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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1959

Page

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NATO faces Soviet strength and de Gaulle split

Western leaders heard an intelligence briefing stating the Soviet Union operates 100 missile bases and has intercontinental missiles in service for 17 months. The report, given in a closed NATO session, also cited submarines firing short range missiles and a 5,000 mile range warhead capable system.

Paris Soviet Union Pierre Guillaumat France NATO Adm Walter F. Boone U. S Boone Giren North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Christian A. Herter Charles de Gaulle Maurice Couve de Murville

Rockefeller Hits Mixed Reception in Wisconsin Tour

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller faced a mixed reception in Wisconsin with empty seats at Milwaukee events. Republicans split over the nomination as Nixon-supporting officials favored Nixon while others could back Rockefeller. He previously drew smaller crowds on this Midwest swing through Indiana Missouri Minnesota.

Milwaukee Nelson A. Rockefeller Wisconsin Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller Middle West Marquette University World Affairs Council Nixon Nan Indiana Missouri Minnesota

Mild Weather To Continue Across Ohio State

Clear skies and mild temperatures prevailed over Ohio Tuesday night with southerly winds. Rain reached Kentucky but not Ohio and the dry spell continues through Thursday with rain likely by the weekend. Temps ranged 36 to 42 across several towns including 37 in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Kentucky Chesapeake Zanesville Bellaire

Judge Denounces Vandalism by Teens in Cleveland

Judge Albert A. Waldman of Juvenile Court criticized the spray painting of 16 cars on November 20 by three West Side boys aged 16. He ordered over 1000 dollars in damages, revoked the driver’s license of the youth who chauffeured the group, and committed them to a detention home while parents seek placement in other schools.

Cleveland Albert A. Waldman Juvenile Court West Side

Canaanville Man Recovers Weather Bureau Radiosonde

A U S Weather Bureau testing radiosonde landed on U S Route 50 at Canaanville. Thomas Christy and Dannie Almashy witnessed the drop near Dannie’s Grocery. The instrument traveled 120 air miles in a day and was sent to Athens for return to Joliet Illinois.

Space Visitor Thomas Christy Dannie Almashy Canaanville Weather Bureau Dayton Christy Almashy Messenger Newsphoto U.S. Weather Bureau Dannie Itor Space Sulphur Grove Athens Radiosonde Reconditioning Center Joliet

Federal judges asked to reopen Wilson & Co plant in Albert Lea

A three-judge panel in Minneapolis will consider reopening the Wilson & Co meat packing plant in Albert Lea Minnesota. The firm seeks full production without National Guard interference amid martial law declared for six days. Gov Freeman will testify as the state witness.

Minneapolis Wilson & Co Albert Lea Minn Wilson Minnesota Orville Freeman Wilson Plant

Operating Levy Defeat Triggers Sharp Strongsville Budget Cuts

In Strongsville Ohio the defeat of a five mill operating levy at a special election prompts the school board to cut $110000 from the 1960 budget. The board orders cancellation of high school sports and closes buildings by 5 pm. Kindergarten classes are merged and bus service is cut. An unfinished elementary school is kept unopened.

Cleveland Strongsville Board of Education Lewis A. Lenkaitis

U S Shoe Co to distribute record profits and bonuses

U S Shoe Co of Norwood plans profit sharing and Christmas bonuses totaling 1 347 967 dollars to about 4500 employees. President Joseph Stern says the amount reflects a yearly sales peak and an estimated 50 million dollars in sales for the year.

Cincinnati U. S. Shoe Co Norwood Joseph $. Stern

Japan Court Rules US Troops May Stay In Japan

The Japanese Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Article 9 does not bar stationing of American troops and that Japan can maintain its self defense forces. The decision reverses a lower court ruling and counters leftist aims to remove U S forces and disarm Japan amid Cold War tensions.

Tokyo Supreme Court Japan U.S High Court Korea

Johnson Echoes Presidential Hope At Fort Worth Banquet

Senator Lyndon B. Johnson spoke at a Fort Worth banquet, urging better national direction and signaling continued presidential interest. He teased his status as a possible Democratic nominee while stressing active participation in next year's pivotal decisions.

