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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1957

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Chou En Li’s Visit Signals Chinese Shift Toward Moscow

The piece argues Chou En Lai backs stronger Soviet led unity of world communism. It notes a shift from calling the USSR center to head of the movement, with caution about Poland under Gomulka. It warns Moscow will lead Communist efforts as Western powers misjured by Middle East tensions.

William L. Ryan China Chou En-lai Soviet Communist Party Chou Soviet Union Poland United States Wladyslaw Gomulka Moscow Commu Hungary West Middle East Chou Enlai Josef Cyrankiewacz Warsaw Kremlin Russia

ONeill Becomes Ohio's 59th Governor Inauguration

C William ONeill takes office as Ohio governor at noon, pledging reverence and humility. The 40 year old former attorney general and House speaker vows candid leadership to tackle state problems and oversee major highway and mental hospital expansion. He signals swift passage of a $200000 salary bill to hire top executives and will sign it into law.

Columbus Ohio C. William O'Neill GOP House Marietta Northwest Territory O'Neill Washington County Senate 102Nd General Assembly

Senator Price Daniel Resignation Raises Senate Control Hopes

Washington reports the resignation of Senator Price Daniel of Texas to become governor sparks talk that Republicans could gain Senate control. The outcome hinges on Governor Allan Shivers naming a successor who would align with Republican votes and uphold the appointment. Shivers, a Democrat, has backed President Eisenhower.

Washington Sen Price Daniel Dtex Texas Senate Allan Shivers Daniel Shivers Eisenhower

U S disarmament plan submitted to United Nations

The United States presented a five point disarmament program to the UN General Assembly urging a ban on new nuclear weapon stockpiles and international control of space missiles. It calls for phased establishment of an airtight inspection system to prevent violations before any implementation.

United Nations N.Y United States Soviet Union Britain France

Dulles Warns of Decisive Middle East Test in Cold War

Secretary of State Dulles told a Senate joint session the Middle East may be the decisive test in the struggle between communism and freedom. He warned that Communist leaders will take every risk and urged Congress to grant standby authority for military action and economic and military aid to free nations in the region. He noted the stakes are high and Congress should not be a mere observer.

Washington Dulles Middle East Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Congress of the United States Eisenhower House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress

Weekend Snow Likely Across State With Frigid Week Ahead

The forecast calls for temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below normal with highs from 35 to 41 and lows around 20 to 24. A cold week with possible snow across much of the state Thursday through Saturday and frequent lake effect flurries near Lake Erie.

Lake Erie

Centerpiece of Parade Ohio's Inaugural Flame Float

Ohio’s inaugural parade float will shoot flames and smoke up to 100 feet as a peacetime atomic energy representation. Richard W. McCabe, an aide, said a pyro device will be tested for safety and cleared by a fire inspector. The float shows two human figures and atom spheres with no moving parts, described as an attention grabber. Republicans contributed 3000 dollars toward the float with more funds needed from the inauguration committee.

Washington P — Ohio Richard W. McCabe Columbus Ohio McCabe Sen Bricker Rohio Oho

Mamie Eisenhower among world’s 10 worst dressed women

London fashion writer Anne Scott-James ranks Mamie Eisenhower in the Sunday Express list of ten worst dressed women. She says the first lady’s outfits resemble a college girl and criticizes bangs bonnet and leopard print, pairing her with Greta Garbo and Anita Ekberg in the selection.

London Mamie Eisenhower Anne Scott-James The Sunday Express America Scott-James Greta Garbo Anita Ekberg

Khrushchev Dismisses Ike Middle East Plan

Soviet party chief Nikita Khrushchev denounces President Eisenhower's new Middle Eastern policy, calling it a plan that will be thrown onto the garbage heap of history. The exchange signals Cold War rhetoric shaping regional strategy.

London Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower

Former Senator Brooks Dies in Passavant Hospital

Former Illinois Senator C Wayland Brooks died early today at Passavant Hospital. He was 59.

