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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1960

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Eisenhower Budgets Seeks Tax Cut Path from Surplus

President Eisenhower sent Congress a 1961 budget showing a 4.184 billion dollar surplus that could fund a tax cut after the November election. He urged higher revenues now with a half cent gasoline tax hike plus increases to mail and letter charges, while Navy, space, and water projects grow. The plan also includes slight defense boosts but cuts in missiles ships and non military programs. A second surplus of 217 million is projected for the current year.

Washington Eisenhower Congress

Colder Weather Ahead With Snow Flurries Tonight

A Weather Bureau summary notes light rain and snow through Ohio with a low in central Illinois moving into Michigan by tonight. Northwest Ohio could see four inches of snow and hazards from freezing rain or sleet in the northeast. Temperatures early today ranged from 31 to 37 across Columbus Toledo Canton and Cincinnati.

Columbus Official Weather Bureau Ohio Illinois Michigan Toledo Canton Cincinnati Midwest Colorado Plains Mississippi Valley Colorado Weather Bureau Amarillo Tex Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Indiana Kansas Dakotas Montana Wyoming

Freight train derails spill grain on Pennsylvania line

EAST LIVERPOOL The Pennsylvania Railroad expected to have both tracks open today at New Salisbury after a derailment Saturday night tore up 300 feet of track. Sixteen cars of a 145 car freight from Crestline to Conway derailed spilling tons of grain. Damage to cars and track estimated at 50000 dollars. officials blamed a broken coupler on the boxcar that caught on the ties.

East Liverpool Pennsylvania Railroad New Salisbury Wheer Crestline Conway

France to test atomic device in Sahara region

Paris reports France plans to detonate its first atomic weapon in the Sahara within days. Warning zones around Reggane Algeria will limit air traffic and impose altitude restrictions for months. France pushes ahead despite African opposition and U.N. resolutions.

Paris France Sahara United States Soviet Union Britain French Defense Ministry Reggane Algeria Mediterranean Atlantic French Sahara U.N. Assembly

Six Teens Vie In Ohio Prince of Peace Oratory Finals

Six finalists chosen from 26 district winners, Sue Day Toledo Grace Ann Hickey St Louisville, Nick Baskey Fremont, Sandye Atkins Lancaster, Douglas Lathrem Dayton, Mary Hall Cleveland, advance to the final round in Columbus. The contest, sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches, draws nearly 3000 youths. All district winners receive a four day trip to the United Nations. next week winners earn college scholarships and cash prizes.

Columbus Ohio Council of Churches Sue Day Toledo Grace Ann Hickey Louisville Licking County Nick Baskey S. Willow Fremont Sandye Atkins Monroe

Swastikas Deface Temple Beth Israel in Lima

Police report vandals painted three swastikas and the inscription Ousten Judden on Temple Beth Israel in Lima early Sunday. The temple was broken into but no interior damage was observed.

Lima Beth Israel

Eisenhower to Visit Soviet Union on 10 Day Peace Trip

President Eisenhower will travel behind the Iron Curtain for 10 days starting June 10 as part of his worldwide crusade for peace and freedom. He will begin in Moscow and visit additional Soviet cities with a Kremlin guest house stay planned. Khrushchev had invited the president’s grandchildren during his visit to Gettysburg.

Washington Eisenhower Soviet Union White House U. S Albany Nikita Khrushchevy United States Moscow Khrushchev Gettysburg Kremlin

Anti-Semitic Campaign Waning Across Europe

Thousands of Britons and Italians protested anti-Semitism on Sunday as swastika vandalism in West Germany appeared to fade. In London a silent march to the West German Embassy delivered a letter urging government action, while Turin and Florence held large memorials for fascism and nazism victims.

West Germany The Empire News Konrad Adenauer Turin Florence

Hartford Sergeant Is Killed in Ohio Car Crash

Sgt. John S. Aumiller 41 formerly of Hartford died Saturday when the car he rode in veered off Route 222 near Batavia Ohio. He died at Dayton Military Hospital. He served 17 years in the Army and was stationed at the Nike Missile Detachment Felicity Ohio. Survived by wife Betty mother Mrs Mary Aumiller Hartford two sons Stanley and John two sisters Mrs Frances Stewart Mason and Mrs Maxine Arnold Pomeroy Route. Funeral services will be announced by Foglesong Funeral Home Mason.

Point Pleasant John S. Aumiller Hartford Ohio Batavia Dayton Military Hospital Aumiller Air Force Nike Missile Detachment Felicity Army Betty Mary Aumiller Stanley John Frances Stewart Mason Maxine Arnold Pomeroy Foglesong Funeral Home

Victim Declined Double Indemnity on Insurance Policy

Westonport report states Julian Frank, among 34 killed in the January 6 airliner crash in North Carolina, declined double indemnity on a $500 000 life policy sold by Edward Boyd Jr. Frank had inquired about $100 000 policy before obtaining the larger coverage and was linked to mystery over the bombing death.

Westport Conn Julian Frank Edward Boyd Jr Frank Boyd North Carolina

National Guard Aids In Aerial Attack Demonstration

Ohio Air National Guardsmen will join Regular Army troops at Fort Knox Kentucky February 4 and 5 for a bombing strafing and rocketry air attack demonstration. Eighteen F84F Thunderstreaks from three Ohio squadrons will perform with six fighters from each unit. Wing Commander Col Dale E Shafer Jr announces the plan with pilots and maintenance crews departing January 31 and practicing January 31 to February 3 before the February 4 5 show. Col Albert B Line of Mansfield is the project officer.

