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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1958

Page

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Pilimlin Warns Parliament Of Civil War Threat

Premier Pierre Pilimlin faces a political crisis as the French Mediterranean fleet shows possible allegiance to Algerian insurgents. Navy reports say ships will call at Bone Phil lipeville and Bougie then return to Toulin France while NATO ties are cited. Admiral Aboyneau supported by Gaullists advocates independence and loyalty to commanders. NATO contact with Gen Norstad confirms continued NATO commitment despite tensions.

Paris Pierre Pilimlin Mediterranean Defense Ministry Navy Algeria Bone Phillipeville Bougie Toulin France Adm Philippe Aboyneau Algiers Aboyneau NATO Malta U.S Lauris Norstad Norstad

Cornell Fuss Legitimacy Claim Amid Campus Egging Outbreaks

Cornell University students say egg-throwing demonstrations against the administration express legitimate protest. President Deane W. Malott was pelted and his home stoned during two days of disturbances. Four students including a professor’s son were suspended as the dispute centers on party rules and the ban on alcohol at games.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Student Council Deane W. Malott K. Peter Kellogg Larchmont

New Commander for Navy in Pacific Named

President Eisenhower designated Adm. Harry D. Felt as naval commander in chief in the Pacific upon Adm. Felix B. Stump retirement Aug. 1. Felt, currently vice chief of naval operations, will lead the Pacific fleet as Adm. James S. Russell is nominated to be vice chief in his place.

Washington Eisenhower Harry D. Felt Pacific Felix B. Stump Felt Naval Operations James S. Russell

Bureau Manager Dies in Washington

William K. Hutchinson 62 longtime manager of the Washington bureau for International News Service since 1938 died Sunday of a heart attack.

Washington William K. Hutchinson International News Service

Building Castles in the Sand Ad Offer

Parents who called about this ad bought a combined sand box and pool with canopy at a very slow price. The item listed is a metal sand box and pool for youngsters, 34 by 43 inches, priced at 8.00 dollars with a 14.9 percent discount. Dial 31242 to place an ad in the Messenger Classified Ads.

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Italy votes as turnout tops new postwar Parliament

Italy completes a two day election with more than 30 million ballots counted and turnout near 90 percent of 32,506,417 registered voters. Five year Chamber of Deputies seats and six year Senate seats are at stake amid a six week campaign among 12 major parties led by Christian Democrats and the Communist Socialist bloc. Two hundred thousand police and soldiers guarded polling sites with few incidents reported

Rome Italy Chamber of Deputies Senate Christian Democrats Reds

Trial to Start for Accused Nurse Slayer

Hamilton case centers on Shirley Edward Campbell a 21 year old former hospital orderly charged with murder for pushing a student nurse to her death from Mercy Hospital roof after she resisted his advances.

Hamilton Shirley Edward Campbell Hospital Campbell Mercy Hospital

Ohio Jaycees Elect Sutton New President

John L. Sutton of Dayton was elected unanimously president of the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce at the closing session of the 30th annual convention in Cleveland. He had served as first vice president during the past year.

Cleveland John L. Sutton Dayton Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce

Officials Confer On Troop Move

Diplomatic sources say France will redeploy forces in Tunisia to ease tension. Bourguiba may demand withdrawal of all 22,000 French troops, yet talks focus on concentrating forces near the Bizerte base. Benard returned to Tunis with new Paris instructions and met Bourguiba.

Paris Tunisia Remada Sakiet Sidi Youssef Algeria Habib Bourguiba Bourguiba Bizerte Jean-Pierre Benard Tunis

Auto labor talks heat up as UAW trials big three

Detroit reports show down week as UAW contracts with Ford Chrysler and General Motors near expiration within seven days. Ford cites possible paths from new contract to operations without one while GM negotiates and Chrysler awaits a Tuesday session.

Detroit United Auto Workers Ford Chrysler General Motors Ford Motor Co John S Bugas UAW Ilegally

Panama Riot Quiet and Deadlocked With President

Rebellious students and President Ernesto de la Guardia Jr. remain deadlocked over school conditions and arrests after last week's riots that left 11 dead. National Guardsmen keep Panama City quiet under modified martial law as student leaders demand the release of detainees and end to the crackdown.

