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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1958

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Eisenhower Presses for Clarity on Disarmament Talks Amid Aid Debate

President Eisenhower voiced concern to Republican leaders over potential abroad effects if foreign aid is cut further. The House weighs a 3.603 billion dollar mutual security bill far below his request, with preliminary voting set and bipartisan appeals to back what he calls vital for global and U.S. security.

Washington Eisenhower House GOP Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts Foreign Affairs Committee Senate Sam Rayburn D-Tex Mass Eissenhower Free World America Alvin M. Bentley R-Mich Bentley E. Ross Adair R-Ind

Nixon threat noted as Caracas arrival triggers security

In Caracas Vice President Nixon faced a reported threat as rioting broke out when his caravan entered central the city. Police used tear gas to disperse students while U S and Venezuelan sources warned of a possible life threatening incident during the two day stay.

Caracas Venezuela Nixon U. S Washington Secret Service A. E. Baughman Frank Barry Baughman Barry

Five Drug Firms Denied Indictment Over Polio Vaccine Pricing

A federal grand jury in Trenton charged five major drug companies Merck American Home Products Eli Lilly Parke Davis and Allied Laboratories with conspiring to fix prices and curb competition in polio vaccine sales to federal state and local governments. The case involves about 125 million dollars in vaccines sold by year end under the Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955 with federal funds allocated to state programs. Assistant Attorney General Victor R. Hansen said the firms allegedly submitted uniform bids adopted noncompetitive sale terms and uniform pricing methods.

Trenton N. J Victor R. Hansen Washington Merck & Co American Home Products Corp Eli Lilly & Co Parke, Davis & Co Allied Laboratories, Inc

Starkweather Murder Trial Reads Letter Detailing Deaths

A letter signed by Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate describes the stepfather’s death and Caril’s alleged role in preventing her mother from killing Starkweather. Read in Lincoln court, the note dated after Starkweather’s arrest in Wyoming, though not charging the stepfather’s death. The Bartlett family figures as additional victims among Starkweather’s admitted 11 slayings.

Lincoln, Neb Charles Starkweather Caril Fugate Caril Charles Starkweather Wyoming Marion Bartlett

Soviet Faces Trouble Launching Third Sputnik

A leading Soviet scientist hinted Monday night that the Soviet Union is experiencing trouble in attempting to launch a third Sputnik. The attempted mission follows earlier successes and underscores ongoing spaceflight challenges during the era.

Warsaw Soviet Union

Seven Still Looking Power Mower Adverts

Athens resident Edwin Secoy advertised a power mower in The Messenger Classifieds. He sold the mower within ten minutes of returning home and received seven more calls. The notice urges readers to place quick ads for buyers or to post a Wanted to Buy ad for buyers.

Edwin Secoy Athens Rt. 2 Messenger

Teacher Asks Clarification Of Charges

Harley Haskins 53 a school principal who pleaded guilty to abusing two girl pupils seeks clarification via District Court appeal. His attorney says charges were not specific. County board and state officials may review the court record to decide if charges warrant revoking his teaching certificate.

Dayton Harley Haskins Haskins Herbert M. Eikenbary Eikenbury M. B. Morton Montgomery County School Board State Superintendent of Public Instruction E. E. Holt Morton

Suspect Held For Pennsylvania Police

Ronald R. Merley 28, originally arrested April 25 in Gallipolis for auto theft, is held in Washington County Jail on bond failure. He is wanted in Pennsylvania on charges of rape indecent assault corrupting the morals of a minor and larceny.

Marietta Gallipolis Byrnedale Clearfield County Ronald R. Merley Washington County Pennsylvania

Painter Found Dead in Freight Car in Richmond

A Marion flag pole painter named Fay Whitney Belt, 51, of 290 Ballentine Ave, was found crushed to death in a freight car in Richmond Indiana on Monday night. Police and investigators identified the victim and are reviewing the scene for causes of death.

Richmond Ind Marion Fay Whitney Belt Ballentine Ave

Trucks May Pass Through Uhrichsville After Repairs

City council in Uhrichsville approves a plan with Tuscarawas County to share temporary repair costs for an 1800 foot stretch of street carrying U S 250 36 and Ohio 8. Barricades may stay until repairs are approved. The city would pay 12.8 percent of a $135000 permanent project with federal aid covering two thirds and the state 20.5 percent.

Uhrichsville Kelly Craige Tuscarawas County U. S. 36 Ohio Jess Dempster

Goodyear Plant Groundbreaking Set for Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce announces informal ground breaking for a nine million dollar Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant to be built by Catalytic Construction Co. on a 300 acre Apple Grove site. The ceremony at 2 p m Thursday will include Gov. Cecil Underwood, Don Crislip, Mayor B W Krodel, plant manager Oka Carlson, and other invitees from Appalachian Electric and the construction firm.

Point Pleasant Goodyear Appalachian Electric Construction Company

Britain and Singapore Draft Final Constitution

British and Malay officials began work today on the final draft of a new constitution for Singapore. They expect to complete the work by the middle of next week. The constitution will grant Singapore full internal self government with the date of effect to be decided by the British and Singapore governments.

London Singapore Britain

Canada to reveal multimillion public works plan

Ottawa government under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker plans to outline in parliament a multimillion dollar program of public works expansion and northern development to boost a sagging Canadian economy.

Canada Ottawa John Diefenbaker

Algerians Riot At U S Consulate In Algiers

Angry demonstrators sack the US Information Agency office and march to the U S Consulate in Algiers demanding France keep a firm grip on Algeria. Police stood by as shops stayed shut and Arab Casbah emptied.

