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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1959

Page

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Lump sum budget plan pits GOP against DiSalle in Ohio

In the Ohio Legislature a battle erupts over a lump sum budget proposed by Democratic Gov. Michael V. DiSalle. Republicans attack the plan to fund state departments without itemized line items, arguing it weakens legislative control and could shift spending authority to the finance director. A separate tax program and budget items are debated as the session continues.

Columbus Ohio 103Rd General Assembly Michael V. di Salle Director of Finance Finance

Governors Back State Control Of Unemployment Rules

Eight state governors told President Eisenhower they oppose federal standards for unemployment compensation while backing use of federal funds in emergencies. Labor Secretary Mitchell announced two key proposals: extend coverage to about 3.2 million more workers and raise the wage base from 3000 to 4200 with a higher payroll tax.

Washington Eisenhower James P. Mitchell Congress Mitchell

Four Escapees Blamed for Robbery in Pennsylvania

Four escapees from a Youngstown jail believed to be involved robbed a Greenville service station of 50 dollars. Attendant Andrew Berko said he was tied in a washroom as blue jaillike coveralls and a woman in a back seat waited in a 1956 Buick. The getaway car matched a Maple Heights theft earlier today. The woman, Lola Gordon, 40, was cleared of a burglary charge last week and was only seeking train fare.

Greenville Youngstown Ohio Andrew Berko Maple Heights Cleveland Pennsylvania 358 Ohio Line Lola Gordon New York State

Country To Have Spring

Pleasant early spring weather with sunny skies and moderate temperatures was forecast from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast. Warmer air moving northeast displaced cold Canadian breezes as readings reached the 50s and 60s from the Gulf Coast states to Texas and into Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa. The 40s prevailed in the Ohio Valley and middle Atlantic regions.

Associated Press Rockies Atlantic Coast Atlantic Gulf Coast Texas Missouri Illinois Iowa Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic Coast

Boarding Defended by U.S. Over Soviet Cable Sabotage Claim

The United States rejected a Soviet protest and said it has strong evidence that a Soviet trawler cut five transatlantic cables last month, presenting the case as a clear act of sabotage.

Washington United States

Week's Flu Cases Top Last Year In Ohio

Ohio's Health Department reports 1935 influenza cases last week, more than in all of 1958, with 3692 cases for the year so far. Dr. Ralph E. Dwork notes the week marks the highest total since the 1957 Asian flu peak of 3370 in October.

Columbus Ohio State Health Department Ralph E. Dwork

OU President Speaks On Education Debate Abroad

Dr. John C. Baker president of Ohio University told the American Personnel and Guidance Association convention that criticism of U S school programs is being noted by educators in several countries including Southeast Asia. Akron schools superintendent Martin Essex cited growing family mobility and weak social bonds as eroding parental guidance as delegates met for a four day opening session.

Cleveland John C. Baker Ohio University American Personnel and Guidance Assa Baker Cam Bodia Southeast Asia Martin W. Essex Akron

Oxford Freshman Dies After Cave Rescue Fails

Neil Moss, 20, an Oxford student, died after nearly two days trapped in Britain's deepest cave, Devil's Hole, 1000 feet underground near Buxton. Rescue attempts failed as air and access kept rescuers from reaching him, with divers and rescuers laboring from both ends of the shaft and a team member entering the funnel to assist.

Hal Cooper Buxton England Oxford Neil Moss Devil’s Hole Britain English Midlands Moss June Bailey

Father Dead. Young Siblings Found Safe After Tragedy

Atlanta police report Eddie Max Norton Sr. 29 killed himself with a shotgun after taking his children Eddie Jr. 5 and Brenda Gail 3. The kids were later found unharmed at a nursery after the father left them with a contact number for his sister in law.

Atlanta G. H. Christian Eddie Max Norton Jr Brenda Gail R. P. McGee Eddie Max Norton Sr Chemical Company

Nine related men killed in Robbins mine blast near Oneida

A gas explosion in a Robbins mine killed nine men all related by blood or marriage who lived near Oneida Tennessee. Witness and survivor W. O. West, standing at the tipple, reported smoke and a spark from an electric motor is blamed for the accident. His partner and brother Oscar, 47, was among the victims.

Oneida Tenn Tennessee Robbins Here Elmer Phillips Lee West W. O. West Oscar

Bomb threat forces shutdown of St. Aloysius School

Police and fire units swept St. Aloysius Elementary School in East Liverpool after an anonymous call said a bomb was inside. The 500 pupils were dismissed as a precaution. investigators found no explosives.