Panama Ernesto de la Guardia Jr Panama City National Guard de la Guardia

Coast Guard Rescues Two Teens From Bay After Runabout Capsizes

For the second time in five years the Coast Guard saved two San Francisco youths when their runabout overturned in San Francisco Bay. Five years earlier crews towed their leaky boat to shore and rescued Sam Cuscidieri, then 14, and Frank Bertoni, then 13.

San Francisco Coast Guard San Francisco Bay Sam Cuscidieri Frank Bertoni

Goofy Goofs Nests Fly Away At Cincinnati Airport

Life centers on Goofy the Martin bird that builds a nest on airline tail sections at Greater Cincinnati Airport each day at 9 00 am 11 30 am and 1 00 pm only to have the nest blown away. Airline agent Bill Birkley calls the bird loyal and says it repeatedly tries to stake a home on passing jets.

Cincinnati Goofy Martin Greater Cincinnati Bill Birkley

Buckeye Lake Ride Derails Injuring Fifteen

A Buckeye Lake amusement park roller coaster derailed on Saturday night injuring 15. The three car train disengaged from its lifting chain and rolled back down a 75 foot incline. Eight were kept overnight and seven released after hospital exams.

Newark Buckeye Lake Licking County William McElroy Ohio Highway Patrol Sheriff's Men City Hospital

End of Work Stoppage May Be Prolonged

Cleveland business agent Thomas E. McDonald of the Building Trades Council says the 25 day work stoppage in the building trades could be extended. He notes expressions of dissatisfaction regarding a proposed compromise settlement reached last week with help from Mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze.

Cleveland Thomas E. McDonald Building Trades Council BTC Anthony J. Celebrezze

Vienna and Prague decline to send observers to hydrogen bomb tests

Won't Send Scientists VIENNA Czechoslovakia today followed the Soviet lead and turned down the U S invitation to send scientific observers to the American hydrogen bomb tests in the Pacific this summer.

Vienna Czechoslovakia U. S Pacific

Solons Accept Vetg Seek Different Farm Outlook

Senate Agriculture Committee moves to craft a new farm program after Ike vetoed the price support freeze. Chairman Ellender convenes two weeks of hearings with major farm groups as Johnson urges careful veto review. The panel likely avoids an override and weighs options for a revised measure.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Agriculture Committee Allen J. Ellender D-La Senate Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Ellender White House

Stritch Makes Slight Gain After Stroke

Rome reports Cardinal Samuel Stritch recovered enough to recognize attendees after a restless night following a stroke that partially paralyzed him and weakened his condition over the weekend. Doctors said the stroke damaged his heart and he briefly used an oxygen tent. The Vatican also said Archbishop Alojzije Stephinac of Zagreb is seriously ill.

Rome Samuel Cardinal Stritch Vatican Alojzije Cardinal Stephinac Zagreb Yugoslavia

Francis Jr. Dies After Tennis Collapse in Washington

William H. Francis Jr., 43, assistant secretary of defense for manpower, collapsed and died Saturday after playing tennis in Washington. He served in the post for the past year and was involved in defense manpower programs.

Washington William H. Francis, Jr

Miss Athens Chauncey Comics draws Jaycees to age event

The Racine Glouster Jackson Jaycees sponsor Miss Athens Chauncey Comics at Gallipolis with weekend editions of The Messenger noting sports and market pages. Local teams Logan Nelsonville and HVA are mentioned alongside county events and weekend listings.

Ohio River Glouster Jackson' Jaycees Chauncey Gallipolis

National Guard Policing Marks Integrated Graduation at Central High

In Little Rock Arkansas a racially integrated baccalaureate at Central High drew an armed presence with about 120 National Guardsmen and 100 police. Seven Negroes were arrested nearby before the ceremony and a white youth was later arrested for spitting at a Negro visitor. Ernest Green, 16, among 600 seniors, becomes the first Black student to receive a Central High diploma.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Ernest Green Central High

Car Rams House as Acceleration Jammed

Richard Condra's car rammed a house in Dallas and shoved the vehicle three feet off the foundation. Condra and 24 year old Charles Foley were injured but not critically. Moses Smith and his family inside the house escaped unharmed. Condra said his 1957 model car had been souped up and the accelerator jammed while he swerved to dodge another vehicle.

