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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1958

Page

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Probers Review Mack Finances in Channel 10 License Fight

Washington AP reports House investigators scrutinize complex financial dealings involving Richard A. Mack and others tied to Miami Channel 10 license. Harris warns of possible law violations while Whiteside denies wrongdoing. FBI probe ongoing. DOJ decisions await findings.

Washington House Richard A. Mack Harris D-Ark Mack Miami Thurman A. Whiteside Whiteside

Cowboys and Cops Round Up Runaway Chicago Cattle

In Chicago six cowboys and many police chased eight runaway cows from Sycamore to the Loop. A truck spill near Congress Street Expressway triggered the escape, and one cow was shot after causing a bike crash. Seven cows were captured after about two hours.

Chicago Near West Side Loop Sycamore Congress Street Orin Hall Serena Ill

Weather Update for Ohio and West Virginia

Scattered showers and mild tonight in Ohio with a low near 48. Thursday brings more showers and possible thunderstorms and cooler air by night. West Virginia experiences rain tonight with 42 to 50 degree range, cloudy Thursday, and showers or storms south. Temperatures run about 19 degrees above normal, with a warming trend into the weekend and rainfall around a half inch in Thursday and again Sunday or Monday.

Ohio West Virginia Tow

Illinois Law Blocks Leopold Parole Transfer to Puerto Rico

Illinois state law does not allow Nathan Leopold to travel to Puerto Rico on parole. Public Safety Director Joseph D. Bibb said Illinois has no parole exchange pact with Puerto Rico. Leopold, awaiting release from Stateville Prison, hoped to work as a lab technician for a mission hospital in Puerto Rico, but no such compact exists.

Springfield Ill Illinois Nathan Leopold Puerto Rico Joseph D. Bibb Leopold Stateville Bibb U.S Latham Castle Commonwealth

Coroner Rules Electric Shock Cause of Death

In Fremont Ohio a 14 year old girl visiting the Hollingheads near Clyde died in a bath from electric shock. Dr W J Martin acting coroner found a short circuit due to insulation rubbed from a wire sent electricity into the tub Sunday.

Fremont Ohio James Hollinghead Clyde W. J. Martin Karen Purkeypile Hollingheads

ONeill Chairs First Cabinet Meeting Since Heart Attack

Governor C William ONeill summoned state department heads to the mansion for the first full Cabinet gathering in more than a month after his heart attack.

Don Moore Contest Winner Named In National Photo Contest

Don Moore a Messenger photographer was among winners in a national photo contest sponsored by a national ice cream store and a drive in film. His entry features Rosalee Copeland a senior at Ames Bern High School symbolizing the modern American girl. A five member judging panel included Irving Desfor Edwin C Stein Pat Candido Charles Higgins and Joseph Costa.

Don Moore Moore Rosalee Copeland Ames- Bern Irving Desfor Edwin C. Stein International News Pat Candido New York Press Photographers Association Charles Higgins Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Joseph Costa King Features National Press Photographers Association

Woman Drowns When Well Casing Fails in Batavia

Mrs Carrie Disbennett sank into twenty feet of well water after a weakened well casing collapsed Tuesday at her Batavia home, and she drowned. The incident occurred at the family residence northeast of town.

Batavia Ohio Carrie Disbennett Here

Ohio man pleads innocent in Riverside murder case

James Black, 26, of Van Wert Ohio, pleaded not guilty in Riverside California to a charge of murdering his roommate.

Riverside Calif James Black van Wert Ohio

Pineau attacks U S policy as France rejects Tunisian compromise

French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau condemned U S policy in the Arab world and said Paris will not bow to a Washington backed Tunisian settlement. Tunisian President Bourguiba and Murphy held talks amid a French Algerian stance limiting any discussion to Tunisian aid to rebels. The French upper house backed a resolution linking normal relations to Algerian issues with strong parliamentary support.

Paris Christian Pineau America France Tunisia Pineau U.S Robert Murphy Habib Bourguiba Tunis Murphy Amory Houghton

State To Hire 2 Consultants On New Road

The Ohio Department of Highways will hire two consulting engineers to pick a route for a new four lane VA.S. 21 from Canton Massillon to Marietta. Three road sections may begin construction next year if the route fits the plan. The 115 mile Ohio segment will cost about one million dollars per mile. Pearl Masheter says planned projects on U.S. 21 around New Philadelphia Cambridge and Marietta may be tied to the consultants' overall route. The full Canton Massillon to Marietta project depends on the route chosen.

Columbus Ohio Department of Highways Canton-Massillon Marietta Va.s. 21 Charlotte N. C Ohio Pearl E. Masheter U.S. 21 New Philadelphia Cambridge

Fangio Kidnapping Turbulence Hits Batista Regime

In Havana the abduction of world champ Juan Manuel Fangio unsettles Cuba as Fidel Castro rebels mount attacks. Police shield lightweight champion Joe Brown ahead of his bout with Orlando Echevarria to prevent sabotage amid anticipation of TV coverage and a new two million dollar arena opening.

