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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1957

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Three New Steps in Nevada Atomic Test Series

The atomic test schedule at Atomic Test Site Nevada opens Thursday amid rain risk. A small device will launch the most extensive series yet, including an air to air atomic warhead rocket, a ground warfare infantry maneuver, and the use of pigs as test subjects for radiation impact. Ft Lewis troops, about 1400 men, will participate in a battle group exercise building a 24 hour protective perimeter against a weapon.

Atomic Test Site Nevada Inevada Ft. Lewis Wash

State Board Drops Fight For Money

COLUMBUS The State Board of Education abandons its bid for more legislative funding. Francis W. Spicer Akron, chairman of the board's legislative body, says little more than the House allotment is likely and that the General Assembly may adjust amounts. Spicer notes meetings with lawmakers to press for higher appropriations for the board's expanded programs.

Columbus State Board of Education Francis W. Spicer Akron House General Assembly Spicer

Rebels Take Jersey City City Hall in Democratic Upheaval

In Jersey City New Jersey a faction within the Democratic Party led by rebels against mayoral boss Kenny won control of city hall in a dramatic election upset. The move echoed an earlier political defeat of Frank Hague ally Kenny referenced in the report.

Jersey City N. J John V. Kenny Democratic Party City Hall Frank Hague

Soda Popp Enrolled in Jefferson City Kindergarten

In Jefferson City Missouri five year old Soda Popp has been enrolled for kindergarten for the coming school year.

Jefferson City

Accidental Atom Blast Costs Billions, Insurance Hurdles

BROOKHAVEN N Y IP An accidental atomic blast in the United States could cause billions in property damage says Arthur W Murphy a New York insurance expert He notes private industry faces major liability obstacles to developing atomic energy and outlines three syndicates offering 60 million dollars of coverage per installation He adds federal action is needed to resolve insurance gaps.

Brookhaven N.Y United States Arthur W. Murphy New York Murphy Brookhaven National Laboratory

Egyptian Press Blames Dulles For Middle East Trouble

Cairo reports the Egyptian press accuses U S Secretary of State Dulles of creating trouble over Israel's test voyage through the Suez Canal. Dulles said the United States would not oppose Israel's test ship but warned against force or warlike actions to settle the issue.

Cairo Egypt U. S State Dulles Middle East Suez Canal United States Israel

Civil War Vet John B. Salling Celebrates 111th Birthday

In SLANT Virginia respect was paid to John B. Salling a Civil War veteran set to be honored today on his 111th birthday. The clear eyed survivor wore a uniform earned years late as dignitaries and friends gathered to salute him.

Slant John B. Salling

Reds Shell Tiny Island Held by Nationalists

A small island near Amoy, controlled by nationalists, was shelled by Communist forces Tuesday night. The Defense Ministry said there was no damage or casualties.

Reds Tiny Island Taipei Amoy Defense Ministry

Five Cypriots retried for arms possession in Nicosia

Five Greek Cypriots, previously sentenced to death on April 5 for firing on a security patrol, were retried in Nicosia today on a new charge of possessing firearms. Each defendant received a ten year prison term.

Nicosia Cyprus

Parents Held Children Prisoners In Columbus Home

In Columbus Ohio two children were allegedly confined in their two room basement home for ten months. The children William seven and Judith Ann five are now in Franklin County Welfare Home as their parents Raymond Poe forty nine and Louise thirty seven face charges and undergo psychiatric study in the county jail. Police report Judith Ann weighs only 25 pounds and William has never attended school. The Juvenile Court heard neighbors report the case and a policewoman described a distressed scene with the mother intoxicated and blinds drawn.

Columbus Ohio Franklin County Raymond Poe Louise William Judith Ann Dorothy Neely

Ohio House Considers Scrapping Justice of the Peace System

In Columbus the Ohio House faces a vote to replace rural JP courts with county courts this year if an emergency clause passes. The plan limits county court authority to counties without full municipal court reach, with rural areas in others outside municipal jurisdiction.

Columbus Ohio House of Representatives House Kenneth Robinson Marion

Allegations Studied In Ohio Senate Liquor Committee Case

The Senate Rules Committee studies claims that Sen. Raymond Hildebrand used his chair power to press tavern operators for donations to the Ohio Mental Health Assn. A former senator Leo M. Asherman of Cleveland requested a hearing to discipline Hildebrand.

