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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1957

Page

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Eisenhower Eyes Clean Hydrogen Bomb and Disarmament

President Eisenhower said scientists believe a completely clean hydrogen bomb could be developed after four to five more years of testing. He urged ongoing tests for full knowledge of peaceful atomic uses, while pursuing a U S Russia disarmament agreement and limits on production of new weapons. He also warned against inflationary pressures and called for respect for Supreme Court decisions and secrecy about government data.

Washington Eisenhower White House United States Russia Dulles Supreme Court Federal Study Commission Congress

Russians Cool to Plan For 3 Stage Disarming

East and West clash in UN disarmament talks over a three stage troop reduction. Stassen proposes U S and Soviet reductions to 1,700,000 men each in the final phase with initial cuts to 2½ million. Zorin questions West settlements before endorsing any step and opposes linking test suspensions to H bomb material bans. Britain and France pledge cuts to 750,000 700,000 and 650,000 across stages.

London Russia U.S Harold E. Stassen United States Stassen Valerian Zorin West Zorin Britain Dulles Washington U. S France

Nixon Gains Support From Midwestern Governors in 1960 Race

Vice President Nixon wins favorable talk among GOP governors at their 49th conference. Illinois Governor Stratton and Indiana Governor Handley are cited as viewing Nixon positively amid questions of nomination rivalries and Eisenhower’s state power transfer plan. The governors hint Nixon appeals to both wings of the party.

Williamsburg Nixon Eisenhower William G. Stratton Illinois Harold W. Handley Indiana Knowland

Court Martial Discussing Wilson Order

The Nickerson court martial in Huntsville has become a round robin on Defense Secretary Wilsons 200 mile missile limit. Nickerson pleaded guilty to 15 charges and faces possible dismissal and up to 30 years. The panel will hear 14 witnesses on the Wilson order and IRBM program.

Huntsville Ala John C. Nickerson Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson Nickerson Wilson

Union Weep Is Convicted

Teamsters official Frank W. Brewster was found guilty on all 31 counts of contempt of Congress by U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica for refusing to produce records and answer questions before the Senate Investigations subcommittee. Brewster, 60, waived a jury trial and was not present for the ruling.

Washington Frank W. Brewster Teamsters Union U.S John J. Sirica Brewster Senate Investigations Subcommittee

Charges To Be Filed In Chief Stabbing

Franklin County authorities say an affidavit will be filed against Ramon Mattox, 37, of Frankfort Route 1, charging him with stabbing Clarence Lovingshimer, 54, police chief of Darbydale. Lovingshimer was stabbed Friday when he answered a complaint at a Darbydale home and is reported in good condition at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus.

Chillicothe Franklin County Ramon Mattox Frankfort Clarence Lovingshimer Darbydale Lovingshimer Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Judge and Accused Agree on Penalty in Non Support Case

In Portsmouth Common Pleas Judge Vernon Smith and Henry Albertson reach consensus that jail is appropriate. Albertson, 35, pleaded guilty to non support, saying imprisonment would best help his family as he hopes to learn a trade at Ohio Penitentiary to support his wife and children.

Portsmouth Common Pleas Vernon Smith Henry Albertson Albertson Smith Ohio

AWOL Sailor Faces Choice Between Reformatory and Navy

Columbus a seventeen year old sailor, Francis Wilson, must choose today between a term in an Ohio reform school or a return to the Navy with a possible court martial for desertion. Juvenile Court Referee Marion Sherer gave him 24 hours to reconsider warning that Mansfield detention could lead to continued Navy punishment.

Columbus Ohio Navy Francis Wilson Marion Sherer Mansfield

State Seeks To Save Money in Purchasing

Columbus Ohio finance officials aim to save more than 10 million dollars by reforming state purchasing. A survey is under way after director John A. Skipton said small lots have caused inefficiency, citing examples like two or three autos bought at a time.

Columbus Ohio John A. Skipton

Ohio to vote on five constitutional changes later this year

The Ohio General Assembly sent five proposed amendments to voters. Four will appear on the November ballot, one in 1958. Proposals include easing metropolitan water and sewer limits, simplifying charter adoption, and creating regional foundations with county and city powers. An additional change removes residency requirements for appointive state officials and voting eligibility for president and vice president. Governor ONeill backs easing the outsider appointment rule after hiring a top highway builder. Charles Noble of Princeton, N J, must wait a year to become state highway director due to the current residency rule.

Reed Smith Columbus Ohio General Assembly C. William O'Neill New Jersey Turnpike Charles M. Noble Princeton N. J

Tuskegee Negroes Call Boycott of Unfriendly Merchants

At a church rally in Tuskegee Alabama the Negro Civic Association urged an economic boycott of white merchants deemed unfriendly after the Alabama Legislature redrew city lines to remove most Black residents. President Charles G Gomillion urged residents to stay away from hostile stores as the act awaits Gov. Folsom's signature. About 800 people heard the calls from Gomillion and several ministers in a packed church.

