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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1958

Page

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Candidates Line Up For Big Primary Hurdle Race

In Ohio many governors candidates face a stiff primary, with two Republicans and seven Democrats staking claims. Taft doubts, Suarez unlikely to win, Celebrezze DiSalle Gorman Jackson Porter Sensenbrenner among Democrats. Jenkins nears retirement adding uncertainty to the 10th district race. Collins seen as heir apparent remains a factor.

Columbus Charles P. Taft Vivienne Suarez, Mothe Taft Suarez Anthony J. Celebrezze Cleveland Michael V. DiSalle Toledo Supreme Court Robert N. Gorman Youngstown Clingan Jackson Cuyahoga County Alert S. Porter Maynard E Jack) Sensenbrenner Ohio Rep Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Congress Bethesda Naval Hospital Jenkins Homer Pete) Abele McArthur John Harvey Weis Lancaster Oakley C. Collins Collins

Rejection Ends Polish Rapacki Plan Diplomatic Push

The State Department released a note denouncing the Rapacki plan for a central European nuclear ban zone. It argues the plan blocks arming West Germany and bars it from Western defense forces, while the United States pushes for wider open skies inspections across Europe.

Washington United States Poland Soviet Union Warsaw State Department West Germany Europe Adam Rapacki Germany Czechoslovakia

Colombians Hold Election Under Truce

In Bogota voters united to elect Alberto Lleras Camargo amid a nationwide truce. Terrorist attacks marred the day, with thirty three killed including peasants en route to polls and in attacks near Tolima Huila and Cauca. Tolima has long seen bandit raids tied to civil war origins.

Bogota Colombia Alberto Lleras Camargo Tolima Huila Caucha Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Lleras

Pilot Alerts Fire Before Arrival. House Burned

A pilot on an incoming airliner warned of a fire at a suburban home along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville Florida. Firemen arrived too late to save the $45 000 house. Neither the pilot nor the airline was identified.

Jacksonville Fla St. Johns River

Leaders Denounced Colombo Striking Workers Return to Work

Thirty seven thousand government employees in Ceylon Colombo ended a 13 day strike and returned to work after denouncing their Communist influenced union leaders who demanded they resign.

Colombo Ceylon

Ohio weekend fatalities total 19 after plane and car train crashes

A private plane exploded in flight near Medina killing four Cleveland area residents. A car train collision near Springfield killed a Springfield couple and their three children, as a fourth child in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital.

Ohio Medina Cleveland Area Springfield Miami Valley Hospital Dayton

Doctor Recommends Rest for Secretary Folsom

Secretary of Welfare Folsom extends his vacation in Florida on doctor's advice. A department spokesman said he extended the break that began April 1 to gain more rest, and Folsom told officials in a recent telephone call that he is feeling fine again.

Washington Folsom Florida

Stassen Surges in Race for Pennsylvania Governor Nomination

Harold E. Stassen, once dismissed as a long shot, gains in the Pennsylvania Republican race for governor as the May 20 primary nears. He faces organization favorite Arthur T. McGonigle while party critics label him a carpet bagger amid light voter turnout.

Harrisburg Harold E. Stassen Pennsylvania Stassen Arthur T. McGonigle Minnesota Eisenhower

Ohio State Lands Middies Star Lucas

Middletown center Jerry Lucas, a top state basketball prospect, announced he will attend Ohio State University next year. The 6 foot 9 inch standout scored 2,466 points in 77 games, serves as class president, and is an honor student.

Middletown Jerry Lucas Ohio State University Lucas Middletown High School

Red River Flood Threat looms over Louisiana

A major flood is expected along the Red River from Shreveport to Alexandria in the next 10 days. Lt. Gov. Luther Frazar, acting governor, calls on National Guard and civil defense to prepare for an emergency as floodwaters threaten levees and farmland.