Columbus Ohio Senate Rules Committee Raymond Hildebrand R-Lucas Senate Liquor Committee Ohio Mental Health Assn Leo M. Asherman Cleveland Hildebrand

Tax Stamps To Stay In Ohio Revenue Plan

Ohio will continue to use and redeem sales tax stamps for charitable groups. Legislative officials say revenue from stamp redemption will be maintained, easing concerns about potential loss.

Columbus Ohio

Measure Kills Bill Barring Utilities on Interstate Rights-of-Way

The Measure Killed House Highways Committee rejected a bill barring public utilities from using interstate rights-of-way. An amendment was adopted requiring the state to cover extra costs if utilities must detour crossings or tunnel beneath highways.

Columbus Ohio House Highways Committee

Radio Television Bill Up For Passage

The House Elections and Federal Relations Committee recommends passage of a 7 A bill requiring radio and television stations to disclose names and addresses of speakers on air. A House amendment exempts local station employees and network broadcasters from furnishing their names and addresses.

Columbus Ohio House Elections and Federal Relations Committee

Ike Moves To Postpone Goodyear Strike At Piketon

President Eisenhower initiates steps for an 80 day postponement of the Goodyear Atomic Plant strike by 11,500 Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers. A board of inquiry will report by midnight, enabling a Taft Hartley court order if needed. The walkout began May 10 after failed talks. plant operates with supervisors. Union seeks wage gains totaling 0.27 per hour over three years, with 0.11 now and 0.08 in 1958 and 1959.

Waverly Eisenhower Oil, Chemical and Atomic Goodyear Atomic Plant Piketon

Police Control Areas of Rebellious Haiti

Police and troops said they gained control over all rebellious areas of Haiti Tuesday night and demonstrations against the government ceased. The seven man Executive Council ruling the Negro republic pledged free elections on June 26.

Port AU Prince Haiti Executive Council Negro Republic

Army Stops Enlisting Pre-Draft Age Youths

The Army announced a temporary suspension of enlisting youths under pre-draft age for six months of training until July 1. Assistant Secretary Hugh Milton said the policy excludes the National Guard, which will continue accepting recruits for the same six month training period.

Washington Army Asst Secretary of the Army Hugh Milton National Guard

Japan seeks China probe into 35767 missing nationals

Tokyo asks Beijing to investigate the fate of 35 767 Japanese nationals reported missing on the Chinese mainland since World War II ending.

Tokyo Japan China

Beck under scrutiny as Senate panel cites alleged misuse

Senate Rackets Committee evidence suggests Dave Beck misused at least 320000 of Teamsters funds and did not list 300000 plus in 1951 financial statements. Kennedy calls the money stolen not borrowed. Beck faces tax return inquiries and plans to meet AFL CIO President Meany as turmoil within the union deepens.

Washington Dave Beck Teamsters Union Robert F. Kennedy Senate Kennedy Beck Teamsters Senate Committee A. M. Burke Occidental Life Insurance Co California Seattle Internal Revenue Service Afl-Cio George Meany

Eisenhower defends defense budget amid calls for cuts

President Eisenhower pressed his $71.8 billion fiscal year budget, arguing any large defense cuts risk national security. A House Appropriations panel reportedly agreed to a about 2.5 billion cut, while Eisenhower warned against trimming large fixed programs and urged steady support for defense and foreign aid, school construction, and other long standing line items. He framed security as a line between danger and excessive spending. He also cautioned about gambling with the country’s safety if Congress curtails defense and related programs.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Russia Free World Congressional

Radcliffe Sworn In As Fourth District Appeals Judge

Gov. C William ONeill swore in William D Radcliffe former Pickaway County judge as judge of the Fourth District Court of Appeals The district comprises Adams Athens Brown Gallia Highland Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pickaway Pike Ross Scioto Vinton and Washington counties

Columbus Ohio William O'Neill William D. Radcliffe Pickaway County Common Pleas Fourth District Court of Appeals Adams Athens Brown Gallia Highland Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pickaway Pike, Ross Scioto Vinton Washington

Clyde Crosby Sues Time Magazine for Libel

Clyde C Crosby a Portland Oregon Teamsters Union official filed a 200000 libel suit against Time Inc alleging a recent Time article linked union bigwigs to gambling and illegal activities in Seattle and Portland.

Clyde Crosby Time Chicago Clyde C. Crosby Portland, Ore Teamsters Union Time Magazine Time, Inc West Coast Teamster Union Seattle Portland

Airliner Wreckage Found in Andes Mountains

Air and mountain rescue teams located debris from a missing Argentine airliner in a rugged Andean mountainside on Tuesday night. All ten passengers and five crew members are believed to be Argentines and died in the crash.

