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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1959

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Eisenhower frames choice self discipline or controls

President Eisenhower warned Congress that the nation faces a choice between self discipline to curb inflation or government controls that conflict with American life. He outlined an economic report forecasting record 1959 output and income, urged wage restraint, and asked for budget cuts to maintain price stability. He stressed unions to exercise restraint and warned that without it inflation or controls would hinder growth.

Eisenhower Sterling F. Green Washington Congress

Cuban Prisoners Protest Justice

In Havana 561 Batista loyalists, jailed for war crimes, await trial in a fortresslike prison. Guards patrol 20-foot walls as U. S. reporters tour unhindered. inmates claim they only arrested rebels and deny real court protections, calling rebel tribunals Russian type justice.

Havana Cuba Fulgencio Batista Fidel Castro Batista U. S

Castro Sick Plans Rally to Back Wartime Trials

Fidel Castro, despite a grippe like illness, presses toward Wednesday's Havana rally expected to draw about 500000 supporters. He invited 350 journalists from the Americas and U.S. legislators to attend the event and witness the first showcase war crimes trial, with Castro possibly acting as prosecutor.

Havana Cuba Fidel Castro Castro United States Latin America U.S Fulge

Civil Rights Commission Member J Ernest Wilkins Dies

J Ernest Wilkins 64 a Civil Rights Commission member since 1957 was found dead at his Washington home Monday. An assistant secretary of labor from 1954 to 1958 he practiced law in Chicago for 35 years before moving to Washington

Washington

No Charges Filed After Mayor and Chief Clash

In Lowellville Ohio police chief Thomas Augustine 49 will retire Feb 16 after an on duty dispute with Mayor Alfred Melillo over patrolmen training. The mayor said the chief fired a pistol into the air struck him on the head requiring 20 stitches. Augustine refused a suspension and apologized before council. no charges will be filed.

Youngstown Ohio Lowellville Thomas Augustine Alfred Melillo Chew

Budget Committee Begins Review of Eisenhower Budget

The House Appropriations Committee opens work on a 77 billion dollar budget with two key members saying cuts are possible. Democrats expect higher spending overall while committees plan to break the budget into more than a dozen funding bills. Defense accounts for about 60 percent with missiles and space exploration emphasized. Mahon worries defense may be shaved too close.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Eisenhower House Senate Congress Maurice Stans Budget Bureau Secretary of the Treasury Robert Anderson Clarence Cannon D-Mo John Taber New York Republican Neil McElroy George Mahon Dtex Defense Subcommittee Mahon

Ohio Senate weighs penny soft drink tax and reforms

Ohio lawmakers pushed 58 bills and three constitutional amendments in week three of the session. Senator Julius Petrash introduced a penny per bottle tax on soft drinks with two cents for bottles over 12 ounces. House proposals include bingo rules for religious and fraternal groups, annual General Assembly sessions, and governor line item veto power.

Columbus Ohio Howard A. Fort

Kennedy Introduces Labor Bill Against Hoffa Influence

Sen John F Kennedy proposes a labor reform bill targeting union practices tied to James R Hoffa. The measure would create an union election code require public financial records impose penalties for fund misuse and tweak Taft Hartley provisions.

Washington John F. Kennedy D-Mass Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Kennedy Senate Hoffa Kennedy-Ives House Irving M. Ives Labor Mitchell John L. McClellan D-Ark

Bateman Resigns as Legislative Reference Bureau Chief

Thomas A. Bateman resigns from his $12,000 post as director of the Legislative Reference Bureau after an administrative pressure citing not wanting to put friends on the spot. Bateman, a former Republican Senate clerk, was appointed by ex Gov. C William ONeill. Governor DiSalle accepted the resignation after a Monday conference with Senate Clerk Bartunek and House Clerk Milleson.

Columbus Thomas A. Bateman Legislative Reference Bureau Bateman Senate William O'Neill Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle Joseph W. Bartunek House Arthur H. Milleson

Columbus Man Killed In Local Auto Collision

A 51 year old Columbus man Curie R Wick died Monday after his vehicle in a left turn lane ran a red light at an intersection and struck a car driven by 41 year old Howard V Tharp.

Columbus Curie R Wick Howard V. Tharp

Weather West Virginia Rain Today Through Wednesday

Rain and gradually warmer temperatures in West Virginia today tonight and Wednesday. Lows tonight near 38 to 42 degrees and highs Wednesday around 44 to 48 degrees.

West Virginia ORIO

Mikoyan Thanks U S for Warm Welcome on Visit

Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan expressed gratitude for the United States hospitality and goodwill toward peace during his U S visit. He warned the cold war persists and noted no concessions from the Eisenhower administration on Berlin or German issues.