Dallas Richard Condra Condra Charles Foley Moses Smith

Gaullists Claim New Victories In France Crisis

Paris AP dispatch reports Premier Pierre Pflimlin warning Parliament of a civil war threat as rightists push General Charles de Gaulle to power. Insurgents seize Corsica and spread to Algeria West Africa Tahiti and New Caledonia while Tunisia sees renewed fighting. Pflimlin outlines security steps and calls for unity and strict measures.

Paris Pierre Pflimlin Charles de Gaulle France Algeria Corsica de Gaulle French Equatorial West Africa New Caledonia Tahiti Pacific Tunisia Pflimlin Assembly

Meeting at sea for three unknown war dead aboard Canberra

The USS Canberra carried three unknown American war dead, two from World War II bound for Arlington National Cemetery beside the WWI Unknown Soldier, and one to be buried at sea. Navy hospitalman first class William Richard Charette, Medal of Honor recipient, chose which WWII hero would go to Arlington.

Canberra America Atlantic Korea Arlington National Cemetery Virginia Cape Henry William Richard Charette Navy Arlington Ludington Mich Virginia Capes Charette Pacific Europe

Tensions Rise After EOKA Kill Two Cypriot Members

In NICOSIA Cyprus 35 000 left wing trade unionists walked out in protest after the murder of two union members by the EOKA underground. EOKA said the men were traitors to the movement to end British rule and unite Cyprus with Greece.

Nicosia Cyprus EOKA Greece

Across Two States Rails Rocking After Prom Train

A special train carried 812 Arlington Heights High School juniors and seniors on an after the prom party from Chicago to Lake Geneva Wisconsin. The event funded at 10000 dollars aimed to keep teens safe from traffic and included nurses and chaperones. The journey featured dancing in baggage cars dining cars turned to cafes and balloons lining the train.

Chicago M—A Arlington Heights High George Williams College Lake Geneva Wis Arlington Heights

Officials Hold Barefoot Boy In Columbus

Juvenile authorities in Columbus hold a barefoot boy who says he is Ronald Gregory age 12 running away from an uncle’s home in Portsmouth to join his parents in Columbus. They suspect he may be David Michael Allen age 10 of Sciotoville missing since May 18. both boys are barefoot and share mother Aletha. Scioto County authorities expected to identify the lad.

Columbus U.S. 23 Ronald Gregory Portsmouth John Aletha David Michael Allen Sciotoville David Scioto County

Two Elderly Die in Toronto Nursing Home Fire

A Toronto nursing home fire claimed two elderly residents and left at least two more in critical condition. Nurses and police evacuated other residents aged 75 to 85 as Fire Chief William Mitchell ordered an investigation into the blaze, with reports it may have started from a patient playing with matches.

Toronto William Mitchell Mitchell

King Seud Leaves Hospital After Treatment

King Seud of Saudi Arabia left the Arabian-American Oil Co hospital in Dharan in Jordan after receiving medical care. The report notes his discharge following treatment at the facility.

Amman Jordan King Seud Saudi Arabia Arabian-American Oil Co Dharan

Weather near West Virginia and Ohio with warmer trend

Fair tonight in West Virginia and Ohio with low temperatures around the mid forties to mid fifties. Tuesday brings variable cloudiness and a warmer, with scattered thunder shower chances by evening. Five day forecast shows temperatures 3-4 degrees below normal, cooling midweek then warming again, with light precipitation in scattered showers Tuesday and again Thursday or Friday. Elsewhere, clear or cloudy conditions are reported in various cities including Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis and New York.

West Virginia Ohio Piain Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis Loos Angeles Miami New York Omaha Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Richmond Sendewe Lamuts Washington

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Pilimlin Parliament General Electric Schenectady N.Y Cornell Jaycees Sutton By Preston Grover Auto Industry Showdown Moorfields Eye Hospital London Princess Margaret Solons William Francis Logan Nelsonville Hva King Leaves
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