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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1958

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Union leader softens attack on Sheboygan clergy during probe

EMIL MAZEY quickly softened his criticism of Sheboygan pastors after Rackets Committee questioning. Mazey conceded the word integrity may have been harsh and apologized for any inference of attacking churchmen while denying intent to target clergy amid Kohler Co. strike scrutiny by senators.

Washington Kohler Co Emil Mazey United Auto Workers Sheboygan Wis Mazey

Money Draws Attention To Dead Man

In Columbus Charles W. Kuhn an 85 year old bachelor died Feb 5 after a truck collision. Probate Court values his estate at 887 415 with 445 736 in securities 143 340 in rental property and 276 672 cash in safety boxes. He left no will and four first cousins are identified as potential heirs.

Columbus Charles W. Kuhn Kuhn Columbus’ West Side Mt. Carmel Navy

Mason County Coroner Resigns Today

Mason County coroner T. R. Stevens announced his resignation effective today citing increased professional workload. Stevens was appointed coroner on January 26, 1957, and no replacement has been named.

Point Pleasant T. R. Stevens Mason County Stevens

Weather outlook for Ohio West Virginia and Ohio

Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions with rain tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight with lows 34 to 38 and highs 44 to 48. West Virginia expected considerable cloudiness and colder conditions. Ohio forecast shows near normal temperatures with average daily change and precipitation around a quarter to a half inch, mixed rain and snow near Lake Erie.

OHTO West Virginia Lake Erie

Nasser Faces Fresh Pressure in Arab East Clash

The article argues Gamal Abdel Nasser seeks total control of the Arab East by attacking rival rulers led by King Saud of Saudi Arabia. It cites alleged plots, propaganda, and the risk of regional violence as Nasser pressures Jordan Iraq and others while denying rivals and risking wider world peace.

Saud Saudi Arabia Nasser United Arab Republic Serraj Arab East Jordan Iraq Hussein Faisal Middle East

Explorer II ends in fiery plunge over South Atlantic

Cape Canaveral reports the Army Explorer II satellite was destroyed when the Jupiter C final stage failed to fire. The 80 inch satellite and rocket assembly burned up upon reentry after a 24 hour investigation yielded no clear cause. Navy Vanguard rocket ready to launch this week.

Hoppen South Atlantic Cape Canaveral Navy Vanguard Army Earth

State Approves Winter Fair Plan for Ohio Attendees

Ohio will host a first winter fair in Columbus as a three or four day event in late January or February 1959. After the summer state fair August 28 to September 4, farmers can visit a winter agriculture exhibition with fertilizer, feed, and farm machinery displays and a limited livestock show. The plan aims to help farmers prepare for planting and marketing.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Agriculture Harry Dotson Dotson

Theological Schools Grant From Lilly Endowment

The American Association of Theological Schools in Dayton Ohio received a $100000 grant from the Lilly Endowment, founded by the Eli Lilly family of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis American Association of Theological Schools Dayton Ohio Lilly Endowment Eli Lilly & Co

Man Bruised After Truck Runover in Ohio Incident

George Chabnell a 45 year old Lucasville inspector for the State Highway Department was run over twice by a state highway truck while painting markers on Danio 75 near Pedro. He escaped with severe bruises and cuts on legs and elbows.

Ironton Lady Luck George Chabnell Lucasville Pedro Chabnell

Jewelry Stolen From Suburban Upper Arlington Home

Nine pieces of jewelry were stolen from a suburban Upper Arlington residence. Police report an insured value of 18 20,000, with the value likely around 18000 to 20000. No suspects named in the report.

Columbus Upper Arlington

Bus Checked Before Plunge in Kentucky Tragedy

Prestonburg Kentucky reports the school bus carrying 27 people to death was in a garage for work two days before the crash, with flasher lights inspected on February 26. Driver John Derossett had no reported vehicle trouble aside from lights before the Big Sandy River plunge on February 28. A round the clock search for seven missing continues as Isaacs Vanderpool, 17, survivor, recalls Derossett trying to regain control before the fatal dive.

Prestonsburg John Vickers John Derossett Derossett Big Sandy River Vickers Isaacs Vanderpool

Court denies extra royalties for Godfrey theme composers

In Mineola New York a State Supreme Court justice ruled against composers Carmen Lombardo and John J Loeb who sought additional royalties from Arthur Godfrey s theme song.

Mineola, N. Y Supreme Court Carmen Lombardo John J. Loeb Arthur Godfrey

Pilot testifies about ground fire near DMZ

Lt Ronald E Martin of Rock Hill Missouri testified at a press briefing that he did not know if the ground fire striking a companion F86 near the DMZ came from Communist or friendly forces. He described watching his lead jet burst into flame and crash on a ridge as they dove for cover during a training mission.

