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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1957

Page

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Knowland Plans 1959 Senate Leave to Try 1960 Bid

Senator Knowland of California announced he will not seek reelection in 1958 with his term ending January 1959 to spend more time in California and to work as assistant publisher of the Oakland Tribune. He left open a possible run for governor in 1958 or the 1960 GOP presidential nomination.

Washington Sen Knowland Calif Nixon Senate California Robert Taft Ohio Eisenhower GOP Oakland Tribune Goodwin J. Knight Politi Cal Advancement Knight Sacramento

Pet Deer Lulabell Charms Connolly Family in Ohio Town

Lulabell, a one year old pet deer kept by the William Connolly family of Long Bottom, Ohio, enjoys corn and cigarettes from admirers. She was rescued as a fawn after a wire fence injury, nursed back to health, and now roams with the family’s dogs guarding her. She recognizes calls, avoids moving cars, and is content near home though spends much time in nearby woods. Rudolph is mentioned as a rival for Santa, but Lulabell stays with the Connollys.

Lulabell William Connolly Long Bottom Rudolph Connallys Connally Connolly A. H. Joachim Meigs County Joachim Teddy Connolly Santa Connollys

Army probes leak of missile policy document

The Army launched a formal investigation into a leak of a document about limits on Army missile development and use. The paper, reportedly containing secret information, appeared after Secretary Wilson's Nov. 26 order on Army roles, with some copies shared with congressmen. Col. John C. Nickerson Jr., chief at Redstone Arsenal, was named in the inquiry.

Secretary of Defense Wilson Army Air Force Pentagon John C. Nickerson, Jr Ballistic

Kadar’s Reds Threaten New Hungarian Purge

In Budapest Premier Janos Kadar’s regime signals a renewed purge against remnants of the Hungarian revolution. Nepszabadsag vows no truce with counterrevolutionaries and a political fight to isolate and destroy archers, petty bourgeois, and others deemed counter to the regime.

Budapest Janos Kadar Nepszabadsag Kadar

Voting Law Studied by Ohio Officials

The Ohio Association of Election Officials said it will study a state rule requiring voters to reside in Ohio one year before voting in federal elections, a measure under consideration in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Association of Election Officials Ohio

Two Coal-Mine Rescuers Honored for Saving Hanning

Thomas J. Riley Jr. of Nelsonville and William J. Stephenson of Glouster received U S Bureau of Mines Certificates of Honor for rescuing Eldridge R. Hanning at the Wharton auger mine on October 12. Hanning, Cherniak, and Newsom were overcome by gas. Riley and Stephenson pulled them out and revived Hanning.

U. S. Bureau of Mines F. E. Hughes Athens Thomas J. Riley, Jr Nelsonville William J. Stephenson Glouster Eldridge R. Hanning Hanning Wharton Auger Paul Cherniak Lawrence Newsom Cherniak Newsom Riley Stephenson Hole Mount St. Mary Hospital Hughes T. C. Higgins Bureau Ohio St. Clairsville The Wharton Coal Company

Russian Orthodox Church postpones Geneva conference

The heads of Russia's Orthodox Church postponed indefinitely a conference with leaders of the World Council of Churches that was set for late this month in France.

Geneva Russia World Council of Churches France

Pay Boost Bill Moves To Brown In Ohio

The Ohio House will send an act raising pay for state department heads and board members, totaling about 20000 per year, to interim Gov. John W. Brown. The measure, rushed through the Senate, boosts top salaries to 30000 for highway director and 25000 for mental hygiene director with eight directors at 18000 and four at 16000, plus raises for six boards. The move signals ONeill will name cabinet picks once signed.

Columbus Ohio House John W. Brown State Department State Senate General Assembly Senate C. Stanley Mechem O’neill House Mechem O'Neill Finance Welfare Natural Resources Bureau of Unemployment Workmen's Compensation Commerce Public Works Agriculture

Ohio attorney general rules on driving license display

Atty. Gen. C. William O'Neill said a driver not producing a license when stopped is not violating Ohio law if unable to show it immediately. The driver has a reasonable time to produce the license. It remains a misdemeanor if the license is on the person and refused to display it.

Columbus Ohio Atty. Gen William O'Neill O‘neill

East Germany to receive more Soviet aid and control

Moscow reports promise of increased economic assistance to East Germany and temporary Soviet troop presence with limited East German say on troop numbers. Communique outlines future accord on jurisdiction, housing, communications, and transport usage without a time limit, unlike Poland.

Moscow Soviet Union East Germany Kremlin Poland East Berlin

Debt claim seeks $1.338 million for Ohio dating to Davey era

Rep. Jen kins of Ohio pushes federal repayment of a $1,338,000 debt from the New Deal era, alleging the Roosevelt administration halted one month's old age pension payments during Gov. Martin L. Davey's term. He introduced a bill to recover the funds, though he doubts quick passage.

Washington Jenkins Ohio Martin L. Davey Davey Roosvelt

Mexico City Says No Knowledge of Communist Invasion Plot

The Foreign Ministry declared it knows nothing about any reported plan for a communist backed invasion of Guatemala from Mexico and said the government is taking no action.

