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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1960

Page

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Italian airliner crash near Shannon claims 26 dead

An Alitalia four engine DC7 bound for New York crashed after takeoff from Shannon Airport killing 26 of 40 aboard and injuring others. The wreck plowed through a cemetery and pasture, leaving a mile long debris trail.

Shannon Ireland New York Naples Rome Thomas Comerford Rio de Janeiro Brendan Murray Shannon Airport Alitalia

Eisenhower Begins Argentina Visit for Talks

President Eisenhower arrived in Buenos Aires aboard his orange and silver jet for a weekend of diplomatic discussions. He was greeted by about 5,000 people, including President Arturo Frondizi. Explosions in Buenos Aires were seen as possible attempts to disrupt the visit.

Buenos Aires Eisenhower Argentina Rio de Janeiro Brazil Ezeiza International Peronistas Arturo Franzini Washington

Cuban Cadets Cost Money To Americans

Six Cuban cadets at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Texas cost U S taxpayers 249000 this year breaking down to over 41000 per cadet Last year 543000 in Cuban military aid funded training for cadets and other Cuban personnel and equipment The equipment did not include weapons and ammunition An additional 1089000 spent last year on the Dominican Republic covered training ammunition for a Dominican vessel during exercises with the U S Fleet plus ships parts Lincoln White State Department spokesman disclosed the figures from a Defense Department report.

Washington Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Texas Dominican Republic U. S Lincoln White State Department Defense Department Cuba

Manufacturers Lead Spending in Ohio 1951 57

Ohio manufacturers led the nation in average expenditure for new plants and equipment over 1951 to 1957. The U S Census Bureau figures show Ohio spending over six billion dollars, ahead of Pennsylvania with more than five and a half billion. Ohio ranked second 1951–55, then first in 1956 and 1957.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation U. S. Census Bureau Pennsylvania

Ohio five day outlook with cold temperatures

The forecast shows temperatures 1 to 15 degrees below normal with normal highs around 44 and lows near 28. Cold conditions persist through midweek with small daily changes. Precipitation will be under a quarter inch with lake snow flurries and a chance of more general snow on Sunday or Monday.

Ohio Lake Erie

Hoffa Accused of Displaying Contemptuous Attitude

The Senate Labor Management Committee portrayed Teamsters Union President James R. Hoffa as showing contempt for the Senate and law. The panel said his anti-racketeering commission existed to deceive and hide Hoffa’s ties to racketeer elements. Hoffa had named former Senator George H. Bender to head the panel, who subsequently resigned.

Washington Senate Labor Management Committee Teamsters James R. Hoffa U. S. Senate All Law and Order Hoffa George H. Bender Ohio Bender

Toothache Halls Trial Of Finch

In Los Angeles Carole Tregoff's lawyers press a last-ditch defense over a possible conspiracy with Dr. R Bernard Finch to murder socialite Barbara Jean Finch 36 last July 18. The trial paused by juror toothache may hinge on whether the doctor is found guilty to save the woman.

Los Angeles Carole Tregoff Carole R. Bernard Finch Barbara Jean Finch Miss Tregoff Dr. Finch Eddie L. Lindsey

Boy 13 Held In School Bus Stabbing

WAUSEON The 13 year old boy held for last Friday fatal stabbing of a classmate on a Delta School bus has been taken to the Child Study Institute at Toledo for observation. Douglas Konrath, adjudged a delinquent in Juvenile Court, will be examined for 30 days then returned to the court. Karen Smith 12 of near Delta died after being stabbed twice in the back with a seven inch hunting knife as the bus stopped to unload pupils.

Wauseon Toledo Douglas Konrath Fulton County John Barber Karen Smith Delta Douglas

Kings Mills Woman To Be Charged Today

Warren County Prosecutor Fred Jones said he planned to file charges today against Pauline Freeman 21 in the fatal shooting of her husband Robert 30 at their Kings Mills home. Neighbors noted domestic difficulties. Freeman worked as an automobile mechanic in Middletown.

