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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1959

Page

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Baby Returned to Parents in Brooklyn Kidnapping Case

Widowed mother of eight Jean Lavarone faces a kidnapping charge for allegedly abducting infant Lisa Rose Chionchio from St. Peter’s Hospital to pressure a former lover into marriage. Police traced the baby to Lavarone’s Brooklyn apartment where medical tests confirmed her identity. The infant was returned to Frances, the mother, at St. Peter’s Hospital.

Lavarone Lisa Rose Chionchio St. Peter's Hospital Brooklyn Jane Frances Chionchio Frank Lisa Rose Jean Lavarone

Landslide Buries Bay On Beach Near Land's End

San Francisco youths Bill Stoltero and Margaret Valentine were at Land's End near China Beach after school when heavy rain caused a landslide. Margaret survived with shock and injuries, while rescuers searched for 16 year old Bill through the night but found no sign of him.

San Francisco Calif Land's End Golden Gate China Beach Bill Stoltero Margaret Valentine Washington High School Park Emergency Hospital Bill

Burns Fatal To Girl in Geauga County Fire

Two year old Sandra Brown died in Lakeside Hospital after a Sunday fire at the Geauga County home. Her mother Mrs Lee Brown and the other two children remain in fair condition.

Cleveland Sandra Brown Geauga County Lakeside Hospital Lee Brown

Ex-Policeman Indicted in Fatal Shooting

Warnie Blanton 58 of South Shore Ky and former Ashland Ky officer indicted by Lawrence County Grand Jury on second degree murder in the fatal shooting of William K Hall 44 of North Ke anoa.

Ironton, Ohio Warnie Blanton South Shore Ashland, Ky Lawrence County Grand Jury William K. Hall North Kenova

Eisenhower outlines 77 billion budget and surplus hint

President Eisenhower presented a 77 billion dollar budget plan to new Republican leaders. He indicated a surplus of about 190 million dollars for the upcoming fiscal year. House GOP Leader Halleck said tax relief may come in two to three years if Democrats cooperate with spending and legislation.

Washington Eisenhower Congress House Charles A. Halleck Indiana New Congress

Loyalty Oath Provokes Oberlin Protest Over Loans

Oberlin College students and faculty react to a loyalty oath required for federal college loan and scholarship programs. The oath bars belief in any subversive organization, a restriction labeled dangerous by the student council as Congress enacts National Defense Education Act provisions for national security funding.

Oberlin Oberlin College Congress

Rabbi to Be Honored by National Conference in Cleveland

In Cleveland on February 22 Rabii Abba Hillel Silver will receive the National Human Relations Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for his work in promoting interfaith harmony and civil rights.

Cleveland National Conference of Christians and Jews Abba Hillel

Wendell H Pierce Named Cincinnati Schools Superintendent

Wendell H Pierce is named the new superintendent designate of Cincinnati public schools. He will assume the post on August 1.

Cincinnati Wendell H Pierce Cincinnati Public Schools

Mayor Egan Loses Duel With Aurora Council Sergeant at Arms

Aurora Illinois mayor Paul Egan, 58, was driven from the council chamber after a one round fight with sergeant at arms Herman Halbesma, 43, injuring his jaw and facial bruises. Egan spent the night in St Charles Hospital with police chief and force tensions noted.

Auroro Paul Egan Aurora St. Charles Hospital Egan J. D. Rossman Herman M. Halbesma Halbesma

Probe Aims At Robbery Fall Theory in Columbus Death

Two men were arrested and a third sought in the death of former TV newsman Ed Wood. Police hold to robbery as the motive and say Wood died after a fall from stairs. Ed wards Jr. and Carl Oscar Lewis were jailed. Alfred Spencer Tragham is wanted. Missing items include Wood's wallet coat and wrist watch.

