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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1957
Page
1
A 17 month old girl named Yvonne Beasley was pulled from a 40-foot abandoned well after four hours of effort. Rescuer Red Roberts entered a parallel borehole and freed the child as doctors supplied oxygen. Parents and crowd watched in relief as the girl smiled on recovery.
Gwynne iB Myers resigns as assistant to Gov. C William O'Neill effective Aug 15. A native of Marietta he will enter private law practice in Columbus and has handled the administration's legislative affairs in the General Assembly. The governor called him an exceptionally able public servant and representative of the young public servants we need. Myers will announce his exact plans for the Columbus law practice later.
Partly cloudy warm and humid tonight and Wednesday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. High Wednesday 88 to 92, low tonight 66 to 70. West Virginia mainly similar with widely scattered thundershowers. other cities show a mix of clear and cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging from the 60s to mid 100s in places like Albuquerque Chicago Cleveland Detroit Fort Worth Memphis New Orleans New York Omaha Phoenix St Louis Salt Lake City San Diego Seattle Tampa and more.
John Foster Dulles and U S disarmament experts meet at the American Embassy to draft a limited open skies accord with Russia. Harold Stassen leads the U S delegation to a five power UN subcommittee as negotiations continue.
Columbus report says Asiatic Flu may reach Ohio this fall. Health Director Dr. Ralph E. Dwork warns Ohio State University virus lab, already at capacity, could not handle a larger epidemic. Gov. O'Neill seeks funding to prepare. If an outbreak occurs, the virus lab would devote its staff to testing and shift other tasks to district labs.
Congressman Wayne Hays of Ohio's 18th District was flown to Walter Reed Hospital for kneecap fracture treatment after a tractor on his farm crashed into a tree. The injury occurred Sunday while operating the tractor.
In Sidney Ohio a 12 year old deaf mute, Jerry Howell of Port Jefferson, drowned in the Miami River near his home after diving from a raft with four friends. He ran into trouble but could not attract his companions.
Annie the St Bernard owned by Mrs. Jo Anna Perkins faces possible execution after failing to obtain a new trial. Judge Tudor denied the motion. a third district appeal must be filed within 17 days. The Lima News offered to cover appeal costs as the Kenton Humane Society convenes to discuss the case.
A 500 member rescue team searched a five story Mexico City apartment block for remaining quake victims. By today 32 bodies were recovered and 1 died in hospital, bringing Mexico City deaths to 52 and national deaths to 66. Eleven were rescued alive. another woman survived after 28 hours under debris.
The United States has formally joined the International Atomic Energy Agency after Eisenhower signed the pact, making the agency effective. Ratification by the major atom powers was essential to establish the IAEA under the 1953 atoms for peace proposals.
Ten contestants compete for Miss Ohio at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster Friday night final judging for the Miss America contest held in Atlantic City New Jersey.
A half dozen undecided senators control the fate of a proposed jury trial amendment to the civil rights bill. Supporters seek votes from Sen. Bridges and Sen. Payne while Sen. Johnson hopes to pause the bill to address other business. Senators O Mahoney Kefauver and Church back the amendment, Knowland opposes, Eastland backs it, and an extremely close vote is anticipated.
Norwalk Ohio AP Sen John W Bricker aided farmer John Donaldson of New London by sending a committee report accusing him of leading resistance to wheat program in Huron County He received a new 322 penalty for 1957 overplanting 11 acre allotment by 12 acres for 288 bushels The case also involves a 1956 205 assessment and challenges to the Agricultural Adjustment Act rights to grow for livestock feed.
Walter F. George, Eisenhower's NATO ambassador, remained in very grave condition after a coronary occlusion. Dr. J L Malloy said the 79 year old former senator is progressively weaker, breathing difficulties persist, and the outlook is bleak though improvement remains possible.
Mahoning County hearing opens with former bailiff testifying that Judge Frank R Franko sought to become Mahoning County prosecutor and to get votes and win friends. Ray Casanta, fired by the judge, testifies for the county bar association as ethics charges are examined.
In Los Angeles the court refuses a proposed plea deal in the criminal libel case against Confidential magazine after defense warns reputations of many persons would suffer if trial proceeds.
Ohio's state mental hospitals report the lowest patient total in nearly four years, 26 489 on June 30 this year, down 832 from 27 321 on June 30 1955. Dr C Earl Albrecht cites higher discharge rates, more staff, new tranquilizing treatments, and better social services as key causes.
Cleveland The Communications Workers of America and Ohio Bell Telephone Co start negotiations Wednesday for a new contract covering 18 500 workers as the current agreement expires September 7.
A fast moving blaze struck a downtown block in San Rafael California burning fourteen business buildings in just over an hour on Monday night. Fire crews battled the flames as the fire swept through the area causing extensive damage and evacuations.
Mrs. Aurie French of Athens Route 1 sold her bay mare early Sunday morning after reading the Sunday Messenger. The mare is described as a nice bay work horse suitable for single or double work, with over a dozen inquiries already. Phone 24736 for details and 31242 for livestock ads.
Samuel Sheppard's chief attorney prepared a statement for Donald Wedler to sign claiming he killed Marilyn Sheppard. If signed, Corrigan would seek murder charges in Ohio and a release from a life sentence. Cleveland officers branded Wedler's confession a hoax and question his credibility while Wedler described details of the Sheppard home.
Springfield AP. Nathan Leopold, confined since 1924 for the Slay Franks case, seeks parole and possible release this year. His fate hinges on Gov. Stratton after a second request to reduce his 85 year term. he hopes for mercy and a path to freedom rather than further punishment.
New York retired Fleet Adm. William F. Bull Halsey, 74, is in Doctors Hospital for a physical checkup. A hospital spokesman said his stroke report was exaggerated. He is not in bed, walking, eating normally, and feeling very well. He entered the hospital Sunday.
The Young Republican National Federation named Joe DeCola of Columbus Ohio as executive secretary He previously led the Young Republican Club at Ohio State University and will assist Federation Chairman John M Ashbrook in his new duties.
Two bachelor brothers who spent a decade in Portland Skid Row hotels left estates totaling about $100,000. They accumulated wealth largely through stock market gains and held funds across about twelve banks.
A 16-year-old girl waded into deep water and drowned Monday at Nashville Community Park near Millersburg Ohio.
Ohio notes processing delays for Korean War veteran bonuses due to verification of overseas service dates within the exact 1950 to 1953 window. State officials report record centers in Washington and St Louis are at saturation. as of July 25, 1958, $9.7 million has been paid to 41,551 claimants, with total payments expected near $60 million for about 250,000 veterans.
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