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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1960

Page

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Sub Committee Hearing On Payola Opens Today

The House Legislative Oversight subcommittee begins payola hearings with four Cleveland witnesses summoned. The panel pushed for criminal penalties and urged disclosures for paid broadcast material while detailing nationwide payola concerns across the broadcasting industry.

Washington House House Legislative Oversight Cleveland Joseph Finan Wesley Hopkins KYW Charles Young James Shipley Cleveland Record Distributing Subcommittee Finan Hopkins Young Congress

Mercury Rise Expected Here Later Tonight

Temperatures statewide were below freezing this morning but should climb to 40 or higher by tonight. Snow from Sunday leaves 1 to 2 inches in the southern half of Ohio with lows around 24 to 29 in Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus. A low over western Lake Superior and a trailing cold front will push east tonight, bringing northwest winds and more snow flurries near Lake Erie on Tuesday.

Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Cleveland Toledo Lake Superior Ohio Lake Erie

Five Day Forecast Near Normal Temperatures for OHLO

The outlook calls for temperatures around normal with highs near 35 to 41 and lows from 1 to 24. Expect colder conditions Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer Thursday, then turning colder again Saturday. Snow flurries are possible daily near Lake Erie with only scattered flurries elsewhere.

Ohlo Lake Erie

Newspaper Story Brings Aid To A Young Couple

In Houston a news story about Glen Long and Barbara Long, both wheel chair users with a 10 month old daughter, spurred dozens to help. By day’s end over 100 visitors offered money groceries and jobs after the couple faced eviction with Tokey the dog.

Houston Tex Glen Longs Glen Barbara Tokey Long Mrs. Long

Finch Murder Trial Reopens as Doctor Testsimony

Los Angeles. Dr. R Bernard Finch, on trial for murder with his 23 year old mistress Carole Tregoff, is set to testify that he fled in panic after finding his estranged wife Barbara Jean Finch shot dead outside their West Covina home. He claims the killing was not planned and disputes the prosecution theory of a joint murder for a divorce plan.

Los Angeles R. Bernard Finch Carole Tregoff Barbara Jean Finch Finch West Covina Dr. Finch Miss Tregoff Mrs. Finch Nevada Carole

Pair Indicted In Crash Of Two Airplanes

Two Nelsonville men were indicted by the Hocking County grand jury on charges of reckless operation of aircraft after two light planes crashed within minutes on Sept 19. A Nelsonville woman, 29, was killed in one crash and the pilots were injured. The incidents followed joy rides from Diamond Airport and Diamond Field. Investigations by the State Highway Patrol and the FAA are noted.

AIR Force Denver Colo Lowry Air Force Base Anna Marie Schoen Nelsonville James Karshner Bennett Union Furnace Linscott Diamond Airport Diamond Field State Highway Patrol Federal Aviation Agency

Charity Starts In The Home

Washington nine year old Joel Roush told his Sunday School teacher he would not contribute a penny a day to the church building fund because his father Rep. J Edward Roush needs every cent for his re election campaign. The remark reflects family political dynamics in a light community moment.

Washington J. Edward Roush Ind Joel Roush Joel

Marietta To Bestow Degree On Steel Leader

Marietta College will award an honorary doctor of laws degree at Founder's Day ceremonies next Sunday honoring Avery C. Adams of Pittsburgh. Adams is president and chairman of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp and a Youngstown native who began his steel career as a laborer at Trumbull Steel Co. in Warren.

Marietta Avery C. Adams Pittsburgh Marietta College Adams Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp Youngstown Trumbull Steel Co Warren

Labor chiefs clash as unions seek aribtration in squabbles

AFL-CIO leaders meet in Miami Beach to address interunion rivalry and the role of labor in politics. Plans by Machinists President Al J Hayes for binding arbitration face pushback from peers while presidential contenders JFK Humphrey and Symington are discussed though no endorsement is made. An umpire system exists but some rulings are ignored.

Miami Beach Fla Afl-Cio Labor al J. Hayes Machinists Union Hayes

Liquor Raid Nets Big Haul At Veterans Club

State liquor agents raided the Veterans Club in Urbana early Sunday and seized two slot machines 40 cases of beer 20 bottles of liquor and cash. Three arrested and 20 hid in a beer cooler were released after entry with sledge hammers and axes. In Springfield five suspected bootleg spots were raided and seven people arrested on illegal sales or keeping places where liquor is sold illegally.

Urbana Veterans Club Springfield

Bids Sought for Navigation Aids at Lockbourne AFB

Huntington district engineers invite bids to add navigation aids at Lockbourne Air Force Base near Columbus Ohio. Estimated contract value about 25000 dollars.