Baton Rouge Red River Shreveport Alexandria Luther Frazar National Guard Civil Defense Frazar Earl Long Louisiana

Rain Swollen Ohio River Hits 45.4 Crest

The Ohio River reached a 45.4 foot crest after recent rains and is expected to fall today. The U S Weather Bureau noted fluctuation over the past week but the level remained below the 52 foot flood stage.

Cincinnati Ohio River U. S. Weather Bureau

Weather West Virginia and Ohio Report With Rain

West Virginia expects rain and cooler conditions with a low near 50 tonight and a cool Tuesday. Ohio forecasts cloudy periods with showers, lows around 42 to 46 tonight and a high in the 60s Tuesday. A five day forecast notes temperatures 3 to 6 degrees below normal with light precipitation mainly tonight and Friday to Saturday.

West Virginia Ohio

NATO Ministers Open Three Day Talks In Copenhagen

In Copenhagen Paul-Henri Spaak opened a three day meeting of foreign ministers of 15 NATO members. He warned against Soviet moves aimed at weakening Western unity and noted unlikely prospects for a top level East West summit before next year. Delegates see a long road to government heads talks due to Soviet vetoes in the UN and Kremlin insistence on separate talks with the Big Three. The mood differed from NATO Paris talks last December when European delegates urged a summit approach.

Copenhagen Denmark NATO Paul- Henri Spaak North Atlantic Spaak Christianborg UN Security Council U. S. Arctic Kremlin North Atlantic Treaty Organization Paris Soviet Union

Bing Crosby’s son Dennis weds showgirl Pat Sheehan in Las Vegas

Dennis Crosby, 23, married Pat Sheehan in a Protestant ceremony at Gretna Green Wedding Chapel Las Vegas. The couple, from different Catholic backgrounds, announced plans after a Mexican restaurant dinner and Sheehan returned to perform in a Tropicana show.

Las Vegas Bing Crosby Dennis Pat Sheehan Gretna Green James A. Herndon

Foster Re-Elected To Blue Cross Post In Ohio District

Wayne B Foster administrator of Holzer Hospital is re elected chairman of the southern district of Central Hospital Service Blue Cross Lavon Goodlive administrator of Hocking Valley Hospital Logan is elected vice chairman at the Southeastern Ohio hospitals meeting held at Blosser's Restaurant Logan

Foster Blue Cross Post Gallipolis Wayne B. Foster Holzer Hospital Southern District of Central Hospital Service Blue Cross Lavon Goodlive Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Southeastern Ohio Blosser’s

Senat​orial Scoreboard From Ohio Senate Roll Calls

Ohio senators participated in key votes on a welfare funds disclosure bill. Amendments by Bricker were approved or rejected in multiple party lines excluding Lausche who did not vote. Final passage of the bill occurred 88 to 0.

Washington Ohio Senate Allott R-Cole Bricker ing—Lausche Curtis R-Neb Lausche Knowland R-Calif Watkins Utah

Starkweather Trial Opens in Lincoln Court

Charles Starkweather goes on trial in Lancaster District Court for murder tied to a January killing spree. A note from the killer on a jail wall claims nine deaths, blames Caril Ann Fugate for two, and insanity is expected as the defense argues. Caril, 14 years old, is a prosecution witness though not certain to testify. The jury could take three days or more to select. Conviction could yield life imprisonment or the electric chair.

Lincoln, Neb Charles R. Starkweather Caril Ann Fugate Starkweather Lan Caster District Court Scottsbluff County Goring Neb Lincoln Caril Douglas Wyo Nebraska

Johnson denies resignation rumor at Lakin State Hospital

Dr. Johnson, head of Lakin State Hospital since 1948, denies leaving amid rumors he is torn between remaining at Lakin and attractive out of state offers. Dr. Rossman confirmed no state position offers and that no resignation was requested.