Havana Juan Manuel Fangio Fulgencio Batista Fidel Castro Fangio Castro Joe Brown New Orleans Orlando Echevarria United States

Eisenhower Defies Midwest Demands on Benson Ouster

President Eisenhower praised Secretary Benson as courageous and honest at a Washington news conference. He said he will ignore calls for Benson's resignation, and touched on recession, tax cuts, unemployment trends, Nixon's role if he is disabled, a constitutional amendment, and the Mack resignation question.

Washington Eisenhower Benson Nixon

Senate Debates Postal Rate Hike Amid Wage War

Washington predicts a tight vote as the Senate weighs raising out of town letter stamps from 4 to 5 cents for three years. The plan, backed by Eisenhower, would fund postal modernization with 175 million dollars, while Neuberger argues higher rates limit family costs and warns of rising deficits.

Washington Senate Post Office Committee House Eisenhower Sen. Neuberger Dore Post Office de Partment Neuberger Congress

Kyger Strikers Extend Pickets to Coal Docks

UWUA pickets at Kyger Creek power plant in Cheshire extend to Ohio River coal docks aiming to halt shipments. The plant depends on barge coal for over 10,000 tons daily with a large on hand supply. union says no barges will land, while gun reports are denied.

Gallipolis Utility Workers Union of America Kyger Creek Cheshire Ohio River Atomic Energy Commission Pike County UWUA Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Harold J. Straub Kyger Straub

Wage Offer Opposed by C and SOE Unions in Ohio

Nelsonville voting began as Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co unions seek 4 percent general wage hike. The negotiating committee recommends rejection and predicts near unanimous votes. A mediation session with the Federal Mediation Board is set for tomorrow in Columbus to settle before the Friday contract expiration. Local 1466 IBEW members vote in Nelsonville Columbus and Coshocton while Local 832 votes in Chillicothe. A new vote on a better offer or strike will follow. The key issue is re evaluation of the Overhead Line Crew Division last done in 1946 amid job-content changes. Most linemen in Local 1466 work in Columbus area. Local 832 covers southeastern Ohio.

Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Federal Mediation Board Columbus Union 1466 IBEW Coshocton Chillicothe Ohio

Public to drive school overhaul says convention

St Louis educators at the regional convention of the American Association of School Administrators argue the public bears blame for weak high schools. They say reforms depend on the public and that school boards, representing the people, control school quality.

ST. Louis American Association of School Administrators

Jackson Man Killed In Meigs County Crash

Ralph H. Rowe of Jackson, driver for McClellan Milk Co., died when his truck overturned at Point Rock near Langsville Meigs County. Sheriff’s office reported the fatal crash with officials still on scene at noon.

Pomeroy Ralph H. Rowe Jackson McClellan Milk Co Point Rock Langsville

Explosion damages home in London Ohio

An explosion at the home of Mrs. Julia Shotts caused about $8,000 in damage to a two story eight room frame house and shook the nearby village of Midway on Tuesday.

London Ohio Julia Shotts Midway

Inquiry on Space Weather Control Sparks Senate Probe

Washington senator Bridges called for a quick inquiry by a special Senate committee into weather control from space. He cited testimony before the Senate Preparedness subcommittee suggesting weather manipulation may be achievable.

Washington Sea Bridges Senate Bridges Space Committee

Milk Marketing Expert Clarence Babcock Dies

Clarence J. Babcock, 63, Medina County Ohio renowned milk marketing specialist, died Tuesday at Doctors Hospital Washington DC from heart trouble.

Washington Clarence J. Babcock Medina County Ohio United States Doctors Hospital

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Gallery Receives 1 Million Bequest in Derby Will

Columbus gallery of Fine Arts gets a 1 million dollar trust from the will of Mrs. Lillie Gill Derby who died at her home on February 8.

Columbus Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts Lillie Gill Derby

Citizens Rally Behind Ike for Foreign Aid Push

President Eisenhower launched a Citizens for Foreign Aid movement to back the administration plan of 3.9 billion for foreign aid. Eric Johnston and a Washington committee will build public support and push Congress to pass the aid bill after a bipartisan national gathering led by Eisenhower and Truman.

Washington Citizens For Eisenhower Eric Johnston Johnston Truman

Army Shifts Korean Boy After Theft At US Base

A 13 year old Korean boy was caught stealing at the US Army base in Ascom City. He was placed in a wooden packing box and flown 25 miles to Ui Jongbu before release. General Decker said he regretted the treatment and an investigation will determine appropriate action.

Seoul Korea George H. Decker U. S Kim Chung Nyon 8Th Army Ascom City Uijongbu Army

Navy Solves Fuel Problem Delays Vanguard Launch

Navy fixes a propellant shortage that delayed a Vanguard rocket test launch at Cape Canaveral. Minor electrical troubles and balky valves remain, but officials hope to launch Vanguard before week ends to clear the way for an Army Explorer satellite mission next week.

Cape Canaveral Fla Navy Army

House Acts On Extra Farm Funds For Soil Bank

Washington The House votes to add 250 million dollars to the soil bank program increasing the annual payments to 750 million to retire surplus cropland. The measure passes 120 to 57 amid criticism that the program is unsound but lawmakers say the funds honor farmers who enrolled. An amendment limits any single participant to 3000 dollars.

Washington House Farm Soil Bank Soil Bank Whitten D-Miss

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