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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1958

Page

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Dispute Clouds UAR Elections

Egyptians and Syrians voted to join their countries as the United Arab Republic with Gamal Abdel Nasser as president. Officials planned further polls in disputed border areas despite Sudan objections as the UN Security Council prepared to meet over the border dispute.

Gamal Abdel Nasser Egypt Mohamed Ahmed Mahgoub Cairo United Nations Security Council Sudan United Arab Republic UAR Arab Union Nasser Tormanyy Nile Valley Khartoum UN Security Council New York Republic Square

Eisenhower warns against shaking economic confidence

President Eisenhower warned that eroding confidence could trigger a deep, protracted downturn in the economy. In a telegram from vacation headquarters he told 11 Democratic governors that only federal action could curb the recession and urged steadiness to protect long term growth. He noted steps already taken and promised further measures through Congress.

Thomasville Eisenhower America Congress Averell Harriman New York

Communists Offer to Let South Koreans Return to Home From North

Pyongyang radio says some of 34 aboard the Korean National Airlines DC3 wish to return home. The Communists require Seoul to negotiate directly with North Korea while noting those desiring to go may choose their destination. Seoul previously refused to deal with the North regime.

Tokyo North Korea Pyongyang Red Radio Democratic Peace Republic of Red Seoul Korean National Airlines

Thieves Steal Whole Safe From Sidney Station

New York Central clerk James M. McNeil reports a safe was wheeled from the Sid ney passenger station in the middle of the night. The safe, New York Central property, contained $209 in cash and railroad tickets and weighs 300 to 400 pounds after intruders broke in through a restroom window and rolled it out.

Sidney Ohio New York Central Railroad James M. McNeil McNeil New York Central

Mediator to Try Again in Cincinnati Area Foundry Strike

Federal mediator Samuel M. Spencer will retry Monday to settle a strike by foundry workers that could affect up to 5000 men across more than 60 plants in the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton area.

Cincinnati Samuel M. Spencer Cincinnati - Hamilton - Dayton

Mold Extract Found To Kill Blood Clots

Massachusetts Heart Association announces a mold extract that dissolves blood clots in minutes. Dr. Mario Stefanini at St. Elizabeth's Hospital says the safe injectable treatment targets clots early to prevent long term damage and may be used in hospitals, not for home use.

Boston Mass Massachusetts Heart Association Mario Stefanini St. Elizabeth's Hospital Stefanini

Main roads clear but some slick spots persist in Ohio

Ohio state highways including the turnpike are open and normal except for slippery areas in the Elyria region. Secondary roads remain slick north and east of a Sandusky to Youngstown line and south and east of a Caldwell to Gallipolis line.

Columbus Elyria Sandusky Norwalk Bucyrus Mansfield Wooster Canton Youngstown Carrellton Cadiz Cambridge Caldwell McConnelsville Logan McArthur Gallipolis

Why Rats Are White Police Catch Rats

Detroit area police report five men posing as workers locked up for alleged fraud in a mortar rat scam. They offered extermination for white rats fed on mortar, collected down payments, then disappeared. A woman alerted police after spotting the men again. officers found a cage and three rats in their truck.

Officers Hold Celina Man For Robbery

WAPAKONETA Auglaize County Sheriff Robert Davison says charges will be filed today against James Newton Baker 39 of Celina in the armed robbery of the First National Bank at New Bremen. Baker admitted the holdup after witnesses described the gunman who took 1276. A farmer later found part of the loot and gear tossed from a car window. Davison and Mercer County Sheriff Bruce Barber arrested Baker in Dayton after a link to a used car lot. About 686 of the loot has been recovered or accounted for.

Wapakoneta Auglaize Robert Davison James Newton Baker Celina Baker Dayton First National Bank New Bremen Davison Mercer County Bruce Barber Barber

United Steelworkers Case On SUB Benefits In Ohio

Common Pleas Judge Erskine Maiden heard closing arguments in the United Steelworkers suit seeking full supplemental unemployment benefits for Ohio workers. The union aims to overturn a Bureau of Unemployment Compensation ruling that SUB payments should reduce state unemployment benefits.

Youngstown United Steelworkers Ohio

Georgia House kills bill on race labeling of blood

Georgia House votes down a bill requiring that whole blood used in transfusions be labeled by race after Senate approval. The measure cleared the Senate 35-0 and faced a quick House motion to table it.

Georgia Bill Atlanta Georgia House Senate House

Students To Exchange Between United States And Soviet Union

The first reciprocal student exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union will occur this summer. The program aims to foster cultural understanding with participants from both nations living and studying abroad for a defined period.

New York United States Soviet Union

Leopold Plans for Freedom After Parole at Stateville

Leopold 53, a famed inmate, won parole and seeks a hospital job shift and rural Puerto Rico laboratory post via the Church of the Brethren. He aims for service work and to avoid publicity while continuing his disciplined routine after 33 years behind bars.