Huntington W. Va Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Ohia U. S. Engineers Huntington District

Mystery submarine hunted off Argentina's coast

Argentine warships and planes searched for a mystery submarine believed bottled up in Golfo Nuevo 650 miles southwest of Buenos Aires. The navy denied reports of depth bomb hits and said sensational coverage created a false atmosphere.

Buenos Aires Argentina Golfo Nuevo Navy Gaston Clement Democracia

Friends Rally To Aid Ill Jacksonville Boy

James Wickersham, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wickersham, is hospitalized in Columbus after tumor removal near the esophagus. Friends plan a February 19 auction at Trimble bus garage to raise funds, with Jaycees soliciting donations and pickup offered across the Jacksonville Trimble Glouster Athens area.

Jack Gilbert James Wickersham Jacksonville Children’s Hospital Columbus Jimmy James Trimble Two Jaycees Trimble Harold Goddard Bartlett Jaycees Harold Rainey Rainey Nelsonville Jacksonville-Trimble- Glouster Wickershams

DiSalle and Porter clash over dual candidacies in Ohio primary

In Columbus the gubernatorial favorite son DiSalle and Cuya[h]oga County engineer Porter spar over legality of running for re election and as a favorite son for president. DiSalle warns Porter violates law while Porter claims double candidacy is legal in two offices.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Albert S. Porter Cuyahoga County DiSalle Porter Ray T. Miller Jr Julius J. Petrash Cleveland

Children With Matches Start Fire at Rosesheer Apartments

Fire officials blame children with matches for a blaze in a fifth floor closet at Rosesheer Apartments 3756 W. 25th St Cleveland. About 87 people, including children, fled 34 suites as flames caused an estimated 75 000 dollars in damage to the building and 25 000 dollars to contents. Fire crews battled the blaze for about 90 minutes in 28 mph winds, detouring traffic for five hours. Red Cross opened emergency headquarters to assist homeless families.

Cleveland Rosesheer 25Th St David R. Grant West 25Th St U. S. 42 Ohio 3 Red Cross

Burglars Tie Watchman in Dayton Dept Store Loot

Five burglars, described as professionals, bound watchman John Williams 64 and looted four safes at Beerman's Department Store in Dayton. Police estimate initial loss between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars as audit continues to determine exact cash taken. Watchman was surprised during lunch and heard a warning to stay still before thieves disabled the lights and escaped.

Dayton Beerman’s Arthur Beerman John Williams Telegraph Office ADT

Causes Bed Shortage in Stark County Hospitals

Officials at Aultman Mercy Timken Mercy Canton Massillon and Alliance hospitals report a bed shortage due to a spike in pneumonia and flu. Many patients admitted for other illnesses have developed virus cases and staff illness worsens the shortage. Visitation is limited to immediate relatives to curb spread.

Canton Stark County Aultman Mercy Timken-Mercy Massillon Alliance City

Aggressors Beaten in Five Day Army Maneuvers Near Borders

In Vilseck Germany the U S Army defending NATO territory repelled aggressors in a five day war game near Communist Czechoslovakia and East Germany. The exercise involved 60 000 troops including New West German forces and ended Sunday.

Vilseck Germany U.S Czechoslovakia East Germany

Teenagers Bind Elderly Man Then Abandon Him

Edgar Allen, 65, was tied hand and foot inside his Englewood home for five days by two youths who robbed him of $1.07, his 1951 car, and his deceased wife’s rings. He survived extreme malnutrition and dehydration after rescue by William Terry prompted by Gene Shaw.

Allen Gene Shaw Shaw William Terry Union Ohio Englewood Terry Good Samaritan Hospital

Veteran Editor Dies Sunday At Coshocton

William C. Wallace 33 longtime Coshocton Tribune managing editor died at home after a long illness. A World War II Merchant Marine veteran and former liberty ship captain he earned two medals for rescuing three survivors in 1932. Survived by widow Jean L. Wallace and daughter Mary. Services Wednesday afternoon at South Lawn Cemetery.

Coshocton Coshocton Tribune William C. Wallace Wallace The Tribune Gulf of Mexico Newark Ohio Advocate Jean L. Wallace Mary Ohio University School of Journalism South Lawn Cemetery

Protest at Brighton English Speaking Union over French menu

Members of the English Speaking Union in Brighton protested when the weekend dinner menu appeared printed in French. Officials apologized and provided an English translation.

Brighton England

International medical experts converge in Cincinnati for four day briefing

In Cincinnati experts from the United States and Britain Ireland Australia and Canada gather to share knowledge on chest and tuberculosis diseases. The event runs four days and involves about 450 doctors.

Cincinnati Military Veterans Administration Great Britain Ireland Australia Canada

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