Columbus Ohio Air National Guardsmen Ft. Knox Tactical Air Command TAC Air National Guard Ohio Weekend Warriors 162Nd Springfield Mansfield Lockbourne Afb Dale E. Shafer Jr Col Albert B. Line of

Wilmington man seeks six year term on First District Court of Appeals

Richard H. Hildebrant of Wilmington plans to seek the Republican nomination for the First District Court of Appeals seat for a six year term. He was defeated in 1958 and aims to succeed Judge Stanley Matthews, who will not seek re election. The court covers Hamilton Butler Warren Clermont and Clinton counties.

Cincinnati Richard H. Hildebrant Wilmington First District Court of Appeals Hildebrant Stanley Matthews Hamilton Butler Warren Clermont Clinton

Columbus Man Shoots Wife and Kills Self

John Robert Mabrey forced entry into Mrs. Mabrey’s Columbus home and opened fire hitting her in the back abdomen and arm before taking a .38 caliber revolver to his own head. Mrs Mabrey, 39, was removed from critical condition to fair later that night. Mabrey, 40, had prior workhouse sentences for attacks on her.

Columbus Mary Lee Mabrey John Robert Mabrey

DiSalle Maintains Pledge to Kennedy in Ohio

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle refused to bind Ohio delegates to Kennedy’s rival demands. He said delegates pledged to him would back Kennedy until he is nominated or withdraws, while Ohio’s 64 votes in Los Angeles remain free if Kennedy withdraws from the race. Kennedy accepted DiSalle’s pledge and did not contest the Ohio primary.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Ohio Ray T. Miller Sr Cleveland Cuyahoga County DiSalle Sen John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Miller Kennedy Los Angeles Onio

Lava Flow from Kilauea Threatens Warm Springs Resort

In Hawaii a lava river from Kilauea continued to the sea after bulldozers built a 20 foot dike to divert molten rock. A new fountain sent lava and pumice 1700 feet as the main flow neared the evacuated village of Kapoho near Warm Springs. Tours to the area resumed after fumes and pumice dropped.

Honolulu Kilauea Kapoho Hawaii Island Archipelago

Shotgun Squad Bags L000 Pesky Starlings

Cincinnati police report eight marksmen with 12 gauge shotguns bagged about 1000 starlings around downtown buildings. City Safety Director Hamilton sought the patrol last week as the birds posed a nuisance. Weather notes predict colder days with snow flurries and minimal precipitation later in the week.

Cincinnati Cris Hamilton

Eisenhower asks $250000 for Belleville Locks plan

President Eisenhower requests a $250000 appropriation to begin planning studies for Belleville Locks and Dam on the Ohio River at Belleville West Virginia across from Reedsville Meigs County. The request is part of a broader budget for flood control navigation and reclamation with additional funding for other locks and dams already under construction on the Ohio River.

Belleville Meigs County Ohio River Eisenhower Associated Press West Virginia Reedsville U.S. Army Ohio Racine Markland Greenup Anthony Meldahl New Richmond Cumberland Pike Island

Uncertainty Over Letart Falls Industrial Plan Meeting

Confusion lingered over an announced industrial plan for Letart Falls Meigs County ahead of a Meigs Gallia Development Association dinner on January 28 at Kegger Creek High School. Officials said no new announcement was planned though optimism persisted due to a postscript authorizing a possible reveal. The keynote speaker will be Koder M Collison of the Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development, who indicated no new details unless unforeseen developments occur. Much land is under option or owned for industrial use with Hanna Co. as the principal investor.

Letart Falls Meigs County Meigs-Gallia Development Association Kgger Creek High School Koder M. Collison Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development Collison The Hanna Co

Rare Sunday No Deaths On Highways

The Associated Press tally for a 54 hour period shows seven traffic deaths and two gunfire deaths from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight in Ohio. The count contrasts with 30 fatalities the prior weekend. Patrols hope drivers stay cautious amid hazardous forecast.

Ohio Associated Press

Horseplay With Gun Ends In Youths Death

Cincinnati reports a youth died from a gun accident after a wine gathering Saturday night. Police say 21 year old Robert Burgin admitted firing the weapon believing it unloaded during a playful moment with Simpson Henry Fairchild and a knife, with no charges filed yet.

Cincinnati Simpson Henry Fairchild Robert Burgin Fairchild

Bender Seeks GOP Delegate Post in Ohio Run

Former U S senator George H Bender launches a bid to be a delegate at large to the Republican National Convention in Ohio He will campaign across counties as a political independent within the GOP He avoids committing to Nixon and says he will back Nixon or Rockefeller and push a people friendly platform.

George H. Bender United States Bender Ohio Nixon Rockefeller Ray Bliss George Bender Idelegate

Possible motive sought in LSU professor slaying

In Baton Rouge Louisiana District Attorney Fayrot suggested a love triangle as a plausible motive in the murder of Dr. Margaret McMillan a 39 year old biology professor. He said the suspect Dr. George H Mickey 49 a married LSU dean is accused of killing his friend and colleague. A station manager reported McMillan with a man buying gas shortly before her death.

Baton Rouge Margaret McMillan Atty St. Clair Farrot Fayrot George H. Mickey Louisiana State University Graduate School Mickey Dr. McMillan LSU New Orleans Robert Kleinpeter Favrot McMillan James S. Versen

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