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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1959

Page

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Elias Sues DiSalle Over Public Statements

Orville Elias of Ironton filed a $400000 damage suit against Gov. Michael V. DiSalle alleging the governor’s statements about him damaged his reputation. The case centers on a hearing tied to a health department complaint over building plans and plumbing at a Colllins property near Hanging Rock. The suit notes DiSalle read statements to the press and seeks damages from July 8 with interest.

Columbus Orville Elias Ironton Michael V. DiSalle Disalle Elias Ben Logan Logan State Division of New Orleans State Health Department Oakley C. Collins Hanging Rock DrSdlle

Judge Studies Harter Ruling

Youngstown juvenile court considers a motion to rescind an order sending 15 year old Richard Harter to adult court after his guilty plea to second degree murder for killing 62 year old railroad worker F Edward Craven. Attorneys Leffingwell and Boder persuaded the judge to revisit the decision.

Youngstown Henry P. Beckenbach Richard Harter Common Pleas Court Garfield Heights Ohio Penitentiary Edward Craven Beckenbach Thomas V. Leffingwell Frank S. Boder Warren

Solon’s Son Jailed After Pacifist Action

Karl H. Meyer, 22, son of Vermont Congressman William H. Meyer, received a six month federal sentence and a $500 fine for a pacifist protest at a missile base site in Omaha Nebraska. Meyer is a first term Democrat and member of the House Foreign Relations Committee.

Omaha Neb Vermont Karl H. Meyer William H. Meyer House House Foreign Relations Committee

Five Boys Drown in Ohio in Separate Incidents

The Associated Press reports five youths died in Ohio drownings on Friday. In Lima Roy Collins Jr aged 7 and his brother David aged 5 fell and Roy tried to rescue him. David's body was found first followed by Roy. In Coshocton 13 year old Richard Hall of Youngstown drowned while wading a pond. Wildersee Harris 21 attempted a rescue and nearly drowned. In Springfield 15 month old Michael Lee Reynolds was found face down in a backyard wading pool. 12 year old George Harmon also drowned while wading nearby. Authorities were recovering bodies along the Ohio River three miles south of Marietta.

Associated Press Lima Ohio Roy Collins, Jr Schoonover Lake David Roy Coshocton Richard Hall Youngstown Wildersee Harris Young Hall Springfield Michael Lee Reynolds George H. Harmon Marietta

Brush Fire Destroys 28 Homes in Laurel Canyon

Hollywood fire crews battled a 1000 acre brush fire that swept through Laurel Canyon Friday, destroying 28 homes and damaging 15 others. Officials estimate losses near two million dollars and consider arson a definite possibility.

Hollywood Calif Laurel Canyon

Dancing Lady Jeanne Forslind Triumphs Over Polio

In Burlingame California Jeanne Forslind San Mateo County polio survivor and Mother of the Year leads the front line of the chorus in HMS Pinafore to aid Mills Memorial Hospital. She recovered from near total paralysis after polio and now walks drives and holds a fulltime bookkeeping job.

Burlingame Calif Jeanne Forslind San Mateo County Episcopal Church of

Berlin Talks To Resume Monday Geneva Conference Opens

Ministers arrive for round two of the Geneva talks with East and West hopeful of progress. Gromyko says Berlin proposals form a good basis for agreement as Herter Lloyd and Couve de Murville prepare for Monday sessions. Western aides expect a Berlin freeze and a fall summit, while Eisenhower pressures for meaningful gains.

Geneva Andrei Gromyko Geneva Conference of Berlin Christian A. Herter United States Selwyn Lloyd Britain Maurice Couve de Murville France Soviet Union Eisenhower Gromyko Cointrin Herter Lloyd Couve de Murville

Bank of Eclectic Holdup Ends in Banker Killing Two Bandits

Eclectic Alabama where banker Carl Ray Barker trapped two holdup men inside the Barker home during a siege. Barker, a National Guard captain, subdued William Hayward with hot water and a gun butt, then killed James Bray with two shotgun blasts. Hayward died after a leg injury from the blast. One bandit was wounded, taken to Kilby Prison hospital, as sheriff says charges include robbery with possible death sentence. Mrs Barker, their child, and Police Chief Taunton escaped harm.

Eclectic Ala Carl Ray Barker Bank of Eclectic Barker William D. Hayward James Franklin Bray Hayward Montgomery National Guard Kilby Lester Holley

Taft Heads Keep Case Campaign for Case in 1960

Taft former Cincinnati mayor conducts fund raising for Sen. Clifford Case R New Jersey. He denounces a New Jersey GOP movement to dump Case and says Case can win in 1960. Democratic rival Meyner could be a likeliest vote getter. Case Erdman confirm awareness of the drive.