Lebanon Warren County Fred Jones Pauline Freeman Robert Kings Mills Freeman Middletown

Gas Tank Blast at Port Brownsville Kills Several

Brownsville Texas bulletin reports a gas tank explosion at Port Brownsville with initial word of multiple fatalities and fire. State police were on scene as details remained incomplete.

Brownsville Tex Port Brownsville

Ohio Congressmen Vote on Veto Override

Eight Ohio House members backed overriding President Eisenhower on a pollution control bill while 18 opposed. Democrats Ashley Cook Hays Kirwan Levering Moeller Vanik voted for. Republicans Ayres Bolton Betts Brown Devine Henderson Hess Latta McCullough Schenck Baumhart Scherer voted against. Feighan paired for and Bow Minshall paired against. The veto stood 249 to 157.

Washington Ohio House of Representatives Eisenhower Ashley Cook Hays Kirwan Levering Moeller Vanik Ayres Bolton Betts Brown Devine Henderson Hess Latta McCulloch Schenck Baumhart Scherer

Ohio Firm Wins Low Bid for Fremont Army Reserve Center

The Price Construction Co. of Norwalk Ohio appeared as the low bidder at 108687 for building an Army Reserve Center in Fremont Ohio per the U S Corps of Engineers on Thursday. Eight other firms submitted bids.

Huntington W. Va Price Construction Co Norwalk Ohio Fremont U. S. Corps of Engineers

Conviction Upheld By Appeals Court

The Fourth District Court of Appeals upholds the manslaughter conviction of Warnie Blanton 58 a former Ashland Ky police officer for the Dec 8 1958 shooting of Kenneth Hall near South Point Lawrence County. Blanton remains free on 50000 bond. Hall’s wife Ada faces a contempt citation for not testifying at the trial.

Ironton Fourth District Court of Appeals Warnie Blanton Ashland Lawrence County Blanton Kenneth Hall Hall South Point Ada Lawrence County Common Pleas Court

Aged Patients Switched From Mental Hospitals

In Columbus the state will transfer more than 3000 aged patients from mental hospitals to private nursing homes starting April. The plan aims to save about three million dollars with the federal government covering part of the cost. 812 beds have been found, including 434 ambulatory, 237 bed fast, and 141 custodial patients. Three state departments coordinate the effort: Mental Hygiene and Correction, Welfare for Aid for the Aged, and Health Department supervising the nursing homes.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle R. C. Anderson Mental Hygiene Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Welfare Health Department

Governor DiSalle Announces Speaking Engagements

Governor Michael V. DiSalle schedules speaking appearances at Pomeroy civic meeting next Monday and the Juvenile Center dedication in Akron on March 6. He will also attend events in Marion Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on March 12, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce March 17, Cleveland Italian-American Dinner March 24, and Canton Mental Health Assn. March 29.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Pomeroy Akron Marion Jefferson-Jackson Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Canton Mental Health Assn

McArthur Dedicates New Post Office This Saturday

After more than 20 years of effort and repeated delays, McArthur will dedicate its modern brick and glass post office on St Market Street this Saturday at 7 p.m. The ceremony moves to the Common Pleas Court room if weather fails.

McArthur Vinton Peet Sei Common Pleas Court St. Market St Washington S. Market St Vinton County Courthouse Messenger Newsphotos

Schaffer Trial Jurors Seated in 1958 Slaying Case

Ironton Ohio 12 jurors seated for first degree murder trial of Billy Joe Schaffer after screening 148 of 700 prospective jurors. An alternate juror will be chosen. Both sides may challenge the seated jurors. Schaffer, 24, faces life imprisonment for the killing of former teacher Emma Remy during a 28 cent robbery.

Ironton Billy Joe Schaffer Schaffer Emma Remy

theft reported of article from WSU library

In Pullman Washington the WSU library director said a single article was stolen from a book on Thursday. The article title read ae it can be stop ped.

