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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1958

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Eisenhower Says U S Stronger, War on Politics in Campaigns

President Eisenhower tells a Chicago audience that the United States is militarily strong and will grow stronger and that national security must not be used as a political issue in congressional campaigns. He pledges modernization of defense to counter the Soviet threat and insists Americans will not politicize security.

Chicago Eisenhower America United States International Amphitheatre Congress Sherman Adams Nol Flag Minneapolis Adams

Senate Democrats challenge Eisenhower on national defense claim

Top Senate Democrats disputed President Eisenhower s view that security has been markedly strengthened under his tenure. They accused Adams of politicizing defense and argued the administration has not kept the United States well ahead of the Soviet Union. On the road for rallies, lawmakers pressed for accountability and bipartisan focus on defense.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Sherman Adams Adams Russell Senate Armed Services Committee Sen. Kefauver D-Tenn United States Russia Sen. Mansfield Montana Kefauver

Surrender Order Draws Klan Riot Charges in North Carolina

In Robeson County North Carolina a Klan leader Rev James Cole 33 Marion S C is ordered to surrender on inciting riot charges tied to a clash between Klansmen and Indians near Maxton. Klansman James Garland Martin 37 was jailed on drunkenness and concealed weapons charges.

Lumberton N.C South Carolina Cole Carolinas Robeson County Martin Maxton Early Bullard

Dayton to Build State’s First Hospital for Emotionally Ill Children

Groundbreaking ceremonies will start construction of Ohio's first hospital dedicated solely to treatment of emotionally ill children.

Dayton Ohio

Ohio Weather Shifts to Snow Flurries and Cold Wave

Ohio expects rain this evening turning to snow flurries and strong winds as temperatures fall tonight. Wednesday low around 5 to 28 with snow flurries and highs near 30 to 43. West Virginia faces rain heavy at times, windy and colder with rain turning to snow flurries tomorrow. tonight’s low in the 30s.

Ohio West Virginia

Debris Found in Pacific as Missing Planes Hunt Intensifies

Debris including wood and foam rubber was found about 97 miles west of the last known location of a missing Military Transport Service cargo plane with seven aboard. The plane vanished 385 miles southwest of Oahu on a Honolulu to Kwajalein flight. A second Air Force WB50 weather spotting plane remains missing near Guam, with distress signals aiding the intensified search.

Honolulu Pacific Ocean Military Transport Service Oahu Island Kwajalein Guam Air Force

Civic Leader Henry Bettman Dies in 23-Story Fall

Cincinnati civic figure Henry A. Bettman longtime City Planning Commission chairman died after plunging from the Carew Tower. The 48 year old architect reportedly jumped or fell from a Washroom window on the fifth floor and was found on a 16th floor ledge leaving a mystery surrounding the incident.

Cincinnati Henry A. Bettman City Planning Commission Carew Tower

Period of tragedy marks rise in Ohio traffic toll in 1957

Ohio ended 1957 with 2036 traffic deaths, up slightly from 2023 in 1956, despite 11 days left in 1957. Rural highways accounted for 976 deaths, down from 981 in 1956, while overall rate remained 5.6 per 100 million miles. Highway safety director Gordon Jeffery called the period a shameful stretch.

Columbus Ohio Gordon Jeffery

France faces foreign policy test over Algerian arms flow

Paris lawmakers opened a foreign affairs debate amid tension with Tunisia and two Communist states over alleged aid to Algerian rebels. Premier Gaillard expected to address rapid events, while France announced the interception of the Yugoslav steamer Slovenija and seizure of 150 tons of weapons bound for Algeria via Casablanca.

Paris National Assembly Tunisia Felix Gaillard Peru France Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Algeria Slovenija Christian Pineau Algerian National Liberation Front FLN Casablanca Morocco Pineau Radivoje Uvalic Uvalic

Reactor Planned Near Sandusky for Atomic Engine Tests

Government officials expect the 100 million dollar NACA reactor near Sandusky Ohio to be completed despite misgivings from the AEC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. An AEC hearing on the construction permit was held last week and sources say Kyle will likely recommend approval.

Washington Sandusky Ohio National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics NACA Atomic Energy Commission AEC Jay Kyle Kyle Advisory Committee On

Commission Okays Gas Rate Increase

Washington approves an annual wholesale natural gas rate increase for Texas Gas Transmission Corp totaling $1,161,500. The higher rate took effect Monday after Federal Power Commission approval.

Washington Texas Gas Transmission Corp Federal Power Commission

Ohioan Gerald Huffman Named Assistant Administrator

Gerald H Huffman a former Ohio extension official has been named assistant administrator for programs of the Federal Extension Service within the U S Department of Agriculture announced today.

