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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1957

Page

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Bowling Green Students Riot Over Liquor Rules

A crowd of 200 to 1,500 Bowling Green State University students blocked U S 6 and the campus, lit straw fires, and clashed with police in an early morning protest against liquor regulations. An effigy of president Ralph McDonald was burned, two youths were arrested, and injuries were minor.

Bowling Green Ohio Bowling Green State University Perrysburg Joseph Brainard Ralph McDonald Fraternity Row Liberty Dr. McDonald U.S. 6 Wood County McDonald

Chicago Begins Probe of a $444000 Scandal

Cook County authorities probe illegal and irregular money transactions totaling up to 750000 from a tax foreclosure fund. State's Attorney Adamowski and Treasurer Paschen cite similarities to the Hodge scandal. Subpoenas issued for records. two veteran treasurer staffers suspended.

Chicago Cook County Hodge Herbert C. Paschen Atty Benjamin Adamowski Paschen Adamowski Orville Hodge Ernest E. Peterson Milton Baer John Brenza Louis E. Nelson Brenza Nelson

Grand jury to hear embezzlement case in Chardon

Geauga County grand jury convenes Wednesday to hear the case of Robert W. Cummings 40 charged with embezzling 28885 from a branch bank he managed.

Chardon Ohio Geauga County Grand Jury Robert W. Cummings

Municipal Court Bill May Expand Jurisdiction Across Ohio

Columbus report notes the omnibus municipal court bill may grant countywide power to smaller counties avoiding county courts cost. Senate eyed final adjournment to add county decisions to broaden municipal court reach. Senate also moved to fund state government and propose a charter form of government via constitutional amendment. House action set minimum school year at 176 days.

General Assembly Justice of Peace Senate Ohio Senate House

Ohio Legislature Cuts School Year to 176 Days

Ohio lawmakers set next year’s school year at 176 days for most districts and define a school day as at least five hours long excluding noon lunch. Recesses may count toward the five hours, and the change is not expected to affect many schools already at or above 176 days.

Columbus Ohio

Adenauer Arrives in U S for Gettysburg Talks

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived from Bonn in a chartered plane and plans to meet President Eisenhower at the Gettysburg farm to discuss high level talks with American officials.

New York Konrad Adenauer Bonn Eisenhower Gettysburg

Weather Delays Atomic Test Start at Nevada Site

The Nevada Test Organization announced on Thursday night that weather has delayed the first shot in the summer long atomic tests for the ninth straight day at the test site in Nevada.

Atomic Test Site Nev Nevada Test Organization

Giant Oak Tree Crashes Into Park Drive Home

A 90 foot oak fell Thursday morning on Mrs. Ida Nicol's house at 128 Park Drive, splitting the home and crashing into the basement. Damages estimated at 10,000 dollars. The tree toppled during removal work by locals under foreman George O Rourke with helpers George Bing and Lee Bing. No insurance or liability found. no permits required. The fire department assisted. neighboring homes were damaged by falling branches in prior storms.

Point Pleasant Ida Nicol Park Drive Rush Krodel George O'Rouke Dexton Ohio George Bing Lee Bing Hemlock Grove B. W. Krodel Krodel

Defense Cut Contested In Congress

In Washington the House debated a 32.5 billion defense appropriation far below President Eisenhower's request for the new fiscal year. Senate hearings lined up Army leaders to argue for more funds while lawmakers considered absorbing further cuts as Secretary Wilson noted rising costs and the argument that some savings are merely bookkeeping.

Washington House Senate Eisenhower Chavez D-Nm Army Brucker Maxwell D. Taylor Sen Ellender D-La House Appropriations Committee Wilson

Dynamite Blast Kills Youngstown Girl

A 13 year old, Jean Beverly Hollander of Youngstown, died after injuries from an electric dynamite cap explosion in her home. Police said the blast occurred Wednesday night when she plugged the fuse into an electric outlet.

Youngstown Ohio Jean Beverly Hollander South Side Hospital

Violent Weather Strikes Arkansas and Surrounding Areas

Severe weather swept from the southern plains into the east and northeast, with Arkansas hardest hit by tornadic winds and torrential rains impacting numerous areas during the night.

Chicago Plains Texas Arkansas

Auto Wreck Kills Boy Near Xenia Ohio

Six year old Bruce Geiser of Fairborn died in an auto collision on Whip 235 about five miles west of Xenia. Five others injured in the crash Thursday.

Xenia Ohio Bruce Geiser Fairborn Here

Weather Summary for Ohlo and Surrounding Areas

Temperatures will average three degrees above normal with a high range of 78 to 82 in many areas and normal lows around 52 to 55. A mild weekend gives way to cooler conditions early next week with light precipitation expected Sunday and Monday. Fair and cooler in Ohio tonight and Saturday, then variable readings across the region with scattered clouds and regional highs mostly in the 60s to low 80s.

Ohio Virginia Meg Atlanta Boston Chicago Cleveland Ccccessense Fort Worth Grand Rapids Indianapolis Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Moody Miami Milwaukee New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Portland Ore St. Vais Beila Salt Lake City Cloudy Sons San Francisco Ste. Marie Seattle

Foster Parents Obtain Sanctuary In Florida

Florida Governor LeRoy Collins granted sanctuary to Melvin and Lila Ellis, Jewish foster parents of Hildy McCoy, amid a Massachusetts kidnapping charge over adoption within faiths. Collins cited fundamental rights to a loving home and noted the natural mother's rejection of the child. He expressed hope Hildy could stay with the Ellises and their family.

