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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1957

Page

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UN Vision Called for Global Free Nations Community

James W. Barco, deputy U.S. representative on the U N Security Council, spoke at Ohio University in Athens on a convocation day presenting a UN founders vision. He said Eastern Europe Soviet Union and China could join a world wide community of sovereign nations if free countries sustain stamina imagination and dedication. He praised UN action in Hungary and Egypt and noted the U N role in averting war while acknowledging limits in Hungary. He called U S stand in the Near East a historic foreign policy milestone boosting African standing and alerting Middle East states to Soviet aims.

James W. Barco U.S Ohio University Barco UN Security Council Athens Free Countries Memorial General Assembly Moscow Hungary United Nations United Nations General Assembly Budapest Soviet Union Middle East United States Egypt Near East Africa

Tito Says He Agrees With Mao

President Tito of Yugoslavia says his views on communism are to a great extent identical with Mao Zedong's and supports active coexistence as the path to peace. The Yugoslav leader told Edward R. Murrow in a TV interview filmed in Yugoslavia that global socialist development will follow different paths due to local conditions.

New York Tito Yugoslavia Red China Mao Tze-tung United States Edward R. Murrow Mao

Nickerson Vows to Fight On for Missile Program

Col. John C. Nickerson Jr says he will continue the fight for the Army missile program despite fine and reprimand for misuse of secret defense data. He will speak his opinions, appeal his sentence, and publish articles and books after seeking top security clearance.

Huntsville Ala John C. Nickerson, Jr Army Huntsville Arsenal Nickerson 3Rd Army

Ohio Weekend Death Toll Rises From Accidents

The Associated Press reports twenty three people died in Ohio over the weekend with sixteen fatalities from traffic accidents. Additionally six drowned and one died from carbon monoxide poisoning while cleaning a well.

Associated Press Ohio

Body Found in Auto Refrigeration Unit

The decomposed body of an unemployed Pennsylvania meat salesman was found Sunday in a refrigerated rear unit of his automobile. Authorities reported the victim had been missing prior to discovery.

Woodsfield Pennsylvania

Ohio and West Virginia Weather Forecast Highlights

Five day outlook shows temperatures near normal to 4 degrees above normal with highs 85 to 89 and lows 62 to 64. Rainfall generally light under 0.1 inch with scattered thundershowers midweek, warmer today and Tuesday, cooling later in the week, then a warmer weekend. Regional notes include clear to cloudy conditions across major cities from Albuquerque to Portland with varied temperatures and forecasts.

Ohio West Virginia Louisville Marquette Minneapolis- -St. Paul New York Portland Ore St. Louis Cseccae Bso San Diego Ste. Arie Tampa Clear Traverse'ty

Pro Western Faction Controls Lebanon Parliament

Lebanon's pro Western government says it has firm control of the new Parliament with 50 of 66 seats after the final Sunday voting. The claim comes as Lebanon moves to consolidate power amid regional pressures.

Beirut Lebanon

Stump Extends Pacific Command to All Far West Forces

Admiral Felix B. Stump extended his Pacific command today to include all U S forces in the Far West, granting the Navy supreme command in the Far East for the first time since early World War I.

Tokyo Felix B Stump Pacific U. S Far West Navy Far East

Barco backs sending modern arms to aid Korea

James W. Barco, deputy U.S. representative to the U.N. Security Council, says allied forces must send modern weapons to Korea due to armistice violations. He notes disarmament talks show Soviet willingness to slow the arms race, but pinning concrete proposals is difficult. The Hungarian revolt influenced many nations to reconsider Soviet actions.

Unified Command James W. Barco U.S United Nations Security Council John C. Baker Ohio University Barco

Agencies Are Broke as New Year Starts

Washington AP reports the federal government begins its new fiscal year with major agencies unfunded. The House Appropriations Committee calls an emergency session to push a stop gap funding measure for agencies not yet financed, including Defense, AEC, TVA, and ICA. Senate action on Agriculture and Interior bills awaited. debate on the defense appropriation targeted for Wednesday before the Fourth of July recess.