Solon Charges Inviting Disaster Over Bomber Base Proposal

Rep. Flood says dispersal bases endanger Wright Patterson Air Force base in Ohio by placing B52s at Dayton site. Air Force deputy chief argues dispersal speeds aircraft, notes Patterson would still be a target and runways could be extended at 33 bases to house squadrons of 15 aircraft.

Washington Rep. Flood D-Pa Air Force Wright-Patterson Ohio Irvine Flood

Jet Seaplane Passes First Flight Monday

Martin Co. remodeled jet engined Sea Master completed its first flight test Monday. The large seaplane reached speeds up to 600 miles per hour and flew for 1 hour 55 minutes under Navy observation. Earlier experimental models intended for long range reconnaissance and mine laying exploded.

Baltimore Martin Co

Strike Ends at Aveo Manufacturing Plant

A work stoppage by 600 to 700 electrical workers at Aveo Manufacturing Corp in Fvendale ended this morning after less than five hours. Union reps reported a settlement with management resolving key wage and shift concerns.

Cincinnati Aveo Manufacturing Corp Fvendale

Girl Released In Luter Bond Swindle Case

Miss Betty Tuchek connected to an alleged insurance claim swindle was freed from Mahoning County jail on a reduced bond. Assistant prosecutor Loren V. Van Brocklin opposed lowering the bond from 15000 to 5000, warning she might flee town.

Youngstown — i Betty Tuchek Mahoning Loren V. van Brocklin Miss Tuchek van Brocklin Common Pleas John W. Ford

American airman identified after Osan area fire

Technical Sergeant Doug las Winright of Montpelier Ohio is named as the American air man killed in a fire near Osan Air Base Saturday.

Seoul—M Osan Air Base Douglas Winright Montpelier Ohio

Red Cross Advices Mother to See Peiping Leader Over Son

Mrs. Ruth Redmond of Yonkers plans to travel to Peiping to appeal to Premier Chou En Lai for her son Hugh Redmond jailed in Shanghai on spy charges. The move follows Red Cross guidance and may signal talks on freeing three American fathers, including Richard Fecteau and John Downey, serving long sentences.

Hong Kong Red Cross Ruth Redmond Chou En- Lai Chou John Downey

Women’s fashion shifts since 1830 in Dallas exhibit

Mrs. Virginia L. Gambrell of the Dallas Historical Museum notes that women have not dressed to please men for much of the period since 1830. At the State Fair an exhibit titled What Do Men Like in Women’s Fashions drew 26 000 votes, showing a 1907 dress as the favorite for its softly feminine style and clear feminine identity.

Dallas Virginia L. Gambrell Dallas Historical Society Museum

House Appropriations OKs Emergency Air Force Funding

The House Appropriations Committee backed an emergency 1.39 billion dollar fund to speed missile programs and boost Air Force retaliatory power. The plan exceeds Eisenhower’s request by 20 million and provides 1.26 billion in new cash plus 130 million in transfer authority. funds available immediately to finance space age weapons and deploying the Strategic Air Command fleet and Atlas Thor Jupiter missiles.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Eisenhower House Defense Department Air Force Strategic Air Command

Military leaders urged new testimony on defense reforms

Senate Preparedness subcommittee sought public input from Adm. Chester W. Nimitz and Gen. Carl Spaatz to streamline Defense Department for missiles and satellites. House hearings featured Brucker and Lemnitzer. Burk e warned missiles do not diminish U S ability to strike Russia, while foes fear Soviet surprise attack.

Washington Senate Defense Department Adm Chester W. Nimitz Naval Operations Carl Spaatz Air Force House Armed Services Committee Army Brucker Lyman Lemnitzer House Appropriations Committee Eisenhower Strategic Air Command Lyndon B. Johnson D. Tex Russia U.S United States Soviet Union Arleigh Burke U. S Free World

Escapee Recaptured After 12 Hours in Columbus Kitchen

In Columbus an Ohio Penitentiary escapee Burnice Turner was recaptured by 25 officers inside a North Side home after 12 hours on the run. James Shoemaker and his wife Helen were detained for harboring the fugitive and Shoemaker faces a petit larceny charge on a preexisting warrant.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Near North Side Burnice Turner James A. Shoemaker Helen Turner City Shoemaker

Cincinnati Attorney Peck Seeks Democratic Lt Governor Nomination

John W. Peck of Cincinnati announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in the coming May primary.

Cincinnati John W. Peck

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