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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1957

Page

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Lake Hope Faces Destructive Mine Acid Flood Threat

The State Division of Wildlife fights to save Lake Hope's fish life as sulfuric acid from abandoned mines enters Sand Run and the lake. Over 12 tons of lime poured to neutralize the water, with 17 more tons expected, while testers monitor acidity daily and fishing experts weigh recovery prospects.

Lake Hope Everett Ridge Division of Parks Sand Run Pol Ridge Ting Columbus George Billy Mark White

Bermuda Leaders Seek Stronger Atomic Force With Britain

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan discussed boosting Britain's atomic military capacity. They aim to cut forces while increasing power from fewer troops through atomic weapons, with U S help. Talks touched on Gaza security via UN force and a proposed Iraq Iran Turkey oil pipeline to ensure oil movement.

Tucker's Bermuda Eisenhower Macmillan Britain Middle East U.S United States Dag Hammarskjold Cairo Nasser Hammarskjold United Nations Gaza Strip Strip Egypt Israel Gaza

Navy Skyraider sets round trip and east west record

Cmdr. Dale W. Cox Jr. piloted a Douglas Skyraider from Los Angeles to New York and back to set a round trip record of 9 hours 35 minutes 48 seconds and an east to west record of 5 hours 14 minutes 57.80 seconds. The flight departed LA at 9 11 a m and reached New York in 3 hours 59 minutes 14.80 seconds. Previous records included 3 44 53.88 for west to east set by Robert Scott in 1955 and 11 18 27 for round trip by John Conroy in May 1955.

Los Angeles New York Cmdr Dale W. Cox Jr Spirit Lake Idaho Air Force Robert Scott Air National Guard John M. Conroy Conroy

Japanese Leader Plans U S Visit in June

Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi told U S Ambassador Douglas MacArthur II that he intends to visit the United States in June.

Tokyo Nobusuke Kishi U. S Douglas MacArthur II United States

Refusal Expected Hammarskjold Presses Israeli Withdrawal

UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold demands Israel pull back from the El Auja triangle as a condition for peace with Egypt. Cairo talks with Egyptian officials continue on Suez Canal operations and broader Israeli Arab tensions amid anticipated Israeli refusal.

Cairo Egypt Dag Hammarskjold el Auja Negev Desert Israel Hammarskjold Suez Canal Middle East Mahmoud Fawzi Nasser el Auja Triangle Sinai Peninsula Negev

Smoking Linked to Lung Cancer By Study Group

Atlanta report claims a confidential study by a group formed by the American Cancer Society the National Cancer Institute and the American Heart Association finds a causal link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. It says smokers face 5 to 15 times higher risk than nonsmokers with a lifetime fatal risk of about one in ten for heavy two pack a day smokers versus one in 275 for nonsmokers.

Atlanta The Atlanta Constitution American Cancer Society National Cancer Institute American Heart Association

Kive Day Forecast Sees Mild Temps Then Cooler Start Week

Forecast shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal with highs around 48 to 56 and lows near 31 to 35. Little change until a colder turn Monday and Tuesday, with rainfall amounts around one inch expected Friday Sunday and Wednesday.

London inmate sues over time served in 1927 robbery case

Carl Robinett of London filed a Madison County Common Pleas Court claim arguing his total prison time plus good conduct time exceeds the 15 year maximum for his 1927 theft conviction. He has paroled and released multiple times since 1951 and the case's hearing is set for April 5.

London London Prison Farm Madison County Common Pleas Court Carl Robinett Cadiz Ohio Robinett Common Pleas Court

Denison University Closes for Spring Vacation Amid Flu Epidemic

An influenza outbreak at Denison University forces officials to suspend classes and close the campus for spring vacation earlier than planned. The vacation was slated to begin in a week.

Granville Denison University

Happiness in Old Age In The Sunday Messenger

A newspaper feature promotes Sunday Messenger Magazine focusing on aging, happiness, and coping strategies. It highlights remarriage as a source of fulfillment for a widower and a widow who found joy and $25,000 from cookbook recipes. The issue includes fashion, sports, and regional news with a call to subscribe via 31243.

Sunday Messenger Margaret Hatheway Ted Kroll Ohio Athens Messenger

Nixon Says Refugees Hot Issue

Vice President Nixon, back from a 22 day Africa goodwill tour, says Arab refugee problem is central to Middle East peace. He flew 20 000 miles visiting eight nations and told reporters the refugee issue is more important than expected. He urged full U S effort to resolve the 900 000 Arab refugees from Palestine.

Daddy Nixon Julie Patricia Nixons Washington Africa Middle East Palestine

Chicago Fire Routs Mayor

A fast-moving blaze tore through sections of the City-County Building in the Loop killing more than 100 people and forcing the mayor to aid in evacuations. Three firemen and a telephone repairman were injured. damage is estimated at 250000 dollars and the fire’s cause is undetermined.

Chicago Black Square Loop Richard J. Daley

National Want Ad Week Reminder and Offer

The Messenger promotes a Want Ad Week special offering an extra day free when four days are ordered or nine days for the price of seven. Ads accepted up to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at a Special Rate for Sunday start. early submission advised for best visibility and quick results.

