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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1958

Page

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Dems To Come Halfway With Eisenhower On Key Program

Senate leader Lyndon B. Johnson pledged victorious Democrats will meet President Eisenhower halfway to avoid partisan warfare. He outlined a 12 point legislative program while noting no revenge for hostile rhetoric from the president’s party. Johnson and House Speaker Sam Rayburn said they would lead the next Congress with unity yet pursue their own aims.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Eisenhower Senate Johnson Sam Rayburn

Johnson pushes new farm policy ideas amid unemployment brief

Johnson urged constructive alternatives when Congress disagrees and called for a new farm program noting government costs. Eisenhower, speaking Wednesday, indicated no change to the current farm policy while Johnson pressed for legislation aiding regions with chronic unemployment.

Johnson Eisenhower

Fire Damage Tops 100000 in Geneva Buildings

An undetermined explosion sparked a blaze that swept two downtown Geneva structures, Turner’s Restaurant and adjacent buildings, causing over 100000 in damage. Eight communities fought the three hour fire. no injuries reported. Fire Chief Edwin Jones cited a rear explosion near the restaurant.

Geneva Ohio Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office Turner's Edwin Jones Jones Central Hardware Village Grill Odd Fellows Lodge P. P. Salisbury Geneva Federal Savings and Loan Co Salisbury

Body found in Lake Erie tied to raft after Canadian missing

Erie, Pa. Coast Guard crews recovered the body of a man believed to be one of five Canadians missing after a portable drilling rig capsized in 15-foot waves off Erie. The rig owner Underwater Gas Development Corp. of Canada reported the search began after debris sighting. The site showed 40 feet deep water and a 20-foot rig height.

Erie Lake Erie Here U. S. Coast Guard Kaw Coast Guard Underwater Gas Development Corp. of Canada

Doctor Finds Patient Dead Ten Floors Down

A doctor at University Hospital discovered the body of William Wilkins, 39, of Columbus, on the ground ten floors below after entering a patient room near midnight. He had been admitted October 27. illness unknown. The coroner's office investigates.

Columbus University Hospital William Wilkins

West Virginia Ohio Weather Forecast Snapshot

Mostly sunny West Virginia with clouds. highs in the 50s and lows in the 20s to 30s. Ohio partly cloudy, colder nights, highs 50s, near 60 by Saturday. Five day trend near normal, with light precipitation and a chance of snow flurries near Lake Erie. Other cities show varying conditions from clear to cloudy across the region.

West Virginia Ohio Lake Irie Albany Cloway Bismarck Cleveland Fort Worth Indianapolis Los Angeles Memphis St. Paul New York Oklahoma City Pittsburgh St. Louis Salt Lake City Geattle Washington

Pilot Seized With Weapons En Route to Cuba

Stuart Sutor, 35, of Hialeah Florida, was arrested after landing a twin engine plane in Morgantown West Virginia. Aboard were rifles and machine guns reportedly stolen from the Canton Ohio National Guard Armory. Federal agents seek to trace theft and transport links from Allegheny Valley Airport to Pennsylvania.

Fairmont W. Va Canton Ohio Stuart Sutor Hialeah Fla Morgantown National Guard Allegheny Valley Tarentum FBI Pennsylvania

Reds Shell Quemoys

Communists fired sporadic coastal guns at the Quemoys as Nationalist defenders began wearing gas masks as a precaution in Formosa Taiwan.

Taipei Formosa Quemoys

Democrats Back Young Amid Bricker Challenge

Belated $2500 donation from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee arrived for Ohio Democrat Stephen M. Young as he challenged Sen. John W. Bricker. Reports show other candidates received more, while independent groups added support. Republicans noted $6500 from George Humphrey and five Ohioans plus $24,500 from others.

Washington Ohio Stephen M. Young John W. Bricker House Young George A. Smathers D-Fla Senate West Virginia Robert C. Byrd Jennings Randolph Machinists Non Partisan National Committee For Congress Trainmen’s Political Education League Treasury George M. Humphrey GOP Republican National Committee

Arctic Rescue: 20 Saved From Ice by Plane

In Alaska an International Geophysical Year station on an Arctic Ocean floe broke apart after a winter storm. A C123 from Thule Greenland evacuated 20 marooned scientists and airmen, all in good condition after five days. They will fly to Thule then Ladd Air Force Base.

Anchorage Alaska Arctic Ocean North Pole Thule Greenland AIR Force Ladd Air Force Base Fairbanks

First Snow Of Winter Falls On Cleveland

Cleveland area records its first snowfall of the season with light snow leaving streets wet. Snow flurries were reported in Cleveland Heights.

Cleveland Cleveland Area South Euclid Cleveland Heights

Designer Dies At 52 In Erie Death

Wilbur H. Adams 52, an industrial designer and architect, died yesterday in Erie from a cerebral hemorrhage. He helped design the New York Daily News Building and New York City's Rockefeller Plaza.