Buenos Aires Andes

Design not speed blamed for auto injuries in study

John O. Moore of Cornell University Medical College told the Ohio State Medical Association that design flaws in cars cause most injuries. He warned universal adoption of safety belts could cut injuries by about 500 000 yearly and cited padded dashboards shock absorbing steering wheels and safety door locks as other key features. He noted head protection is critical as 72 percent of injuries affect the face or skull. Dr William H Havener of Columbus won the Gold Award for an exhibit on eye infection diagnosis and treatment.

Columbus Ohio John O. Moore Cornell University Medical College Ohio State Medical Assn Portant Moore William H. Havener

Eisenhower Budget Speech Under Pressure From Congress

President Eisenhower defended his nearly 72 billion dollar budget in a nationwide broadcast stressing no new proposals and urging public pressure to stop further cuts. He warned future defense spending will keep budgets high as Congress debates deep reductions amid growing Republican dissent.

Eisenhower Congress James Marlow Washington

Ike's Decision to Aid Yugoslavia Faces Congressional Fight

President Eisenhower faces a congressional battle over resuming jet fighter and military aid to Yugoslavia. About 200 reconditioned F86E and F86G jets plus tanks and howitzers are prepared for delivery as part of a broader $3.88 billion foreign aid package.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Yugoslavia Europe Tito

Messenger Boy Steals $17,200 From Brokers

Detroit police said a 19 year old messenger, Michael C Casey, admitted stealing 17200 in negotiable bonds from a Detroit brokerage firm. He claimed he steamed open mailed envelopes to the New York parent office and redirected the bonds to his Swiss bank account.

Detroit Raymond Forrestal Michael C. Casey New York

President sends card to 100th birthday honoree in Ohio

Hamilton Ohio Mrs Eva Watt MacGregor turns 100 today and has received a surprise birthday card from President Eisenhower wishing her good health and many more happy years.

Hamilton Ohio Eva Watt MacGregor Eisenhower

Ohio and West Virginia Weather Forecast Five Day Outlook

Ohio expects partly cloudy skies tonight with showers or thunderstorms southeast this evening and cooler conditions. Highs in the 75 to 80 degree range Thursday with cooler nights. West Virginia sees scattered thundershowers mainly east, cooler tonight, and another cool day Thursday. The five day forecast calls for 5 to 8 degree below normal temperatures, with •4 to 1 inch precipitation in showers mainly south Thursday into Friday and across the state Sunday.

Ohio West Virginia Los

Dragnet Actor Webb Wins Divorce Decree

Los Angeles police drama star Jack Webb, 36, sought and received a divorce from actress Dorothy Towne in Superior Court. The actor testified and the decree was granted on an overcast May day.

Los Angeles Webb Dorothy Towne Jack Webb Towne

Fastest Plane Abroad Seen Over France Demonstration

In Melun Villaroche France the Trident jet capable of about 1500 mph was shown as Europe’s fastest plane. Officials say it exceeds Soviet designs, while the slow Harel-Dubois 34 photo reconnaissance craft can take off in 300 feet and cruise at 50 mph with a glider wing to prevent stalling.

Melun - Villaroche France Europe

Bulganin Calls for Summit Talks in London Speech

Soviet Premier Bulganin urged a properly prepared international summit conference to discuss world problems. He announced the bid during a Soviet Mongolian friendship meeting at the Kremlin in London.

London Bulganin

Peronist Ring Smashed in Buenos Aires Bombings

Police say a Peronist bombing ring operating in Buenos Aires has been busted with 12 men rounded up. The crackdown targets a network alleged to have planted bombs in the city.

Buenos Aires

Storms injure workers as roof collapses at Wayne County Bank

Winds toppled a heavy chimney and a 30 by 50 foot roof section collapsed inside the Wayne County National Bank in Wooster. Velma Briton and Creed E. Shearer were seriously injured under debris while Ohio National Guard members guarded a three hour treasure search amid scattered money. In Huntington area winds injured two men and damaged property, and in Ironton a fire wall was blown over.

Wayne County National Bank Wooster Velma Briton Creed E. Shearer Wooster Community Hospital Ohio National Guard Huntington W. Va Virgil Johnston Lavalette Jerry White Ironton Ohio

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