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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1957

Page

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Milk Bill Moves Through Ohio House After Fierce Debate

The Ohio House approved a controversial milk price control bill after a 90 minute clash by a 71 to 70 vote. The measure faced strong Senate skepticism and was stripped of a fair trade clause aimed at distributors. The day also saw Senate moves on film censorship, antiobscene actions, utility cost shifting, and public contract bidding procedures.

Columbus Ohio House Senate Senate Education Committee House Commerce and Transportation Committee Ohio Highway and Turnpike Assn Ohio Development and Publicity Commission Ohio Aviation Board State Department of Commerce William O'Neill

Four million plus for Ohio University and state facilities

Ohio University receives 4 098 700 of the 127 million planned over two years for state building repairs. Allocations cover Athens State Hospital 1 087 000 Gallipolis Institute 772 000 Boys Industrial School Lan caster 790 000 and a Perry County water supply lake 965 000. Additional sums fund Ohio State Miami Kent State Bowling Green Central State and several penal and mental health institutions plus state office buildings and natural resources projects.

Columbus Ohio Ohio University Athens State Hospital Gallipolis Institute Boys Industrial School Lancaster Perry County House Finance Committee A&b Ohio State Miami Kent State Bowling Green Central State Lebanon Girls’ Industrial School Delaware Mansfield Reformatory Marysville

Reporter Cyril Zurlinden Dies After Writing Last Story

Los Angeles Times reporter Cyril Pete Zurlinden, 42, died five minutes after finishing his final story. A Marine Corps veteran and former AP bureau correspondent, he had battled heart disease and served as a war combat reporter in World War III.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Cyril Pete) Zurlinden Zurlinden Marine Corps Associated Press Columbus

Ohio Osteopathic Association elects new president

At its annual convention in Columbus on Tuesday the Ohio Osteopathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons elected Dr. Jack M. Wright of Toledo as president.

Columbus Ohio Osteopathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons Jack M. Wright Toledo

Mystery jet noise haunts New York City after unseen flights

Reports spread across New York of low flying unidentified jets buzzing Manhattan. A Navy twin engine jet verified at Floyd Bennett Field traced a city loop before landing, while Air Defense Command found no other jets in the air nearby.

NEW York Manhattan George Washington Bridge Lower Manhattan Navy Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn Air Defense Command Roslyn Long Island

23 000 Vote About Strike

Detroit area Chrysler stamping plant locals vote on strike authority for 23 000 UAW Local 212 members. Balloting runs through Thursday and could idie 95 000 hourly workers if authorized, over transfer rights at Chrysler's Twinsburg Ohio plant.

Detroit Chrysler United Auto Workers International Uaw Twinsburg Ohio

Central Ohio votes against EDT time change in primary

In Columbus and surrounding cities a 40 781 to 21 173 defeat ended the push for Eastern Daylight Saving Time. If approved by the Ohio Senate committee the issue would go to a statewide vote next November.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland Akron Canton Youngstown Ohio Senate State Government

Forest Fire Menaces Manchester New England Town

A major forest fire on Massachusetts north shore threatened Manchester as nearly 1000 firefighters from 38 communities and multiple agencies battled the blaze for hours. Other fires burned in Athol Cavendish Hawk Mountain Cavendish Vermont, with eight Massachusetts areas also torched, totaling about 1100 acres with no major injuries or home losses reported.

New England Boston Manchester Mass Massachusetts North Shore National Guard Navy Coast Guard Athol Cavendish Massachusetts New York State Pennsylvania New Jersey

Capone Pal Dies in New York

Johnny Torrio, early bootlegger who mentored Al Capone, died of a heart attack in a Brooklyn barber’s chair on April 16. His death, undisclosed until probate filing, leaves widow Anna an estimated $200 000. Torrio once led New York and Chicago racketeers and organized Chicago’s first illicit liquor syndicate during Prohibition.

New York Scarface al Capone Johnny Torrio Brooklyn Anna Torrio Chicago

Charity Kendall Killed in Columbus Home Fire Explosion

Mrs. Charity Kendall, 75, died Tuesday when a fire and explosion heavily damaged her downtown Columbus residence. Firefighters battled the blaze, and investigators work to determine the cause while neighbors reported smoke and a loud blast.

Columbus Charity Kendall

Weather Update Five Day Forecast With Variations

The outlook calls for fair and mild tonight for most areas, with Thursday partly cloudy and scattered showers or thunderstorms possible in extreme north. West Virginia expects sunny dry weather with warmer conditions and night low near 50. Temperatures will run 2 to 6 degrees above normal with a warm Thursday followed by a cooler period in the north on Friday and intermittent showers statewide through Monday.

West Virginia OHTO Bismarck Bostoh Clore Chicago Cleveland Denver Fort Worth Indianapolis Los Angeles Miami New York Phoenix San Francisco Cecspiranee Tl Tampa

Postage Rate Hikes Considered by House Committee

Washington The House Post Office Committee weighs higher rates proposed by the administration for magazines newspapers and advertising matter. Second class mail would rise 15 percent yearly for four years. Third class mailing faces a one cent per piece rise and bulk mail would jump 2 cents per pound. The panel previously approved higher first class and domestic air rates expected to boost annual postal revenues by about 365.8 million dollars.

Washington House Post Office Committee

Cincinnati Area Milk Faces Radioactivity Tests

A northeast Cincinnati area in Ohio has been chosen as one of five milk sheds for radioactivity tests. The surgeon general reports milk samples will be tested though sampling has not begun, necessary after traces of radioactivity were found nationwide following nuclear weapon testing.