Newark N.J Charles P. Taft Cincinnnati Ohio Clifford P. Case Newark Sunday Star-Ledger Taft Robert A. Taft New Jersey Case Robert B.) Meyner GOP Carl Erdman

Sheriff Found In Contempt In Mercer County

Mercer County sheriff Bruce Barber was convicted of contempt of court for releasing four prisoners and closing the jail on June 15 amid budget disputes. Barbers trial featured deputies from four counties and aimed to secure a larger staff and budget beyond present capacity.

Celina Mercer County Bruce Barber

Anniversary marks birth of federal income tax

Fifty years after Congress sent the proposed 16th Amendment to the states, marking the birth of the federal income tax. The amendment was ratified February 25 1913 after approval by 42 of 48 states, ending a Civil War era tax history and a 1895 Supreme Court setback.

Washington U.S Congress United States

Self-Starting Cops Raid Massillon Gambling Enterprises

Massillon police conduct two more anti gambling raids after off duty officers initiate action following bribe offers. They say lack of courtroom evidence blocks charges, while officials caution restraint. The chief questions the move, but Mayor Lash and Prosecutor Putnam say no action if duties are fulfilled.

Massillon Stanley Switter Edgar L. Lash Lash Stark County Norman J. Putnam

TV Cameras Shoot Moon

A TV telescope system carried aloft by a large plastic balloon rose about 15 miles above Earth near Lake Elmo airport to televise and photograph the sun. Scientist Dr. Martin Schwarzschild of Princeton University led the unmanned flight team tracking the 12 inch telescope from a van as it orbited a southerly course to study atmospheric distortion.

ST. Paul Minn Lake Elmo Here Martin Schwarzschild Princeton University

De Gaulle Returns to Paris After African Tour

President Charles de Gaulle arrived in Paris on Saturday ending an 11 000 mile nine day swing through French Africa. The tour aimed to reinforce ties with the twelve member states of the French Community as premiers prepare to join him for the Bastille Day parade in Paris.

Paris Charles de Gaulle French Africa France de Gaulle

Hoffa to Testify on Union Cheats and Secret Strike Plan

James R. Hoffa is slated to testify before the Senate rackets committee Monday. He faces charges his Teamsters union cheated members and aided a secret strike breaking mission.

Washington James R. Hoffa Senate Teamsters Union

Shot While Hunting in Columbus Tragedy

Earl Wil ker s on, 26, of Columbus, is near death at University Hospital after a hunting accident left him with a head wound.

Columbus Earl Wilkerson University Hospital

Flood Emergency Declared Over in Seoul South Korea

South Korea ended the flood emergency in Seoul on Saturday as rainfall subsided and authorities lifted flood alerts. The finish came after days of heavy rains prompted evacuations and road closures across the metropolitan area.

Seoul South Korea

Italian Officials to Visit Rome and Americas

Italian Premier Antonio Segni and Foreign Minister Giuseppe Pella will visit the United States and Canada beginning September 30, visiting major capitals and meeting government leaders to discuss postwar relations and regional security.

Couve de Murville von Brentano Giuseppe Pella Rome Italy Antonio Segni United States Canada

Rhodes Praises State Banking Liquidation Bureau

Ohio State Auditor James A. Rhodes commended the Banking Division Liquidation Bureau. An audit spanning ten years vs recent Building and Loan Division disclosures revealed about 400000 spent with weak vouchers. The Banking Bureau held 44032 cash and 67291 deposited across 61 state banks to cover checks and obligations.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Commerce Department Ohio

Attorney Sues Judge For $65,000 Damages

J. Harvey Crow of Urbana, a disbarred attorney, filed a damage suit Friday against Judge Joan P. Case of Fayette County Common Pleas Court. He alleges the judge ordered him from the attorney's area on July 27, 1955, denying him the right to act as counsel and depriving him of attorney's fees.

Washington Court House Joan P. Case Fayette County

Both Sides Firm Over Steel Contract Talks

New York negotiators report hopes for averting a steel strike next Tuesday night fading as the industry and United Steelworkers union reject a peace plan. The industry proposes wage and welfare gains in a two year contract if the union accepts cost cutting. The union calls the offers a mock inflation cure and insists on no concessions.

New York

Suits Filed Against NYC Over Fatal Crossing Crash

Three lawsuits totaling 250000 dollars were filed against the New York Central Railroad after the mother and her two children died at a crossing in nearby Huron. The suits allege nonworking crossing signals and blocked view from parked freight cars. The train was reportedly traveling at 85 mph, violating a Huron speed limit through the village.

Sandusky New York Central Railroad Huron

Harriman urges U.S. summit with Khrushchev during committee talk

W Averell Harriman, a Democrat former diplomat, proposed a U S summit with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. He floated the idea during a 70 minute session with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Friday.

Washington W. Averell Harriman United States Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union Harriman Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Xavier Professor Promotes Rapid Reading Method

Xavier University assistant professor of French Joseph Ebacher introduces a movable interlinear mask technique he says can halve foreign language reading time. The grill-like page mask hides interlinear English text while exposing foreign words, allowing quick access to native language terms and faster comprehension for science students and advanced degrees.

Cincinnati Xavier University Joseph Ebacher

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