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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1958

Page

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Governor Studies Law To Avoid Calling Special Session

Governor ONeill and aides review appointment laws to prevent a special legislative session. The postings in question include highway director, mental health and corrections director, and an OSU trustee, with legal questions about eligibility and funding.

Columbus William O'Neill William Saxbe Ohio Senate Ohio State University James A. Rhodes Saxbe Rhodes Senate O'Neill Charles M. Noble New Jersey Turnpike Noble Ohio George J. Thormyer Franklin County Common Pleas Court Thormyer Highway Department Robert A. Haines Longview State Hospital Cincinnati Forest G. Ketner OSU

Mahon Urges Action On Defense Bill For U S Security

Rep Mahon chairman of the House Defense Appropriations subcommittee urged rapid passage of a 1.41 billion defense funding bill to speed missiles and satellite programs noting Eisenhowers request for funds. House action paused on debt limit talks with leaders trading views on spending and fiscal realities.

Mahon Washington D-Tex House Defense Appropriations House U.S

Dulles Trip Denounced as Moscow Lie

The United States denounced Soviet claims that Dulles will push US missile bases in Baghdad Pact states as false and incredibly arrogant. He will visit Tehran at week’s end then Ankara for a Baghdad Pact ministers meeting to reaffirm US support against Soviet pressure and communist penetration.

Washington United States Dulles Middle East U. S Tehran Ankara Turkey

Shocknessy Eyes Ohio Governor Run

James W. Shocknessy, chairman of the Ohio Turnpike Commission, says he is considering entering the Democratic nomination race for governor in Ohio.

Shocknessy Columbus James W. Shocknessy Ohio Turnpike Commission

Weather Outlook Mixed Snow and Rain Across Regions

Forecasters warn of cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures with light snow and rain today in eastern areas. Western regions see slight rain then colder tonight with a mix of snow flurries likely in the north, and a largely cloudy outlook through Thursday.

Hebt Seatioread Virginia — Couey

Ten-Year-Old Gives Birth to Seven-Pound Son in San Francisco

SAY JOSE Calif A 10 year old third grade pupil delivered a seven pound boy Tuesday. County Juvenile Officer Muriel Wright reports the birth occurred in a Catholic hospital in San Francisco after the girl was declared a ward of the Juvenile Court. The record notes the youngest mother previously was a 54 year old Peruvian.

Say Jose Calif Muriel Wright

Caracas Curfew Enforced After Caracas Riots

A dusk to dawn curfew was imposed in Caracas as government troops were ordered to fire on those disturbing the peace after rioting and gunfire during a general strike. Reports say 20 killed and 100 injured in street fighting. 1000 arrested amid nationwide unrest linked to Ortega Jimenez opponents.

Caracas Venezuela Washington

Athens Meigs County Roads Threatened

Ohio weather bulletin reports slippery spots on highways north and west of a line through Painesville Chardon Medina Wooster Mount Gilead Columbus Circleville Hillsboro West Union with additional slip pery stretches in Lancaster New Lexington Zanesville and Canton area Secondary roads show slick conditions in Chillicothe Waverly and Portsmouth High water noted on Ohio 680 in Meigs County and Ohio 50 in Athens County but roads remain open to traffic.

Columbus Ohio Department of Highways’ Weather Bulletin Painesville Chardon Medina Wooster Mount Gilead Circleville Hillsboro West Union Lancaster New Lexington Zanesville Canton Area Chillicothe Waverly Portsmouth Ohio Meigs County Athens County

Navy withdraws planes as search ends after C95 crash

In Honolulu the search for survivors in the crash of a C95 military air transport aircraft waned as the Navy pulled most ships from the area southwest of Hawaii. Seven men were aboard the four engine plane.

Honolulu Hawaii

Copters Display New Firepower in Rucker Demonstration

Army helicopters armed with machine guns and rockets demonstrated enhanced combat capability in a Tuesday firepower test at Fort Rucker. Military and Pentagon officials observed the display.

FT. Rucker Ala Military Pentagon

Girl Says Men Best Drivers

Cathy Cinders a Los Angeles driving instructor argues men are better drivers than women citing confidence and quick reactions. She notes women learn faster but men drive better after gaining experience and in emergencies.

Los Angeles Cathy Cinders Cathy Ohefinokee Swamp

Supreme Court Strikes Price-Fixing in Ohio Trade Pact

Ohio Supreme Court ruled that non-signers of fair trades contracts may charge less than the minimum retail price for trademarked products covered by the agreements. The unanimous decision did not affect other sections of the state fair trade pact upheld by courts.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court

Veteran Cop Roy Mlakar Dies After Fall in Parma Home

Cleveland police Lt. Roy R. Mlakar, 45, a 17 year veteran, died Tuesday night after falling at his Parma home and suffering a head injury.

Cleveland Cleveland Police Roy R. Mlakar Parma

First County Traffic Fatality Of 1958 Near Nelsonville

Margaret Wilson 45 of Fontana California dies in Route 33 crash south of Nelsonville marking Athens County’s first 1958 fatality. Her car veered off the road about 12 30 pm likely after driving asleep. Husband Willard 45 injured admitted to Mount St Mary Hospital in Fairly good condition. The couple were en route home after visiting relatives in Weirton with their dog unharmed. Funeral services set for Fontana.

California Athens County Nelsonville Margaret Wilson Fontana Calif Green Lawn Cemetery Monday Creek Bridge Fontana

Italian designer rebels with long skirts in new line

Florence, Italy. Emilio Frederick Schuberth unveiled his spring summer collection to about 600 foreign buyers and fashion writers. He rejected the sack style and featured sashed waists and long skirts, challenging current fashion trends.

