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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1959

Page

6

Africa Free Of External Influence By 1970, Ige Says

Bola Ige, Nigerian attorney and overseas secretary for the Ecumenical Student Conference at Ohio University, envisions an Africa free of colonialism by 1970. He argues Africa will pursue socialism with self interest, learn to live with honor, and reduce dependency on external powers. He also criticizes Schweitzer and predicts diminishing U S prosperity as emergent nations gain strength.

Africa Ohio University Bola Ige University of London IGE United States Albert Schweitzer Belgian Congo Schweitzer U. S America Margaret Flory United Presbyterian Church Liza Yassa Egypt Violet Kalyan Masih India Miss Flory

Liberia native Samuel Wiah speaks to Athens Lions Club

Samuel E. Wiah, Liberia native and student in the United States, addressed the Athens Lions Club at a dinner meeting. He described Liberia's language challenge with 15 dialects and urged a new Congressional bill to grant tax advantages to American industries operating abroad, with profits kept in host countries. He noted such funds could surpass current foreign aid in effectiveness. Club president Scotty Roberts reported progress on the community project to promote understanding of underdeveloped nations.

Samuel E. Wiah Liberia Ohio University Athens Lions Club Wiah England Congress The Lions Club Scotty Roberts Athens

Asia's Highest Peaks Stand Among World’s Tallest Massifs

Asia contains the planet’s loftiest mountains with extensive ranges and peaks surpassing many continents. The continent hosts the highest elevations and dense mountain masses, shaping its dramatic topography and climate.

Asia Earth

Acting Judge Barker Sworn in to Athens County Court

J. E. Barker former clerk of the Athens County board of elections was sworn Wednesday as acting judge of the Athens County Court. He replaces Judge George Schoonover sidelined by illness at Mount St. Mary Hospital and took the oath from Common Pleas Judge Francis D. White.

J. E. Barker Athens County Board of Elections Athens County Court Barker Election Board George Schoonover Mount St. Mary Hospital Common Pleas Francis D. White

Beane Sentenced on Four Bad Check Charges

Carl Leroy Beane. 33, of 78 N Court St, was sentenced in Municipal Court after changing an innocent plea to guilty on four bad check counts. He received $50 fine and costs and three months in jail per charge. Restitution totaling 79 dollars may lead to probation consideration. Marriage license issued to Richard A H McDonald and Orletta Wood.

Carl Leroy Beane N. Court St Beane

Fire department battles log pile blaze on OHIO University lot

Fire crews responded at 6 14 p m Tuesday to extinguish burning logs on the Ohio University parking lot at the foot of University Terrace race. About 300 gallons of water were used to cool the logs. The call marked the year s 366th fire and emergency response to date. Light snow fell in Athens Wednesday morning with a low of 31 and a high of 45. Birth announced a son to Mr and Mrs James Farley Athens. Several residents admitted and dismissed from local hospitals and police, including two drivers fined 25 dollars and costs each for traffic violations. Richard H Webb 52 was jailed 90 days after intoxication plea. Hazel Keeney 25 Millfield fined 25 dollars for intoxication.

Ohio University University Ter Athens C. L. Colmer U. S Millfield Hazel Keeney

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