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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1957

Page

3

Navy Sees decisive action in Asia amid cautious notes

Pearl Harbor reports that Admiral Burke and Admiral Stump voice strong will to punish aggression fast while warning subversion could unfold before action is possible. Indonesia emerges as a prime target for Communist control as U S involvement would be seen as imperialism without mutual defense pacts.

Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Asia Pacific Asian Seaboard Stump Burke United States Indonesia Netherlands

Snark Missile Tests Reported From Cape Canaveral

The Pentagon disclosed a test firing of the Snark intercontinental guided missile at Cape Canaveral Florida with few details. Admiral Arleigh Burke said intercontinental missiles do not render other weapons obsolete while Air Force and Army missiles are also cited. A separate report describes wind tunnel tests by the Air Force Research and Development Command simulating reentry with temperatures over 15000 degrees Fahrenheit and pressures above 20000 psi reaching up to 20 times the speed of sound.

Washington Pentagon Cape Canaveral Fla Defense Department Florida Arleigh Burke Naval Operations Air Force Navy Navy Air Baltimore

Stronger Asian Flu Vaccine Expected by November

U S surgeon general Dr LeRoy E Burney said Thursday night a more powerful vaccine against Asian flu should be ready for release by the end of November.

Oklahoma City U. S Leroy E. Burney

Authority Cites Research Lag in Training Reform

M H Trytten, director of the Office of Scientific Personnel, says months are needed to retool training programs after Russia’s Sputnik and hydrogen warhead claims. He warns high level researchers will remain scarce and the U S relative supply may worsen versus Iron Curtain nations, despite rising engineering graduations.

Chicago M. H. Trytten Russia Trytten National Academy of Sciences National Research Council Washington

SAC Contest Wipes Out Three Cities

The second round of six daily Strategic Air Command trials saw an armada of atomic bombers led by two British jets, the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valiant, reportedly wipe out Kansas City St. Louis and Atlanta in darkness. A Vulcan started 27th and a Valiant 43rd in the opening day setback. top score came from a B47 crew of the 22nd Bomb Wing March AFB California with close follow-ups from the 509th Bomb Wing Walker AFB Roswell NM.

Pinecastle Fila Britain Royal Air Force Kansas City St. Louis Atlanta Strategic Air Command Florida March Afb Calif 509Th Walker Afb Roswell N. M

Trick Treats for Mrs DeSanders on Halloween Anniversary

Halloween brought a trick and a treat for Mrs Bill DeSanders. Her husband presented a small broom of gold and diamonds inscribed To my favorite witch marking her wedding anniversary and a festive surprise from her spouse.

Dallas Bill DeSanders

Hiram College to Build New Physical Education Center

Hiram College will construct a million-dollar physical education center next summer. Preliminary plans have been approved, says president Paul F. Sharp.

HIRAM Hiram College Paul F. Sharp

Patrolman Charged With Bribery In License Scheme

Cleveland report says state driver’s license examiner Ralph E Switzer 38 faced bribery charges after six hours of questioning. Joseph Benson 35 of Lakewood a driving school operator claimed he paid 300 to 400 dollars to have exams altered for non English speaking students.

Cleveland—I Ralph E Switzer Highway Patrol Joseph Benson Lakewood Benson Switzer

Medical advances combat heart disease toll in America

The Sunday Messenger reports progress in diagnosing and treating heart disease, noting fewer deaths and better living adaptations for minor heart ailments. It highlights daring surgeries for serious attacks, a Navy Day message by Thomas Gates, and features on Gene Kelly, a home trade in real estate, and Halloween family content.

Your Messenger U. S. S. Forrestal Navy Sunday Messenger

Cincinnati Coed Chosen Queen Of Ol Homecoming

Miss Lois Yeager a Cincinnati sophomore art major and Pi Beta Phi member was elected Ohio University 1957 Homecoming Queen. Attendants Miss Sue Ormond of Hudson and Miss Nancy Siferd of Lima, both sophomores, will join the event with the queen crowned at the Homecoming dance after Saturday’s football game against Western Michigan.

Lois Yeager Cincinnati Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Sue Ormond Hudson Nancy Siferd Lima Miss Ormond Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Miss Siferd Alpha Delta Pi Messenger Western Michigan Linda Nichols

Corn Plans New Trial Motion Today

Dustine E. Corn Ironton city councilman convicted of federal tax evasion seeks a new trial in Federal Court in Columbus with attorney Robert Gorman stating a likely motion today. Corn was convicted on 13 of 16 counts for failure to file returns on about 10 000 in cabaret taxes and to remit money to the government, awaiting sentencing with a possible 45 year term and 130 000 fine. Judge Underwood deferred sentencing for a medical exam.

Columbus Dustine E Ducky) Corn Ironton Robert Gorman Corn Columbus City Mell G. Underwood

NATCO Plant in Haydenville Shuts for Two Weeks

NATCO Corp plant at Haydenville suspends operations for two weeks to install a new grinding machine in the Clay Processing Department. Most workers are laid off except 12 to 15 loaders. Plant had been part time due to weak orders and will resume around November 18 per superintendent C. S. Matheny.

LOGAN Natco Corp Haydenville C. S. Matheny Matheny

Soviet Navy Denounces One Man Command Drive

Moscow reports claim a push for centralized control in the army and navy faced decisive condemnation. Zhukov’s fate remains unclear after his removal as defense minister amid rumors of party punishment and possible exile from the Central Committee.