Chicago Ilinois Wayland Brooks Passavant Hospital

Macmillan Forms Cabinet With Eden Supporters

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan named a cabinet largely drawn from Eden era allies led by right wing Conservatives. Foreign Secretary John Selwyn Lloyd kept his post as did Butler as leader in the Commons and Croft as chancellor. Five Eden ministers were dropped amid controversy over Suez legacy.

London Harold Macmillan Eden Egypt John Selwyn Lloyd Lloyd Richard Austen Butler Macmillan House of Commons Home Secretary Butler Peter Thorney Croft Board of Trade Defense Anthony Head Suez

Ohio Mishaps Take 14 Lives

An Associated Press survey shows fourteen Ohio deaths over the weekend from traffic crashes and winter accidents. The toll includes a Dayton teen who drowned after slipping through thin ice and two young girls who sledded into autos in Canton and near Elyria. Sunday fatalities list Bill Reeves 20 of Seneca and Miles Farley 30 of Marietta in separate auto crashes.

Ohio Dayton Canton Elyria Associated Press Bill Reeves Seneca Coal Grove Miles Farley Marietta

Owl causes brief blackout across four Missouri communities

A large owl collided with a 33,000 volt line in Clinton Missouri causing a transformer to burn out and cut power to Clinton Deepwater Lowry City and Osceola for about 15 minutes. Utilities restored service after repairs.

Clinton Deepwater Lowry City Osceola

Falling Snow Brings Record Cold Across Athens Area

Shivering residents endured up to 10 inches of snowfall as temperatures plunged. Athens recorded below zero with an official 8 below in the region while city readings ran a few degrees warmer. Across the nation subzero readings stretched from the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes and New England.

Chicago Bismarck N.D International Falls Minn Grantsburg Wis Burlington Iowa Syracuse N.Y Massena Watertown Albany New England Lebanon N. H Cleveland Edward Hovanetz Harvey A. Schmitt

Israel Says Sinai Retreat To UN Is Last Line

Israel vows to cede El Arish at Sinai to UN troops on Tuesday as Cairo plans for entry. Officials press for iron guarantees on shipping through Suez and Gulf of Aqaba and border security before any more withdrawals. Heavy snow and cold grip the Midwest and Northeast with several deaths and major travel disruptions.

Jerusalem el ’Arish Sinai El’Arish Mediterranean Israel Cairo Suez Canal Gulf of Aqaba

Eisenhower hears call for aid on drought stop

President Eisenhower tours drought stricken Southwest seeking relief aid as Texas lawmakers press for broader federal loan assistance for farmers and ranchers. He travels through San Angelo and spokes with Benson and Seaton about relief measures.

Tke Marvin L. Arrowsmith San Angelo Tex Eisenhower Southwest Texas Agriculture Department Woodward Okla Clovis N. M Davis- Monthan Air Force Base Tucson Ariz Pueblo Colo Garden City Kan Wichita Washington Great Plains Benson Interior Seaton Federal Small Business Administration

Athens County records first traffic fatality of 1957

Earl Munsee age 58 died in Sheltering Arms Hospital from chest internal injuries after his car collided with a truck on Route 50 four miles east of Athens. The crash occurred Thursday afternoon and Munsee was hurt Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are being planned by Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home. His papers indicate ties to Ohio and West Virginia and include a letter from Governor Marland commending him for an unspecified job.

Athens County Canaanville Sheltering Arms Hospital Earl Munsee Munsee State Highway Patrol Athens Dowler-Ferguson - Hughes Funeral Home Ohio West Virginia

Army orders six months training for all new Guardsmen

The Army defied National Guard opposition and ordered six months of active duty training for all new Guardsmen. Secretary Wilber Brucker announced the policy, effective April 1, after backing by General Maxwell D. Taylor against the National Guard Bureau’s nonconcurred view.