Louisville Ohio Cincinnati Surgeon General

Judge Jails Costello On Contempt Charge For Keeping Silent

New York City gangster Frank Costello was jailed for 30 days in the workhouse after refusing to answer questions about a note showing 6511284 dollars in winnings. He claimed answers could incriminate him, and a judge held him in contempt of court.

Costello New York Frank Costello

Envoy Reports Unified Middle East Against Soviet Spread

Roving Ambassador James P. Richards reports to President Eisenhower that most Middle Eastern nations are united in opposing Soviet communism. He visited 15 countries in two months, explaining the program to deter aggression with economic and military aid while ready to use force if needed. Richards spoke to newsmen before leaving Rabat, Morocco.

Washington James P. Richards Eisenhower Richards Mideast Rabat Morocco

Savings Vanished as Bank Book Missing

Cleveland man Joseph Frotz 42 of Wickliffe reports $3000 withdrawn after his bank book disappeared police search for a missing nephew in connection with the loss.

Cleveland Joseph Frotz Wickliffe Cleveland Trust Co Poliee

Building sale note with second buyer offered

Advertisement reports a building 12x4 with new oil furnace sold to a second caller for 400 dollars. It notes easy relocation and suitability for use with a house trailer. The ad mentions 28605 and Messenger Classified Ads pricing of 15 words for 1.20 for three days.

No Time To Cut Says Eisenhower Two TV Talks Planned

President Eisenhower said real spending cuts depend on easing world tensions and considered two nationwide TV radio addresses to rally support for his budget and legislative program. He noted minor savings possible in his 71.8 billion proposal but warned big cuts await a calmer international scene. He discussed Humphrey’s possible resignation, tax writeoffs, open skies talks, and Soviet threats while stressing not to base defense on those threats alone.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Humphrey Treasury Robert B. Anderson Defense Sen Byrd D-Va National Defense Soviet Union Russia Free World

Beck Faces Senators For New Quizzing

Senate investigators again question President Dave Beck of the Teamsters on his use of union funds and possible profits from personal business. Beck invokes the Fifth Amendment and faces scrutiny over missing witnesses including his son Dave Jr., with new attorney Edward Bennett Williams guiding his responses.

Washington Senate Dave Beck The Teamsters Union Beck James H. Duff R-Pa Edward Bennett Williams McClellan Committee Dave Jr

Oil Workers Serve 48 Hour Strike Notice At Piketon Plant

The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers of America served a 48 hour strike warning on Goodyear Atomic Corp at Piketon. Union members, about 1,500 of 2,500 workers, authorized by a 879 to 70 vote to reject a negotiated contract. Federal mediator George Bell scheduled talks to avert a work stoppage.

Waverly Ohio Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers of America Goodyear Atomic Corp Atomic Energy Commission Piketon Goodyear George Bell Charles A. Romine Local 10

Flood Funds Sought by Ohioans for Dillion Reservoir and Moxahala Creek

Central Ohio groups ask Congress for 442 million in flood control aid. Fred E Merrell requests 4 million to continue Dillon Reservoir work on the Licking River near Zanesville. L E Crowley seeks 500 thousand to start flood control on Moxahala Creek in Roseville amid local fear of a damaging storm.

Washington Ohio Congress Fred E. Merrell Zanesville Roseville

Anti-Billboard Law Compromise Proposed

Washington discusses a compromise bill to regulate billboards on the national highway system. It would reward states that agree to controls rather than penalize those that do not, aiming to satisfy multiple viewpoints.

Washington

Colombian Appears Sure Of New Term

In Bogota the hand picked Constituent Assembly moves to grant Gustavo Rojas Pinilla four more years without an election amid protests and strikes idling about 30,000. The assembly already suspended constitutional limits and the walkout did not halt today’s session to name a 1958 62 term. Police used colored water to disperse student demonstrations with hundreds reportedly arrested.

Bogota Colombia Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Rojas

Red China vows to press on after Formosa missile plan

Hong Kong dispatch says Red China will not be deterred by U S guided missiles stationed on Formosa. The United States and Chiang Kai shek government announce a Matador missile unit on Formosa for defensive deterrence and possible repulsion of an attack.

Hong Kong Red China U.S Formosa United States Chiang Kai-shek U. S

Five Children Die in Fire at Clintonville Home

Five children of Mr and Mrs George W Butts perished in a Clintonville suburb fire. Two other children were rescued from a second floor bedroom with their mother and siblings from the other half of the double. Firemen say Rickey age 2 George 4 Steven 5 Charles 6 and Judy 11 died. Connie Sue 9 and James 10 were carried to safety by a neighbor before firefighters arrived.

Columbus Clintonville George W. Butts Rickey George Steven Charles Judy Butts Connie Sue James

Two Survive Plane Crash Near Tokyo

A U. S. Air Force KC tanker crashed about 100 miles southwest of Tokyo. The Air Force reported two crewmen saved and six missing as rescue efforts continued.

Tokyo U. S. Air Force Pacific Air Force

Fenn College launches $1.883 million fund drive

Fenn College president G. Brooks Earnest announced a $1,883,000 fund drive to expand cramped campus quarters and accommodate rising enrollment now at 7200 students. The plan targets facilities upgrades and student capacity.

Cleveland Fenn College G. Brooks Earnest

Men Face Question Who Runs This Country

Toledo readers learn from League of Women Voters Ohio delegates that many husbands rely on their wives for political information and votes. The group notes women influence levy decisions and that the league does not back candidates but studies issues for informed voting.

Toledo Ohio League of Women Voters League of Women Voters of L. B. Osborne Cuyahoga Falls League

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