Moscow Soviet Navy Communist Party Georgi K. Zhukov Zhukov Belgrade Yugoslavia Central Committee Presidium Politburo

Notifications To Be Stopped In Ohio

Columbus will end a year old driver license renewal notice system in December. State registrar George C Braden says saving about 100000 to 110000 dollars annually will result. Drivers may renew as before by presenting their three year license to a deputy registrar.

Columbus Ohio George C. Braden State Registrar of Motor Vehicles Braden Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Robben Dies

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Robben, 78, pastor at St. Raphael Home for the Aged in Columbus since 1953, died Thursday at Mt. Carmel Hospital after a short illness. His pastoral work included assignments in Temperanceville Barnesville Corning Marietta and Ironton.

Columbus William Robben St. Raphael Home For Mt. Carmel Hospital Temperanceville Barnesville Corning Marietta Ironton

Commission Must Allot Funds To Court

Jacob Lindley founder of church over 100 at Pomeroy Halloween party festivities orderly at Middleport Bulldogs travel to Logan tonight Athens County voting places listed City Hall project approval asked.

Jacob Lindley Pomeroy Middleport Bulldogs Logan Athens County

Knight May Run for Senate

Sacramento reports that Gov. Goodwin Knight may abandon re election to seek a U S Senate seat. The possibility would tilt the California GOP toward Sen. William F Knowland, avoiding a June primary battle but leaving Knight facing uncertainty over his political future. No direct confirmation came from Knight who was resting under doctor orders and has said he intended to run again. Opposition within the party warns the Knight Knowland clash could hurt GOP in 1958 and 1960 elections.

Sacramento Calif Goodwin Knight U.S. Senate California San Francisco Los Angeles Washington William F. Knowland Edmund G. Brown Knight Senate Tom Bright

McElroy Plans Inspection Tour at North American Aviation Plant

Secretary of Defense McElroy is due to arrive by plane in Columbus late today for a Saturday inspection tour of North American Aviation Inc plant here.

Columbus Defense McElroy North American Aviation, Inc

Teamsters Refuse Clean-Up as AFL-CIO Crisis Looms

The Teamsters Union will appeal the corruption charges to the AFL-CIO convention opening Dec 5 in Atlantic City, risking expulsion. Retiring president Dave Beck said an appeal might not stop the ouster, while leaders like James Hoffa face misconduct accusations and fund misuse.

Washington Teamsters Union Afl-Cio Executive Council Afl-Cio Teamsters Atlantic City Dave Beck Beck Afl-Cio Council Afl-Cnio James Hoffa Senate

Cincinnati Covington Bridge Plan Upgraded to Single Deck

Ohio and Kentucky officials along with Cincinnati favor a single deck 105 foot bridge to connect Cincinnati with Covington Kentucky. Six traffic lanes would be accommodated and the federal government would cover 90 percent of an estimated twelve million dollar cost pending formal construction request and federal review.

Cincinnati Ohio Kentucky Covington U. S. Bureau of Public Roads

Oregon Legislature Deadlock Over Tax Cut Size

Salem Ore The Oregon state legislature in special session cannot agree on the size of tax cuts amid an expected 74 million dollar surplus. The stalemate involves both houses and the governor.

Salem Ore Oregon

Arrest Orders Target NAACP Officers in Little Rock

Little Rock authorities move to arrest NAACP officers found in the city amid a new ordinance demanding confidential records. Acting Mayor Evans and seven aldermen approved the measure after the national group failed to disclose files. Two officers were known locally, including Mrs. L C Bates in New York and Rev. J C Crenchaw in Little Rock. The NAACP sought a restraining order in U S District Court with a hearing set for November 4. Segregationist groups filed their records with the city as tension grows.

Lee H Evans NAACP L. C. Bates New York J. C. Crenchaw Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Little Rock Mann

Klansman Convicted of Mayhem Gets 20 Year Term

In Birmingham Alabama Joe E Pritchett a 31 year old construction worker was found guilty of mayhem by a circuit county jury after about 40 minutes of deliberation He received the maximum 20 year sentence Judge Alta King called the act one of the worst before his bench Two other Klansmen testified against him and one was among those accused in a Nat King Cole stage attack last year at Municipal Auditorium It is the first verdict in a six defendant case with five more trials to come next week

Joe E. Pritchett Alta King King Pritchett Nat (King) Cole Municipal Auditorium

Ohio Five Day Forecast With Temps Near Normal

Temperatures will average near normal with north high around 58 and south 54. Precipitation expected as showers Sunday or Monday totaling one-third to one-half inch. Tonight and Saturday fair and mild with lows near 40 to 42 and highs 63 to 66. West Virginia sees considerable cloudiness with a chance of rain in the extreme east and mountain areas dipping into the 30s.

West Virginia

Rangers Tighten Grip in East Texas Strike Zone

Texas Ranger Captain Jay Banks, reinforced by 10 Rangers and 16 state patrolmen, vows to keep order around the Lone Star Steel Co. plant in Daingerfield amid a six week wildcat strike marked by bombings and gunfire. The plant, with about 3500 workers, has seen 700 stay away, 600 return, and 950 hired. union protests oppose seniority rules for rehiring strike leaders.

East Texas Daingerfield Tex Texas Jay Banks Lone Star Steel Co Banks F. B. Germany Lone Star Steel

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