Washington National Guard Army Wilber Brucker Maxwell D. Taylor National Guard Bureau

Barcelona Protest Strikes City Transit Over Fare Rise

Spanish protesters in Barcelona began a strike against streetcar and bus service to oppose a fare increase. The action disrupted public transport as workers joined the demonstration, signaling wider discontent with transit pricing.

Barcelona Spain

Bogart Dies at 56 After Cancer Battle

Hollywood mourns Humphrey Bogart a Academy Award winner dies of esophageal cancer at 56 in Holmby Hills wife Lauren Bacall by his side. Children Stephen and Leslie 8 and 4 present as funeral plans to Forest Lawn Glendale are pending.

Hollywood Humphrey Bogart Bogie Lauren Bacall Holmby Hills Manse Bogart Stephen Leslie

Fifteen NYC Railroad Cars Demolished in Wreck

Fifteen New York Central Railroad freight cars were wrecked near Bremen as a freight train left the track. Six cars carried stones and nine were empty hoppers. no injuries were reported. The cause of the derailment was not determined.

Lancaster New York Central Railroad Bremen Fairfield County

Dean of Nelsonville Physicians Dies at 71

Nelsonville doctor Charles C. Butt age 71 known as the dean of Nelsonville physicians died late today at Mount St. Mary Hospital after a stay since November. Arrangements are being completed by the Warren Funeral Home.

Nelsonville Charles C. Butt Mount St. Mary Hospital Warren Funeral Home

Real Bargain Classifieds Draw Ready Shoppers

Readers seek bargains in classified ads for sales and services. The notice promotes placing want ads to reach thousands of value hunters and secure results through Messenger want ads.

Messenger

Want Ad Number 31242 Listing

Classified notice advertises low seven time rate with cancellation privileges. Includes reference to want ad number 31242 for reader inquiries and scheduling.

Kadar Orders Death Penalty For Strikers

In Budapest, Janos Kadar’s regime decreed death within 24 hours for promoters of strikes as part of martial law measures begun December 9. Soviet armored cars patrol the streets while a ban on unauthorized meetings extends to March 31, with special courts empowered to hang those disturbing factory activity.

Budapest Hungary Janos Kadar

Secret Service Arrests Counterfeit Ring Members in Columbus

Three men and three women were arrested Sunday by Secret Service agents in Columbus. Ralph W. Robuck, agent in charge, said some will face charges of aiding and abetting the passing of counterfeit bills. At least four are believed to be part of a nationwide ring passing counterfeit $10 bills.

Columbus Secret Service Ralph W. Robuck Robuck

West Drafting Plans on Suez

Western Powers aim for a provisional Egypt accord within seven weeks to govern Suez Canal operations. Dulles and Pineau stressed March 1 as a deadline, with Britain’s Macmillan likely to accept the plan. The canal, jammed by Egypt fighting, could be partially clear by March 1 for ships up to 10,000 tons.

Washington Egypt Suez Canal Cairo State Dulles Christian Pineau Harold Macmillan

Soviet to launch world's first atomic powered ice breaker this year

East German press reported that the Soviet Union will launch the first atomic powered ice breaker later this year. The ship’s size was not disclosed.

Berlin Soviet Union

White Princeton minister joins Negro church in New Jersey

Rev. David H. McAlpin Jr. a 28 year old Ivy League trained preacher from Princeton Class of 1950 is installed as the first white associate pastor at the 115 year old Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church in Princeton. The church serves 300 segregated members including students from Princeton University and the Westminster Choir College. McAlpin and his wife Joan Rockefeller daughter of Avery Rockefeller will move into the Negro neighborhood.

Princeton N.J Witherspoon St. Presbyterian Church David H. McAlpin Jr New York A Rockefeller McAlpin Witherspoon Church Princeton Theological Seminary Westminster Choir College Joan Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, Sr Avery Rockefeller Greenwich, Conn Schrader, Rockefeller & Co Wall Street David H. McAlpin Clark, Dodge & Co Condien

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