East Liverpool St. Aloysius Elementary

Ohio Senators Split Over Aid Bill In Senate Vote

In the Senate on Monday a measure to aid distressed areas passed 49 to 46 with Senator Stephen M. Young voting in favor and Senator Frank J. Lausche voting against. The split reflected differing views among Ohio's Democratic senators.

House Senate Building and Loan Associations Washington Ohio Stephen M. Young Frank J.lausche

Boys Take Free Ride Charged With Banditry

Three youths forced a Dayton taxi driver at knife point to drive them to Dublin Indiana where they robbed him They were arrested Sunday in Indianapolis and later taken to a Richmond Indiana jail where they were charged with auto banditry.

Dayton —P Dayton Dublin Ind Indianapolis Richmond

Workers Plan Walkout in New York Pay Dispute

About 30 000 city employees plan a one day walkout next Tuesday unless the pay dispute is settled by then union leaders say.

New York—I

Youth County Debt Debate Set For Board Meeting

Health board aid and a pledge discussion headline a news index item. Chaplain to speak as Athens and Point Pleasant communities report on local concerns and school sports updates.

Ccaus Pledge Health Board Athens Ruaueicoy Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Middleport

South Spotlighted in Senate Probe

Senate investigators question Carlos Marcello a reputed Mafia boss with police protection in the South while Mickey Cohen faces summons over interstate racketeering links. Witnesses describe Marcello backing a rackets empire spanning Alabama Mississippi Texas and Arkansas and possibly sheltered by Jefferson Parish officials. The government seeks his deportation as a marijuana trafficker.

Washington Carlos Marcello South Senate Labor-Management Committee Mickey Cohen Los Angeles Cohen New Orleans Alliey William Coci Louisiana Jefferson Parish Marcello Alabama Mississippi Texas Arkansas

Four Gallipolis Workers Return Amid Widespread Strikes

The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co reports four Gallipolis workers back at the Sycamore Street garage Monday as strikers return to Hillsboro Middleport Seamen and Jackson. The IBEW strike enters its fourth week with negotiations at a standstill. Federal Mediator H J Montoney calls for talks to resume Wednesday.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Gallipolis Hillsboro Middleport Seamen Jackson International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union J. K. Allen Sycamore St Athens Area H. J. Montoney Columbus

Asphyxiation Fatal in Flaming Car in Arabia

Lawrence County man Harold Miller, 49, was found dead in his burning car in his garage. Coroner Harry Nemmi ruled the death accidental, saying the fire started from a shorted wire or a cigarette.

Ironton Lawrence County Harold Miller Arabia Harry Nemmi

Commission Deadlock Delays County Treasurer Choice

BATAVIA Ohio Clermont County remains without a treasurer after John P. Friend Jr. resigned when state auditors found a $48 747 short. The three county commissioners again meet to pick an appointee but each proposed candidate failed for lack of a second.

Batavia Ohio Clermont County John P. Friend, Jr

Moonshine Operation Foiled in City Bust

One of the citys largest moonshine rings was cracked Monday night with the arrest of two men and seizure of 600 gallons of illegal liquor.

Dayton

British Premier Macmillan Seeks Firm Berlin Stand

London reports Harold Macmillan told Eisenhower he is confident of success in Berlin talks. He urged Western unity and hinted at multiple East West summits, with a May 11 Geneva foreign ministers meeting and a post ministerial summit plan.

Washington Harold Macmillan Eisenhower Berlin Free World Nikita Khrushchev Macmillan Geneva United States Britain France Soviet Union West Germany North Atlantic Treaty Council

Illinois dean of education dies at 56 in Urbana

Dr. B. L. Dodds, 56, dean of the College of Education at the University of Illinois since 1953, died Monday in Urbana.

Illinois Urbana, Ill B. L. Dodds College of Education University of Illinois

Stoics Welcome Actress Who Quits Movies For Vermont

Bennington Vermont reports actress Diane Varsi, aged 21, arrived with her 24 year old son Shawn to a modest four room apartment. She said she left Hollywood last week to settle in Bennington because it was affecting her. An airline driver ferried her from Albany to Bennington after a Chicago stop.

Bennington Diane Varsi Hollywood Shawn Mary Marshall Miss Varsi Vermon Rolling Hills Bennington College

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