Tallahasse Fla Hildy McCoy LeRoy Collins Florida Melvin B. Ellis Hildy Massachusetts Ellises Collins

Siamese Twins Separated After Four-Hour Operation

In Youngstown, Ohio, the Freeman Siamese twins separated after a four hour operation Thursday and are reported in satisfactory condition. The twins, joined at the abdomen, were delivered by Caesarean section April 26 to Mrs. William Freeman, near 23. A team of doctors including four surgeons performed the operation, with the major work being dividing a common liver. If no complications arise, they may go home in two weeks. The father is a furnace salesman in his early 30s.

Youngstown Ohio William Freeman

Dad Posts $1000 Bail To Free Jailed Son

Elmira New York David Willig posted 1000 bail to free his 18 year old son Jon held for two weeks on burglary charges involving a gun theft from a local store. The case was referred to a grand jury.

Elmira N. Y David Willig Jon Willig

Manslaughter Given Man Who Shot Dad

Coshocton Ohio Robert E Ishmael 28 of Coshocton faces sentencing Tuesday after a 12 member jury found him guilty of first degree manslaughter in the Feb 16 fatal shooting of his father John 46 Common Pleas Judge Lloyd S Leech set the date after the verdict First degree manslaughter carries up to 20 years in prison

Coshocton Ohio Robert E. Ishmael John Common Pleas Lloyd S. Leech

Premier Mollet Says Coty Seeks Full Powers Until Replacement

President Rene Coty asked Guy Mollet to remain in office with full powers until a new prime minister can be found. The statement underscores an interim arrangement amid political transitions in Paris.

Paris Guy Mollet Rene Coty

Fremonts rally to aid stricken Fremont Missouri flood fund

Fremont North Carolina community joins a relief effort after flood and tornado devastate Fremont Missouri. Fifteen Fremonts across the nation including Fremont Ohio are urged by their local papers Fremont Guide and Tribune Fremont Nebraska to participate in a money raising contest.

Fremont, N. C North Carolina Fremont Ohio Fremont Guide and Tribune Neb Fremont, Mo

Transformer Brings Death to Two Men

Two men were electrocuted when touching a 13 200 volt transformer while building a fence around it for Pollock Paper Corp. in Columbus Ohio. Henry Fra ley aged 45 of Circleville and Donald Lee Hildenbrand 21 of Williamsport Route 1 died at the scene.

Columbus Henry Fraley Circleville Donald Lee Hildenbrand Williamsport Route 1 Pollock Paper Corp

Grand Jury Indicts 7 For Theft of Trucks

Seven Ohio men linked to a Canton based truck theft ring were indicted on 26 counts by a federal grand jury. Six co-defendants have pled guilty and await sentencing. The ring stole about $250000 worth of trucks across seven states, moved them to Canton, and dismantled them for parts.

Cleveland Ohio Canton

Washington Conclave on Schools Survey in The Messenger

The Sunday Messenger reviews a national survey by the White House Conference on Education on public school funding and benefits. The issue highlights a Memorial Day feature with Congressman James E. Van Zandt, plus cultural pieces on bullfighting, a girl centered essay, music reviews, and children’s puzzles and recipes.

Committee For the White House Remagen 13 James E. van Zandt Pennsylvania Joseph N. Bell Norman Weiser George Mann Marjorie Barrows Childrens

Anti American riots erupt in Taipei over sergeant case

Chinese mobs attacked the U S Embassy and information office in Taipei while soldiers and police formed defenses around American sites. Nine Americans were injured as a crowd stormed the embassy and a military communications center. Authorities planned siege measures as rioting spread after the sergeant was acquitted.

Taipei Formosa U.S U.S. Army U.S. Information Service Chiang Kai-shek Alexander Boase Carl Ackerman Paul Meyer Helen Voselka Howard Chaille

United States Aims Atomic Ban Pact With Few Nuclei

Washington reports outline a U S plan to ban atomic weapons for all except the three existing possessors United States Russia and Britain The program would allow wider adherence apply pledges not to develop weapons cut armaments by 10 15 percent move weapons to international depots and create inspection zones with reduced manpower and potential additional signatories.

Washington United States Russia Britain Harold E. Stassen Eisenhower London U. S France Canada United Nations

Rule Prohibits Atom Strikes at Goodyear Plant

Judge John H. Druffel in Cincinnati made permanent a restraining injunction preventing Goodyear atomic energy plant workers in Waverly Ohio from striking. The order, with parties’ consent, also bars the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union from striking nationwide. The ruling follows a 1,500 worker walkout after contract talks failed and Eisenhower’s call for a court injunction under the Taft-Hartley Act.

Cincinnati U. S John H. Druffel Goodyear Corp. Atomic Energy Waverly Ohio Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union Druffel

Dayton Bus Strike Averted Bargaining Settlement Reached

A threatened bus workers strike in Dayton and surrounding suburbs was averted. Bus drivers will be paid 1.85 to 1.95 dollars per hour and maintenance workers 1.87 to 2.10 dollars per hour.

Dayton Ohio

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