Want the Messenger

Union Boss Pleads Innocent to Contempt Charges

West Coast Teamsters leader Frank W. Brewster pleaded innocent in U S District Court to contempt of Congress charges. Executive VP Einar O Mohn joined in innocence. Nugent La Poma and Harry Reiss also faced arraignment. The hearings focus on alleged misuse of union funds and rackets in Portland, with further testimony planned involving Allen Dorfman and Hoffa associate.

Washington Frank W. Brewster Teamsters U.S Brewster Einar O. Mohn The Nugent la Poma Seattle Wash Harry Reiss New York Senate Paul Dorfman Chicago Waste Handlers Union Afl-Cio George Meany Portland Ore

Air Force Told To Limit Waste Of Public Lands

The House Interior Committee charged the Air Force with incalculable wastefulness in public land use for military needs. It urged Congress require approval for withdrawing more than 5000 acres and said the Air Force found 5.7 million acres not needed for bombing ranges. The panel asked Defense to push surveys by Army and Navy before further withdrawals, noting defense agencies hold over 300 million acres and seek eight more million.

Washington House Interior Committee Air Force Defense Department Army Navy United States Alaska

Wine and Woman Trigger Youth’s Reckless Driving

Philadelphia report says 18 year old Lovey Berger wrecked a light pole, a mailbox, a storefront steps, and two cars after a quarrel with his girlfriend. He admitted drinking wine beer and whisky with a 1947 automobile, facing charges of drunken driving hit and run assault and battery and driving without a license.

Philadelphia Lovey Berger

Man abducts 10 year old girl in Cleveland field assault

A 10 year old girl, Patricia Gail Waters, was awakened and abducted by a young man with a goatee who carried her to a nearby field, punched her and released her, while her sister aged 13 slept nearby. Police described suspect as young with a goatee and fleeing after the attack.

Cleveland Patricia Gail Waters Edie Mae Patricia

Plane Lost Off Japan 67 Aboard In Search After 4 Engine Strike

AP reports a vast air sea search continues for 67 Americans aboard a C97 transport missing near Japan after departing Wake Island heading to Tokyo. More than 70 planes and multiple ships sweep a 75 000 square mile area southeast of Tokyo amid cloudy rain and heavy swells.

Tokyo Far East U.S Japan Pacific Ocean Wake Island Travis Air Force Base San Francisco Calif Air Force Army Navy

Ships Dock Unaided In Strike

London reports ships docking at Southampton without tugs or mooring crews amid a beat the strike campaign as government mediators press a last ditch effort to avert a nationwide shipyard walkout planned to begin noon Saturday. Peacemakers push for wage offers and productivity talks. owners seek to curb restrictive practices while workers demand a 10 percent raise.

London Southampton Britain Labor Ministry

Byrd warns on spending and defense cuts

Senator Harry Byrd denounces President Eisenhower's budget as dangerous and urges sharp cuts totaling six billion dollars. He calls for three billion from domestic programs, two from foreign aid, and 1.5 billion from military-atomic projects. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce echoes calls to trim defense by at least 1.5 billion without harming national security.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va Eisenhower Senate U.S. Chamber of Commerce House Perry M. Shoemaker

Noted Psychiatrist Attacks Parental Legislation

Detroit audience hears Dr. Ralph D Rabinovitch call laws making parents answerable for children’s delinquent acts primitive and destructive. He argues such measures defensive parents and harmful to family welfare at a Child Welfare League of America meeting.

Detroit Ralph D Rabinovitch Child Welfare League of Ameri

Slain Girl Identified Inexactly Near Say Police

Authorities near identifying a young woman found dead Saturday in Big Darby Creek. Lt. Ellsworth Beck said four people placed her in two Market District taverns with a familiar male companion. The woman rented a room under Sara K Browning and used several aliases Ginny Betty Gerry.

Columbus Big Darby Creek Ellsworth Beck Beck Sara K. Browning Ginny Betty Gerry

Gallia Senior Wins kA Speaking Prize

Gallipolis senior Robert Fell ure won a gold prize in the Future Farmers of America public speaking contest in Columbus. The event capped the closing session of Farm and Home Week.

Gallia Columbus Robert Fellure Gallipolis Future Farmers of America

Man Found Dead in Ohio River Near Greenup

The body of 27 year old Coal Grove man Joe Archie Dishman, missing since February 27, was found in the Ohio River Thursday near Lock 30 at Greenup Kentucky. He worked as a watch man fireman on an Armco derrick boat at the time of his disappearance.

Ironton Coal Grove Ohio River Lock 30 Greenup Joe Archie Dishman Armco

County Courts Would Substituted Drive To Drop JP Courts

Ohio legislature advances a plan to end justice of the peace courts. House hearings on 16 bills to expand municipal court jurisdiction begin next week, with later consideration of county courts outside municipalities. The move aims to shutter 516 JP courts statewide and faces Supreme Court scrutiny over salary powers.

Columbus Justice of the Peace Ohio House Judiciary Committee Kenneth A. Robinson Marion Belmont County Ohio Supreme Court

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