Church of the Brethren Castaper Puerto Rico Leopold Elmer Gertz Statesville Bobby Franks Chicago Richard Loeb Roger Touhy Touhy

Midwestern Republicans threaten revolt over farm policy

A closed door session with over 30 Midwest House Republicans exposed growing anger at Eisenhower Benson farm policies. Leaders cited corn belt discontent after a special Minnesota election near defeat, with Benson ordering dairy price supports cut and plans to lower crop prices to boost production. Martin said reforms are needed but not a drive to oust Benson.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Benson House Meade Alcorn Alcorn Minnesota Martin Massachusetts Administration

Harris Sees Gaps in Federal Regulation Laws

Rep. Harris, chairman of a House subcommittee, described federal regulatory commission laws as with gaps so wide a wagon could pass. The panel investigates political pressure over agencies including the FCC and named two Miami witnesses in a fight over TV Channel 10.

Washington Harris D., Ark Federal Regulatory Commissions House Federal Communications Commission Miami TV Channel 10 FCC Richard A. Mack Ben H. Fuqua Coral Gables Fla Jerry Carter Tallahassee Carter Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission Mack

McElroy and Aides Visit Puerto Rico for Defense Revamp

Secretary of Defense McElroy and his planning aides travel to Puerto Rico for a weekend at Ramey Air Force Base to refine proposals for reorganizing the department. Deputy Secretary Quarles, Joint Chiefs chair Gen. Twining, and public affairs chief Snyder join the delegation along with Adm. Radford, Charles Coolidge, Nelson Rockefeller, and Gen. Gruenther.

Washington McElroy Puerto Rico Ramey Air Force Base Department of Defense Donald Quarles Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs of Staff Murray Snyder

Lausche Loses Bid to Block Airline Subsidies

Senator Lausche of Ohio lost a key fight to limit subsidies for commercial airlines. The bill, approved 70 to 14 in the Senate, would bar deducting subsidies for investing in new airplanes and equipment, a move Lausche called a gift to already subsidized carriers.

Washington Lausche Ohio Ohioan Senate Civil Aeronautics Board House

Kennedy Sees Possible East West Summit This Year

Senator John F. Kennedy told a 2400 strong audience in Dayton that a summit between East and West leaders should be held this year due to public opinion in Europe pushing for missile bases, but he doubted a successful conference would occur.

Dayton John F. Kennedy D-Mass Europe

Veteran Minister Dies In Northeast Ohio At 93

The Rev. John Poe Wisman, oldest Methodist minister in the North East Ohio Conference, died Thursday at General Hospital at age 93. He served long in area churches and was remembered for his dedication to ministry.

Ashtabula North East Ohio Conference John Poe Wisman General Hospital

Weather outlook for OHTO and West Virginia

Cloudy and warmer tonight and Saturday with lows near 30 and highs around 45. West Virginia expects cloudy skies, colder tonight with lows 12 to 22, Saturday mostly cloudy with possible light rain or drizzle in the north and west. Five day forecast calls for temperatures 4 to 6 degrees below normal, near normal Saturday, colder Sunday and Monday, light snow or drizzle in the north Saturday or Sunday, and rain or snow across the state at times.

OHTO West Virginia OHO

Beck To Serve Term In Prison For Union Funds Theft

Dave Beck, former Teamsters leader, is sentenced to up to 15 years for grand larceny involving 1900 from a union fund. His son Dave Beck Jr., 37, was earlier sentenced for misappropriating 4650 from union car sales. Judge George H. Revelle notes the violation but acknowledges Beck's past service.

Seattle Dave Beck Teamsters Union Beck King County George H. Revelle Dave, Jr Revelle

Thurston Hall Dies at 75 Actor Known for Bankers Roles

Beverly Hills report says Thurston Hall an actor famed for suave banker and tycoon portrayals died at age 75. He was a fixture in film and stage with a career spanning decades.

Beverly Hills Calif Thurston Hall

Detention Retaliation Clouds Tunisia France Ongoing Dispute

Tunisia expelled five French consuls amid a clash over Remada land mine violence. French troops detained a Tunisian official and two guards, prompting Tunisian President Bourguiba to declare the consuls persona non grata. US envoy Robert Murphy led mediation efforts as France resisted closing posts under a 1956 treaty.

Tunis Tunisia Habib Bourguiba Remada France Robert Murphy U.S America Washington

School Board asks court to delay integration at Central High

The Little Rock City School Board petitioned a federal court to suspend racial integration at Central High School. It seeks a stay of the order admitting nine Black students last fall, citing disruption and asking for clear Supreme Court definitions and practicable procedures to maintain educational quality.

Little Rock Ark Central High School U. S. District Court Central High U. S. Supreme Court

Florida records 55th cold night in 1958 season

Miami reports Florida marked its 55th night at or below 36 degrees this season, nearing the state cold record of 66 set in 1939-40. The Federal State Frost Warning Service notes a cold night as any peninsula temperature dipping to 36 or lower.

Miami Fla Florida Federal

Bartlett Banker Named to State Banking Advisory Board

Gov C William O Neill appoints Don R Goddard Bartlett Farmers Bank president Washington County to the State Banking Advisory Board for a term ending January 31 1961.

Columbus William O'Neill Don R. Goddard Bartlett Farmers Bank Washington County State Banking Advisory Board

Akron man indicted for murder and kidnapping in trunk body case

A Summit County grand jury charged William R. Carson, 25, with first degree murder and kidnapping after he confessed driving 48 days with the body of his slain sweetheart in the trunk of his car. The indictments bring formal charges in the case and outline the alleged crimes.

Akron Summit County William R. Carson

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