Fort Worth Tex Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Senate Eisenhower Sam Rayburn Nikita Khrushchev Texas Johnson America

Federal loan approved for New Waterford sewage system

The Community Facilities Administration approved a 160000 loan to New Waterford Ohio to fund a sewage system and treatment plant. The project costs are estimated at 263000. New Waterford lies 15 miles south of Youngstown.

Washington Community Facilities Administration New Waterford Ohio Youngstown

DiSalle Act Opens Lifers' Parole Bid

Gov. DiSalle commuted the first degree murder sentences of Ernest Kahn and Waldo Tippins to second degree, making them eligible for immediate parole consideration after 25 and 21 years served. The clemency follows Pardon and Parole Commission recommendations in a 53-case wave. Kahn, 65, and Tippins, 59, were convicted in 1935 and 1930 respectively for killings during robberies and card game disputes.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Ernest Kahn Akron Waldo Tippins Marietta DiSalle Pardon and Parole Commission Kahn Rufus Autrey Ohio Penitentiary Marion Correctional Institution Tippins John Conrad Clay Sims Raymond Sliders Tipping Marion Institution

Struck Plant Threatens To Reopen

In Middletown Ohio union leaders say a strong picket line will greet Magnode Products Co as it attempts to resume production with new workers. Machinists union members struck last Thursday and will not return until a new contract is agreed. The company warned workers to report by 8 a.m. or face replacement.

Wilson Freeman Guard United Packinghouse Workers of America Chicago Middletown Ohio Magnode Products Co

Eisenhower Heads To Paris Summit From Mediterranean Cruise

President Eisenhower continues the goodwill tour aboard the Des Moines as weather and seas ease. He will attend the Western summit in Paris after a 24 hour cruise to Toulon and a Tunisia conference with President Habib Bourguiba.

Eisenhower Mediterranean U.S Des Moines Tunisia Athens Congress Essex Habib Bourguiba Tunia U. S. 6Th Fleet Toulon France Paris Barbara Hagerty

Wife Confesses to Killing Husband in Ohio Home

Madelin Mae Duncan, 29, admitted shooting her husband Raymond, 33, twice in the head as he lay on a couch in their North Ridgeville home. Sheriff Vernon M. Smith says she claimed she only meant to frighten him. Thomas L. Tyree, 17, initially confessed but later repudiated his story.

Elyria Ohio North Ridgeville Lorain County Vernon M. Smith Madelin Mae Duncan Sheriff Smith Raymond Duncan Thomas L. Tyree

Nelsonville Vian Killed in Auto Crash

Nelsonville victim Frank Top say Jr., 33, died Tuesday night in a Delaware Maryland auto wreck while en route to a basketball game. He served at Dover Air Force Base and was born in Columbus. Survived by wife Lula Turner Topsail, mother, two sisters. funeral arrangements by Johnson funeral home.

Nelsonville Frank Topsay, Jr Delaware Dover Air Force Base Columbus Ruth Frank Topsail Lula Turner Topsail Margaret Gordell Violent Welch Johnson Funeral Home

Conviction Upheld for Dr John E Allgood in Abortion Case

Youngstown Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Dr John E Allgood of New Middletown for abortion. He was sentenced to one to seven years after a jury trial last year.

Youngstown John E. Allgood New Middletown Seventh District Court of Appeals Allgood

Wright Brothers painting to be unveiled at Ohio Statehouse

The unveiling ceremony is set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the main corridor of the Ohio Statehouse Columbus. Governor Michael V. DiSalle will preside with Air Force officials present. The Wright brothers tribute painting was created by Athens artist Dwight Mutchler.

Wright Brothers Ohio Statehouse Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Air Force Orville Wilbur Wright Athens Dwight Mutchler

FAA Offers Port Aid To Youngstown Airport Tower

The Federal Aviation Agency says Youngstown Municipal Airport's control tower is inadequate and will fund half the cost of a new $200 000 tower. Airport Manager Donald F Glass confirms the plan.

Youngstown Federal Aviation Agency Youngstown Municipal Airport Donald F. Glass

Britton Testifies He Aimed To Kill Himself Not Wife

Olin L. Britton described the May 31 murder of his estranged wife Audrey at an ice cream stand. He testified he planned only to end his own life in her presence and recalled crashing his truck after hearing shots and leaving the scene.

Chillicothe Olin L. Britton Audrey Britton Here Wichita Kan Ross County

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