Pullman Wash Washington State University Library

Fockler Details Ohio Hospital Transfer Plan

Dr. H. H. Fockler of Athens State Hospital outlined a new program aiding the institution which has cut its population from 1750 to 1494 in six years. The hospital has transferred aged patients to private homes and nursing facilities under family care and similar provisions. He said 75 patients could be shifted under probate court action in Southeastern Ohio.

Athens H. H. Fockler Athens State Hospital Fockler Ohio

Girl Hit By Rifle Bullet In Los Angeles

A .30 caliber rifle fired at a gopher missed the animal but the bullet pierced a gopher hole wood fence and a house wall before entering the back of 4 year old Donna J Sword while she watched television on Thursday surgeons removed the bullet and she is in fair condition neighbor Douglas J Beane 24 said he fired at the gopher and was released after questioning

Los Angeles Donna J. Sword Douglas J. Beane Gopher

Man Killed by Pistol Shot Through Wall

In Houston a .22 caliber pistol shot fired through an apartment wall killed 21 year old Walter R. Jones while he ate supper. Police released neighbor Bobby Jackson on his own recognizance 23 who gave a statement saying the pistol discharged while he was placing it back in its holster. Jackson said he had been practicing a fast draw.

Houston Tex Walter R. Jones Bobby Jackson Jackson

61 Die In Rio Air Crash During Eisenhower Visit

A mid afternoon collision over Guanabara Bay left 61 dead and three survivors from a U.S. Navy plane and a Brazilian airliner. President Eisenhower continued his Brazil tour as crews searched for bodies and officials investigated the crash near Sugar Leaf Mountain.

Rio de Janeiro Guanabara Bay Eisenhower Brazil Rio U.S. Navy

Parents Learn Son Not In SA Air Crash

Gallipolis residents Mr and Mrs Dale Miller learn their son Sgt George Miller a member of the White House detail was not aboard the ill fated Navy transport during the South American tour call from Washington confirms he is not on the plane. Sgt Miller is with the Signal Corps at Washington Headquarters and was in Argentina until March 1. His duties include communications and he has joined the President on prior trips to the Far East Scotland Paris and Caneca.

Gallipolis Dale Miller Rio Grande U. S. Navy George Miller Eisenhower Millers Washington White House Sgt. Miller Signal Corps South America Argentina Buenos Aires Far East Scotland Paris France Caneca

Urge Surplus Commodities Be Sold Quick

The House Appropriations Committee urged speedier sale of government surplus commodities to cut warehouse and financing costs. A report seeks $229,195,864 in supplemental funds for various agencies for the current fiscal year. The panel cites $1,262,000,000 anticipated warehousing and transport costs for 1960 and notes CCC could free capital by selling surplus at competitive prices.

Washington —ii House Appropriations Committee House Commodity Credit Corp CCC

Fire Gutts Kinstler Supermarket in Lucasville

A blaze early today gutted the Kinstler Supermarket in Lucasville causing about 100000 in damage. Four volunteer departments fought the fire reported at 6 am by a passing motorist. The cause was tied to the furnace in the old two story building and U S 23 traffic was blocked. Owner Jacob Kinstler estimated the loss and feared total destruction.

Portsmouth Kinstler Lucasville U. S. 23 Jacob Kinstler

Cincinnati Woman Dies After Apartment Fire

Mrs. Fannie Harris, 85, died after an apartment fire in Cincinnati. She was among about 175 rescued and was found unconscious in a hallway. The coroner ruled death due to pneumonia from smoke inhalation.

Cincinnati Fannie Harris Harris

Cleveland Trackless Trolley Hit by Truck Injures Eight

A Cleveland Transit System trackless trolley was rear‑ended by a truck, injuring eight riders. All injuries described as not serious, and no fatalities reported.

Cleveland Cleveland Transit System

Burke Pleads Guilty to First Degree Manslaughter in Ohio

James Burke 37 pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to first degree manslaughter for the October 31 killing of Robert Doggett. Burke was sentenced to 120 years in the penitentiary after admitting he believed Doggett had robbed him of 18 dollars.

Cincinnati James Burke Common Pleas Burke Robert Doggett

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