Florence Italy Emilio Frederick Schuberth Schuberth

Athens Girl Selected for Buckeye Recreational Workshop

Karen Kelch of 11 S Lancaster Athens has been chosen to attend the Buckeye Recreational Workshop February 9 to 15 at Asbury Methodist Church Delaware. The program teaches recreational pastimes to groups such as churches 4 H clubs scout troops and farm bureaus. Don Davis assistant county agricultural agent announced the selection for leadership and recreational skills.

Karen Kelch S. Lancaster Athens Buckeye Asbury Methodist Church Delaware Don Davis

Authorities Probe Arson in Mount Sterling Hotel Fire

Mount Sterling investigators probe arson after a Tuesday hotel blaze caused about 70000 dollars in damage. Sara Willis, store manager and hotel resident, reported hearing glass breaking and saw fires at opposite ends of the hallway.

London Mount Sterling Sara Willis

Attack Strategy and Senate Probe Draw Fire Over War Planning

In Washington the Senate Preparedness subcommittee questions defense leaders on a top secret report proposing a military attack strategy to reduce Soviet power. Chairman Lyndon Johnson quotes a passage and Navy Admiral Nimmitz opposes preventive war. the panel rejects such planning, reaffirming defense policy to deter rather than start war.

Washington Defense McElroy Senate Preparedness Subcommittee Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Fleet Adm Chester W. Nimmitz Nimmitz Johnson U.S Russia United States

Woman Sues Bill Collector Over Harassment

Mrs. Dorothy Petrosky sues Lorain bill collector Howard D. Sloan and the M. O'Neil Co. for 10000 dollars alleging harassment over a small debt. She cites five demand notices, many letters, 15 calls, and threat of garnishment as the cause of nervousness and domestic disruption.

Lorain Dorothy Petrosky Howard D. Sloan Lorain Collection Agency

Hebron-Kirkersville By-Pass Route Approved

Ohio Department of Highways approves the final segment of the Hebron-Kirkersville by pass. The southern section will run south of U S 40 and connect with the 27 mile Kirkersville Brownsville highway segment now under construction.

Columbus Ohio Department of Highways Hebron Kirkersville U.S. 40 Brownsville

Bank Rate Cut Lifts Markets On Fed Move

The Federal Reserve Board approved a lower discount rate for the Philadelphia district from 3 to 2 percent. The move, expected to spread to other banks, boosted prices on the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange in San Francisco as trading continued. The reduction takes effect today.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Philadelphia Reserve Bank Pacific Coast Stock Exchange San Francisco Philadelphia Federal Reserve

Bedford Heights rezones large industrial area

Bedford Heights council granted zoning for industry in about one third of the village. The northern portion will be industrial with Aurora Road and Cannon Road marking the southern boundary of the new zone. The decision came at a Tuesday night meeting.

Cleveland Bedford Heights Aurora Cannon Roads

Soviet Captain Praises U S Navy Hospitality at Midway

The skipper of the disabled Russian freighter Gen Panfilov praised the hospitality at U S Navy Midway Island station. The Navy did not name him but confirmed he sent a message from Vladivostok saying he arrived at Midway and received excellent attention service and cooperation from pilots and command.

Honolulu Panfilov U.S. Navy Midway Island Navy Vladivostock U.S. Naval Station Midway

New York Historian Claude Bowers Dies at 79

Claude G. Bowers, noted historian biographer and diplomat, died Tuesday night at his Manhattan home aged 79. He shaped midcentury scholarship and policy debates through his biographies and public service.

New York Claude G. Bowers Manhattan

Britain views hydrogen power at Harwell research center

At Harwell England scientists pursue peaceful atom work and aim to harness hydrogen energy. An experiment led by an Australian Canadian and English team reportedly fused hydrogen atoms releasing energy, signaling a potential breakthrough though scalable nonexplosive power may be years away.

Harwell England Britain Atomic ‘Energy Research Establishment Sir John Cockcroft Cockcroft White Brick Laboratories

Fay Faces Senate Grilling Over Labor Union Scandal

Joseph S. Fay a former vice president of the International Union of Operating Engineers is summoned to testify before a U S Senate special committee probing labor and management corruption. Fay age sixty five is shown after Clinton Prison release in 1956 where he served eight years for extortion.

Joseph S Joey) Fay International Union of Operating Engineers U.S. Senate Fay Clinton Dannemora N.Y New York

Snow sweep continues after crippling Midwest blizzard

Kansas City and surrounding areas dig out after 15 inches of snow and 18 deaths across Kansas Missouri Iowa Illinois. The storm stretched from Topeka to St. Joseph and Lexington to Butler with 12 inch totals in parts. Roads blocked by six foot drifts, schools closed, and temperatures in the low 20s. Forecasters warn of a new storm brewing in the West to affect southwest Kansas tonight.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Great Lakes Missouri-Kansas ‘Line Topeka Kan St. Joseph Lexington Butler Odessa Missouri-Kansas U. S. 36 U. S. 24 U.S. 40 U.S. 50 U. S. 71 Mississippi River Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Ohio Valley

Bids Open Feb 4 for Cincinnati to Conneaut Freeway

The Ohio Department of Highways will open bids February 4 for two additional sections of the Cincinnati to Conneaut Freeway. One 5.1 mile segment runs in Ashtabula County from west of Ohio 45 to east of Ohio 46. The second section starts near Park Road in Franklin County and ends 100 feet south of Township Road 109 in Delaware County.

Columbus Cincinnati

Springfield News executive Ivan Long dies at 55

Ivan L. Long, 55, longtime office manager of the Springfield Daily News and Sun since 1952, and 30-year newspaper employee, died Tuesday from a heart attack.

Springfield Ivan L. Long Springfield Daily News and Sun

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