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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1958

Page

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Soviet launches third Sputnik largest satellite yet

The Soviet Union launched its third and largest Sputnik a 11.9 foot cone weighing about 2919 pounds. The satellite carries instruments for atmospheric study and completes a orbit every 106 minutes reaching up to 1168 miles. it may be visible in the United States at dusk tonight.

Moscow Soviet Union Sputnik Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Allen J. Hynek United States

Mollet Joins Cabinet as Algeria Crisis Persists

Paris reports Premier Pflimlin wins Socialist support for his government as Guy Mollet agrees to be deputy premier. A potential reappointment of Robert Lacoste as Algeria minister signals a tougher stance, with Gen Massu keeping Algiers quiet amid ongoing uprisings and security crackdowns in Paris.

Pierre Pflimlin France Algeria Raoul Salon Jacques Massu Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Paris Guy Mollet Socialist Party

Rebels Seize Oil Fields Amid Bolivian Unrest

Rebels control oil rich Santa Cruz areas as government declares siege and sends troops. President Siles Zuazo blames Falange and Communists for a nationwide plot to disrupt June elections and block Victor Paz Estenssoro's return. Local protests target oil revenue sharing with the federation.

LA Paz Bolivia Santa Cruz Hernan Siles Zuazo Falange Victor Paz Estenssoro London MNR National Revolutionary Movement Siles

Weather Summary North to South Across States

Weather notes show considerable cloudiness in West Virginia with a low near 50s, fair and cooler in Ohio, and mostly clear or cloudy conditions in cities including Albuquerque Boston Cleveland Helena Los Angeles Memphis New York Omaha Pittsburgh Portland Richmond Salt Lake City Washington Detroit Milwaukee and Tampa with highs ranging roughly from the mid 60s to near 80s and varied wind and sky observations.

West Virginia Ohio Albuquerque Boston Cleveland Helena Los Angeles Memphis New York Omaha Pittsburgh Portland Ore Richmond Salt Lake City Washington Detroit Milwaukee Tampa Cleat

How Ohioans Voted Washington Bill Roll Call

Twelve Ohio representatives backed the foreign aid bill as it passed the House and moved to the Senate. Democrats voting yes were Ashley Feighan Hays Kirwan Vanik. Republicans yes were Ayres Baumhart Bolton Dennison Hess Schenck Vorys. Democrats against Polk. Republicans against Betts Bow Brown Clevenger Henderson McCulloch McGregor Minshall Scherer. Rep. Jenkins was absent due to hospitalization.

Washington Ohio House Senate Ashley Feighan Hays Kirwan Vanik Ayres Baumhart Bolton Dennison Hess Schenck Vorys Polk Betts Betts, Bow, Brown, Clevenger, Henderson, McCulloch, McGregor, Minshall Scherer Jenkins

Nixon Comes Home to Roaring Washington Welcome

Vice President Richard Nixon returned to Washington at 11 57 a m from a South American goodwill tour and was greeted by thousands. President Eisenhower led the welcome and Lyndon B Johnson joined the greeting along with senators and university supporters highlighting his calm fortitude amid incidents in Lima and Caracas. The House previously passed a vote praising his courageous conduct.

Washington Richard Nixon Eisenhower Washington Area Nixon House

Hero To Pick Korean GI For National Tribute

Hawaii honored four unidentified Korean War dead with a wreath ceremony. MSgt Ned Lyle will choose one fallen comrade for burial at Arlington National Cemetery beside the Unknown Soldiers of two world wars. The four unknowns represent the four U S armed services.

Honolulu Msgt Ned Lyle Lyle Arlington National Cemetery U. S

Government to buy three Boeing 707 jets for Eisenhower trips

The government orders three jet transports at five million dollars each for President Eisenhower and senior officials. The four-jet Boeing 707s, aimed for long distance travel, may be delivered by year end. The 707, in commercial production, reaches 500 to 600 mph and can fly at high altitudes.