Mexico City Foreign Ministry Guatemala Mexico

Body Snatchers Actress Reenacts Kidnapping Scene

Marie McDonald stars in a color police film recounting a midnight kidnapping at her San Fernando Valley home. The production used police cameramen, walkie talkies, and six takes for one bedroom sequence with officers narrating events for reporters.

Encino Calif P— Marie McDonald Monday San Fernando Valley Hollywood

Gordon Sees Approval of Ike's Mid-East Plan

The House Foreign Affairs Committee leaders predict quick approval of President Eisenhower's Middle East resolution authorizing aid and possible U S armed force, as Dulles faces further hearings. Senate actions remain pending with some changes expected.

Gordon Ike Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Republican Committee House Eisenhower Middle East Thomas 8. Gordon Ill Rep Vorys Ohio Dulles Senate Sen Russell

Ohio Reports Road Expense for 1956 in Road Program

Columbus Ohio Highway Director S O Linzell reported that Ohio's highway improvement program cost 223 million 470 thousand 954 dollars in 1956 not counting maintenance. Contracts totaled 162 million 821 thousand 506 dollars with 39 million 893 thousand 006 dollars for right of way and 15 million 57 thousand 689 for engineering. The year saw 162 point 52 miles of four lane divided highway and 29 new bridges at about 59 million dollars, with 452 contracts awarded. Linzell predicted about 250 million dollars for 1957 and that Ohio would lead the nation in highway construction based on provisional data.

Columbus Ohio S. O. Linzell Linzzell

Governor Clyde Inauguration Marred by Dud Shells

In Salt Lake City George D. Clyde was sworn in as Utah's 10th governor with a planned 19 gun salute. Only 18 bangs were heard after a dud shell disabled one of the two howitzers, and a second dud blanked the 19th shot, yet officials continued the ceremony.

Salt Lake City George D. Clyde Utah Utah National Guard

Dynamite Blast Kills Three in Ridgway Garage

A Sunday fire at a county highway garage in Ridgway Colorado caused by an over heated stove led to an explosion with twelve cases of dynamite. Sheriff Harry R. Scott reported three dead and eighteen injured in the incident.

Ridgway Colo Harry R. Scott

Beavers and fast ad help for Albany renter

A playful note compares a beaver's gnaw speed to quick ad results. It mentions a renter in a hurry in Albany seeking a T room house with bath and large garden, with contact Wayne Welch.

Albany Wayne Welch

Dulles Battles Arab Doubts on Ike Middle East Plan

Secretary of State Dulles works to win Arab support for Eisenhower's plan amid Soviet propaganda claims of Western colonialism. Former Rep. Richards assumes an education and acceptance role, while Dulles rules out U.S. funding for the Aswan Dam.

Washington Dulles Eisenhower Middle East Israel Turkey Pakistan James P. Richards South Carolina Foreign Affairs Committee Richards House Committee Egypt U.S Nile

Arabs in Cairo and Capitals Weigh Eisenhower Doctrine

Cairo and other Arab capitals discuss the new U.S. Eisenhower doctrine with Egypt Syria Saudi Arabia and Jordan engaging in consultations. Some leaders and editors express cautious approval while others remain cool noting reservations about enforcement and impact.

Cairo Egypt Middle East al Ahram Syria Saudi Arabia Jordan United States Charles Malik Hussein U. S Bourse Egyptienne

CWA Yields Union Shop in Ohio Telephone Negotiations

The Communications Workers of America says it will yield on the union shop issue in talks with Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co. The dispute, which helped delay a strike since July 15, centers on about 16 points. The company proposes a voluntary maintenance of membership instead of mandatory unionization for new workers.

Portsmouth Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co Communications Workers of America CWA J. Curtis Fletcher Ohio Consolidated

Polish reporter defects to the West from East Berlin

A Polish News Agency correspondent based in East Berlin reportedly defects to the West as Western friends confirm the move. The defection underscores Cold War tensions and media access behind the Iron Curtain.

West Berlin East Berlin West

Seating Plan Set on Bute

The Tallahassee City Commission ordered a seating plan on city buses to preserve segregation. Drivers assign riders to specific seats with tickets. violators face a 500 dollar fine or 60 days in jail unless they accept a fare refund. The plan replaces the segregated section of the franchise amid questioned validity due to recent court rulings. Reverend C. K. Steele of a Negro integration group declined comment pending study.

Tallahassee Fla City Commission C. K. Steele

Arabian King To Visit For Talks On Red Plan

King Saud of Saudi Arabia will visit Washington January 30 to February 1 to discuss Eisenhower's plan to block Red aggression in the Middle East. The White House says the talks will cover Middle East matters of mutual interest to the two nations.

Washington King Saud Saudi Arabia Eisenhower Middle East White House

Attending Phone Meet Columbus

Robert Sheldon of the Commonwealth Telephone Co. attends a quarterly meeting of the Ohio Independent Telephone Co. plant convention in Columbus.

Columbus Robert Sheldon Commonwealth Telephone Co Ohio Independent Telephone Co

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