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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1959

Page

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May Day Celebrations Across World Amid Cold War Tensions

May Day observances unfold in capitals from Moscow to Berlin with separate Communist and non Communist rallies. Khrushchev receives Lenin Peace Prize as Malinovsky touts defense while Western observers note a reduced display of rockets and a focus on artillery. In East Berlin 250000 march while West Berlin hosts 300000 cheering demonstrators. Peiping, Tokyo, Rome, and Viet Nam also mark the day with political speeches and public events. Pope John XXIII leads a large medieval Catholic observance in Rome urging Christian outreach to Marxists.

Peru Manuel Prado Rome John XXIII St. Joseph Nazareth St. Peter’s

Ohio lawmakers weigh DiSalle tax plan amid money gap

Ohio legislators at home study Gov. DiSalle's summary showing about 335 million dollars in new revenue needed over two years and 33 million for a cushion. House advances include a 25 million operating balance. a sales tax bill struggles in the Senate. budget projections show a biennial total below the 1957 58 level in several areas.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Luctant Michael V. DiSalle DiSale DiSalle Senate Senate Taxation Committee Stephen R. Olenick D Mahoning Frank W. King D-Lucas James Malon William O'Neill O'Neill

Cuban Invaders Ready to Surrender Panama Crisis

Cesar Vega leader of the Panama invaders says his force of fewer than 100 ashore six days ago will surrender unconditionally and return to base for approval from his men. An OAS peace mission seeks a settlement within days and rejects government claims of mercenaries.

Panama Cesar Vega Havana Caribbean Ernesto de la Guardia Vega Fidel Castro Raul Organization of American States U.S Canal Zone Washington OAS Roberto Arias Margot Fonteyn U.S. Albrook Air Force de la Guardia

Four Mice Set for Space Flight Mission

Four black mice will ride in a life package capsule on Discoverer II in a polar orbit from Vandenberg Calif. They are tested at Holloman AFB New Mexico as scientists study responses to blastoff weightlessness and re entry. One chance in 100 of success is cited while the capsule drifts to Earth under an orange parachute.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Earth Inissiie Adoul SU Gays Holloman Air Force Base N. M Air Force Pacific

Herter to Speak on Paris Western Ministers Conference

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter will deliver a radio television report to the nation next Thursday concerning the Western foreign ministers conference in Paris, the White House announced Thursday night.

Washington Paris Christian A. Herter White House

Senate set vote on Potter Stewart Supreme Court nomination

Washington schedules next Tuesday for a Senate vote on confirming Potter Stewart of Ohio as a Supreme Court justice. The move positions Stewart for confirmation hearings and potential seating on the high court.

Washington Senate Potter Stewart Ohio Supreme Court

Dems Reassess Big Spending After Eisenhower Veto

Democrats, stung by Eisenhower’s veto of a rural co op loan bill, rethink large outlays. The House rejected 280 to 146 an override, marking the 138th veto without an override. Bills on airport, housing, community facilities, and aid for distressed areas face possible vetoes.

Washington Eisenhower House Eisenhoover Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson White House

Tragedy After Daughter Chokes On Hamburger

Barbara Jane Tuckosh choked on a piece of hamburger during dinner with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tuckosh in Loomis. She was pronounced dead on arrival at a St. Clairsville clinic, authorities said.

Bellaire Barbara Jane Tuckosh Robert Tuckosh Loomis St. Clairsville

Seiberling Rubber Co Reaches Settlement With Union

Seiberling Rubber Co. and the United Rubber Workers Union settled Thursday night just before the master contract expired. General Tire & Rubber Co. also faced an URW contract expiry as negotiations continue without a strike vote. Goodyear was the first to settle. U S Rubber, Firestone, and B F Goodrich face the major strike involving about 58 000 workers.

Akron Seiberling Rubber Co United Rubber Workers Union URW General Tire & Rubber Co Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co U. S. Rubber Co Firestone B. F. Goodrich

Weather forecast for West Virginia and Ohio Valley regions

West Virginia sees fair conditions tonight with lows in the 40s east and upper 30s west Saturday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with afternoon or evening thunder showers. Ohio Valley stays fair and cool tonight with lows 48 to 52 and Saturday much warmer with highs 82 to 86.

West Virginia Ohlo Albany Bismarck Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Indiana Petis Los Angeles Memphis Milwaukee Portland Ore Richmann Owouay Viseas TRING Cioan Cel Cecis Washington New York Philadelphia Vain Phoenix Clear

Showman Arthur Godfrey Told Tumor Is Cancerous

New York AP Arthur Godfrey was informed the chest tumor removed Thursday was cancerous. He remained in good spirits as hospital reports say he is recovering well. doctors expect at least two months before he returns to air and odds against complete recovery are cited.