Eisenhower

Organ signals proposed to control body functions

A Russian medical scientist argues organs respond to outside signals such as visuals or sounds. He claims glands speed up or slow down, hearts stay calm, and digestive organs can be diseased and cured by signals, suggesting a psychosomatic medicine field and a universal body signal system. Cincinnati reports Schafer of North Canton to lead the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association next year.

San Francisco Russia Syst Cincinnati M. Eugene Tem Schafer North Canton Ohio State Pharmaceutical

Nuri Said Asked to Form New Iraq Jordan Federation Government

In Baghdad Premier Nuri Said, a veteran pro western strong man, was reported today to be asked to form a government for a new federation of Iraq and Jordan.

Baghdad Iraq Nuri Jordan

Be irut rocked by blasts and clashes with rioters

Beirut faced renewed explosions and street battles as rioters protested President Camille Chamoun's government. Police detained over a hundred. snipers fired from rooftops and a Place de Canon blast killed several. US forces and British ships moved toward Lebanon as NATO routine drills.

Beirut Lebanon Camille Chamoun Place de Canon United States Saeb Salam Tripoli U. S. 6Th Fleet Gibraltar Mediterranean Washington London

Fourteen State Counterfeiting Ring Cracked

Secret Service breaks up a ring passing counterfeit money across 14 states. Twenty three thousand dollars in fake ten, twenty, and fifty dollar bills were used, with about 185 thousand dollars seized. Thirteen arrests reported and more expected. two men arrested at Nashville airport with sixty thousand dollars in bogus currency.

Washington Secret Service A. E. Baughman Indianapolis Baughman John Wesley Rindon William Earl Smith Nashville, Tenn Atlanta

Assistant Chief Charged With Burglary of Store

Crestview Florida assistant police chief John W. Dreading 42 and Kay Arne 33 a divorced mother of three were charged with breaking and entering a store. They were held for the grand jury with bonds set at 1500 each.

Crestview Fla John W. Dreading Kay Arne

Industry Founder Dies in Hawaii Pineapple History

James Drummond Dole, 80, founder of Hawaii's pineapple empire, died Wednesday five hours after a heart attack at his Honolulu home. The Ha waii business leader built a 116 million dollar industry and shaped the territory's agriculture and economy.

Honolulu James Drummond Dole Hawaii

Favor Grows Excise Tax Cuts Backed In Congress

In Congress sentiment favors targeted excise tax cuts over a general tax reduction. Four key senators say excise cuts could spur the economy more than income tax cuts. President Eisenhower reportedly opposed to a broad tax cut, stressing funding needs. Democrats show similar caution on overall tax relief. Sen Albert Gore and Sen John Bricker voice positions limiting excise levies to tobacco and liquor.

Washington Congress Eisenhower White House Albert Gore Tenn John Bricker Ohio

GM Still Quiet Ford Lifts Ban

UAW officials said news blackout at General Motors would continue while Ford Motor Co. negotiators resumed talks and lifted secrecy at Ford. Chrysler negotiations opened with no clear indication on blackout policy.

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

Tugs Move In To Free Freighter Grounded Near Paracels

Two tugs reached the grounded U S S freighter President Hayes about 400 miles southeast of Hong Kong in the Paracel Islands. The 9277 ton vessel has been stuck on a coral reef since Monday night and refloating is planned for Friday.

Hong Kong President Hayes Paracel Islands

Indonesian rebel raids hit ships and airfield in Boreno

An insurgent radio claimed raids by planes from North Celebes damaged shipping on the eastern end of the island chain and bombed a Boreno airfield causing heavy damage in both strikes.

Manila Radio Today Celebes Borneo

Raab Sees Germany Reunification as World Problem

Austria's conservative chancellor Julius Raab plans a three week U S visit to meet President Eisenhower and assess West aligned neutrality. He argues reunification of Germany is the top global issue and warns East Germany could ignite anti Russian unrest like Hungary.