Washington Congress House Appropriations Committee House Defense Department Atomic Energy Commission Tennessee Valley Authority International Cooperation Administration Senate Agriculture and Interior Department Sen Chavez D-Nm Lyndon B. Johnson Texas

Death Cause Sought After Akron Woman Found

The body of an Akron woman found on a Summit County creek bank will be examined today to determine the cause of death.

Cleveland Akron Summit County

Eisenhower Forty First Wedding Anniversary Observed

President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie mark 41 years of marriage at their Gettysburg country home. They attended a Gettysburg High School ceremony where Gen Maxwell D. Taylor spoke on peace and Cold War tensions. Earlier memories recalled their Denver 1916 marriage and West Point milestone. Maj Gen Leonard D. Heaton and his wife joined for a quiet dinner.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Meade and Lee Gettysburg High School Maxwell D. Taylor Army Taylor Denver West Point Leonard D. Heaton

Crash at Guthrie Station Leaves Dozens Hurt

Rail road repair crews worked amid thousands of Sunday sightseers to fix damage after a Louisville and Nashville freight train collided with a Florida bound streamliner at Guthrie Kentucky station. Six people were killed and more than 22 injured. Officials cited possible brake failure but would not comment.

Guthrie Louisville & Nashville

Parents Use Comic Books as Splint for Infant Injury

Columbus authorities report a 9 month old boy suffered a broken right thigh after a four foot kitchen window fall Saturday. Parents fashioned a splint from two comic books, rags and a string, then left to seek medical help. Juvenile Bureau hearing scheduled.

Columbus Juvenile Bureau

Byrd cites 933 million monthly civilian payroll average

Senator Byrd of Virginia said the civilian payroll is averaging 933 million dollars each month, outlining federal payroll spending patterns in Washington. The remark highlights ongoing government payroll costs and budget considerations.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va

Two Boat and Motor Ads Whispered in Classifieds

Two 5 HP Sea King outboard and a 13 foot jon boat were sold to a single reader. The ads note the motor used two hours since overhaul and the boat seen in water once, both in top condition. Contact numbers 21914 and 31864 appear with locations 73 Hudson and an unspecified street. Watch Classification 75-A for similar listings.

Hudson

Louisiana plans mass burial for unidentified storm victims

In Lake Charles and surrounding towns the state prepared mass burial for nameless hurricane victims as Red Cross estimated 47,000 homeless in the region. Officials warned death toll may exceed 400 with relief efforts ongoing, and response included Army help and improvised morgues amid widespread devastation.

Louisiana Lake Charles Washington Red Cross Texas Earl Long Audrey Gulf of Mexico Eisenhower Val Peterson Civil Defense Cameron

Girard Gets Permit to Wed Japanese Fiancée

U S Army grants Specialist William Girard permission to marry his Japanese fiancée Haru Sueyama. The Ottawa Illinois soldier plans a Friday wedding in the white chapel at Camp Whittington, pending final Japanese approval and required registration with town officials and V U S consul verification.

Whittington Japan U. S. Army William Girard 1St Cavalry Division Stanley Levin Ottawa, Ill Girard Haru Candy) Sueyama Camp Whittington

Safety Council predicts 535 traffic deaths in July 4 period

The National Safety Council warned 535 Americans may die in Independence Day travel over a 102 hour period from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday. NSC president Ned Dearborn said the figure would set a new holiday record unless drivers take extra care, though 465 or fewer deaths were seen on Memorial Day.

Chicago National Safety Council NSC Ned Dearborn

CIO Council Blasts Compensation Cuts

The Ohio CIO Council condemns an eight million dollar reduction in employers premiums as workers injured on the job shoulder the cost. The move follows a Bureau of Workmen's Compensation announcement cutting rates by eight million dollars effective today.

Columbus Ohio Cio Council Ohio Ohio Bureau of Workmen's Compensation

Lima News Debuts in Markets Competing with The Citizen

Lima launches a new daily newspaper the Lima News to challenge The Citizen an afternoon paper. Both titles compete with Freedom Newspapers Inc and owner publisher R C Hoiles known for Freedom.