New York Arthur Godfrey Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center Godfrey Harkness Pavilion Broadcasting Star American Cancer Society

Ike Accepts Mrs. Luce Resignation as Brazil Ambassador

President Eisenhower announced Clare Boothe Luce resigned as ambassador to Brazil after a public row with Senator Wayne Morse. Luce cited inability to accomplish her mission, following guidance from her husband Henry Luce amid Senate confirmation and White House talks.

Washington Clare Boothe Luce Brazil Wayne Morse D-Ore Pres Dent Eisenhower White House Luce Eisenhower Morse Henry R. Luce Time Magazine Senate

Murder Trial Jury Seating Nears Completion in Columbus

In Columbus, 12 jurors are tentatively seated for the first-degree murder trial of David Stanley Smith. Alternates selection begins today unless the defense dismisses any seated jurors, which would require reassembling the regular panel before continuing with alternates.

Columbus David Stanley Smith

Tractor Kills Meigs Farmer

Kenneth H. Payne 42 father of eight was killed Friday when his tractor overturned on his farm two miles east of Harrisonville Meigs County. Coroner Henry Ewing cited chest injuries. Survived by wife and eight children funeral arrangements by Ewing funeral home

Pomeroy Kenneth H. Payne Harrisonville Payne Meigs County Henry Ewing Ewing Funeral Home

Gas fumes kill three in Columbus apartment

In Columbus an 18 year old man Robert Burton his wife Sophie 16 and their four months old daughter Judy were found dead in their new apartment six days after moving in. Authorities believe carbon monoxide from an unlit gas heater caused their deaths with the incident occurring Wednesday night. If service had not been interrupted a day earlier the family might still be alive.

Columbus Robert Burton Sophie Judy

Beating Death of Three Year Old Sharon Crossman Under Police Probe

In Buffalo New York police investigate the death of three year old Sharon Crossman whose bruised body was found beneath a porch after a two day search. Bloodstained clothing was collected for analysis and the parents say cloths were used to stop nose bleeds. The medical examiner found no evidence of sexual assault, but noted severe beating. Sharon recently had pancreas surgery and was weakened. The mother said the child disappeared from her crib Tuesday afternoon.

Buffalo N. Y Sharon Crossman Robert Crossman Eleanor Sharon

Toledo Papers Merge Editions After May 9

Toledo Blade and Toledo Times combine into a single morning edition starting May 9. Beginning next Monday the Times costs 10 cents daily or 50 cents weekly for home delivery Monday through Friday, up eight cents a week. The Blade price stays at 7 cents daily and 20 cents Sunday.

Toledo, Ohio Toledo Blade Toledo Times The Times Blade

Crowd Greets Castro Arrival in Argentina at Inter-American Meet

A large Buenos Aires crowd braved winter cold waiting until 1 40 a m to cheer Fidel Castro on his arrival in Argentina. He flew from the United States and Brazil to attend the Inter American Economic Conference and spoke briefly as supporters pressed toward him.

Buenos Aires Argentina Fidel Castro Castro United States Brazil

Ohio 1 A state board surveys auto dealer licensing

The 1 A state board in Columbus plans a survey to evaluate the licensing process and methods for automobile dealers and salesmen in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio

Goodyear Atomic Plant Workers Win 10 Cent Raise

In Piketon Ohio 1300 Goodyear Atomic Corp employees gain a 10 cent hourly wage increase under a contract signed on Wednesday The deal follows labor talks at the plant boosting pay for the workforce in the facility's operations.

Charleston W. Va Goodyear Atomic Corp Atomic Piketon Ohio

Protest expected over migratory wildfowl site near Dillon Reservoir

Muskingum County commissioners plan protests against a proposed migratory wildfowl-management area near Dillon Reservoir. County Auditor John Fenton was ordered to prepare a tax loss estimate on the site as the state sent a land acquisition proposal to the federal government for 7,500 acres.

Zanesville Muskingum County John Fenton Dillon Reservoir

Father shoots bus driver over school bus ban

In McHenry Illinois a 49 year old father Joseph DiMaggio fired a .25 caliber shot at bus driver Victor A Hopp after clashing on a bus where the driver refused to let his 7 year old son ride. The incident occurred as 25 children watched and the man is jailed on assault with intent to murder.

Mchenry Ill Victor A. Hopp Joseph DiMaggio DiMaggio Hopp Dominic Melvin Griebel Daddy Edward Dowd Dowd

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