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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1958

Page

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48 Million Expected to Vote in National Elections

The 48 million expected voters face a day of high drama with key governorships in New York and California and Senate and House battles shaping party control. Democrats seek Senate gains and a larger majority while Republicans brace for possible shifts amid Alaska’s impending seats and statewide contests.

Jack Bell Washington New York California Senate House GOP Frederick G. Payne Edmund Muskie Maine Alaska Nelson Rockefeller Averell Harriman Rockefeller Florida Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin Connecticut Indiana Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia Arizona Minnesota Nevada South William H. Bates Massachusetts Ohio Associated Press Maryland New Jersey Indi Ana South Dakota Delaware Kentucky

Papal Coronation Crowns John XXIII Before 200000 In Rome

Pope John XXIII is crowned 262nd spiritual leader in a four hour ceremony at St Peter's. Nicola Cardinal Canali places the tiara as a vast audience watches on via television with Eisenhower aides present. The crowd, family, and clergy witness the historic event in Rome.

William L. Ryan Vatican City Pope John XXIII St. Peter’s Pius XII Nicola Cardinal Canali College of Cardinals St. Peter's Pope John Angelo Giuseppe Cardinal Roncalli Venice Cardinal Canali

Poison Gas Use Cited By Reds

The Communist regime in China accused the Nationalist garrison on Quemoy of firing poison gas at the mainland. The Nationalists denied gas use and accused the Reds of propaganda to justify a gas attack. Peiping Radio said 14 troops were affected and warned of punitive action if gas shells continued. The broadcast implied U.S. involvement in the incident.

Taipei Formosa Communist China Today Quemoy Peiping Radio Kuomingtang

Ohio Lawmen Nab Fugitives Near Ironton

Two West Virginia brothers and a Kentucky man wanted for theft were arrested after a short pursuit near Ironton. Jesse James Thompson 29 Henry Lee Thompson 26 both Huntington West Virginia and Edward Dagnan 29 Whitesburg Kentucky were taken into custody at the Coal Grove Ohio Ashland Kentucky bridge by highway patrol sheriff deputies and Ironton police.

Ironton West Virginia Ohio Highway Patrol Jesse James Thompson Henry Lee Huntington W. Va Edward Dagnan Rt. 1 Whitesburg Coal Grove Ohio-Ashland Here Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies Lronton Police

West Plan Seeks Secret-Free Nuclear Inspection System

Washington reports that Western Allies will urge the Soviet Union to join a large scale military inspection regime. The plan aims to block a surprise nuclear strike and would require overhaul after about ten years to address new weapons. If talks in Geneva progress, the U S may share secret radar data to aid detection of mobilization and flights.

Washington Soviet Union Geneva Switzerland United States

Cincinnati Post Office Sets Up New Routes

The Cincinnati Post Office will deliver mail directly to 27 surrounding counties with new routes eliminating city relays. Direct deliveries to Middletown Lebanon Foster Ohio and Bedford Ky aim for one day delivery for letters mailed before 5 p.m.

Cincinnati Middletown Lebanon Foster Ohio Bedford

Special Escort Formed For Baby Heart Surgery Trip Dayton to Cleveland

Police in Dayton and Cleveland area cities join the Ohio Highway Patrol in a planned escort for 4 month old Michael Steven Martino, en route from Good Samaritan to Charity Hospital for surgery to repair a heart defect. A nurse accompanies him, oxygen is provided, and two Dayton rescue unit members drive a station wagon as municipal police and highway patrol guide the route.

Dayton Cleveland Ohio Highway Patrol Charity Hospital Michael Steven Martino Aramand A. Martino Good Samaritan Hospital Highway Patrol

Smoke Hinders Firemen in Downtown Building Blaze

Blinding smoke and reluctant residents hampered a ground floor fire at a downtown business and apartment building. The blaze started rearward in a beauty salon and four firefighters were hospitalized for smoke exhaustion while one hurt in an aerial ladder incident. Damages were heavy as 30 to 40 residents initially refused to evacuate until ordered out.

Columbus

Delaware County Man Indicted For Fatal Shooting

A first degree manslaughter indictment is returned against 69 year old Leo Peters of Delaware County over the fatal shooting of Keith Hutchison 19 a sophomore from Bedford at Peters fruit stand on Oct 18. Hutchison was shot in the neck as he and another student drove away with cider police say.

Delaware —Ip Delaware County Ohio Wesleyan University Leo Peters Keith Hutchison Bedford Peters

Cincinnati Judge Woeste Dies at Bethesda Hospital

Judge Joseph H. Woeste 68, long serving on the Common Pleas Court bench since 1939, died at Bethesda Hospital Monday night after a heart ailment, according to city records.

Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital Joseph H. Woeste Common Pleas

Early reporting shows Cuban vote trend favors Rivero Aguero

Rivero Aguero won a wide margin in Cuba's four man race, with official returns showing a landslide as voters faced apathy and fear amid Castro's boycott calls. Unofficial tallies from 37 percent of precincts gave Rivero Aguero 439,991 votes and rivals trailing far behind.

