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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1959

Page

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Eisenhower urges tax hikes to curb spending

President Eisenhower told a Washington press conference he wants higher taxes in every spending bill to avert a 77 billion dollar budget imbalance. He warned against excessive spending and said he would publicly oppose costly bills such as a three billion dollar housing measure and federal airport spending. He praised Virginia for desegregation in Norfolk and Arlington. The briefing touched on Berlin convoy protests and Soviet missile claims, calling Moscow’s rhetoric propaganda.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Lic Virginia Norfolk Arlington County Berlin Moscow R. Y. Malinovsky

Government Plans Appeal Over Subpoenas Dimissal

In Cleveland District Judge James C. Connell voided 15 subpoenas for a federal grand jury probe into labor unions calling the move a fishing expedition. The government is expected to appeal, warning the ruling could set a precedent restraining future investigations.

Cleveland James C. Connell Connell Max H. Goldschein Department of Justice

Scientists Await Calm Weather To Launch 27 Mile Balloon

Brownwood Texas scientists wait for wind to calm so they can release a large balloon designed to ascend to 27 miles. The launch has been delayed three days due to high surface winds.

Brownwood Tex

Repair Bids To Open On Flood damaged Highways

Bids for about a million dollars worth of emergency repair work on the state's flood battered highways will be opened March 31, the state highway department said today.

Columbus State Highway Department

Evangelist Graham Receives Global Eye Oath Offers

In Honolulu Billy Graham, recovering in Hawaii, receives thousands of prayer letters from Catholics Muslims and Protestants. A 65 year old Kentucky woman offers her eye and Graham says he is overwhelmed moved to tears by the outpouring of faith and prayer worldwide.

Honolulu Kentucky New York City Billy Graham Graham

Abolition of Death Penalty Debated in Ohio Legislature

Ohio lawmakers debated whether to end capital punishment by constitutional amendment or bill. Governor DiSalle opposed a ballot vote, urging legislative decision. A House bill to abolish the death penalty would remove voter input if enacted.

Columbus Ohio William Baker Montgomery Michael V. DiSaile

Cold Night For US Convoy Standoff Near West Berlin

An American convoy stranded inside East Germany near Helmstedt remained parked for a second night as a Soviet officer met with a U S Military Police captain at the border. Cold conditions and limited movement persisted while the issue, seen as the gravest since November, drew protests over access to West Berlin.

REDS Marienborn East Germany Helmstedt Babelsburg Cpl Richard Masiero West Stockbridge Mass West Germany U. S Free West U. S. Army Moscow West Berlin United States

Tragic East River Crash Cripples 65 on Flight from Chicago

An American Airlines turboprop with 73 aboard plunged into the East River near La Guardia in foggy conditions. Eight survived, 46 remain missing by morning as crews and tugboats search the lower river. Beulah Zachary and Richard Winn named among the missing.

New York American Airlines East River la Guardia Chicago Connecticut Long Island Sound Beulah Zachary Kukla, Fran and Ollie Richard Winn

Work Resumed On Dillon Dam At Zanesville

With flood debris cleared, work resumes on the Dillon Dam project valued at 25 million dollars. Project Engineer Ed Snyder states permanent structures survived the flood, temporary work swept away, and the dam is 15 percent complete with operation planned for next year.

Zanesville Dillon Ed Snyder Licking River

Fire Hits Ohio Paper Plant Warehouse in Miamisburg

A fire at the Ohio Paper Co paste plant in Miamisburg destroyed a warehouse and caused about 50000 dollars in damages on Tuesday. Local fire crews battled the blaze, with no injuries reported.

Dayton The Ohio Paper Co Miamisburg

Court orders Alexandria integrate nine Negro pupils

Federal Judge Albert V. Bryan ordered Alexandria to admit nine Negro children to white schools next Tuesday. The U S District Court overturned the school board’s refusal to assign them to Hammond High School and the William Ramsay and Ficklin elementary schools, which enroll 2305 white students.

Alexandria Albert V. Bryan U. S. District Court Hammond High School William Ramsay and Ficklin

Housing Bill Kloor Kieht Opens In Senate Fight

The Senate opens debate on a $2.925 billion Democratic housing bill affecting the President's budget. Sen. Sparkman predicts votes to keep the measure largely intact and expects Eisenhower to sign. Republicans say the President is unhappy with provisions exceeding his budget and may veto or push for cuts. Sen. Clark vows a floor fight to expand programs.

Washington Eisenhower Senate John Sparkman D. Ala Joseph S. Clark D-Pa Sparkman

Teachers Get New Chance in Mandamus Suit

In Cincinnati suburb Lockland, seven Negro teachers have 15 days to plead further in a mandamus action to force reassignment to Lockland High School without discrimination. Ohio Supreme Court set the limit after agreeing the amended petition was vague. The case seeks cancellation of temporary Wayne School assignments and new schedules based on continuing contracts.

