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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1959

Page

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Eisenhower Aides Push One Package Labor Reform Plan

The Eisenhower administration backs a single package of labor reforms as part of the Taft Hartley Act changes to curb labor abuses. Sen. Everett Dirksen says if the Labor Committee omits some proposals, they will be offered as amendments in the Senate. The plan aims to bar secondary boycotts and blackmail picketing and broadens protection for workers' funds and rights.

Washington Eisenhower Everett Dirksen R-Ill Dirksen Senate James P. Mitchell Congress Labor Committee Mitchell John F. Kennedy D-Mass Kennedy Sam J. Ervin Jr D-Nc

Major Blanco Dies Before Firing Squad

Maj. Jesus Sosa Blanco, 51, condemned as a war criminal, died before execution at La Cabana Fortress in Havana. He reportedly gave the order to his guards and asked to command his executioners before calmly telling them to get ready and fire.

Havana Jesus Sosa Blanco la Cabana Sosa Blanco Muchachos

Fellowship Renewal Boosts Ohio University Chemistry Fellow

The Standard Oil Co of Ohio renews a fellowship for Ohio University’s chemistry department for 1959 60 with a $3000 grant, up $250 from last year. At least $1750 plus tuition will be awarded to one graduate recipient, with remaining funds at the university’s discretion.

Ohio University Standard Oul Co Ohio John CC. Baker Baker

Director Re-Elected President of Ohio Planning Conference

Richard W. McGinnis, director of the Lorain County Regional Planning Commission, has been re-elected president of the Ohio Planning Conference.

Columbus Richard W. McGinnis Lorain County

Five Day Forecast From Local Weather Office

The forecast shows temperatures near normal for the northeast and below normal in the southwest with highs around 37 in the north and 34 in the south and lows near 21. A cold Thursday gives way to warmer conditions Friday night and Saturday. Expect about one third inch of precipitation as snow or rain on Saturday and Sunday.

Cyprus Talks Delayed By Premier Injuries

London A Cyprus independence conference was suspended as Turkish Premier Adnan Menderes recovers from injuries after a plane crash near London. Twelve of the 21 aboard were killed. Menderes is one of 10 survivors described as near a miracle. He lies in a London hospital, progressing satisfactorily amid bruises and shock.

London Adnan Menderes Menderes

DiSalle Seeks Statewide Public Health Program

Governor Michael V. DiSalle proposed a statewide public health program in Columbus. He urged the creation of a Health Department division to fight alcoholism and called for strict enforcement of laws to curb water and air pollution.

DiSalle Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Health Department

Ohio Senate to vote on first fair employment bill this year

The Ohio Senate will vote late today on a bill prohibiting employment discrimination based on race creed or national origin marking the first time fair employment practices legislation has reached the Senate floor. The House is expected to approve a county fee hike to aid county offices.

Columbus Ohio Senate Senate House

Athens Man to Receive Top Award for Courage

Carl E. Wheeler aged 37 in Athens will receive the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults top citation at a testimonial dinner in Marietta. A former Navy coxswain injured in 1948 he lost both hands and now, with artificial limbs, drives hunts fishes and works as a vocational rehabilitation counselor helping others with disabilities.

Athens National Society For Crippled Children Carl E. Wheeler Marietta Wheeler Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

Dr Harry G Southard Dies Former Health Official

Marysville obituary for 81 year old Dr Harry G Southard who served as director of health for Athens Vin ton Hocking Counties 1940 to 1953 and as state health director 1931 to 1934 under Gov George White. Survived by wife Olive two daughters and funeral Thursday at Postle Hale funeral home with burial in Marysville cemetery.

Marysville Harry G. Southard Athens Vinton Hocking Counties Union County George White John Southard Ohio Olive G. E. Stephen Arlington, Va G. K. Carpenter Merchantville N. J Postle-Hale Marysville Cemetery

Fire roars through Curtice business district destroying three buildings

Large flames shot 50 feet into the air in Curtice as a fire ripped through the business district early today. Three buildings were destroyed and several others damaged. thirteen residents evacuated. Firemen estimate damage at 250000 to 300000 dollars with no injuries reported.

Toledo Curtice

Scissors Fatally Stab Reformatory Youth in Tailor Shop

Mansfield youth Darren Dean Sapp, 19, was fatally stabbed with scissors in the Mansfield Reformatory tailor shop Tuesday. Cellmate Joseph Edward Komlosi, 17, reportedly wielded the scissors as the incident occurred.

Mansfield Darren Dean Sapp Mansfield Reformatory Reformatory George J. Allarding Sapp Joseph Edward Komlosi

Angered driver shoots out traffic light at city intersection

James Daniels, 42, said the walk signal at North Third and Vine Streets repeatedly showed wait. He fired a .38 revolver, destroying the light, then hid the weapon and walked into a nearby cafe where police arrested him. He faces charges of destruction of property carrying a concealed weapon and discharging firearms.

