and is described as recovering.

Youngstown Mahoning County Southside Hospital Campbell

Explosion Destroys Truck and Building in Columbus

A mechanic using a welding torch on an empty gasoline truck sparked an explosion that destroyed the truck and an adjoining block building. Lloyd Clark, 51, had a lacerated finger while Curtis Lemaster, 39, suffered facial burns. Authorities cited torch sparks igniting fumes in the truck.

Columbus Lloyd Clark Curtis Lemaster

Cement strike nears end as 15000 return to work

A union official said the nationwide cement strike is nearly over with about 15,000 workers back at 64 plants.

Chicago

Nike radar center on lakefront activates fourth unit

Mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze presses the button to start the radar screen at Cleveland's Nike site as the fourth and final unit of the 351st Missile Battalion begins operation.

Cleveland Lakefront Nike Anthony J. Celebrezze 351St Missile Battalion

Quick Ad Results Drive Cancellations in Athens Rental Ad

Mrs. Catherine Beckler reports rapid demand after placing a six room house rental ad in Athens. She says she ran the ad Friday and rented the house Saturday, receiving more than 20 phone calls, illustrating the speed of responses from quick results ads.

Catherine Beckler

Senators Halt Rights Changes in Civil Rights Bill

Senators blocked further Senate changes to a civil rights bill amid disputes over jury trials. Senator O Mahoney led opposition to reopening amendments, while Senator Javits argued for stronger jury trial provisions. President Eisenhower faces potential veto unless the provision is narrowed, with Johnson defending broader access to jury trials in criminal contempt cases.

Washington Senate Eisenhower O'Mahoney D-Wye House Sen. Javits R-Ny Lyndon B. Johnson Texas O’mahoney Johnson Javits

Sawyer Sells Two Waverly Papers

Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati announced the sale of the Waverly News and the Waverly Watchman to Jackson Publishing Co. of Jackson Ohio. The price was not disclosed. Sawyer is a former U S secretary of commerce ambassador to Belgium and former Ohio lieutenant governor.

Waverly Charles Sawyer Cincinnati Today Waverly News Waverly Watchman Jackson Publishing Co Jackson Ohio Jackson Sun-Journal Jackson Herald Oak Hill Press Sawyer U. S. Secretary of Commerce Belgium Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Baby Drowns In Backyard Wading Pool

Seventeen month old William Billy Santrock drowned Monday in a portable wading pool in the backyard of his Lancaster home.

Lancaster William Billy Santrock

FHA Loan Rate Hike Effective

Washington reports FHA increases its maximum mortgage rate to 5 percent, the second rise in eight months, and lowers down payments on government-backed loans. Congress imposes new loan discount controls for FHA and GI loans, while GI rates stay fixed at 4 percent.

Washington FHA Federal Housing Administration Congress Veterans Administration

Martin Confirmed as U S Attorney for Southern Ohio

The Senate confirmed Hugh K. Martin in the nomination for U S Attorney covering southern Ohio. The confirmation clears the way for him to assume office and oversee federal prosecutions in the district.

Washington Hugh K. Martin U. S Southern Ohio Senate

First Lady Undergoes Benign Operation

Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower underwent an operation at Walter Reed Hospital for a benign condition. The White House said the procedure was not serious and she is in good condition. Surgeon was Dr Humbert L Riva. She has health concerns noted by Eisenhower and Hagerty but no emergency was reported.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower White House Walter Reed Hospital Humbert L. Riva Hagerty Eisenhower

Church Council Likely To Drop Catholic Suppression charges

In New Haven the World Council of Churches faced a push to confront Catholic suppression of religious rights in some countries. Bishop Santo Uberto Barbieri urged naming the Roman Catholic Church, calling it a totalitarian power. Officials indicated the Colombia statement may be dropped and a general liberty statement to be issued later.

Church Council New Haven Conn World Council of Churches Santo Uberto Barbieri Argentina Council Colombia South America John Baillie Edinburgh Scotland Barbieri John MacKay Princeton Theological Seminary Chichester England George K. A. Bell

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