Lima Lima News Citizen R. C. Hoiles Freedom Newspapers, Inc

Kroger Local 590 Union Ratifies One-Year Pact

Pittsburgh Kroger Co employees vote to approve a one-year contract affecting about 1600 workers. Officials say the agreement yields wage hikes exceeding 20 cents per hour for many members.

Pittsburgh Kroger Co 590

Seven Die As Missouri Flash Floods Hit Region

Flash floods and high winds in Ironton and surrounding valleys killed seven people and damaged crops and property. Coroner estimates near one million dollars in losses with roads and railroad lines blocked by slides. Red Cross counts 80 homes damaged or destroyed and 32 other buildings struck. Victims include Robert Kitchens 36 and his five children, and Albert Batteras 65 both drowned during the storm that began late Saturday night and lingered into Sunday.

Ironton C. A. Howell The Red Cross Robert Kitchens Graniteville Albert Batteras St. Louis Kitchens Arthur Wilson Arcadia

Normandie Avenue Methodist Church Spet. resigns over pastor choice

The entire active membership and the board of trustees of Normandie Avenue Methodist Church resigned in protest of a Negro pastor appointment. Board Chairman J. H. Sealan­nounced the action, saying the appointment was made without consultation. He noted Negro members rarely attend, though Negro children attend Sunday school.

Los Angeles Normandie Avenue Methodist Church J. H. Seal Seal

State Workers Begin 5 Percent Pay Increase

About 40 000 state employees start a 5 percent raise today. An additional 5 000 workers not covered by the salary and classification law will not receive increases, including some university staff and personnel in the legislative and judicial branches.

Columbus

Jordan Receives 20 Million Dollar U.S. Economic Aid

Washington reports Jordan, facing financial strain after Britain cut its subsidy last year, has been granted an additional 20 million dollars in U.S. economic aid.

Washington Jordan Britain U.S

Aviatrix Amelia Earhart Vanished On Pacific Flight

Twenty years after Amelia Earhart disappeared near Howland Island during a Pacific crossing, radio calls faded, and a vast search by 3000 sailors, 10 ships, and hundreds of planes failed to locate her twin engine plane or navigator Frederick Noon.

Oakland Calif Amelia Earhart Pacific Ocean Howland Island America Lady Lindy Frederick J. Noonan Lae New Guinea Coast Guard Itasca Miss Fearhart

Pumps Mobilized to Save 15000 to 20000 Cameron Parish Cattle

Cameron Louisiana AP reports portable gasoline pumps moved to deep water wells to supply fresh water for 15000 to 20000 surviving cattle after Hurricane Audrey. Officials warned that 50000 to 70000 head perished and thirst could wipe out remaining stock within days.

Cameron Cameron Parish Hadley Fontenot O. B. Carter Cameron Area Sidney McCrory Civil Defense Carter

Bricker presses for network regulation despite committee findings

Senator Bricker of Ohio renewed his push for stricter government controls on television networks. A Senate Commerce Committee report suggested no new law is needed and cautioned against blanket prime time programming. Bricker argued the FCC lacks direct regulatory power without federal legislation and plans to keep his bill alive.

Washington Bricker Ohio Senate Senate Commerce Committee Federal Communications Commission Commission FCC Commerce Committee

Traveling Youngsters Return to Parents

Phyllis Sweitzer, 10, and Ruth, 8, were held at the Juvenile Center after disappearing from their Lorain home. They are scheduled to return home today with their parents after being picked up by Columbus police at the Greyhound Bus Terminal Saturday night while en route to visit their grandmother in southwestern Ohio.

Columbus Phyllis Sweitzer Ruth Lorain Oho Greyhound

West Virginia Driver Killed In Car Crash Near Scioto Line

Three Barboursville residents were injured early today when their car left the highway four miles west of the Scioto-Lawrence county line. One occupant died from injuries after the crash near Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Barboursville W. Va Scioto-Lawrence County

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