Point Pleasant S. 9. Johnson Lakin State Hospital W. B. Rossman State Department of Mental Health Johnson Rossman Lakin

Gromyko Delivers New Note On Summit Talks

In Moscow Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko handed Western ambassadors a new Soviet note. It rejects Czechoslovakia and Poland participation and sets individual talks with Western envoys. Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson spent 30 minutes at the Foreign Ministry and will attend a Paris conference Tuesday.

Moscow Andrei Gromyko Kremlin Czechoslovakia Poland Gromyko Soviet Union London Paris Washington Llewellyn Thompson Foreign Ministry Europe

Bargainers To Meet With Ford Chrysler In Auto Talks

UAW negotiators resume talks with Ford Motor Co and with Chrysler Corp after meeting General Motors Corp Saturday. No settlement progress reported as discussions pause until Tuesday.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union Auto UAW Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp General Motors Corp

Rhee Retains Control Amid Narrow Assembly Win

President Syng man Rhee's Liberal party holds the National Assembly but loses the hoped for two thirds majority, keeping the ruling coalition in place with a smaller mandate.

Seoul Syngman Rhee South Korea

Protest Boycott: Madrid Transit Hit Mostly Working Districts

A threatened protest boycott of public transport in Madrid proved under 50 percent effective, remaining confined to working class districts as authorities monitored the situation.

Madrid

District Battle in Ohio GOP Race Remains Murky

In Ohio 10th District three way GOP contest to replace ill health withdrawals. Homer E. Abele and John Harvey Weis press Jenkins withdrawal claim though Jenkins name remains on ballot. Campaigns allege health improvement rumors to influence selection by district committee.

Ohio 10Th Congress Ironton Associated Press Homer E Pete) Abele McArthur John Harvey Weis Lancaster U.S Thomas A. Jenkins Huntington Jenkins Oakley Collins Republican District Committee Collins Columbus Washington

Civil Control Resumes in Sumatra After Bukittinggi Fall

Indonesian forces push to restore civil control after Bukittinggi, the rebel capital in western Sumatra, fell last Sunday. Lt. Col. Rudi Pirngadie says the operation in Central Sumatra is near complete as rebels reportedly moved into the mountains and set up at Batusangkar.

Jakarta Bukittinggi Sumatra Rudi Pirngadie Sukarno Java Pirngadie Batusangkar

Radio writer Elaine Carrington dies at 66 in New York

Elaine S. Carrington, 66, famed radio writer who created Pepper Young's Family and other daytime dramas, died Sunday in New York. The veteran storyteller shaped serials for decades and left a lasting imprint on midcentury radio.

New York Elaine S. Carrington Pepper Young

Senate Labor panel opens three week reform hearings

The Senate Labor subcommittee, led by Chairman John F. Kennedy, begins a three week series of hearings on an omnibus labor reform bill. Kennedy cites a Senate mandate to report prompt and effective legislation, following a contentious pension and welfare debate last week.

Washington Senate Labor Subcommittee John F. Kennedy D-Mass Senate Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Frank J. Lausche Dohio

Byrd Seeks Inquiry Before Jobless Pay Vote

Senator Harry F. Byrd demands a Finance Committee hearing to probe why states have not tapped deeper into unemployment reserves before voting on a House bill extending benefits. He cites eight billion dollar state reserves and only 200 million withdrawn in March, with federal financing and later state repayment.

Washington Harry F. Byrd D- Va Byrd Senate Finance Committee House Treasury Department

IT QUICKLY To Place Your Ad

An advertisement notice urges readers to place their ads promptly with contact details for the local paper's sales department. The item highlights rush options and deadlines for classified submissions.

Court Takes Over Fate Of Teen Accused in Abduction

In St Louis a juvenile court takes over the case of Robert Reich Jr, 15, who admitted giving Kathy Hampton a ride on his bicycle to a ramshackle house where she was tied and left for three days. Kathy, 12, was found unharmed except for scratches. Reich, small and frail, attends special classes for mentally retarded children and suffers rheumatic heart disease.

ST. Louis Kathy Hampton Robert Martin Reich, Jr Kathy Reich

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