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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1957

Page

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War plan clash over Eisenhower Middle East aid

Adm. Arthur W. Radford says Congress passage of the Eisenhower Middle East resolution would nearly eliminate war risk in the region. Testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, later released, cites U S military superiority over Russia, quick movement into the Middle East, and uncertainty of simultaneous global small wars. It notes 417 million dollars of foreign aid funds remain unused, with 236.4 million not firmly programmed and 180% million reserved.

Washington Arthur W. Radford Congress Joint Chiefs of Staff House Foreign Affairs Committee United States Russia Middle East Eisenhower Radford Dulles

New Senator Blakley to Vote with Democrats

Texas appointee William A. Blakley arrived in Washington and announced a Democratic vote in the Senate reorganizational move. With Daniel succeeding Shivers as governor, the chamber stands 48 Democrats and 47 Republicans, a GOP tie possible if one more seat shifted.

Washington William A. Blakley Texas Senate Eisenhower Democrat Blakley Allan Shivers Price Daniel Daniel Shivers Nixon

Five Day Forecast Sees Cold Spell and Light Snow Likely

Temperatures will average 20 to 25 degrees below normal with highs 35 to 41 and lows 20 to 24. Cold conditions persist with minor daily changes. Precipitation totals around a half inch near Lake Erie and a quarter inch elsewhere. Snow flurries near Lake Erie through the period and a chance of light snow over the state this weekend.

Lake Erie

Bus Crash Triggers Angry Aftermath in Mexico City

Injured bus crash victims were tended by rival ambulance drivers and doctors who fought amid the chaos. One would be rescuer broke his hand. twenty people were injured and the bus driver was killed after the collision with an automobile and a streetcar.

Mexico City

Sino Polish Statement Attacks U S Policy Over Hungary

Warsaw pact leaders signed a joint declaration with Communist China criticizing U S foreign policy and backing Hungary's Kadar government. The text urged bloc solidarity on sovereignty and equality but avoided mentioning Soviet leadership, as Gomulka and Chou Enlai concluded five days of talks before Chou's flight to Budapest.

Warsaw Poland China U. S Kadar Hungary Chou Enlai Wladyslaw Gomulka Red Bloc Gomulka Chou

Cairo Orders Foreign Firms Egyptianized Across Egypt

The Nasr government mandates Egyptian management for all foreign banks, insurers, and traders in Egypt. British and French firms are reclassified as enemy property, others must convert within five years, while a new economic organization gains shares and potential compensation payments.

Cairo Nasser Egypt Egyptian Economic Organization Middle East

O Neill Says Ohio Will Get Tough On Gambling

Gov. C William O Neill told 87 sheriffs and deputies that the state will act quickly to curb commercialized gambling moving into Ohio. He warned he would use the padlock law to enforce opening day closing day for casinos.

O'Neill Sheriffs State Columbus —P Ohio C. William O'Neill

Ohio Fair Managers Association Opens 32nd Convention

The 32nd annual convention of the Ohio Fair Managers Association begins with business sessions at 1 p.m. in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Fair Managers Association

Ohio legislature swamped with voting tax and employment bills

A flood of bills poured into the Ohio General Assembly as lawmakers opened the session. Proposals include lowering the voting age to 18, establishing a compulsory Fair Employment Practices system, classifying machinery as real property for tax, new utility rate formulas, higher state employee salaries, axel mile tax repeal with a fuel tax shift, higher auto license fees, and holidays moved to Monday. Also requested are armory appropriations for Massillon and Logan, plus speed zones near schools.

Ohio Secretary of State Ross Pepple Rallen Ed Witmer D-Stark Charles J. Carney D-Mahoning National Guard Massillon Massillon. They Were Offered By Sen. Witmer John Lehmann Rstark Logan Rolland Bright D-Hocking Lehmann

Goerings Buy Cincinnati Red Top Brewery House

The former Red Top brewery house in Cincinnati was sold to Albert and William Goering, local investors. They did not disclose the purchase price and plan to modernize the beer making plant and offer it for lease.

Cincinnati Red Top Albert and William Goering Goerings

Eisenhower seeks 76 million for drought relief

President Eisenhower announces to Congress a supplemental 76 million dollars for emergency drought relief. The request accompanies the budget as he concludes a six state drought tour and urges greater local responsibility in agrarian aid and reexamination of credit policies for easier farmer loans.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Wichita Kan Great Plains

Ohio road program starts in July under ONeill plan

Governor C William ONeill announced a 420 million dollar two year road program starting July 1. It funds 368 new miles, with 38 projects starting this year and 49 next year. 23.9 miles in cities costing 93.94 million and 61.43 million for rights of way. 5 million for emergency roads to serve new industries.

Columbus William O'Neill Ohio State

Michigan To Honor Teaching Certificates

Michigan state board of education announced that teachers with certificates from Ohio Indiana and Illinois will be eligible for employment in Michigan schools. The move makes Michigan the first state to issue certificates to applicants from states with equivalent statutes in teacher education lacking a mutual reciprocity agreement.

Lansing Mich State Board of Education Today Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan

UMW District Six to Hear Owens Address at Convention

Columbus District Six of the United Mine Workers of America will hear an address today by John Owens secretary treasurer of the international union during its constitutional convention in session here.

