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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1957
Page
1
Democratic Congress members criticized parts of Eisenhower's State of the Union urging postponement or modification of his plans. GOP leaders pledged to push a substantial portion, while Democrats warned of battles over finance, military aid, and refugee policy.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan outlined a planned reshuffle of the Conservative government inherited from Anthony Eden. Richard Butler could join the cabinet with a role possibly as foreign secretary, replacing Lloyd who bears blame for the Suez setback. Butler signaled willingness to serve. Lennox-Boyd eyed for foreign post if Butler stays as Commons leader. Eden remains out of sight at Chequers as Macmillan seeks united party support.
Democratic leaders in Congress plan to offer a nonbinding substitute resolution on Middle East security. The measure, inspired by Dean Acheson, would express concern and readiness to pursue presidential proposals but stop short of legal authority or military action. Representative Zablocki says several committee Democrats support the move.
A giant B52 bomber exploded in flight at Andover New Brunswick during a training test. Seven crew members died, one missing, one parachuted to safety. A second B29 crashed at Bergstrom Texas killing six. Investigators from Norton AFB join Boeing to probe the crashes.
Fifty boys in Budapest during lunchtime recess publicly burned Russian language textbooks in the street, drawing attention from onlookers. The incident occurred in an urban area of Hungary, with no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.
In New York the General Assembly votes 59 to 8 to create a watchdog committee to investigate the Hungarian crisis. The US sponsored measure will interview refugees and sources in the United States and Europe, while a separate Arab-Asian bloc conference weighs calling for Israeli troop withdrawal from Egypt.
Culver City California Hughes Aircraft Co says its new air to air guided missile outmaneuvers any enemy aircraft. It is designed for jet interceptors and can soar at supersonic speeds to altitudes well above other interceptors.
Harold Macmillan won the British prime ministership largely through a Conservative party swing driven by support for Eden's Suez policy. Rab Butler, seen as Eden's likely successor, lost ground as many Tories valued the Middle East stance despite Eden's downfall. Evening private meetings shifted opinion toward Macmillan, with Churchill and Salisbury reportedly advised in his favor.
Sir Anthony Eden resigned from the House of Commons and was offered an earldom by Queen Elizabeth II. He cited ill health and plans to step back from frontline politics as Prime Minister Harold Macmillan prepares to succeed him.
Columbus fourth district prize of pace contest crowned Sharon Schwartz from Marietta and Karen Moody from Roseville as winners announced by Dr. W Henry Shillington of the Ohio Council of Churches.
Sohio announced price increases on most products in Cleveland including gasoline up by one cent per gallon and home heating oil and diesel fuels up by a half cent.
The Sunday Messenger notes Ohio roads divide between big highways and the many vital small arteries. The article by Robert Fitzgibbons argues 90 percent of traffic uses local roads and questions safety and planning priorities. The issue also previews tuna recipes, fashion shifts, Marlene Olsen polio awareness, puzzles, music recaps, and broader community coverage.
Several thousand workers walked off two railroad equipment ships in Budapest amid reports militiamen opened fire with machine guns. Russian armored workers reportedly quit to protest renewed Stalinism, possible layoffs, and wage reductions.
An unusual cold wave grips northern India for the fifth day causing at least 10 deaths. The extreme chill brings heavy snowfall, six feet in some Himalayan regions, disrupting daily life.
The Ohio Selective Service Board issues a February induction call for 851 men. Entrants must be at least 22 on or before February 1 unless volunteering or delinquent from prior calls. County breakdown includes Athens 10, Gallia 4, Hocking 4, Jackson 6, Vinton 1, Washington 7.
French headquarters said 43 nationalist rebels were killed in the past two days in combat south of Ouarsenis Algeria. The report notes ongoing French operations against insurgents in the region.
Arkansas Democrat Rep. Brooks Hays urged entering security treaties with Middle East nations to defend against communist aggression. He spoke at Ohio University and said the UN charter allows such treaties, while Eisenhower’s plan favors no security pacts. He proposed U S authority to deploy forces under treaties and urged using the UN to promote peace and economic welfare in the region.
Cable slashings in Portsmouth Ohio threaten to blackout service as a strike between the Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co and the Communications Workers of America enters its 182nd day. More than 3500 of 17000 phones in the city and over 2000 of 2100 in Sciotoville have been cut, leaving New Boston with no service. Three CWA pickets were charged with violating a court injunction and released on bail as police reported ongoing vandalism amid the labor dispute.
Governor elect C William O Neill warned that his administration will tolerate no gambling casinos in Ohio Opening day will be closing day for gambling houses They would be padlocked immediately if they attempt to reopen He cited reports of planned reopenings in northwest Ohio and noted the new padlock law allows closure via the attorney general or county prosecutor
Washington Leonard W. Hall announced he is resigning as chairman of the Republican National Committee effective February 1. Hall, in office since April 10, 1953, told President Eisenhower after a White House conference and telegraphed all 146 committee members and Vice President Nixon. He had signaled plans after a 30 minute meeting with the President but would not name his next steps.
The forecast calls for temperatures four to six degrees below normal with limited changes over five days. Normal highs range from 35 in the north to 41 in the south, with lows from 20 to 24. Precipitation expected at 0 to 4 percent with a chance of light snow or sleet tonight and again Tuesday or Wednesday. Lake Erie may see almost daily snow flurries.
Senator Frank Lausche of Ohio criticized President Eisenhower’s State of the Union for signaling further federal subsidies and building programs he believes should be handled by state and local governments. He warned these actions could raise national debt even as Bricker praised the address and urged a treaty amendment to protect rights, calling his plan a Bill of Rights against executive agreements.
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