Negro Tuskegee Civic Association Charles G. Gomillion Alabama Tuskegee Gomillion James E. Folsom Tuskegee Institute Association Phil Lightfoot

Child Found Safe In Eureka After Missing Since Monday

Two year old Michael Payne was found alive and in good condition Tuesday after being missing since 1 p.m. Monday in Eureka California. Local authorities reported the child was pursuing with a caregiver when located. The case prompted a large search across the area and involved police and volunteers.

Eureka Calif Michael Payne

Steel Industry Leader Ernest Weir Dies at 81

Ernest T. Weir, 81, long a champion of limited government interference, died in Philadelphia. Former board chairman and CEO of National Steel Corp retired last April, he was the firm’s founder who continued as an executive. National Steel, the nation’s fifth largest producer, may see his board chairmanship pass to George M. Humphrey after his cabinet resignation.

Philadelphia Ernest T. Weir National Steel Corp Weir National Treasury George M. Humphrey Humphrey Eisenhower

Ohio law creates air pollution lab but lacks funding

Columbus Ohio lawmakers enact a statute giving the State Health Department power to set up an air pollution research laboratory but funds for its establishment and operation were not appropriated. The measure thus has no immediate practical effect.

Columbus Ohio State Health Department

Weather Ohio and Vicinity Five Day Forecast Update

The Ohio area will see warmer tonight with a Thursday fair and pleasant day after morning showers. Low tonight 58 65 and Thursday high 76 80. West Virginia experiences cooler tonight with 56 62 east and 60 65 west, and Thursday becomes partly cloudy warm and humid with scattered thundershowers mainly in the afternoon. The rest of the region shows variable conditions from clear in Albuquerque and Cleveland to rain in Oklahoma City and St Louis. The Ohio five day forecast calls for near normal temperatures with minor daily changes and 1 2 to 1 2 inches of precipitation from tonight through Sunday.

Ohio West Virginia Albuquerque Bismarck Chicago Cleveland Des Moines Fort Worth Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Miami Minneapolis-St. Paul New York Oklahoma City Portland Ore Louis Seseo San Francisco St. Ste. Marie Macative FAI Traverse City

North Korea calls for broad conference on Korean withdrawal

At Panmunjom the North Korean proposal urged a universal conference to withdraw foreign troops and seek a peaceful Korea solution. The UN Command rejected the idea as outside military conference scope while Chou En-lai in Peiping backed the plan and criticized U.S. policy.

Panmunjom North Korea Korea Joint Military Armistice Commission Chou En-lai Peiping U.S Chung Kook Rook U. S. Marine Corps Homer i L. Litzenberg Chung Litzenberg UN Command

Solon Sees Challenge In High Court Ruling

Sen. Hruska foresees a challenge to Senate Internal Security subcommittee authority after Supreme Court rulings. He plans to press immunity when questioning two witnesses from the American Communications Association in a probe of communism in the union movement. The Watkins case ruling curbs congressional powers and protects private rights.

Washington Sen. Hruska R-Neb Senate Internal Security Supreme Court Howard V. Trautman Salvatore Testa New York City American Communications Association Subcommittee Hruska Senate Trautman Testa Victor Rabinowitz New York Watkins Contempt of Congress John T. Watkins Illinois House Committee On Un-American Activities Warren Congressional

Ohio Chief Justice warns on potential Congress stir after Supreme Court rulings

Columbus AP Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt says recent U S Supreme Court decisions on curb attempts to root out communism could trigger congressional recriminations. He notes Ohio shows state jurisdiction, while federal court powers derive from Congress. The Ohio Supreme Court must reconsider contempt convictions from the defunct Un-American Activities Board. federal wording may affect 19 pending appeals and nine grand jury cases in Cuyahoga County.

Columbus Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Ohio Waygandt Weygandt

Five Miners Trapped After Powhatan No. 2 Mine Collapse

Five miners are trapped in a hillside collapse at Powhatan No 2 mine in Fernwood Ohio about 14 miles from Steubenville. Three escapees report lights burning on caps of those trapped and air reportedly flowing. A 75 foot fall blocked the entrance as rescue attempts with an auger drill continue.

Steubenville Powhatan No Fernwood Here

Mothers of World War II urge freeing U S prisoners

Delegates to a national convention in Columbus urged Congress to find some means to release American prisoners held by Communist China and voiced strong opposition to Red China joining the United Nations.

Columbus Congress China

O Neill says trend has been reversed in Ohio governance

Governor C William O Neill told the governors meeting in Williamsburg Virginia that Ohio has reversed a trend toward weakening the governor s powers and expanding legislative control He cited an antiquated system now being modernized with a six month mechanization program that has produced good results

Williamsburg Ohio William O'Neill

Widely Divergent Denominations Merge in Cleveland Ceremony

The Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church merge to form The United Church of Christ in Cleveland. About 2.2 million members in 8311 congregations join under a common denomination while preserving local church autonomy in governance. President Eisenhower commends the union.

Cleveland Eisenhower Congregational Christian Churches Evangelical and Reformed Church Congregationalists

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