Havana Andres Rivero Aguero Fulgencio Batista Rivero Aguero Carlos Marquez Sterling Ramon Gau San Martin Alberto Salas Amaro Senate House Fidel Castro Castro

Compulsory Union Shop Faces Biggest State Vote

Voters in California Colorado Idaho Kansas Ohio and Washington decide on right to work measures to ban compulsory union membership. About 10 million people may cast ballots as advocates and opponents foresee an uncertain outcome with potential ripple effects.

Washington California Colorado Idaho Kansas Ohio

Sandusky Fire Destroys Local Firms in Perkins Township

Foam rubber fed a fire that destroyed Sandusky Home Improvement Inc and damaged part of Sandusky Lumber and Supply Co in Perkins Township Monday night. Fireman Donald Leafgreen, 22, was overcome by smoke and treated at Memorial Hospital. Furniture upholstery and drapes were burned.

Sandusky Sandusky Home Improvement, Inc Sandusky Lumber & Supply Co Perkins Township Donald Leafgreen Memorial Hospital

New York Composer Harry Revel Dies at 52

Harry Revel, acclaimed New York noted composer and pianist aged 52, died Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage. His prolific career included scores for stage and film and performances with major orchestras. He was born in London and based in New York for decades.

New York Harry Revel

New Contract Under Study In Trailmobile UAW Talks

Cincinnati reports a proposed three year contract for Trailmobile Inc union workers goes before the United Auto Workers after a late breakthrough on seniority. Negotiators planned a Wednesday meeting for 1000 workers to hear a report and vote on the deal featuring annual wage increases.

Cincinnati United Auto Workers Union Trailmobile Inc James Bentley

Auditorium Dedicated at Case Institute of Technology

Case Institute of Technology dedicated the Strosacker Auditorium a $920000 building donated by Dr. Charles J. Strosacker Case alum 1906 and Dow Chemical Co vice president.

Cleveland Case Institute of Technology Strosacker Charles J. Strosacker Case Dow Chemical Co

Alliance Tops High School Football Race

The Messenger highlights the Alliance team leading the high school football standings as LSU Iowa and Army pace collegiate grid powerhouses. Mentions of local council actions and community events appear alongside sports notes and regional scores.

Alliance LSU Iowa Army Pace Pomeroy March of Dimes Cambodia Baker Athens Glouster Point Pl Chauncey Logan Ae Pom-Mid Comics Whianky Dhaene Hing Gallipolis Nelsonville

Endurance Fliers Extend Week in Air Over Nevada

LAS VEGAS November reports two pilots, Robert Timm and Chuck Ka-sella, marking a week in the air seeking a 50 day endurance record. They plan to extend flight to California towns and Yuma Arizona, after enlisting a California crop-duster to attempt air to air refueling. So far refueling has used a hose hoisted from a truck along a dry lake bed.

Las Vegas California Yuma Ariz Robert Timm Chuck Kaskella

Retired Stonemason Killed Near Columbus

A steel hauler tractor-trailer from Steubenville struck and killed 78 year old Jesse I. Gray of Galloway as he crossed U S 40 five miles west of Columbus. The driver Francis E Milnowski 32 of Steubenville was released after questioning.

Columbus Steubenville U.S. 40 Here Ohio Highway Patrol Jesse I. Gray Galloway Franklin County Francis E. Milnewski Rt. 2

Ohioans vote in record numbers in off year election

Voters flock to polls in Columbus and across Ohio on an off year election day aided by perfect weather and a hot right to work issue. Secretary of State Ted W Brown notes sentiment could surpass 3.45 million votes.

Columbus Hamilton County Cincinnati Wig Yvle Ted W. Brown Ohio

Summerfield to resign in near future eyed by Brown

Rep. Clarence J. Brown says Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield is likely to leave the Eisenhower cabinet due to health and fatigue. A Summerfield spokesman denied any resignation plans after Brown urged readers not to be surprised by a potential departure.

Washington Clarence J. Brown Ohio Arthur E. Summerfield Brown Summerfield

UN Votes Disarming Compromise Enlarge Commission

The UN General Assembly approved a one year enlargement of the Disarmament Commission to include all 81 member states after the Political Committee's 78 to 0 vote. France and Cuba abstained while Jordan was absent. The move ends a Soviet boycott and may enable subcommittees to negotiate disarmament details.

United Nations N. Y Soviet Union UN Disarmament Commission U. S France Cuba Jordan United States Britain Commission

One Crewman Killed On Liberian Tanker World Glory

A Liberian tanker named World Glory en route to the Persian Gulf from Long Beach was hit by heavy seas 700 miles northwest of Midway. One crewman was killed and seven injured as the ship sought Navy aid at Midway Harbor. No injury details were released.

Honolulu World Glory Persian Gulf Long Beach Calif Midway Midway Harbor

Trusty Inmate In Speed Ticket Legal Clash at Ohio Penitentiary

Edwin B. Jamrozy, a convicted murderer and longtime trusty at the Ohio Penitentiary, faces a legal dilemma over a speeding ticket issued to a prison station wagon. He would owe 25 dollars or stand trial, despite already serving a life sentence and having 10 years of trusted status. Police say he thwarted a prison escape but may be required to pay and work 500 hours at five cents an hour.

Columbus Edwin B. Jamrozy Ohio Lucas County Jamrozy

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