Hamilton James Daniels North Third and Vine Streets Daniels

Talks Resume in Logan Strike at Carborundum Plant

Negotiations reopen between Carborundum Co representatives and Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union at Shaw's restaurant in Lancaster. The 14 day strike faces contempt of court hearings as local officers seek to attend talks coordinated by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

Logan Carborundum Co Company Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union Afl-Ciocic Shaw Lancaster John W. Wagner Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Harley Meyer

Marshall Suffers Second Stroke in North Carolina

Gen. George C. Marshall, 78, suffered a second stroke at Pinehurst and is listed in serious condition. An update from Womack Army Hospital reported the night stroke was more severe than the January 15 mild stroke.

FT. Bragg N. C George C. Marshall Army Pinehurst Womack Army Hospital

New Mexico Senators Reject Work Law

SANTE FE New Mexico The proposed right to work constitutional amendment was defeated in the 24th Legislature. Attorney General Frank Zinn ruled Lt. Gov Ed Mead's tie breaking vote on the Senate measure 17 to 16 Friday was invalid and the resolution was not adopted.

Sante FE N. M New Mexico Atty Frank Zinn Ed V. Mead Senate

Kirwan Re-elected Chairman of Democratic National Committee

Washington Ohio congressman Michael J Kirwan was unanimously re-elected Tuesday to his eighth term as chair of the Democratic National Committee A party official said Kirwan will continue guiding party strategy and fundraising efforts through the 1980 election cycle.

Washington Michael J. Kirwan Ohio Democraic National Congressional Committee

Judge Claims Printing Smut Profits Papers

Probate Judge Frank J. Merrick told about 700 newsroom staff at the Cleveland Newspaper Guild awards luncheon that local papers profit from smut and hypocrisy. He recalled circulation wars with the Leader-News and Plain Dealer and accused papers of bringing hired thugs to Cleveland.

Cleveland Frank J. Merrick Cleveland Newspaper Guild Awards Merrick Leader-News the Plain Dealer

License fee planned by state racing heads

The Ohio State Racing Commission will hold a hearing next month on a proposal to charge a daily license fee of 1000 for commercial thoroughbred tracks and 500 for commercial harness tracks, a plan likely to draw opposition from local tracks.

Columbus State Racing Commission Ohio

Ohio highway funding squeeze sparks extra 30 dollar annual bill

Gov. DiSalle warns Ohio must find new funds to sustain road-building as the state ranks low in construction spending. If activity grows from 300 to 400 million yearly over the next three years, the result is about 30 dollars more per registered vehicle each year, based on four million vehicles. With 58 million still from the 1953 highway bond issue, the need for additional money escalates as the program expands.

Michael V. DiSalle Ohio

Highway funding options discussed for Ohio roads

Finance Director James Maloon Highway Director Everett Preston and Tax Commissioner Stanley Bowers proposed six tax and fee measures to fund highway construction. The plan would raise about 100 million dollars annually, including a 2 cent per gallon gasoline tax, a 2 cent per gallon diesel tax, a highway use tax on trucks, higher auto license tags, higher truck registration fees, and increased driver license fees. DiSalle argued against a new bond issue, noting 1953 debt interest at 11⅓ percent and highlighting federal matching could finance a billion dollars of highways.

Disalle James Maloon Everett S. Preston Stanley J. Bowers Ohio

Protest hearings in Ohio on Route 50 bypass plan

More than 200 residents attended a hearing in Coolville and Litthke Hocking over an eight and a half mile four lane bypass along Route 50 and Ohio 7. Objections cited by residents included loss of business, financial burden, and fears Coolville would become a drag racers paradise.

Coolville Litthke Hocking Ohio Coolville-Torch Little Hocking Area Carthage-Troy State Highway Department Highway Department Coolvile

New Satellite Contributes Weather Data From Space

America launches a 20 inch satellite from Cape Canaveral to gather cloud data for forecasts. NASA reports the weather monitoring equipment is working perfectly and will take about two weeks to process signals. The 21½ pound globe may orbit for a decade or longer, depending on atmospheric drag effects.

U.S Cape Canaveral Fla Washington America National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA NSA

Columbia Miner Benefactor Leaves Record Gift

NEW YORK. The $200 one year scholarship Columbia University granted Henry Krumb six years ago proved an excellent investment. Krumb, a mining engineer who died recently, left the university more than six million dollars.

New York Columbia University Henry Krumb Krumb

Cecil Gets Judge Post

President Eisenhower nominates Federal District Judge Lester L. Cecil from southern Ohio to the U S circuit bench for the sixth circuit covering Kentucky Michigan Ohio and Tennessee. Cecil 65 would succeed Potter Stewart now a Supreme Court justice subject to Senate confirmation. Dee a native of Staunton Township Ohio has served as district judge since April 1953 and resides in Dayton.

Washington Lester L. Cecil Eisenhower U. S Kentucky Michigan Ohio Tennessee Cecil Southern Potter Stewart Supreme Court Senate Dee Staunton Twp Dayton

Democrats name Rayburn to head victory dinner speakers

Democrats selected House Speaker Sam Rayburn to lead the list of speakers at the party’s $100-a-plate national victory dinner in Washington scheduled for February 28.

Washington Democrats Sam Rayburn

Reopened Warren County High School Sees Minimal Enrollment

In Front Royal Virginia twenty two Negro children enrolled at Warren County High School reopening after a five month closure while no white students attended.

Front Royal Warren County High School

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