Columbus United Mine Workers of America John Owens UMW International

No Violence Warning in Portsmouth Telephone Strike

The Communications Workers of America strike against Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co. enters its seventh month as another bargaining session is set for Thursday. Governor O'Neill said the Ohio National Guard stands ready to move into the Portsmouth area at once if violence resumes.

Portsmouth Communications Workers of America Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co C. William O’neill Ohio National Guard

Earl of Athlone Dies at Kensington Palace at 82

The Earl of Athlone, great uncle of Queen Elizabeth II, died today at Kensington Palace. He was 82.

London Earl of Athlone Elizabeth II Kensington Palace

Ike Sets Peacetime High In 1957 Budget Request

President Eisenhower asked Congress for a 1958 budget with more than two billion dollars extra for defense and a peacetime federal outlay of 71.8 billion dollars. He told lawmakers the plan is balanced and would yield a third consecutive surplus, while opposing tax cuts except limited relief for small business.

Washington Eisenhower Congress U. S U. S. Information Agency Treasury Humphrey

Israel Delay in withdrawing from Sinai raises UN tension

UNEASY mood at the United Nations as Israel delays full withdrawal from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula to Jan 22 leaving Sharm el Sheikh as a bargaining point. Asian African nations urge sanctions while U S officials press for prompt pullback and a stabilizing plan.

United Nations N.Y UN Today Israel Egypt Sinai Peninsula Sharm el Sheikh Red Sea Gulf Aqana Dag Hammarskjold Gulf of Aqaba Sharm E Sheikh Gulf Gaza Strip Palestine Mediterranean Gaza Strip U. S United States Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Abba Eban Mahmoud Fawzi

Bliss Quits Race for GOP National Chairman

Washington reports Ray Bliss the Ohio State GOP chairman said he will not be a candidate to succeed Leonard W. Hall. His withdrawal aims to defuse a possible revolt against H Meade Alcorn Jr of Connecticut who is the White House pick for the post. Some Republicans fear Alcorn may align with President Eisenhower to the detriment of GOP Senate or House candidates in 1958.

Washington Ray Bliss Ohio State GOP Leonard W. Hall Bliss White House H. Meade Alcorn Jr Connecticut Alcorn Eisenhower Senate House

Father of Junior Highs Dies in Cleveland

Ernest J. Wiles 82 longtime educator credited as father of the junior high schools died Tuesday at his son Daniel B. Wiles home in Cleveland. He earlier served as principal of Evansville senior high and promoted the junior high concept becoming its first principal. He later led a high school in Muncie Indiana.

Cleveland Ernest J. Wiles Daniel B. Wiles Ohio Bell Telephone Co Wiles Evansville Ind Muncie

Toscanini Dies at 89 in New York Riverdale Home

Prominent conductor Arturo Toscanini died at age 89 at his Riverdale Bronx residence. His son Walter announced that a stroke caused the death. The Italian maestro rose from cellist to famed podium after a Rio de Janeiro incident.

New York Arturo Toscanini Toscanini Riverdale Bronx Walter Rio de Janeiro

Two Officials Enter Office in O'Neill Administration

Gov. C. William O'Neill sworn in two aides for his Republican cabinet. George C. Braden of Warren named registrar of motor vehicles. Arthur I. Vorys of Columbus named superintendent of insurance. Braden previously served as state representative and in the gasoline tax division. Vorys, a Columbus attorney, is the grandson of a former state superintendent of insurance and led Taft's presidential campaign efforts. He served as a Marine lieutenant and aided O'Neill's gubernatorial campaign.

Columbus William O'Neill George C. Braden Warren Arthur I. Vorys Braden Secretary of State Vorys William Howard Taft Young Vorys Marines O'Neill

Michigan Accepts Ohio Indiana Illinois Teaching Certificates

Lansing report explains Michigan will allow teachers with certificates from Ohio Indiana and Illinois to be eligible for employment in Michigan schools, broadening credential acceptances for educators across states.

War Could Begin in Dusty Outpost

Analysis by William L. Ryan explores the Middle East’s fragility as Cold War powers eye the region. It notes Arab divisions, Soviet arms influence in Syria, Yemen arms deals with Russia, and Israeli-Arab tensions over water and territory amid broader strategic aims. The piece weighs whether the United States would defend the Middle East against communism.

William L. Ryan Sarajevo Danzig Mosul Aleppo Middle East United States Nasser Egypt Israel Russia West Britain Palestine Jordan Negev Syria

Budget Lists Building Costs in Eisenhower Plan

Eisenhower’s budget for the year beginning July 1 proposes flood control navigation and reclamation projects. Army engineer construction includes Indiana Maryland Lock and Dam Kentucky Ohio totaling 9.5 million dollars. Kentucky Greenup Locks and Dam Ohio 13.5 million, Ohio New Cumberland Locks and Sam Ohio W Va 5.5 million. Roseville 0.5 million. Small authorized Kentucky New Richmond Lock and Dams Ohio Pike Island Lock and Dam 50 thousand. General investigations Examinations and surveys 5.812 million including Ohio River basin review 210 thousand.

Washington Eisenhower Army Indiana Maryland Ohio Kentucky Greenup Cumberland W. Va Roseville New Richmond Pike Island

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