Erie Wilbur H. Adams New York Daily News New York City Rockefeller Plaza

Ten year old cancer patient finds joy in hospital visit

Bobby Summers, a patient at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, smiles as Mrs. Elle Otto of Germany holds him. The boy, diagnosed with bladder cancer in May, has weeks to live and hopes to be home for Christmas. Newport News Daily Press aided by WGH radio arranged Mrs. Otto’s visit.

Portsmouth Bobby Summers Elle Otto Lichtenfels Germany Bobby Portsmouth Naval Hospital Robert Summers Ft. Monroe Newport News Daily Press WGH Otto

Greyhound Reaches Terms Ends Strike Returns to Service

Greyhound Lines resumed normal bus service across 20 northeastern states after a one day wildcat strike. A tentative two year contract replaces the expired agreement and affects about 3400 drivers and terminal and maintenance staff across 12 unions. The pact raises mileage pay to 10.3 and 10.5 cents per mile over two years and adds hourly raises of eight and ten cents. Ratification by members is required.

Cleveland Greyhound Lines Amalgamated Assn

Richest Man to Retire from Public Life in Bombay

Hyderabad's Zam, once ruler over 18 million and famed as the world's richest man, says he is retiring to devote time to his large family. Census records note he is 72 and has over 200 children from his many consorts.

Bombay India Nizam Hyderabad

Ohio U Faces Rugged Bowling Green Passing Attack

The Messenger outlines Ohio University’s matchup against Bowling Green with emphasis on the Falcons’ aerial game and the Bobcats’ defensive response in a key conference contest.

Ohio U Athens Logan Elie Sat Eee

Strange Noise Delays Air Force Moon Rocket Launch

The Pioneer moon rocket at Cape Canaveral was postponed after a strange knocking noise halted the countdown. Officials cited technical difficulties as the cause with two prior attempts failing, and a tight 18 to 20 minute launch window remaining for the month.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force Earth

Killer Starkweather says he does not care if Caril lives or dies

Lincoln Neb. Charles Starkweather, condemned to death, testified he did not care about Caril Ann Fugate's fate. He offered damaging testimony at Caril's trial, portraying her as a willing accomplice while dismissing earlier statements. Caril, 15, faces first degree murder charges on identical counts.

Lincoln Neb Charles Starkweather Caril Ann Fugate Caril Starkweather

Police Continue Hunt For Slain Cincinnati Woman

State Highway Patrol and Cincinnati and Clinton County officers work to piece together clues in the slaying of Martha Louise Bergen a 32 year old Cincinnati transit firm employee. Her burned body was found near Lake Cowan on Saturday with glasses and one shoe found along a road in the park area. They believe the lake spot may be where she was struck on the head.

Wilmington State Highway Patrol Cincinnati Clinton County Martha Louise Bergen

Trailmobile Seeks UAW Contract Reconsideration in Cincinnati

Officials of Trailmobile Inc. hope UAW members will reverse their rejection of a union-recommended contract. The strike was underway and the company aims to resolve the dispute with renewed negotiations in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Trailmobile Inc United Automobile

Israel Syria Renew Fight For Two Hours

Israeli and Syrian gunners exchanged fire for about two hours south of Lake Huleh yesterday. Both sides blamed the other as fighting ended with UN observers restoring quiet and no casualties reported.

Israel Syria Jerusalem Lake Huleh

Toledo Woman 102 Dies in Knights of Pythias Home

A 102 year old Toledo woman Mrs Erexcena Freeman died Thursday in the Knights of Pythias home in Springfield.

Springfield Toledo Erexcena Freeman Knights of Pythias

Special Treatment Probe Sours Ohio Camp Controversy

Thomas Licavoli, a Toledo gunman convicted in murder, returns to Ohio Penitentiary as officials probe reports of privileged living at Hocking Honor Camp near Logan. Maury Koblentz says move is to protect camp interests, not punishment for rule breaches.

Columbus Thomas Yonnie) Licavoli Toledo Ohio Hocking Logan Licavoli Roy Gross Fromer Messenger Maury Koblentz Ohio Division of Correction Koblentz

Eisenhower urges Soviet halt on nuclear tests

In a Washington statement President Eisenhower appeals to the Soviet Union to join a temporary ban on experimental explosions. He notes two Soviet nuclear tests on Nov 1 and 3 and warns the United States may reconsider its testing suspension if Moscow does not renounce further tests.

Washington United States Russia Eisenhower Soviet Union Atomic Energy Commission Novaya Zemlya Arctic Circle AEC Geneva Moscow Britain U. S

Think Women Took Plane In Cuban Rebel Flight

A Cubana Airways DC3 with 28 aboard was seized by rebels after takeoff from Havana. A source said 15 male passengers were searched for arms, while 10 women were not, before departure. The plane reportedly landed on a rebel air strip in Oriente and all passengers were reported safe. Cubana then halted flights over eastern Oriente due to rebel activity led by Fidel Castro.

Havana Cuba Cubana DC3 Oriente Fidel Castor

Warren Business Education Day Opens With Plant Visits

Warren city schools closed as 520 teachers and staff toured 36 business and industrial firms. It marked the first Business Education Day sponsored by the Warren area Chamber of Commerce.

Warren Warren City Warren Area

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