Vienna Austria Julius Raab Eisenhower United States West Raab Rob Kremlin Washington Germany East Germany Hungary

Bliss reappointed Ohio GOP chairman plans caravan campaign

COLUMBUS Akron Republican leader Ray C. Bliss was reappointed state chairman and said Republicans can win in November with effort. He warned of a rough road and urged members to buckle down. Officers Florence Morris Lila Black B Lewis Jones reelected for two years. GOP set October 9 Columbus convention. Bliss noted Taft’s strong showing could spur false campaign efforts. Democratic leaders prepare next week to organize in Columbus.

Columbus Ray C. Bliss Akron GOP Republican State Central and Executive Committee Bliss Florence G. Morris Toledo Lila Michael V. di- Salle di- Salle O’neill Democratic State Central Committee

The Messenger Headline Snags Page Ten and Twenty Eight

Readers find bold headlines spanning Page Ten and Page Twenty Eight in The Messenger. The note highlights layout quirks and cross-page prominence for major stories.

Ohio Truckers Fourth In National Contest

The Ohio Trucking Association closed its 40th annual convention in Cleveland with a third place in a national safety contest run by the American Trucking Association. Suburban Motor Freight of Columbus won the grand trophy in the 1957 Ohio Trailmobile Safety Awards competition.

Cleveland Ohio Trucking Association American Trucking Asociation, Inc Suburban Motor Freight, Inc Columbus

Kent State to Lose Eight Veterans to Retirement

Kent State University will see eight veteran educators retire at summer's end. Six of the retirees bring a combined 181 years of service to the university, an official announcement stated on Wednesday.

Kent Kent State University University

Want Ads Set to Reach 18000 Homes Daily

Messenger Want Ads reach about 18 000 subscribers daily without door knocking. An ad for a baby calf draws calls after John J. Collins placed it once. If you cannot find what you seek, place a Want ad at phone numbers 33906 or 31242.

Messenger Want John J. Collins

Mothers elect president in Ohio Blue Star group

The Ohio Department of Blue Star Mothers chose Audrey Wuerthele of Wickliffe as president and Dorothy Graft of Newton Falls as recording secretary during Wednesday elections.

Springfield Ohio Department of Blue Star Mothers Audrey Wuerthele Wickliffe Dorothy Graft Newton Falls

Toledo University President Resigns for Boston Post

Asa S. Knowles announced resignation as president of the University of Toledo effective January 1 to become president of Northeastern University in Boston.

Toledo Asa S. Knowles University of Toledo Northeastern University Boston

Ohio DOT seizes five illegal moonshine stills in Portsmouth district

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control intercepted five illegal moonshine stills last month. Enforcement data show nine seizures for the year with two in Lawrence County, two in Scioto County, and one in Gallia County. A statewide total of 94 raids led to 140 liquor arrests and 136 permit citations.

Columbus Ohio Department of Liquor Control Portsmouth Floyd C. Moon Lawrence County Scioto Gallia Moon

Starkweather Defense To Present Statements

The defense planned to present portions of Charles Starkweather statements describing ten killings. Starkweather, 19, signed two statements after capture in Wyoming last Jan 29, with the state having deleted sections for evidence.

Lincoln Neb Charles Starkweather Starkweather Wyoming

Zsa Zsa Gabor Threatens Slander Suit Over Hays Remark

In Washington Zsa Zsa Gabor threatens to sue Rep. Wayne Hays over a remark calling her the most expensive courtesan since Madame de Pompadour. Hays made the comment during House debate on the foreign aid bill referencing gifts from Gen Rafael Trujillo Jr. and a $50 000 monthly allowance to cover his expenses.

Washington Zsa Zsa Gabor Wayne Hays Ohio Congress Madame de Pompadour Hays Trujillo Dominican Republic

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