Algiers U.S. Information Agency U.S USIA France Algeria

Pflimlin Seeks Assembly Backing for Premier Post

Paris. Pierre Pflimlin asked the assembly to approve him as postwar premier on a limited home rule platform. He proposed a coalition cabinet across middle road parties and urged NATO allies, especially the U S and Britain, to back France in North Africa amid security tensions outside the chamber. He pledged the continued Algerian policy until rebels agree to a cease fire and elections.

Paris Pierre Pflimlin Algeria Assembly Popular Republicans MRP Pflimlin France North Africa NATO United States Britain North Africa

Family Welcomes Ninth Son in McConnelsville

Mr and Mrs Russell J Roberts of McConnelsville welcome their ninth son born at Bethesda Hospital Zanesville making a family of ten children with the first child a girl.

Russell J. Roberts McConnelsville Bethesda Hospital Zanesville

Ohio cities lack fully developed air raid warning systems

Civil defense officials reported that four Ohio cities designated as critical targets have not developed adequate air raid warning systems. Akron 20 percent, Cincinnati 60 percent, Youngstown 73 percent, Lorain 80 percent can hear the sirens.

Washington Civil Defense Ohio Akron Cincinnati Youngstown Lorain

Chinese Girl Walks After Televised Heart Operation

A three year old Chinese girl who had chest opening surgery for a televised heart operation last week was granted permission today to walk around the hospital.

New York

Chile Accepts Invitation To Antarctic Meeting

Chile has conditionally accepted President Eisenhower's invitation to a conference to draft a pact preserving Antarctica as a neutral reserve for peaceful scientific research a government source said Monday night.

Santiago Chile Eisenhower Antarctica

Riots in Lebanon Kill 11 as Beirut Unrest Surges

Rioters smashed shops and blocked streets in Beirut amid protests against Lebanon's pro-Western government. Five customs officials died near the Syrian border and five more in Beirut, raising the toll to at least 36 since fighting began. A rigid curfew followed the riots and U.S. library buildings were burned.

Beirut Lebanon U.S. Information Agency Tripoli U.S Nasser

Martin sees hints of leveling recession but no clear forecast

Federal Reserve chair William M. Martin told Sen ates the recession shows hopeful indications of leveling off yet remains inconclusive. He cautioned that the process of leveling out exists and gains must consolidate before a spring upturn, warning against definite forecasts. He spoke to the Senate Banking subcommittee amid housing legislation hearings.

Washington William M. Martin Federal Reserve Martin John Sparkman Ala Subcommittee

Airport Idea Prompts Joint Zanesville Cambridge Talks

Municipal Airport seven miles east of here may be jointly operated by Zanesville and Cambridge. Cambridge civic leaders met with Zanesville city officials Monday to discuss the plan.

Zanesville Here Cambridge

Eisenhower Eyes Quick Parley with Khrushchev on Disarmament Talks

President Eisenhower wants Khrushchev to spell out exact terms for technical disarmament talks and aims for a late month meeting if the Soviet leader clarifies his earlier statement that talks should be completed in the shortest term. Dulles and officials seek allied views as State Department consults partners.

Washington United States Khrushchev Eisenhower State Dulles White House Dulles State Department

Friends Plan TV Show For Red Skelton

Hollywood reports CBS TV will skip Red Skelton tonight following the funeral for his 9-year-old son Richard who died after a 15 month leukemia battle. Milton Berle Donald O Connor Sidney Miller Vincent Price join in a tribute program at Forest Lawn Church of the Recessional with William Lundigan reading Fowler written eulogy. Contributions to UCLA Medical Research Department of Leukemia are requested in lieu of flowers.

Hollywood Red Skelton Skelton Richard Cbs-Tv Milton Berle Donald O’connor Sidney Miller Vincent Price Forest Lawn Church of the Recessional William Lundigan Gene Fowler Ucla Medical Research Department of Leukemia Ucla Medical Center

Widow Lu cille Justice Named Scioto County Sheriff

Mrs Lu cille Justice widow of Burl E Justice is appointed Scioto County sheriff by county commissioners to serve until November. She has long served as deputy jail matron and bookkeeper in the sheriff's office.

Portsmouth Lucille Justice Scioto County Burl E. Justice Justice

To Build Nike Bases in West Germany

Allied military sources report a string of Niki antiaircraft rocket bases will be built in forward areas of West Germany to bolster Western Europe's air defenses. The plan signals a broader NATO defense posture during the period.

Bom Germany West Germany Western Europe

Union pickset at Convair Pomona plant over wage offer

IAM struck Convair Pomona producing Terrier and Tartar missiles. 1777 of 4700 hourly workers walked out as lines formed after rejecting a company raise of 17 to 27 cents. Production to continue. related talks ongoing with Douglas Aircraft in several cities.

Pomona Calif International Association of Machinists Convair IAM San Diego Navy J. W. Naish Douglas Aircraft Co Long Beach Tulsa Okla Charlotte N. C Santa Monica el Segundo

Police Seek Door Shooter Near Cynthiana

State Highway Patrol sought James Scraigs, 50, after he fired through the door of Archie Nichols residence one mile south of Cynthiana off Ohio 41. Nichols was not hit, Scraigs fled promising to return to shoot the house until he found Sam Fugitt who Scraigs said stabbed him in 1935.

Piketon State Highway Patrol James Scraigs Archie Nichols Cynthiana Ohio 41 Scraigs Sam Fugitt Nichols Fugitt

Ohio Tops in Interstate Road Funding Says Official

Washington reports Ohio leads in interstate road funding with 114 676 000 obligated for 98.4 miles under construction as of March 31 1958. The official notes mileage alone is misleading due to varying state totals and completion stages.

Washington Ohio Public Roads Bureau Roads Bureau Texas

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