Columbus Ed Wood Robert G. Edwards Jr Wood Carl Oscar Lewis Alfred Spencer Tragham Edwards Lewis Tragham

Ohio Teacher Cleared Of Obscenity Charge

Roy Englert a 33 year old Massillon resident who teaches in Summit County was cleared in municipal court of disorderly conduct for an obscene telephone call to a 22 year old woman. Judge James E. Sweeney dismissed the case for lack of evidence after police said the call was made last October and led to a date.

Cleveland Roy Englert Massillon Summit County James E. Sweeney Englert

Eisenhower Meets New GOP Leaders on Budget Message

President Eisenhower holds talks with the new Republican leadership of Congress. The session aims to brief him on the forthcoming budget and economic messages, both due to Congress next week.

Washington Eisenhower Congress

Cuba Executes Ramp Up in Batista-Era Repression

Cuba’s provisional government reports a rising death toll as Fidel Castro’s military courts carry out executions for anti-rebel violence. At least 145 killed since Batista fled, with up to 100 prisoners awaiting speedy hearings in Oriente. About 3,000 held nationwide. Bohemia alleges 20,000 killed since 1952.

Havana Cuba Fidel Castro Fulgencio Batista Batista Oriente Vince Santiago Oriente Castro Manzanillo Fidel Raul Bohemia

Keen Look At Defense Plans Due

Vice President Richard M. Nixon signals an in depth review of President Eisenhower's defense program. Democrats prepared for thorough scrutiny as Congress opens. Nixon believes the seven billion dollar missile emphasis fits a plan to keep U S military power ahead of the Soviet Union. The Senate Preparedness subcommittee plans to probe missile strength once Congress is organized.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Nixon Congress U. S Soviet Union Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas

Catch Scares Fishermen Off Galilee

The four man crew of the fishing dragger Bob M Barry headed for port after finding an extra 500 pounds in a 1500 pound cod catch. The weight came from a magnetic mine-like device similar to WWI era mines.

Galilee R.I Bob ‘M’ Barry United States

Nine Dead In Alaska Crash

Rescue teams worked on a shattered Air Force plane wreck on Petrof Glacier after it failed to clear a mountain range and crashed near Homer Alaska. Nine crewmen were killed as the aircraft struck the glacier at about 3000 to 4000 feet.

Anchorage

Mikoyan Closes Los Angeles Visit With TV Appearance

Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastasi Mikoyan wrapped a Los Angeles tour with a surprise Monday night TV spot. He met movie stars and students, then rode in a police escorted caravan to the studio. Police and State Dept guards planned today’s airport departure for New York. On the 25 minute program he said closer US Soviet ties, especially in trade, can ease differences.

Los Angeles Calif Anastasi Mikoyan Hollywood Detroit Cleveland Chicago San Francisco State Department New York U. S Soviet Union

Delayed action on revoking several school charters

In Columbus four Hocking County schools Carbon Hill Rockbridge Gibisonville and South Bloomingville along with 11 others face possible charter revocation for not meeting state standards. State Superintendent E H Holt withdrew his recommendation pending steps under the Administrative Procedures Act and hearings. Albany in Athens County remains under temporary charter status while six more schools are reviewed. The board also rejected a plan to bar driver training during school hours and to require post‑school driver courses. The board set its next meeting for February 4 at 1 p m.

Columbus Hocking County Carbon Hill Rockbridge Gibisonville South Bloomingville E. H. Holt Superintendent of Public Instruction State Board of Education Albany Athens County

Single Woman Space Pioneer Said Likely

Oakland report cites Col John Stapp of Wright Field saying research shows men grow worried for family and become aggressive in long space trips. A single woman reportedly lasted five days in a test chamber before exiting when food ran out, described as passive with no close ties.

Oakland Calif John Stapp Air Force Wright Field Ohio Alameda

Editor's Mother Dies in Ferguson Nursing Home

Mrs. W. J. Johns, 82, mother of B T Johns chief of the Ohio Associated Press bureau in Columbus, died Monday in a Ferguson Missouri nursing home where she had been a long time patient. Cause of death was a stroke.

