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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
1
In Damascus four months after Syria joins the United Arab Republic public opinion toward Americans shows signs of improvement while the regime intensifies anti U S propaganda. The Damascus radio broadcasts harsher official rhetoric as state control tightens.
As U S criticism of Syria softens, Damascus and Aleppo show increased willingness to engage with the United States. Private citizens and officials seek US cultural events and social contact resumes, while Russians press a high spoilage discount on Syrian wheat, fueling north Gaza area anger.
The Associated Press reports a broad rain system across the eastern half of the United States from Nebraska to New York, with severe thunderstorms and tornado winds in the Midwest. A small tornado struck La Center Kentucky injuring three. showers spread from Washington to the Great Lakes. floods feared along the Wabash River as the Weather Bureau warned widespread showers and heat persisted from Texas to the Atlantic Coast.
The United States must deal with Communist East Germany to recover nine American servicemen and their helicopter that entered East German territory. The Soviet claim that return is not within their competence leaves the U S to approach East German officials, while Dulles says talks would not imply recognition of the East German government.
A sidewalk confrontation at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn led to police involvement after a hacksaw was used to break a chained door. A vestry leader was scratched by the saw during the clash, part of ongoing disputes that prompted the bishop to close the church last July.
New York report says 46 engineers walked out delaying the liner United States by eight hours. The ship, America's largest, carrying 1776 Europe bound passengers, was due to sail at noon until grievances were settled.
John Godfrey aged 36 who claimed to be the nation's second ranking World War II flying ace died Thursday in Freeport Maine. The obituary notes his wartime record and local ties.
A lethal shooting ends the life of a mother of three in a sudden crime. Authorities pursue leads as investigators search for a motive and suspect. Local residents mourn as community services offer support.
Airman Donald Keeton 19, from Dallas, flew a rented yellow Cessna 120 from Gulfport toward Dallas seeking to end his life. Pursuers lost track of him in northern Louisiana near Monroe after about four hours and 250 miles aloft with less than two hours fuel remaining. In Dallas the teen Lovelorn Lynn Bowling spoke of heartbreak and dreams of marriage.
Donald Canter aged 10 of Columbus and James Price aged 13 of Wellston Route 3 drowned Thursday after swimming in a farm pond one mile south of Wellston. The incident occurred while Canter was visiting Price. Authorities investigated the accidental drowning.
A feature presents seven criteria of emotional maturity by Dr. William C. Menninger of Topeka Kansas. The list covers ability to go, accept frustration, give more than take, handle stress, direct anger constructively, love, and relate to people consistently.
In Washington the Senate, after a 12 hour session, advanced controversial amendments to a bill aimed at curbing union abuses. Nine of eleven amendments were adopted, many clearing up objections raised by the Eisenhower administration, while Democrats argued many measures were minor and politically motivated. The bill would establish union democracy rules with secret ballots and require full public financial reporting by large unions, officers, and employers in labor relations matters.
Lebanese rebel leaders declare they will keep fighting President Camille Chamoun despite UN Security Council pressure. The Vanguard of a UN observation group plans to enforce arms and manpower monitoring as Beirut accuses Nasser's UAR of aiding rebels from Syria. Rebels demand an arms ban on the government from the United States Britain France Turkey Iraq and Jordan. The U S and Britain have openly supplied the government, while evidence of other nations shipments is lacking.
Twenty barbershop quartets sang into the semi finals of an international competition in Columbus. The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America organized the event. Half the field was cut Thursday and again today, leaving ten quartets for Saturday's grand championship.
In Warren a domestic quarrel sparked a sequence of shootings Thursday night. Harry Dean, 62, was killed by police after shooting his estranged wife Clara, 47, who was wounded and in serious condition, and injuring Patrolman Rudy March. a police officer was wounded in the arm.
Oberlin Ohio Dr. George D. Hubbard 87 longtime head of Oberlin College geology and geography department for 26 years died Wednesday at home.
An army of 20000 union stewards and plant committee men now handle problems for nearly 500000 UAW workers at GM Chrysler and Ford during the no contract period. They played a key role as contracts expired two weeks ago and plants operate without a pact while negotiations continue.
A U S Air Force mechanic at Alconbury stole an obsolete Tornado light bomber yesterday and flew solo on a mystery mission. He died when the aircraft crashed a few miles away in Huntingdon England. The incident raised alarms about American bombers and nuclear risks on the island. The pilot reportedly had no flying training.
A non-superstitious group holds its first meeting since the last Friday the 13th. The session runs 5:13 to 7:13 p.m. Members sit under umbrellas in groups of 13 and mark contempt for superstition by breaking 13 mirrors, walking under ladders, and featuring a black cat mascot.
A 17 year old, John E. Jessup of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in his mother's shooting. The plea avoids the electric chair and carries a potential sentence of 20 years to life in prison.
Frances Elliott Clark, a Salt Lake City music educator and pioneer, died Thursday at age 98. Clark, whose career spanned education and performance, left a lasting impact on the local music scene and mentoring young musicians.
British authorities impose a 100 percent curfew on Nicosia to curb Greek Turkish clashes as 500 paratroopers are slated for Cyprus. Eleven Cypriots have died since Saturday amid near civil war conditions and police fire.
During a heavy rain at 4 a.m. three inmates escaped Marion Correctional Institution after breaking bars in a hospital window. Two were nurses and one a patient. They crawled to a roof and jumped to the ground as deputies, police, and highway patrol began a search.
Two Senate leaders forecast approval of the defense reorganization bill, similar to the House version that passed 402 to 1. The measure would grant the secretary of defense more control over unified commands, strengthen the Joint Chiefs, and centralize weapons research under a single director. Eisenhower backs changes in three sections but House Democrats blocked moves to align the bill with his wishes.
Gov C William O Neill plans a special session this month but the Ohio Supreme Court ruled it would not shorten the 40 day period for filing briefs in the SUB cases. The court cited opposition from several parties who intervened against waiving the rule while lower courts held SUB and state unemployment benefits can be paid concurrently.
Rep. Peter Mack Jr. says President Eisenhower should dismiss Sherman Adams to fulfill campaign vows of a clean government. The White House rejects firing Adams, noting Adams’ hotel stay with Bernard Goldfine and calls to federal agencies but denying pressure for Goldfine’s cases.
Circleville authorities plan a big patriotic parade honoring Gov. C. William ONeill with fraternal, civic, and patriotic groups participating in the annual Flag Day observance this Saturday.
A 14-year-old Richmond, Indiana boy named James Vanatta plunged into the rain swollen Olentangy River near Ohio State University, found 16-year-old Edward Rowe under muddy water, pulled him to shore and performed artificial respiration until firemen arrived. Edward survived and was later reported in satisfactory condition at a hospital.
A 40 hour manhunt in central Ohio ended in Columbus when 37 year old Fred Cooks was captured by off duty officers Sgt. Sanford R. Lee and Patrolman Earl C. Jackson in a pay phone booth. Cooks, accused of raping two white women near Delaware Dam, had sought to surrender after contacting Rev. John B. Quick.
Ernest Dees, 40, of Detroit, was guiding a steel beam when it touched a power line. He endured a 4500 volt jolt but sustained only minor burns to his hands and feet.
West Virginia sees warmer humid conditions with scattered showers tonight and Saturday. Ohio reports warm humid weather with occasional showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday, lows 65-68, highs near 83, then a cooler Sunday before a warm turn Monday. Rain totals 1-2 inches, showers possible into early Sunday and again Tuesday.
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