Washington Anastas I. Mikoyan Moscow New York Mikoyan United States Soviet Union Mananla Wiehae Berlin

Chillicothe Pair Held for Altering Currency

Eunice J. Bland aged 21 of Rt. 5 Chillicothe and Ronald L. Mankin aged 22 of 370 Clay St. Chillicothe were arrested by the U. S. Secret Service on charges of splitting and passing altered currency. The agents said the couple passed all the bills as ten dollar notes and face a potential 15 year sentence if convicted.

Cothe Area U.S. Secret Service Eunice J. Bland Rt. 5 Chillicothe Ron Ald L. Mankin Clay St

Argentine Strike Is Broken

Buenos Aires reports that a government order drafting transport workers into the army has broken a nationwide strike against President Frondizi's austerity program. Bus and trolley crews return to work under security, with rail and subway systems operating normally after mobilization orders. Frondizi cancels aims to halt his U S visit as he travels to Washington for talks with Eisenhower.

Buenos Aires Argentina Arturo Frondizi United States Frondize Charleston S.C Washington Eisenhower

Alaska's Kean Leaves State for Medical Care

Seattle reports former Alaska governor William A. Egan 44 Democrat was carried from a plane on a stretcher to Virginia Mason Hospital after an acute pancreatic attack and gall bladder operation recovery. Secretary of State Wade acts as governor awaiting legislature convening next week.

Seattle Alaska William A. Egan Virginia Mason Hospital Hugh J. Wade Egan

Sleeping Girl Dies as Fire Sweeps Macedonia Home

Nancy Arnold aged 19 perished when a four room dwelling in Macedonia caught fire Monday. The Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department blamed a faulty stove and said the victim was likely asleep when the blaze began.

Akron Nancy Arnold Macedonia

Disalle Aims Federal Loan To Extend Unemployment Benefits

Columbus Ohio Governor Michael V DiSalle says he will seek a federal loan to fund an extension of unemployment benefit payments for longer benefit periods. The move mirrors actions by other states last year as labor aid is expanded amid job losses.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle

Option Taken On Cleveland Union Terminal Property

A Cleveland Union Terminal deal advances as a Georgia based corporate group led by an Atlanta man takes an option to buy or lease the vast terminal within six months.

Cleveland Atlanta, Ga Cleveland Union Terminal

Red Carpet Is Readied for Brandt in New York

American business leaders plan a hero's welcome for West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt to counter Soviet propaganda from Anastas Mikoyan. Brandt is due in the United States by February 7 as the State Department signals strong support for a hard Berlin policy.

New York West Berlin Willy Brandt Anastas I. Mikoyan United States State Department Brandt U.S Berlin Mikoyan Western Europe

Marietta Turncoat Seeks Return With Chinese Wife

A Korean War turncoat from Marietta Ohio, Richard G. Corden, 31, says he wants to come home to the United States and bring his Chinese wife, after being captured by Communists and choosing Red China. He cites that his former Marietta comrade Scott L. Bush also desires to return with his wife.

San Francisco Marietta Ohio Red China Richard G. Corden East Providence R. 1 Scott L. Bush Marietta America

Senator's Mother Dies In Washington

Mrs Mat tie Norton Capehart aged 87 mother of Senator Homer E Capehart dies in Washington on Sunday. Capehart is a Republican from Indiana. The death leaves the senator mourning a stepmother who played a role in his family background.

Washington Mattie Norton Capehart Sen Homer E. Capehart Rind

Hope Fades for Lost Child in Missouri Timber

Weary searchers near Lebanon Missouri have nearly given up hope 3 year old Willard Eugene Jones Jr. is alive after wandering into Ozark timber Saturday. A freeze night left temperatures at 19 degrees as Sheriff Neil Brown paused the hunt. Volunteers including 500 soldiers from Ft Leonard Wood planned another daylong effort despite forecast freezing rain and snow. The boy’s parents and eight siblings stayed at the home awaiting news.

Lebanon Willard Eugene Jones Jr Ozark Neil Brown Ft. Leonard Wood Willard Jones Sr

Senate Republicans Meet on Committee Allocations

In a closed session, 34 Senate Republicans prepare to settle their scramble for seats on key committees as they seek favorable assignments and influence within the chamber.

Washington —.P Senate

Taft editor Hulbert Taft dies at 81 in Indian Hill

Hulbert Taft longtime editor publisher of the Cincinnati Times-Star died after years of ill health at his Indian Hill home. He outlived the paper by six months the final edition published July 19 and the Times-Star merged with E W Scripps Co. He was son of Peter Rawson Taft and Matilda, cousin of Robert A. Taft and grandson of Alphonso Taft.

Cincinnati Hulbert Taft Cincinnati Times- Star Times-Star E. W. Scripps Co Scripps-Howard the Post Peter Rawson Matilda Hulbert Taft S. S Robert A. Taft Alphonso Taft Grant

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