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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1957

Page

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Unquiet Arab youth seek U.S. aid to curb Soviet influence

Western educated Arabs like Saad form a growing group the disgusted ones of Iraq voicing desperation for change They seek a clear U.S. policy in the Middle East while warning that Arab failure to stabilize the region invites Communist infiltration They urge a quiet period free of tension and economic security to defend internal fronts through regional development and UN backed Arab unity.

William L. Ryan Sa’ad Iraq Middle East Nassar

Alcorn Emerges as Likeliest GOP National Chair Candidate

Washington reports Republicans weigh the impact of a telegram branded fraudulent as they pursue a new party chair. H Meade Alcorn Jr of Connecticut appears favored to succeed Leonard Hall, with Darby Morhouse Pyle and Stassen mentioned as alternatives. The National Committee plans to meet to select a chairman after Hall resigns.

Washington H. Meade Alcorn Jr Connecticut Leonard W. Hall Harry Darby Kansas West Midwest New York State GOP L. Judson Morhouse Howard Pyle Arizona Harold E. Stassen GOP National Committee Alcorn Bush Purtell

Senators Demand Mohn Testimony On Union Hiding Facts

Senate Investigations Subcommittee calls Einar Mohn of the Teamsters to explain telegrams urging officials to challenge authority and take the fifth amendment to conceal alleged illegal diversion of union funds. Beck abroad, Mohn to return with lawyer. A stenographer testifies she fears for her safety over local 227 disclosures.

Washington Teamsters Union Einar Mohn Senate Investigations Subcommittee Mohn Teamsters Dave Beck Beck McClellan D-Ark Subcommittee Geraldine Taylor Bayonne N. J The Allied Industrial Workers of America

Hungary Faces Severe Food Shortage Unemployment Rise

UN observers report Hungary could see 12 percent unemployment and severe food shortages by midyear after a revolt against Soviet control. Budapest relief needs include 440000 tons of foods 14500 tons of seed and 10150 tons of fertilizer. The Red Cross plan suggests UN aid be sold through normal channels at world prices.

United Nations N.Y Hungary Budapest International Committee of the Red Cross

Law Specialists Guard Ike for Inaugural Day

About 5 000 law and order specialists will be on duty for President Eisenhower's inauguration on January 21 to protect the President and officials. Officers say minor infractions will go unpunished on the event day with focus on security and.

Washington Eisenhower

Snow Plows Readied for Eisenhower Inauguration Day

Washington plans 160 snow plows to be available next Monday in case of snow on President Eisenhower's second inaugural day.

Washington District of Columbia Eisenhower

Khrushchev defends Stalin as model Communist fighter

Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, at a Kremlin reception with Chou En-lai, reiterated that Joseph Stalin was a model Communist fighter for the working class, saying Stalinism should not be used as an insult and praising Stalin's contributions despite criticisms.

Stalin Moscow Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Kremlin Chou En-lai Bulganin Lenin

O'Neill Names Richard Minor as Welfare Assistant Director

Gov. C. William O'Neill appointed Richard Minor of Worthington, 35, as assistant director of the state welfare department. Minor, a former FBI agent, previously served in the claims division of the attorney general's office representing the welfare department.

Columbus William O'Neill Richard Minor Worthington State Welfare Department Minor FBI O'Neill Attorney General's Office

Telephone firm rejects union arbitration in prolonged strike

Columbus Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co rejects a union call to arbitrate the 189 day southern Ohio strike. mediator N W Fillo says no progress after 11 hours of talks. negotiations resume in Seneca hotel with separate sessions, as Frank Lennberg cites refusal to cede control to outsiders.

Columbus Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co Ohio Telephone Striking Communications Workers of America CWA N. W. Fillo Seneca Fillo Frank Lennberg John Brown Brown

Britain Still a Great Nation Despite Tough Times

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan told a national audience that Britain remains a great power and will stay strong. He rejected talk of decline, praised Britain's record, and pledged a continued, independent partnership with the United States.

London Harold Macmillan Britain Macmillan United States

Temperature Trend Drops Below Normal Across Region

Temperatures will average 15 to 20 degrees below normal with highs of 35 to 41 and lows of 20 to 24 across the north and south. Weekend moderation expected with little further change, while precipitation ranges from 0.1 to 0.25 inches. Frequent lake snow near Lake Erie and light snow farther inland Monday to Wednesday.

Lake Erie

The Fight Against Flu Goes On in Sunday Messenger

The Sunday Messenger features an accessible article on the fight against influenza, detailing research progress and the stubborn virus. It also highlights an exposé by Arthur Barry about crime and lessons for youth, plus recipes and light features to ease parental strains.

the Messenger Arthur Barry

Richland County Fair Named Ohio Blue Ribbon Fair

The Ohio Fair Managers Association awarded Richland County Fair the 1956 Blue Ribbon title at the closing session of a three day convention in Columbus. Divisional winners and runners up were Huron, Ashland and Gallia counties.