Columbus Cincinnati Lockland High Ohio Supreme Court Lockland Wayne Lockland City

Air Travel Pioneer Frye Dies In Car Crash

Tucson Arizona report says 54 year old aviation pioneer Jack Frye died Tuesday night in a traffic collision. Frye helped build a major air transport firm and held a flying record of seventy hours after a car struck another vehicle pulling into the road.

Tucson Ariz Jack Frye Frye

Dulles Seeks Western Unity for Tough European Decisions

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles arrived in London to discuss Western policy with Allied leaders. He warned no new proposals yet but said upcoming weeks may force hard choices under Soviet pressure as he plans talks with Selwyn Lloyd and Prime Minister Macmillan and a quick briefing with General Norstad.

London John Foster Dulles Washington Germany Europe Soviet Union Dulles Paris Jonn Selwyn Lloyd U.S Lauris Norstad North Atlantic Alliance Lloyd Macmillan

Atlas Shot Today Ends CRM Show at Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla A hot red Atlas thundered skyward early today ending a spectacular ICBM show at the missile test center The Air Force aimed to duplicate the Nov 28 Big A intercontinental range milestone as Titan ICBM sputtered on its ground launch debut for the second time in brief interval The Air Force called the flight another Atlas research and development test program item.

Cape Canaveral Fla Missile Test Center Air Force

Chillicothe Explorer Patch Approved by Governor

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle signed and affixed the state seal to approve the Chillicothe Explorer patch worn by Post 18 members in the Chief Logan Council. The patch honors history and supports Indian lore programs for youths aged 14 to 18. Post adviser is Gilbert E. Brown of Chillicothe.

Columbus Explorer Scouts of Chillicothe Michael V. DiSalle Logan Council Gilbert E. Brown

Water Director Drowns in Sewage Tank

Paul Holt water director from New Lebanon reportedly drowned Tuesday night in a 15 foot deep sewage tank in Dayton. Investigators are examining the incident as a possible accidental death.

Dayton Paul Holt New Lebanon

Ironton Woman Mary Moreland Turns 102 in Town

Ironton celebrates Mrs. Mary Moreland 102nd birthday. A Scioto County native, she recalls Lincoln’s assassination at age eight and has lived in Ironton 86 years. For her 100th birthday she received greetings from President Eisenhower.

Ironton Mary Moreland Lincoln

Wide Action On Rights Is Desired

Senator Jacob K. Javits urged President Eisenhower to endorse federal action across civil rights or he will push expansion of the administration program. The White House plans to send Congress proposals within 10 days to boost minority voting rights and curb disorders in school integration, but would not grant broad attorney general injunction power against all civil rights violations. Javits said he would offer an amendment to add this authority if the President does not recommend it, arguing for bold movement in the field.

Washington Jacob K. Javits R-Ny Eisenhower Congress White House GOP Senate Javits

Cincinnati Teamsters OK newly elected officials opposition to Hoffa

Members of Teamsters Local 100 in Cincinnati ratified their new officers by a 643 to 635 vote. The electees oppose union chief James R. Hoffa, who flew in and left before results. The previous ratification meeting descended into a shouting brawl with police riot squad called.

Cincinnati Teamsters Local 100 James R. Hoffa Hoffa

Flaming Tar Explosion Claims Man in McDonald

Youngstown reports a tar spreader exploded Tuesday in McDonald, killing 34 year old street department worker Joseph Minehart who died in a mass of flaming tar. The incident prompted emergency response and investigation into the equipment failure.

Youngstown Joseph Minehart McDonald

Windom Named Commander of Ohio 37th Infantry Division

Maj. Gen. Loren G. Windom is appointed the new commander of the Ohio National Guard’s 37th Infantry Division in Columbus. The change reflects leadership shift in the state’s military forces.

Columbus Loren G. Windom Ohio Ohio National Guard

Five Day Weather Forecast With Snow Flurries

Weather outlook shows temperatures 3 to 6 degrees below normal with variable precipitation. Frequent Lake Erie flurries, colder nights across West Virginia, and rain or snow possible in other regions with notable drops Thursday through the weekend.

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Crash Ends Happy Trip For Sullivan Family

Eight year old Robert Sullivan survived a plane crash after being found in the water with his mother. His father Joseph and sisters Patricia and Joan are missing. the family from Hempstead Island was returning from a visit to Chicago when the airliner sank. Deck hands on a tugboat reported seeing a man with a blonde girl go under the surface.

New York Robert Sullivan Robert Joseph Patricia Joan

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