Seoul Korea Demilitarized Zone Ronald E. Martin Rock Hill Mone Air Force Martin Osan

California Democrats Introduce $25,000 Club Fund Plan

California Democrats propose a donor plan titled the $25,000 Club requiring monthly gifts of 25 dollars. One thousand members would generate up to 300000 dollars annually to support selected party nominees with strong winning chances, through a gold plated membership card. State Senator Hugh M Burns backs the plan on the advisory board while Republicans stay silent on the new fundraising approach.

Sacramento Calif California Hugh M. Burns Fresno United Republican Finance Committee Democratic

Unpredictable Weather Drops Beans on Southern California

A wind driven storm soaked southern California with rain snow hail and navy beans. The Weather Bureau reported winds north of the Tehachapi Mountains could have lofted beans about 30 miles to the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles California Weather Bureau Tehachapi Mountains San Fernando Valley

Nuclear Rocket Test Site Opens at Nevada Desert

At Jackass Flats a concrete test cell rises for nuclear rocket experiments. A railway car will transport a reactor to the test cell where remote instruments monitor a heating fluid to propel a rocket. Robert Campbell explains the process at the Nevada site.

Nev Jackass Flats Free World Robert Campbell Los Alamos, N. M

Nuclear rockets promise endless power for spaceflight

The article explains that present rockets burn propellants in minutes while future nuclear rockets could operate for years without fuel depletion. It notes staged designs firing at increasing altitudes and envisions virtually inexhaustible power for extended space missions.

Actress Says Life Threatened In Kidnapping Case

Los Angeles officers report Marie McDonald told police her estranged husband Harry Karl engineered her kidnapping after a threatening anonymous call. Detective Lt. Zander says charges align with her first story while Karl and McDonald were invited to lie detector tests by District Attorney McKesson.

Los Angeles Harry Karl Herman Zander Zander Julian Blodgett Miss McDonald Karl William B. McKesson

Train Plunges Into Harbor At Two Rivers Wisconsin

A unmanned 10 car freight train left Manitowoc switching yards and sped through Two Rivers at up to 60 mph. It crashed into coal company gates and sank its diesel engine and five loaded cars in the harbor. A sixth empty milk-can car floated. four cars remained on track. The Chicago and Northeastern crew left yard for a meal and returned to find the train missing.

Two Rivers Wis Manitowoc Chicago & Northeastern Freight Calumet

Additions planned at Air Force Station P-73 in Ohio

Marion Contracting Corp of Marion Ohio submitted a bid of 62529 against the engineers estimate of 69443 for additions to two buildings at Air Force Station P-73 in Bellefontaine Ohio.

Huntington Air Force Station P-73 Bellefontaine Ohio Marion Contacting Corp Marion U.S

Senate Debates Action on Anti Recession Plan With Housing

Democratic senators push an anti recession program combining public works tax cuts housing and highways. Senator Sparkman predicts a housing bill could add at least 200000 homes this year while Senator Gore expects highway measures to speed up projects. The group seeks increased federal spending on public works with 47 Democrats and six Republicans sponsoring resolutions. A separate proposal would slash personal income and federal excise taxes by 4400 million annually. The Federal Reserve follows with a third rate cut lifting rates to 2 3 4 percent for New York Philadelphia and Chicago banks.

Washington Sen Sparkman Ala Senate Sen. Gore Tenn Public Works Committee Eisenhower Douglas Ill Federal Reserve Board New York Philadelphia Chicago

Officials Analyze New Note On Soviet Summit Terms

Washington officials studied a new Bulganin letter delivered by Ambassador Menshikov to see if Moscow is ready to modify terms for a summit. The Gromyko note proposed a foreign ministers meeting to set time place participants and topics. The U S reply said the plan lacks detailed preparation for a summit and asked for clear purpose whether to stage a show or make real decisions. The note listed ten agenda items including a nuclear test moratorium and an atom free zone in central Europe.

Bulganin Eisenhower Mikhail Menshikov State Department Andrei Gromyko U. S Gromyko United States Moscow Europe Germany

Pilot Says Compartment Filled With Flying Bullets

The airliner was seized by Korean Communists on Feb 16 while flying from Pusan to Seoul. Pilots Willis P. Hobbs and Howard W. McClellan described the menacing scene in Pyongyang as guards watched. They later toured factories and watched propaganda films before a farewell party prior to Panmunjom. Hobbs recalled the moment as his birthday.

North Korea Willis Hobbs Vallejo Calif Panmunjom Air Force Howard W. McClelland Reds Seoul Korea Red Hobbs Howard W. McClellan Buchanan, Mich Pusan

Kenyon Co Wins Flood Control Contract in Kentucky

A contract to build an earthen levee and culverts along the Prestonburg flood river area was awarded Thursday to the S. T. Kenyon Co. Inc. of Portsmouth Ohio for flood control works in Kentucky.

Huntington Prestonburg S. T. Kenyon Co., Inc Portsmouth Ohio

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