Columbus Richland Ohio Fair Managers Association Ohio Huron Ashland Gallia

Fire Levels Largest Jasper Mills Building in Ohio

Fire destroyed the village’s largest structure in Jasper Mills near Washington Court House Ohio early today. Fifteen people were displaced from four apartments in the four story frame building once used as a business house.

Washington Court House Ohio Jasper Mills

Carney and Gleason to Part Ways After June Contract

Art Carney and Jackie Gleason will separate as Carney’s manager says their agreement ends in June once Carney’s contract expires. The two stars have worked together on stage and screen, with Gleason directing and Carney starring in their projects.

New York Art Carney Jackie Gleason Carney

Civil War Vet William Lundy Turns 109 in Florida

In Defuniak Springs Florida Confederate veteran William A Lundy celebrated his 109th birthday at Walton High School gymnasium attended by neighbors. Florida and Alabama radio stations carried the birthday description. Lundy, Elba Alabama native, defended his courthouse in the Civil War. Two other Confederate veterans survive John Salling 110 Saint Virginia and Walter Williams 114 Franklin Texas.

Defuniae Springs Fla.p William A. Lundy Lundy Florida Walton High School Alabama Alabama Home Guard

Zanesville Wins All America City Honor

Mayor Sherman Johnson accepted a certificate naming Zanesville the divisional winner in the All America City contest sponsored by Look magazine and the National Municipal League.

Zanesville Sherman Johnson Look Magazine The National Municipal League

Gas supply to industry in Columbus restored, Ohio Fuel Gas Co says

Ohio Fuel Gas Co. announced restoration of gas service to industrial customers in Columbus after cutting part of its supply to Toledo area on Thursday. The move ends a disruption affecting multiple plants and equipment.

Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Co Toledo

U N Debates Israeli Pullout From Gaza and Sinai

The General Assembly backs a five day deadline for Israel to withdraw troops from Gaza and Sharm el Sheikh with Dag Hammarskjold to lead. US and USSR favor rapid UN Emergency Force deployment, while Israel seeks guarantees on shipping protection and conditions for withdrawal.

United Nations N. Y U. N Dag Hammarskjold Israel Egypt General Assembly Russia United States Assembly Hammarskjold U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Gaza Strip V. V. Kuznetsov Gaza Aqaba Gulf Sharm el Sheikh Golda Meir Sinai

B52s Complete Refueling as They Seek World Circumnavigation

Three Air Force B52 bombers refueled over Guam en route to a planned jet nonstop flight around the world. Officials caution the operation is a demonstration of capability, not a stunt, with a simulated bombing run halfway through the journey and a roughly 24 000 mile equatorial route.

Guam Air Force Washington Russia

Fallout mild next to X ray says Ohio doctor

Dayton report says atomic fallout is comparatively mild next to X ray and fluoroscope radiation used by physicians. Dr. William G. Myers of Ohio State University warned at an Ohio physicians meeting that radiation danger lies in effects on descendants, possibly 40 generations away. He cited geneticists agreeing that overexposure lowers birth rates and raises death rates.

Dayton Ohio William G. Myers Ohio State University College of Medicine Myers American College of Physicians Dr. Myers

B57 Bomber Crashes on Landing at Biggs AFB

A B57 bomber crashed while landing at Biggs Air Force Base in El Paso Texas killing two crew members and injuring a civilian worker.

EL Paso Tex Biggs Air Force Base Here

Moscow Pravda Suggests Britain Break With Allies

Pravda proposes Britain drop bad associates including the United States and align with Russia as an easy exit from its plight.

Moscow Pravda Britain United States Russia

Elephant to March in Inaugural Parade

Miss Burma the circus elephant proves she can keep pace with the President's inaugural parade by time trials on Jefferson main street. The five ton GOP mascot exceeded 120 steps a minute though official time was not released. The elephant and entourage depart for Washington today.

Jefferson Miss Burma Jack Mills Washington, D. C

Tito Sets Date For U S Visit

U S Yugoslav agreement fixes an April visit by Marshal Tito to the United States drawn amid growing opposition from Catholic groups veterans groups and some members of Congress including Rep O Kis ki who threatens resignation if the trip proceeds. The State Department says Eisenhower’s invitation does not imply approval of Yugoslavia’s communist system.

Washington Yugoslavia Marshal Tito United States Tito Congress Rep O’konski R-Wis State Department Eisenhower

Official urges Ohio to buy land for parks

James D. Wells, assistant state natural resources director, urged immediate land purchases to meet Ohio's critical need for more state parks. He spoke at the closing session of the Ohio natural resources conference in Columbus, warning that prices could rise.

Columbus Ohio Natural Resources James D. Wells Ohio Natural Resources Conference

Actress testsifies before grand jury in kidnapping case

Marie McDonald testified before a Los Angeles County grand jury about discrepancies in her kidnapping story. She blamed the differences on a state of shock and sedatives taken in India. Jurors questioned details as they adjourned for further deliberations without indictments.

Los Angeles Marie McDonald Grand Jury Los Angeles County Grand Jury India Marie Encino T'S

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