Columbus W. J. Johns B T Johns Ohio Associated Press Ferguson

Weather Summary for the Midweek Across The Nation

Partly cloudy and mild tonight and Wednesday in many areas. Low temperatures around the 20s to 30s with highs in the 50s to 60s in some regions. Western states show cooler tonight with a chance of rain by afternoon and less warmth on Wednesday. Clouds and varied conditions noted in major cities including Chicago Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Los Angeles Memphis Portland St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Washington.

West Virginia Chicago Jae Cleveland Detroit Helena Kansas City Angeles Memphis St. Paul Cheat Aklahoma City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland Ore Loula Tampa Seoremeg Washington Qsaeceu

Evangelist Billy Graham Plans Mayo Clinic Visit

Evangelist Billy Graham heads to Mayo Clinic specialists in Rochester Minnesota for evaluation after a possible ruptured blood vessel behind the retina. His schedule includes postponing a world tour and urging rest after advice from Vice President Nixon.

Minneapolis Minn Billy Graham Mayo Clinic Richard M. Nixon Australia Inlaw Graham Rochester, Minn R. Nelson Bell Montreal N. C

Six Cities Bid For 1960 Republican Convention

Washington six cities will submit official bids January 19 and 20 for the 1960 Republican national convention Meade Alcorn RNC chairman said city representatives will appear before the site committee in Des Moines. Philadelphia Miami Beach and New York bid January 19 while Chicago Los Angeles and San Francisco bid January 20.

Washington Meade Alcorn Republican National Committee Republican Site Committee Des Moines Iowa Philadelphia Miami Beach New York Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco

Western Allies Offer East West Talks With Moscow

London reports Western allies ready to resume negotiations with Moscow within 48 hours on preventing surprise attacks with political discussions banned.

London Moscow

Senate adopts two thirds rule to curb filibusters

The Senate approved a new rule requiring two thirds of those present to vote to end debate, a shift from the previous 66 of 98. Supporters led by Lyndon Johnson call it a middle ground amid civil rights battles while opponents fear restricted debate.

Washington Senate Jacob K. Javits R-Ny America Paul H. Douglas D-Ill Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Congress Johnson Douglas Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate of the United

Dry mild winter air grips eastern United States

Weather outlook shows dry and mild conditions from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast with showers in the West. Cooler air reaches northern California and Pacific Northwest while Minnesota also cools. Sunshine and southerly winds warm the Midwest and East. Gulf winds raise Florida temperatures with overall higher readings than 24 hours earlier east of the Rockies.

Rockies Atlantic Coast California Pacific Northwest Minnesota Midwest Gulf Florida Alabama Georgia Virginias Pennsylvania Ohio Great Lakes

Offices Set Up to Fight Crime and Racketeering

The Justice Department established four regional offices to coordinate a nationwide program against syndicated crime and organized racketeering. Field offices are active in New York City Chicago Los Angeles and Miami.

Washington Justice Department New York City Chicago Los Angeles Miami

Faubus to Take Oath for Third Term as Arkansas Governor

Arkansas Governor General Orval E Faubus is set to take a third-term oath today in Little Rock confirming his continued leadership. The ceremony marks Faubus's long tenure amid ongoing political activity in the state capital.

Donahey Receives Hourglass Gift At Inauguration

The Donahey family sent an hourglass once used by Sen. A Vic Donahey to Lt. Gov. John W. Donahey at the Ohio Senate rostrum. Sen. Danny D. Johnson presented the gift and offered a wish for guidance as Donahey begins his duties. The brief inaugural session included praise for both parties and Mrs. Donahey sat with her husband.

Columbus Donahey Tuscarawas County John W. Donahey Alliance U. S Vic Donahey John Donahey Ohio Senate Danny D. Johnson Tuscarawas Johnson Ohio Senate Paul M. Herbert Doyle Stocker New Philadelphia

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